Red Sea Max 130D...Any thoughts?

ReefPops · Feb 18, 2012

I am thinking of starting another tank and looking at the Red Sea 130D. Anyone have any experience with them, any problems, etc.? Just looking to get some feedback before making the decision. I am looking to stay with the nano size. I currently have a Biocube and do like the all-in-one sort of setup. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

revhtree · Feb 19, 2012

No feedback from me but the fact that it looks like a sweet tank. Let us know if you do it!

Glenn · Feb 20, 2012

Good tank (system) at a premium price. A friend has a RSM250 (60gallon) for her seahorse tank. It's a great design for an all-in-one tank and if I could find a USED one, I'd probably buy it for my own pony tank ! I'd say it's a BUY if you can find one at a price you are comfortable with.

ReefPops · Mar 3, 2012

Okay so, a follow up. Anyone had experience with the Solana 34 gallon? I have been between the two RSM sizes, because I am really looking for lighting flexibility, which I think the larger version with T5's will offer more of. I am however, probably leaning more towards a nano size since that's in my comfort zone. I then started wondering if the Solana 34 system might be worth it. I haven't heard much good or bad about it, but there are so many lighting options. Any thoughts on the Solanas?

revhtree · Mar 3, 2012

I think the Solana is a good tank and all dependent upon what you personally are looking to do.

ReefPops · Mar 3, 2012

Probably looking to do mostly LPS and mostly chalices. Ideally all chalices, but I'm sure I'll need a few other things to round out the tank. I'll also probably have a few fish, but that will all depend on which size I go with. Some crazy clown pair is most likely a definite for either size.

revhtree · Mar 3, 2012

Sounds like a nice plan to me!

seth&angelle · Mar 3, 2012

In my opinion, the best plug n play on the market is the EcoMini by Ecosystem. They are bad to the bone. It is the only plug n play that has a built in fuge. The solana are nice too, but weren't they discontinued?

ReefPops · Mar 3, 2012

Ecomini looks sweet, but definitely looking for something with a lid. Also I heard the solana wasn't discontinued, but being redesigned. I could be wrong though.