Red Sea Max 250

[pthoma79]

Has anyone heard anything about this system? I have been thinking about upgrading from my 34g, and I really like the streamlined look of the Red Sea Max. They are on the pricey side ($1300 up) for a 65g, but they seem really nice.

 

[pthoma79]

bump

 

[acrylic51]

What are you getting for $1300?

 

[pthoma79]

Tank Specifications
Dimensions (LxWxH)38 x 21 x 26.2"Hood opening3 positions
Total Water Volume65 galCirculation pumps1 x 320 gph & 1 x 640 gph
Aquarium Volume60 galSkimmer water throughput240 gph
Filter Volume5 galSkimmer max air flow80 gal
Glass Thickness0.4"Skimmer foam adjusteryes
Cabinet (LxWxH)38 x 21 x 32"Heater wattage200W
Lighting6 x 39W T5 Power CompactMechanical filteryes
Lighting - 10,000K3x 39w T5Biological Filtration (active surface area)1,200 sq ft/gal
Lighting - Actinic3x 39w T5Activated carbon14 oz
Lighting - Blue LED8Power center5 outlets
Lighting timerAnalogWater cooling fansTwin unit with integrated power supply
If that doesn't make sense, if you just google Red Sea Max 250, it'll bring it up. Like I said before, you're mostly paying for the "plug and play" and the streamlined look.

 

[acrylic51]

Honestly I think over priced, but really depends what your planning on keeping. I will assume your into the hobby and most plug and play aren't worth the cash IMHO. Pumps seem iffy and skimmer questionable which to me means down the road you'll be looking to upgrade them. All in all I think would be cheaper to piece together a nice setup for that money. JMHO

 

[nikesb]

red sea max's are really nice systems imo, but it would be cheaper to put together ur own. unless youre looking for a certain style, which the red sea maxs have (really nice imo). you could always upgrade the skimmer, the bulbs, etc

 

[acrylic51]

That's what I was getting at, down the road you'll notice shortcomings and things needed to be upgraded. Then you have issues when things fail or break.

 

[nikesb]

the rsm 250 is definately bought for the first reason of aesthetics. i do believe though that it can be equally as good as a system with a sump. but to get it that good, its not worth the price considering you can have a custom tank already made which will even look better

 

[jtt]

its overpriced, but thats what you pay when you just want a plug and play system and dont want to get all the parts and put it together yourself. personally, i think the rsm250 is s e x y, wayyyyy se x i er than a 125 with better skimmer and better lights you could put together yourself.

 

[pthoma79]

I haven't really priced one out yet (I just was given my 34g as a birthday gift from my in laws), but what should I look to pay for a decent set up (about 60-70g, t5's, reef ready, sump, etc)? Or is there any way to know?
$1000? $1500?

 

[hollywood13]

Is there any other larger plug and play system out there?? I used to have an aquapod24, and am looking for a larger upgrade.....

 

[pthoma79]

I haven't found any yet...

 

[handbanana]

That looks awesome! very nice looking setup.
The ugly part is the 1,599.99 price tag.
Yikes! If you can swing that kind of cash however than SWEET!!!