Red Sea Max 130

[sitandwatch]

I have had the 130 for the last year and really like it, just plug and play.

I have made a few changes, I added extra tubing to the return pumps to reduce micro bubble, added a Tunze 9002 with a new skimmer cup to keep the top closed and a media rack.

I do agree that a person could for the same or a little more money build one from scratch but it would not look as finished and would not be plug and play.

The best value is to get a used one for $500 - $600 bucks you can not go wrong.

[viperfish]

Originally Posted by sitandwatch

I have had the 130 for the last year and really like it, just plug and play.

I have made a few changes, I added extra tubing to the return pumps to reduce micro bubble, added a Tunze 9002 with a new skimmer cup to keep the top closed and a media rack.

I do agree that a person could for the same or a little more money build one from scratch but it would not look as finished and would not be plug and play.

The best value is to get a used one for $500 - $600 bucks you can not go wrong.

You can't go wrong with the RSM. In its stock condition, it makes for a very nice piece of furniture. The skimmer and mechanical filtration works if the bioload is kept low and it's cleaned regularly. If a guy set it up with Zeo or biopellets now that would be cool. With the small volume the additives would last forever.

[TAB]

I am picking it up for $450 and it already has a skimmer and light upgrade, so I think its worth it. Just want something small for my first sw experience.

[Felix]

well I like mine and my clowns and flasher wrasse seem to be happy. Felix

[TAB]

Thanks everyone.