My question is, is the RSM 250 obsolete with the current tech out there? even compared to the upgrades found in the c250? I want the tank to last me a while as i currently have a RSM 130 and i want something more effiecient and powerful (Stronger lights, better filteration etc..) I called red sea and they quoted me about $230ish to purchase the new MSK900 skimmer found in the C250 to put in the used 250 im looking at. The other thing im considering is getting the new IM sr-60. which after lights will be more than a new c250 but idk. Either way its quite an investment, i just want to make sure im making an investment on something thats going to last and perform for a long time without having to replace it.
I wouldn't say its obsolete at all. A lot of people are running great tanks with it and they probably plan to keep their tanks running with it for the next 10 years or so.
In fact, probably most of the RSM 250 folks on this forum are running the older model with great results. So, obsolete would be an awful strong term. It's still a great tank--even if they did make some modest improvements with the C-250. Really, the changes from the C-250 from the prior model aren't fundamental changes or anything. Just some modest improvements here and there (in my opinion...I run the C-250).
I can't speak to the other alternatives you are considering. I don't know anything about them. So, I can't speak to if they are "better". But, I love the Red Sea.
My question was more about price. That missing skimmer bothers me and I think you should make sure you know what it really takes to replace the skimmer before you buy. Also, just be sure nothing else is missing that would come back to cost you money.
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