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gimmito · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 01:23 AM

Hey Guys,

I just aquired a red sea max (via trade for a vortech pump) and I was wondering who else owned one ? What are your experience with it ? Have you done any modding to it (lights, skimmer, etc.).

RyanG · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 08:12 AM

I own one and love it. I haven't modding anything on it yet, but overall is a good unit. The only problem I have is the fans tend to make a lot of noise on startup...haven't taken it apart to find out why yet.

gimmito · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 08:56 AM

I heard red sea took care of that problem with new fans... Mine came with 2 brand new ones.

RyanG · #4 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 01:37 PM

Jim, did you get the stand? I was thinking about buying that

gimmito · #5 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 05:24 PM

Ryan,

It came with the stand.

RyanG · #6 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 08:17 AM

ohh, did you buy it new or slightly used?

gimmito · #7 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Slightly used (4 months old). He had it for sale on rc for $450, the only thing is it's the gray color.

On another note, it came with the base sand by red sea and is sitting in a couple of inches of water. I plan on setting it up this weekend...do you think it will not go through another cycle ?

Taras1 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 11:06 AM

IMHO, you probably will have to let it cycle, though not for as long as a new tank. Some of the sand will probably have gone anaerobic and possibly toxic. I had a done something similar with a sump and the first week things got really rank.

gimmito · #9 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 03:48 PM

Tristan,
I see a lot of life still (pods, mini brittle stars), that's why I was hoping it was still good. Sumps usually have a lot more detritus, etc.

How's that skimmer of yours ?