redseareefer250

Two years ago I dabbled in the hobby for a short period. Being new to the hobby, I decided to go the cheapest route possible as all of this was like a foreign language to me. I purchased a 75 gallon tank and stand at the large pet retail chain for $200. I purchased all of the other necessary...

About 2 weeks ago I merged my 3 tanks into 1, namely a Red Sea Reefer 250. Equipment: 1x 200W heater. (thinking about adding a secondary heater.) 1x Jecod DXP 5000 (as a return, lowest setting) 1x TMC Reef-Skim 1.000 1x (temporary) Propeller Pump from Jecod 1x EasyLed 438mm 1.0 with a 1.0...

Hello all! This is going to be my Red Sea reefer 250 build thread. I’ve been in the hobby for about 6-7 months now. Over the next month I will be piecing together parts and equipment until I am able to get moved and get the tank set up in new apartment! I try to keep updated, my last thread...

Hey Reefers- I will be attending grad school and need to downsize to a smaller system. Tank is in perfect condition and comes with some nice equipment. Tank is only about 5-6 months old; bought the equipment at the same time. I would rather this tank go to a dedicated reefer, so I am offering...

Hey Reefers- My RedSea Reefer 250 hit the 3 month mark today. -All of my corals look healthy and are growing -My water parameters are on point -Using RODI water -Phosphates almost inexistant However, I cannot seem to rid my sandbed of these dang diatoms (at least they look like diatoms...

Hello Reefers! What is your opinion on having 1x Kessil a360WE over a Red Sea Reefer 250 (35.5 inches long). I know most reefers recommend 2x 360's over this particular tank, but I'am getting excellent coverage with a single 360 and no perceivable shadowing. I only have soft coral and LPS in...

Hello Reefers- I have a Red Sea Reefer 250. My Vectra S1 return pump is arriving tomorrow and I'm not sure if it comes with any connectors/adapters to fit the green tubing that came with the red sea reefer. Can I connect the green tubing directly into the S1, or will I need some sort of barb...

Hello reefers! I have upgraded to a Red Sea Reefer 250 and I am curious how often you guys/gals dose your reef system. I plan on keeping soft coral, LPS, and a few SPS. Thanks all, -Brian G.

Hello all Reefers! This will be my first build thread on R2R. My Red Sea Reefer 170 will be arriving on Tuesday. I plan on documenting everything about the tank and sharing pictures of the overall build and the specimens I put inside. I am in the process of applying to get my Masters Degree in...