A tale of a Red Sea Reefer 250

[Butuz]

great equipment choices. Please feel free to check out my RSR250 build in the link below. Did the manifold and went through a few evolutionary steps. Good luck!

 

[juanrmattos]

Oh no. I am watching your thread because I am actually building a RedSea 250 either today or tomorrow and I will be using almost all of the same equipment as you are, with 1 exception -- the skimmer.

Also, what heater were you planning to use on this?

You are in for a treat!, the 250 is in my opinion one of the best balanced Reefs (All things considered).

Not planning on using a permanent Heater (Local weather indoors averages 75 degrees), may need a Chiller though.

Best of luck!.

 

[juanrmattos]

great equipment choices. Please feel free to check out my RSR250 build in the link below. Did the manifold and went through a few evolutionary steps. Good luck!

AWESOME!!!.... Truly liked it.

Following

 

[Eight]

Just found your thread and discovered you're using about 70% of the same equipment as I am currently planning on. (Red hard plumb PVC, Gate Valves, Aquamaxx Media Reactors, Vario return, Clarisea, etc.) If you ever get started on your build, please share so we can swap notes! My build thread is here.

Build Thread - Jason's Reefer 250: Fish added! Sump Mod, Clarisea, custom plumbing, aquascape w/E-Marco, IKEA cabinet mod. (Pic heavy!)

Shortcuts to helpful posts in my build thread: 1. Mod the Reefer 250 v3 sump for a Clarisea (Post 6) 2. Cleaning off old live rock with vinegar and citric acid (Post 12) 3. Photos of Kessil A360s LED lights (Post 13) 4. How to adjust the Reefer 250 door hinges and door catch (Post 21) 5. Photos...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[powers2001]

@juanrmattos subscribed !!!

 

[Long Island Reefer]

Any update?

 

[Rogued_Reefer]

For everyone on here looking forward to the build I have bad news. The build has been postponed due to medical reasons. He decided to put it to the side and focus 100% on his recovery.

 

[Brent Behringer]

Following. Any updates on your build? I'm just about to start my 250 build.

 

[juanrmattos]

My outmost sincere apologies to everyone that was following this thread; I experienced multiple strokes at the end of 2019 and had to stop all my plans to build this reef.

As of today, I’m forced to dictate and have all messages read to me, this has been the main reason to stay away from R2R which I miss a lot!!!.

I have plans of setting up a small tank soon (As movement and coordination are still limited) but at the very least will be able to have someone to type for me (As Im doing it now).

To my friends at 305 Reef Club: Miss being able to read the chat, I hope all of you are doing well and safe.

Will be back with my tiny reef soon.

Moving along!!!!

 

[JonChicago]

Best of luck to you in your recovery

 

[mthtitan]

Wish you the best and a speedy recovery!

 

[Shaveen]

Wish you a speedy recovery!

 

[Rogued_Reefer]

My outmost sincere apologies to everyone that was following this thread; I experienced multiple strokes at the end of 2019 and had to stop all my plans to build this reef.

As of today, I’m forced to dictate and have all messages read to me, this has been the main reason to stay away from R2R which I miss a lot!!!.

I have plans of setting up a small tank soon (As movement and coordination are still limited) but at the very least will be able to have someone to type for me (As Im doing it now).

To my friends at 305 Reef Club: Miss being able to read the chat, I hope all of you are doing well and safe.

Will be back with my tiny reef soon.

Moving along!!!!

I can’t wait to see your new tank buddy!! If there is anything we can help with please let us know we’re here for you!!

 

[powers2001]

I hope you are successful with your therapy and become able to reef again.

 

[btmedic04]

Juan, thank you for stopping by and letting us know that you are still here with us brother. I'm thankful for that. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery and am looking forward to seeing your next reef!

 

[canadianeh]

I wish you a speedy recovery and God bless you.

 

[ctopherl]

Internal Skimer

Reef Octopus Regal 150SSS (VARIOS)
Rated for up to 100 gallons on a heavy stocked reef tank, VARIOS 2 controllable pump.

Thank you for reading

Is this this skimmer? If not can you link me which one? I would like a DC skimmer and am eyeing that one but it says width is >11”. I also have a reefer 250 and the sump chamber is about 9x10 by my measurement. Does it fit ok without any sump modifications?

 

[juanrmattos]

Is this this skimmer? If not can you link me which one? I would like a DC skimmer and am eyeing that one but it says width is >11”. I also have a reefer 250 and the sump chamber is about 9x10 by my measurement. Does it fit ok without any sump modifications?

This is the smallest model in the range and fits perfectly in the chamber w/o mods.