Tank transfer

fxblitz · Aug 21, 2024

Hi all - New here.

I am hoping for some input on my scenario. I currently have a Red Sea XXL 625. It has a bubble in the bottom seam of the tank. They are sending me one of the new G2 tanks and I will be transferring my current livestock into it. I reached out to a couple of companies to assist with this transition. I just got a quote back and they are estimating ~$3500 to do the job.

This does NOT include removing the old tank, or building the new stand.

Am I out of my mind for thinking this is completely outlandish?

*Note* For those wondering this is my second XXL 625 with the first having the same issue. Happy to chat about those experiences as well.

MnFish1 · Aug 21, 2024

fxblitz said:
Hi all - New here.

I am hoping for some input on my scenario. I currently have a Red Sea XXL 625. It has a bubble in the bottom seam of the tank. They are sending me one of the new G2 tanks and I will be transferring my current livestock into it. I reached out to a couple of companies to assist with this transition. I just got a quote back and they are estimating ~$3500 to do the job.

This does NOT include removing the old tank, or building the new stand.

Am I out of my mind for thinking this is completely outlandish?

*Note* For those wondering this is my second XXL 625 with the first having the same issue. Happy to chat about those experiences as well.

This is outlandish (to me) in our area. they should break down the time for each 'item' and charge you for that as compared to a blanket price. (the fish store). From personal experience - tear down of 210 gallon Reefer 750 - with removal of tank, etc (I drained it) - $700.

Removing a 525 XXL - including some live rock - $0.

fxblitz · Aug 21, 2024

MnFish1 said:
This is outlandish (to me) in our area. they should break down the time for each 'item' and charge you for that as compared to a blanket price. (the fish store). From personal experience - tear down of 210 gallon Reefer 750 - with removal of tank, etc (I drained it) - $700.

Removing a 525 XXL - including some live rock - $0.

Thanks so much. I was thinking the same. It's been tough to find companies here that are willing to do it. I have done it once already basically on my own. Trying to avoid that if I can.

MnFish1 · Aug 21, 2024

fxblitz said:
Thanks so much. I was thinking the same. It's been tough to find companies here that are willing to do it. I have done it once already basically on my own. Trying to avoid that if I can.

PS in my case, they keep the live rock (so that was a fee)