Advice - Redsea reefer 170 G2 Looking to buy

[rye22]

Hello Reefers,

Looking for some advice on possibly picking up a new tank, Redsea Reefer 170 g2 with reef mat for $500, no return pump or skimmer.

He has Redsea return pump and skimmer (RSK300) and redsea doser and redsea 90 for additional $500

Do you think this a good deal?

 

[Turkeysammich]

I’m not a Fan of Red Sea. Even if it’s for free.

 

[popper]

Rsk300 is usually 100-150.

It's a small tank so less chance of broken seam.

 

[MichaelB]

For 1k total I would imagine you could find a decent used set up including some coral and fish with a tank break down.

Won't say bad deal. But the skimmer part is a big strech. That equipment you could find for probably less than half that price used. Fyi

I also agree i wouldn't want a redsea tank if it was free based tank failures

If your looking for new alot of other nice options for that tank size and price point I would also estimate.

 

[psidriven]

What are you planning to keep? I have a 170 gen1 2nd hand and imho won’t run reefmat due to space and isn’t really needed. I just run a small skimmer and made the sump into a frag/fuge area. Return pumps are cheap. lights and powerheads for flow are probably more important.

I’ve recently noticed a sesame seed size spot on the front seam above the waterline. So small tanks can still have seam issues.

 

[rye22]

For 1k total I would imagine you could find a decent used set up including some coral and fish with a tank break down.

Won't say bad deal. But the skimmer part is a big strech. That equipment you could find for probably less than half that price used. Fyi

I also agree i wouldn't want a redsea tank if it was free based tank failures

If your looking for new alot of other nice options for that tank size and price point I would also estimate.

do you think the tank and stand is worth it for $350?

 

[MichaelB]

do you think the tank and stand is worth it for $350?

Yes, I'm not attempting to sway you one way or the other. I'm probably not the person opinion you want on redsea tanks and pricing. Just their general reputation would have me concerned. Though I won't deny they do look good from a visual stand point.

Would the sump be included in the 350 with stand and tank?

This is used I'm guessing by the price?

If there are pictures available including close ups of the seams I would highly recommend posting them. Some
of the people who have commented on this post already would be able to give you a better answer if they could see how it looks. Condition of the tank seams and such play a great deal in how much something is worth.

 

[Twisted]

$500 for the tank and roller is a good deal. As long as the tank isn’t working condition and has no bubbles in the seams or anything.

 

[Turkeysammich]

Shoot. For 1k. I’ll sell you Matt’s aquarium. If you want a bad arse aquarium. It’s plug and play. All the bells and whistles too

 

[rye22]

Yes, I'm not attempting to sway you one way or the other. I'm probably not the person opinion you want on redsea tanks and pricing. Just their general reputation would have me concerned. Though I won't deny they do look good from a visual stand point.

Would the sump be included in the 350 with stand and tank?

This is used I'm guessing by the price?

If there are pictures available including close ups of the seams I would highly recommend posting them. Some
of the people who have commented on this post already would be able to give you a better answer if they could see how it looks. Condition of the tank seams and such play a great deal in how much something is worth.

yes sump is included, yes used.

Thanks ill ask for pictures of the seems

 

[rye22]

Shoot. For 1k. I’ll sell you Matt’s aquarium. If you want a bad arse aquarium. It’s plug and play. All the bells and whistles too

Can you send me details?

 

[Turkeysammich]

Can you send me details?

https://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/extremely-custom-25-im-mrc-sump-nuvo-stand-plus-lots-of-extras.38297/

It’s Ala Carte. Add whatever you like

 

[rye22]

Thanks all the input!

 

[gmdcdvm]

Friends don’t let friends buy Red Sea tanks.