Should I be worried about the tank seal?

[Nelve]

I just noticed that the seal seems to be starting to separate from my Red Sea reefer 525. I’ve had it running for 3 years now. Should this be a concern?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I can't tell anything from the pic, but from your description and RS's track record, yes, I'd be very concerned.

 

[Lowell Lemon]

I can see the separation just below the gravel. Yes the seam is in the process of failing. Bummer!

 

[pennied]

I’d drain and replace that like, NOW!

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

another RS 525. Get buckets, tubs, towels , freshly mixed saltwater ready to go. I would immediately start to unwind that tank while you still have a chance.

this thread was just earlier today. Same tank

Red Sea Tank Fails, AGAIN! Any Recommendations?

It happed two weeks ago at 4 am! 6 years old redsea 525

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Nelve]

another RS 525. Get buckets, tubs, towels , freshly mixed saltwater ready to go. I would immediately start to unwind that tank while you still have a chance.

this thread was just earlier today. Same tank

Red Sea Tank Fails, AGAIN! Any Recommendations?

It happed two weeks ago at 4 am! 6 years old redsea 525

www.reef2reef.com

Oh no.. that’s terrifying. I might see if a local shop will take my fish. Tempted to get out of the hobby, can’t afford a new tank.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Sorry to hear this nightmare is happening to you.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

These areas is the most likely to give on Red Sea tanks apparently.

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

Where’s Brandon? Add it to your list…

 

[JSchwarz]

The part that looks like it is separating looks to be the plastic that protects the seam, not the glass.

 

[fishguy242]

would definitely contact RS ,they are well aware of these failures , may issue you replacement

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

These areas is the most likely to give on Red Sea tanks apparently.

Yep, the stand fails first by sagging in the middle. The broken seals we keep seeing are because of uneven weight distribution, usually blowing out the bottom of the front panel.

Empty it ASAP.

 

[Nelve]

would definitely contact RS ,they are well aware of these failures , may issue you replacement

I went ahead and contacted them. We will see what they say about it.

 

[Wasabiroot]

Just popping in to say tthis is a bummer. Good luck with dealing w/this; hopefully it won't cause you too much trouble.

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Yeah, doesn't look good. Red Sea is starting to get a bit of a track record... I'd do a transfer as soon as possible. It's hard to say how long until the seal fails, but it's a matter of when, not if. In the case that RS offers a replacement tank, I wouldn't take it. It would be at risk of the same issues.

 

[Nelve]

What are some reputable tank companies now? I haven’t kept up the past 2 years on what’s out there. I think I would want to avoid rimless if possible.

 

[Wasabiroot]

What are some reputable tank companies now? I haven’t kept up the past 2 years on what’s out there. I think I would want to avoid rimless if possible.

Glasscages have a solid reputation and good customability. The more you spend the usually better you get with any company, but they have solid build quality from what I see.
Also,
Innovative Marine, ScAquariums (budget option but decent for price), Planet Aquariums (I think lfs has to order but not sure), Waterbox/Cade (slightly upscale design, electrical access is good, can be expensive). I'm sure I missed some.

 

[doubleshot00]

Sounds like your gonna

Good luck

 

[GARRIGA]

Could get a Rubbermaid stock trough and move everything over until seal issue resolved or tank replaced. Can hook up the sump and keep everything going. They make them to 300g therefore something should he big enough to hold you over. Lighting it might be a challenge but beats having a blow out

 

[Wasabiroot]

Any old plastic storage containers will do in the interim, maybe ones you put non toxic stuff in before. If you use them, make sure they're clean with no residue. But I'd go stock tank too

*provided these containers are inert like HDPE or something