Reffer 525 g2+ vs Eshopps Mariner 130

[Mrcote1]

I am about to buy my next tank. I am torn between the redsea Reefer 525 G2+ or the new Eshopps Mariner 130.

Anyone have experience with both brands and willing to chime in on opinions on which to do? I know about the old seam leak issues for redsea but looks like the g2+ corrected the issues

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

The problem with Red Sea tanks is a design flaw in the stand. Reinforced seams won't do much if the problem isn't fixed. The whole bottom pane of glass is unsupported and eventually the bottom seam fails. I don't know if they have fixed it. If they have its probably a great tank. But I am not sure if they have and I wouldn't risk it nor would I ever buy a tank from them. I would get the Eshopps. Ive only heard great things from them besides the occasional tank failure. Much more uncommon than red sea.

 

[Mrcote1]

The problem with Red Sea tanks is a design flaw in the stand. Reinforced seams won't do much if the problem isn't fixed. The whole bottom pane of glass is unsupported and eventually the bottom seam fails. I don't know if they have fixed it. If they have its probably a great tank. But I am not sure if they have and I wouldn't risk it nor would I ever buy a tank from them. I would get the Eshopps. Ive only heard great things from them besides the occasional tank failure. Much more uncommon than red sea.

Yea i think ill go Eshopps. My one concern is its an untested aquarium as it is so new and they are just getting into the space of larger systems. But the bottom bracing is reassuring.

 

[SpyC]

Yea i think ill go Eshopps. My one concern is its an untested aquarium as it is so new and they are just getting into the space of larger systems. But the bottom bracing is reassuring.

What about IM or Waterbox?

 

[Mrcote1]

What about IM or Waterbox?

The IM dimensions dont work (the 5' wide tank is 30" deep)
Waterbox is good, but ive read mixed things about the stand

 

[ESHOPPS.INC]

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[ESHOPPS.INC]

Yea i think ill go Eshopps. My one concern is its an untested aquarium as it is so new and they are just getting into the space of larger systems. But the bottom bracing is reassuring.

We understand the concern about an "untested" aquarium, which we make up for by providing dedicated customer support. Our goal is to make lasting positive impressions on our Mariners.

 

[Mrcote1]

We understand the concern about an "untested" aquarium, which we make up for by providing dedicated customer support. Our goal is to make lasting positive impressions on our Mariners.

I pick up my new Mariner 130 tomorrow, I cannot wait! I plan on putting a build thread together

 

[Proud]

I pick up my new Mariner 130 tomorrow, I cannot wait! I plan on putting a build thread together

Looking forward to see the build thread.

 

[ESHOPPS.INC]

I pick up my new Mariner 130 tomorrow, I cannot wait! I plan on putting a build thread together

That's great news! Congratulations! Where did you purchase it from if I may ask? If you need assistance do not hesitate to contact us [email protected] or call (626)968-3678. Thank you for your trust!

 

[Mrcote1]

That's great news! Congratulations! Where did you purchase it from if I may ask? If you need assistance do not hesitate to contact us [email protected] or call (626)968-3678. Thank you for your trust!

I got it from Jays Aquatics in Salem NH

 

[exnisstech]

Congrats on the purchase. You'll probably sleep better with the mariner. I have two smaller redsea tanks and all the reported seam failures have me a bit nervous. While I've had no issues I'm not sure I would purchase another. So far I'm loving my water box but it's a larger 330.7 so it has an 80 20 framed stand.

 

[RWinfrey]

Wait until you see how it’s built . I mean over built in the best way ….