BrentB's Red Sea Reefer 250 Build
Hi R2R crew! So last week I ordered my new Red Sea Reefer 250 Deluxe Package in Black. Tank Should arrive this Friday I will be documenting my build here. Probably mostly through pics. I plan to customize the V3 sump a bit along with custom red pluming, reactors, etc. I have most of the equipment and parts ordered and on it's way. Some has already arrived. Plans are for a mixed reef. My plan is a very custom build and will be taking the complete approach slowly as my time permits.
I have been following the following several Reefer 250 builds and my build will be similar to these:
Tank/Stand: Red Sea Reefer 250 w/ Black Cabinet
Lighting: 2 x Red Sea ReefLED 90's (Black w/ black mounting arms)
Return Pump: Jebao DCT-8 DC Pump
Sump: V3 Red Sea 11 gal sump. I plan to use the fuge area in the sump and additionally may use the 2.1g ATO (thinking of turning into fuge, but not 100% certain yet. Will depend on if I have the room for it.
Fuge Lighting: Tunze: 8811 EcoChic Marine LED
Skimmer: RSK 300 Internal Protein Skimmer
Internal Flow: Reefwave 25 pump with controller (May add a second one after start up)
Reactors: 2 x Aquamaxx XS (Plumbed to manifold)
ATO: CWT Aquatics 10 Gal Black out Edition w/ Tunze Osmolator 3155. This will sit beside the stand
Heater: Finnex 300w and 150w backup w/ bayite temp controller
Filtration: Media cup w/ seachem matrix, reef matrix in sump, marine pure block in sump, Klir DI-4 4" Drop in Fleece Filter
Rock: Custom designed rock work from JESTERSIX (IG).
Sand: 40# bag of Caribsea Dry Ag Special Grade
RODI: KLEANWATER 4-STAGE ADVANCED RO/DI SYSTEM - 100 GPD
Controller: Probably ekoral pro aquarium controller and doser
Control Panel: Custom built inside cabinet
Should be a fun ride. I have a SCA Custom 120 Freshwater Paludarium that I built a couple years ago. This tank runs flawlessly and it's super easy to maintain.
It's been about 10 years since my last reef setup. So excited to get this show on the road (although my bank account isn't) lol
I will start posting up pics soon!
Hi R2R crew! So last week I ordered my new Red Sea Reefer 250 Deluxe Package in Black. Tank Should arrive this Friday I will be documenting my build here. Probably mostly through pics. I plan to customize the V3 sump a bit along with custom red pluming, reactors, etc. I have most of the equipment and parts ordered and on it's way. Some has already arrived. Plans are for a mixed reef. My plan is a very custom build and will be taking the complete approach slowly as my time permits.
I have been following the following several Reefer 250 builds and my build will be similar to these:
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...
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Build Thread - Mission Impossible: Reefer 250, 3 reactors, refugium, skimmer, lights, action! Pic heavy.
Well, guys, where do I start. New to the hobby, spent a fair bit of time researching and getting my plan sculpted before pulling the trigger. Was planning on the largest Red Sea Reefer at first, but the warden objected, settled on Reefer 250 with a thought that “if you continue to enjoy the...
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Tank/Stand: Red Sea Reefer 250 w/ Black Cabinet
Lighting: 2 x Red Sea ReefLED 90's (Black w/ black mounting arms)
Return Pump: Jebao DCT-8 DC Pump
Sump: V3 Red Sea 11 gal sump. I plan to use the fuge area in the sump and additionally may use the 2.1g ATO (thinking of turning into fuge, but not 100% certain yet. Will depend on if I have the room for it.
Fuge Lighting: Tunze: 8811 EcoChic Marine LED
Skimmer: RSK 300 Internal Protein Skimmer
Internal Flow: Reefwave 25 pump with controller (May add a second one after start up)
Reactors: 2 x Aquamaxx XS (Plumbed to manifold)
ATO: CWT Aquatics 10 Gal Black out Edition w/ Tunze Osmolator 3155. This will sit beside the stand
Heater: Finnex 300w and 150w backup w/ bayite temp controller
Filtration: Media cup w/ seachem matrix, reef matrix in sump, marine pure block in sump, Klir DI-4 4" Drop in Fleece Filter
Rock: Custom designed rock work from JESTERSIX (IG).
Sand: 40# bag of Caribsea Dry Ag Special Grade
RODI: KLEANWATER 4-STAGE ADVANCED RO/DI SYSTEM - 100 GPD
Controller: Probably ekoral pro aquarium controller and doser
Control Panel: Custom built inside cabinet
Should be a fun ride. I have a SCA Custom 120 Freshwater Paludarium that I built a couple years ago. This tank runs flawlessly and it's super easy to maintain.
It's been about 10 years since my last reef setup. So excited to get this show on the road (although my bank account isn't) lol
I will start posting up pics soon!