Red Sea Tanks?

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 24, 2021

Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile and after doing some research I have a question about these tanks. I currently have a 250 gallon system. I am slightly downgrading so I can move the tank to my basement. Ive been contemplating between the Planet Crystaline tanks, Waterbox and Red sea. Obviously I have concerns with the Red Sea tank after researching. My question is, are there still issues with them? My LFS swears by them and says hes never had an issue with the tanks hes sold and claims to have sold 100's.

Azedenkae · Dec 24, 2021

Breakthecycle2 said:
Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile and after doing some research I have a question about these tanks. I currently have a 250 gallon system. I am slightly downgrading so I can move the tank to my basement. Ive been contemplating between the Planet Crystaline tanks, Waterbox and Red sea. Obviously I have concerns with the Red Sea tank after researching. My question is, are there still issues with them? My LFS swears by them and says hes never had an issue with the tanks hes sold and claims to have sold 100's.

Huh, what are the issues with the Red Sea tanks? I have never heard of issues with Red Sea tanks either. Or had problems either. I worked at a LFS in the past, and we too have sold heaps.

Downfall · Dec 24, 2021

I've been very happy with the XL 300 we bought this year. Wanted a XL 200, but at the time only the larger tank was available. No regrets

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 24, 2021

Azedenkae said:
Huh, what are the issues with the Red Sea tanks? I have never heard of issues with Red Sea tanks either. Or had problems either. I worked at a LFS in the past, and we too have sold heaps.

You havet seen all the failures?

Azedenkae · Dec 24, 2021

Breakthecycle2 said:
You havet seen all the failures?

No, not even one, anywhere. XD

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 24, 2021

Azedenkae said:
No, not even one, anywhere.

Im finding that hard too believe, considering just by using the search function on here, you will see some.

Azedenkae · Dec 24, 2021

Breakthecycle2 said:
Im finding that hard too believe, considering just by using the search function on here, you will see some.

I tried specifically searching for 'Red Sea failure' and could now see some. Interesting, good to know.

jp_75 · Dec 24, 2021

I have RS XL 425 3 years and no complaints so far. Made really nice.
I’m sure you will find issues like with any other product.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 24, 2021

jp_75 said:
I have RS XL 425 3 years and no complaints so far. Made really nice.
I’m sure you will find issues like with any other product.

How long?

Greg P · Dec 24, 2021

Breakthecycle2 said:
How long?

jp_75 said:
... 3 years and no complaints so far....

Greg P · Dec 24, 2021

Breakthecycle2 said:
Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile and after doing some research I have a question about these tanks. I currently have a 250 gallon system. I am slightly downgrading so I can move the tank to my basement. Ive been contemplating between the Planet Crystaline tanks, Waterbox and Red sea. Obviously I have concerns with the Red Sea tank after researching. My question is, are there still issues with them? My LFS swears by them and says hes never had an issue with the tanks hes sold and claims to have sold 100's

In your shoes I'd be more interested in hearing from owners within say the last 6 months, and only those that were troublesome. For instance, I recall reading about the 750s with the center brace, but maybe there's others.

Breakthecycle2 · Dec 24, 2021

Sorry guys, one more question. The waterbox has a dual manifold for extra equipment, does the Red Sea?

reefah · Jan 13, 2022

Breakthecycle2 said:
Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile and after doing some research I have a question about these tanks. I currently have a 250 gallon system. I am slightly downgrading so I can move the tank to my basement. Ive been contemplating between the Planet Crystaline tanks, Waterbox and Red sea. Obviously I have concerns with the Red Sea tank after researching. My question is, are there still issues with them? My LFS swears by them and says hes never had an issue with the tanks hes sold and claims to have sold 100's.

I have a Red Sea 350 and I freaking love it. No problems. And super quiet with running carbon/GFO. RSK600 skimmer and UV. My coffee maker is louder

jwaldbusser · Mar 15, 2022

Breakthecycle2 said:
Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile and after doing some research I have a question about these tanks. I currently have a 250 gallon system. I am slightly downgrading so I can move the tank to my basement. Ive been contemplating between the Planet Crystaline tanks, Waterbox and Red sea. Obviously I have concerns with the Red Sea tank after researching. My question is, are there still issues with them? My LFS swears by them and says hes never had an issue with the tanks hes sold and claims to have sold 100's.

I have two Red Sea systems , not sure what failures your are researching . One is three years old and the other pushing 1 year . Awesome looking displays , never heard of an issue .