Eds425XLbuild

[1112-425XL]

Finally getting around to posting my build.
Started in June of 2021 after relocating to Florida. Previously had a biocube32 that I gave away in 2019.
Went with the RedSea Reefer XL425. My mixed reef has been up and running for almost two years now and I'm still happy with the decision.
I started with about 60lbs of dry rock and 50lbs of live sand. Took it slow cycling, used Dr Tim's Bacteria. Added a couple clowns about 5 weeks in. They are still going strong. They're a mated pair now and live in my giant Hammer. Took a solid year before the ugly stage completely finished. Thought the diatoms and hair algae would never end.

Lighting- AI Hydra 32HD x2
Pump- Sicce Syncra Silent 5.0
RedSea Skimmer RSK600
Gyre 300 WaveMaker x2
Turbelle Nano 6045 x2
Turbelle Nano 6055 x1
Heater- Hygger Hg-969

This is what we're enjoying today!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Great looking tank! Love seeing the progress with the build!!

 

[Matt L]

Very cool tank!

 

[jmarina]

Awesome tank! I have the reefer 200 and live close to you, I am in Hudson, FL.

 

[Dan_Reef87]

Really nice tank!!!!

 

[1112-425XL]

Added the Coralvue Hydros to my system back in July. I have the XP8 and the X3. I have no complaints. I've also added a 20g tank since I last updated my tank thread.

 

[CasperOe]

That's a good looking tank - and in a prime location! Can't think of a better place to sit than close to my tank! :star-struck: Thanks for sharing!

 

[1112-425XL]

That's a good looking tank - and in a prime location! Can't think of a better place to sit than close to my tank! :star-struck: Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! Great spot to relax, and more interesting than watching tv.o_O

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Vjames]

Finally getting around to posting my build.
Started in June of 2021 after relocating to Florida. Previously had a biocube32 that I gave away in 2019.
Went with the RedSea Reefer XL425. My mixed reef has been up and running for almost two years now and I'm still happy with the decision.
I started with about 60lbs of dry rock and 50lbs of live sand. Took it slow cycling, used Dr Tim's Bacteria. Added a couple clowns about 5 weeks in. They are still going strong. They're a mated pair now and live in my giant Hammer. Took a solid year before the ugly stage completely finished. Thought the diatoms and hair algae would never end.

Lighting- AI Hydra 32HD x2
Pump- Sicce Syncra Silent 5.0
RedSea Skimmer RSK600
Gyre 300 WaveMaker x2
Turbelle Nano 6045 x2
Turbelle Nano 6055 x1
Heater- Hygger Hg-969

This is what we're enjoying today!

Hey! That's a great-looking tank. Just wondering if you made the scape by yourself or if you bought it like that. Happy Reefing!

 

[1112-425XL]

Hey! That's a great-looking tank. Just wondering if you made the scape by yourself or if you bought it like that. Happy Reefing!

Thanks! I started from scratch with dry rock. Built it on a piece of cardboard with a hammer, chisel and glue.

 

[CasperOe]

The 425 looking good these days, nice to see everything is still thriving :D

 

[1112-425XL]

The 425 looking good these days, nice to see everything is still thriving :D

Thanks, very happy with the progress. Battling some aiptasia, but who isn't?

 

[1112-425XL]

Extremely happy Acanthophylia

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[kc4mnp]

Beautiful setup, I have been watching this for a couple weeks now and am really impressed ! My Budget wont allow anything that nice quite yet , but never can tell ! Great Job and Good day to Ya !

 

[1112-425XL]

Thanks, I'll be keeping an eye out for your build!

 

[SaH_UFA1L]

Added the Coralvue Hydros to my system back in July. I have the XP8 and the X3. I have no complaints. I've also added a 20g tank since I last updated my tank thread.

Your tank looks awesome.

 

[1112-425XL]

Your tank looks awesome.

Thank you

 

[revhtree]

Looking good friend! Nice area to sit and take it all in!