Hi guys, so after much debate and asking a ton of questions, I've changed my order from Red Sea Reefer 425XL to Reefer 525XL tank only.
So far, its only the tank build planning stage, tank has been order, delivery in about a week.
I'll try my best to document the build and give as much information especially regarding dimensions and measurements that I was searching for.
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 525XL v3
Size: 59"L x 22.6"W x 56"H (Tank=22")
Volume: Total 525L (139G), (DT=409L, 108G)
EQUIPMENT:
Return Pump: Reef Octo VarioS-6 DC
Accessories pump: Sicce Silent 2.5 (for Chiller, refugium, detritus remover, reactors)
Wave/Powerhead: 2x Reef Octo Pulse 4 (positioned backwall)
Heater: Eheim Jager 300W, backup heater is Teco TK500 chiller's internal heater
Skimmer: Reef Octo Elite 150INT
yet to confirm:
Cover: Red Sea's cover, debating 1 single cover or 2 separate cover, makes for easier less bulky access
LED/Lighting: Hotly debated topic, still in thinking
1) 3x AI Hydra 26HD with Red Sea bracket (option to upgrade tank to RS Deluxe package)
2) 2x AI Hydra 52HD with AI bracket (this works out to be around $230US more than the 3x 26HDs)
My QT is set up, small but hopefully effective, 24x12x12
So far, its only the tank build planning stage, tank has been order, delivery in about a week.
I'll try my best to document the build and give as much information especially regarding dimensions and measurements that I was searching for.
Tank: Red Sea Reefer 525XL v3
Size: 59"L x 22.6"W x 56"H (Tank=22")
Volume: Total 525L (139G), (DT=409L, 108G)
EQUIPMENT:
Return Pump: Reef Octo VarioS-6 DC
Accessories pump: Sicce Silent 2.5 (for Chiller, refugium, detritus remover, reactors)
Wave/Powerhead: 2x Reef Octo Pulse 4 (positioned backwall)
Heater: Eheim Jager 300W, backup heater is Teco TK500 chiller's internal heater
Skimmer: Reef Octo Elite 150INT
yet to confirm:
Cover: Red Sea's cover, debating 1 single cover or 2 separate cover, makes for easier less bulky access
LED/Lighting: Hotly debated topic, still in thinking
1) 3x AI Hydra 26HD with Red Sea bracket (option to upgrade tank to RS Deluxe package)
2) 2x AI Hydra 52HD with AI bracket (this works out to be around $230US more than the 3x 26HDs)
My QT is set up, small but hopefully effective, 24x12x12
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