Help me build nano Red Sea reefer

Cabo31 · Jun 19, 2016

I just purchase the nano Red Sea reefer and I wanted some recommendations for the pumps,protein skimmer...the whole equipment list. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated. I am planning on making this tank a clown/anemone tank. I already have the kessel 160 for the light.

Diesel · Jun 20, 2016

BUMP....
Help a hobbyist out by posting some pictures from your own Nano Redsea Reefer Tank, I know that we have a bunch around here ;)

FL_Reefer · Jun 20, 2016

Well your gonna need a powerhead, I recommend and MP-10 ( can't go wrong with that)
I have an aquamax HOB protein skimmer (one of the best HOB skimmers IMO)
Do your self a favor and buy good equipment upfront and you will be happier in the long run. Plus your tank will be heathier too!

Diesel · Jun 20, 2016

FL_Reefer said:
Well your gonna need a powerhead, I recommend and MP-10 ( can't go wrong with that)
I have an aquamax HOB protein skimmer (one of the best HOB skimmers IMO)
Do your self a favor and buy good equipment upfront and you will be happier in the long run. Plus your tank will be heathier too!

What kind of light do you recommend for our new friend?

domination2580 · Jun 21, 2016

Diesel said:
What kind of light do you recommend for our new friend?

He says he already has a kessil. But if it were me, is get either the sbreeflights or ocean revive t247

roryb24 · Jun 21, 2016

Here is a RED SEA REEFER only thread hundreds of people with red sea reefer and pics of their setups and equipment as well as discussion.
http://reef2reef.com/threads/show-off-and-discuss-your-red-sea-reefer-series.219309/

Just a heads up next time you can use the little search option in the top right corner and I bet this thread and others woulda popped up for ya! Hope this helps GL with your Reefer they are beautiful tanks.

mushroomrob · Jun 21, 2016

If you're gonna go for a skimmer, the AquaMaxx HOB is an amazing skimmer. It's quiet, a workhorse, and silent. It also has a low break in period, so it starts producing skimmate quickly compared to other skimmers like the Curve series. If you're going HOB and you're not used to skimmers, the AM is easy to set up. I got my buddy who's never used a skimmer before to set his up with no sweat. Protein skimmers can be very tricky and frustrating to get them to skim, especially if you're not used to them. Ask me if you want more advice on skimmers.

Cabo31 · Jun 22, 2016

mushroomrob said:
If you're gonna go for a skimmer, the AquaMaxx HOB is an amazing skimmer. It's quiet, a workhorse, and silent. It also has a low break in period, so it starts producing skimmate quickly compared to other skimmers like the Curve series. If you're going HOB and you're not used to skimmers, the AM is easy to set up. I got my buddy who's never used a skimmer before to set his up with no sweat. Protein skimmers can be very tricky and frustrating to get them to skim, especially if you're not used to them. Ask me if you want more advice on skimmers.

Where would I put a HOB skimmer? There is room for a small insump skimmer