Danny's Red Sea Reefer XL 525

[Danny1496]

Back after 6 years . And really miss my old tank the a took care for 5 year now ready to get back in it , after looking for a custom tank around the same dimensions as reefer 525 . Found that red sea reefer is a good deal for all that is included. So I decided the 525 for my build. This build will take some time as I'm not in a rush and like to have every single part before I add water . And I even wanna setup a automatic 1.5% daily water change , ato , 2 part dosing , ext , Everything control by Apex controller.

 

[revhtree]

Oh yea! Welcome back!

 

[Danny1496]

Here is the current status

 

[cale0721]

Sweet. I'm following along! Can't wait

 

[randyblktl]

Nice! What are you planning to keep?

 

[Danny1496]

Nice! What are you planning to keep?[/QUOTE

For the most part it will be a lps tank but i do plan to keep a few sps .

 

[Danny1496]

Got a few goodies in more to come

 

[revhtree]

Toys!

 

[G8rNation]

this looks great ill be following along!

 

[Danny1496]

So here is a updated list of what i got coming so far

. RedSea REEFER 525 XL Black
. Neptune Apex Gold
. Neptune Wxm Module
. Eco Tech Vectra M1 Pump
. Eco Tech Vortech MP40QD X2
. Eco Tech Radion XR30W G3 Pro X2
. Eco Tech Radion RMS Tank Mount X2
. Neptune Dos For 2 Part
. Neptune Dos For Automatic Water Changes
. Simplicity 320Dc Skimmer
. BRS 4 Stage Value Water Saver Plus RO/DI 150GPD
. Carib Ses Special Grade Reef Sand 80LBS

 

[andys]

I have the same tank. putting that stand together dam near killed me. love my 525XL

 

[Danny1496]

I have the same tank. putting that stand together dam near killed me. love my 525XL

yeah some of the parts can be heavy but i like building things so not that bad for me now getting the tank on it with just me and my dad was a task.

 

[rbraunberger]

Do you have your lights set up yet? Are 2 enough? I have been going back and forth between 2 or 3

 

[Danny1496]

Do you have your lights set up yet? Are 2 enough? I have been going back and forth between 2 or 3

Actually i just got of the phone with eco tech and yes for a 59'' tank 2 xr30w pro would be sufficient but the xr15 cover 24x24 and having 3 of them would give me better and more even coverage so ill be going with the XR15W Pro.

 

[rbraunberger]

Actually i just got of the phone with eco tech and yes for a 59'' tank 2 xr30w pro would be sufficient but the xr15 cover 24x24 and having 3 of them would give me better and more even coverage so ill be going with the XR15W Pro.

I already have one XR30 Pro so was going with that to avoid having to buy to many new lights.....I have one more on order but was thinking that 2 might not cover

 

[rbraunberger]

Have you see ClearView Lids by artfully acrylic? I am getting one of those!!!! Might have to move to the side to side mount vs. the back ones, but the lids are super nice!!

 

[Titan]

Where did you get your tank at? I am having trouble finding any Red Sea 525 xl's available any where.

 

[Danny1496]

I already have one XR30 Pro so was going with that to avoid having to buy to many new lights.....I have one more on order but was thinking that 2 might not cover

2 with the 120 lens will do

 

[rbraunberger]

2 with the 120 lens will do

did they say how the 120 lenses will effect the PAR levels with the depth of the REEFERs?

 

[Danny1496]

Have you see ClearView Lids by artfully acrylic? I am getting one of those!!!! Might have to move to the side to side mount vs. the back ones, but the lids are super nice!!

wow dose are really nice thanks for the info .