Red Sea 3XL 900

Vamsi · Jan 31, 2020

I am looking for some advice. I have a 180-gallon bow front, with a 75-gallon sump. I hate the bow front with the huge overflow in the middle of the tank. So planning to do like a reboot with a new tank with a 180-240 gallon tank. I did look up Redsea 3XL, do any of you have that? I am also thinking of talking with my LFS and see what my options are. If I end up getting a new tank I will go with a bare bottom, at least that is what I am thinking for now. Would any of the custom manufacturers be a better option?

Thank you,
Vamsi

Steve180 · Feb 1, 2020

I wouldn’t wanna be a guinea pig for the new Red Sea 900xxl. They have a lot of issues recently with the 750XXL blowing out. I opted to go with cda instead.

bpro32 · Feb 1, 2020

Steve180 said:
I wouldn’t wanna be a guinea pig for the new Red Sea 900xxl. They have a lot of issues recently with the 750XXL blowing out. I opted to go with cda instead.

I feel like they've fixed their mistake and those issues won't happen with the new line. That being said, I also went with Crystal Dynamic because it only cost a little more for a bigger tank and imo a much nicer stand.

Devaji · Feb 1, 2020

for that price point you do have a lot of options.
waterbox
planet aquariums - check out there crystal line for rimless there martix for bigger rimed
pro clear - cheaper rimless tanks pretty new to the market tho but great price point
SCA -they can do custom too.

not saying that red sea 3XL would be bad ,I would hesitate and ask for a better price from RS to prove that there is no issues with them. just my humble option.

AZMSGT · Feb 1, 2020

Shop around more. I would not own another Red Sea even if it was given to me.

Vamsi · Feb 1, 2020

Thank you all for the valuable insights.

Vamsi · Feb 1, 2020

Devaji said:
for that price point you do have a lot of options.
waterbox
planet aquariums - check out there crystal line for rimless there martix for bigger rimed
pro clear - cheaper rimless tanks pretty new to the market tho but great price point
SCA -they can do custom too.

not saying that red sea 3XL would be bad ,I would hesitate and ask for a better price from RS to prove that there is no issues with them. just my humble option.

Thank you for the options.

Devaji · Feb 1, 2020

Vamsi said:
Thank you for the options.

yeah not trying to talk you out of the RS 900 by any means. but just wanted to offer some options.

if you have not join the red sea FB group there are a few ppl on there the have the 3XL.

Phil D. · Feb 1, 2020

Our local LFS was one of the first to get the XL900 and have had it set up for 2 months now. I looked at it and it's really nicely engineered. They've put extra braces in so won't have to worry about the bowing of the top causing failures in front panel.

Devaji · Feb 1, 2020

Phil D. said:
Our local LFS was one of the first to get the XL900 and have had it set up for 2 months now. I looked at it and it's really nicely engineered. They've put extra braces in so won't have to worry about the bowing of the top causing failures in front panel.

I would love to see one in person ...maybe if I ever leave the mountains.