Hi, I’m considering a new salt water aquarium

BermudaHogfish · May 7, 2021

What do people think of the Red Sea Reefer 425XL versus the 350 Deluxe. I can’t tell from the marine depot site if either comes with a pump or chiller, and if so is which are recommended for these tanks? I have an alcove in my living room that is 47” wide, 80” tall and 30” deep. Do I need anything else before I order and set up with water, sea salt, live rock and sand?

Peace River · May 8, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You may find this R2R article helpful:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean...

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Good luck with your new system!

Bo. · May 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R! Definitely give the guide linked above a read through, it answers a lot!

monkeyCmonkeyDo · May 8, 2021

Welcome

Jeffcb · May 8, 2021

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

SPR1968 · May 8, 2021

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

fachatga · May 8, 2021

There should be charts on marine depot site when you click on the model to show what it comes with. Also be aware that red sea tanks want you to put it 6 inches from a wall so you can reach behind in order to adjust the drain valve. They are great tanks but don’t sit next to the back wall.

Kiwi reefer · May 8, 2021

Welcome! looking forward to seeing your reef!

KJ · May 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

Zach B · May 8, 2021

Welcome

Billldg · May 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

Salty Rambler · May 8, 2021

Welcome to R2R! I don't have experience with the Red Sea, but unless you are adding non-LED lights to your tank, most living rooms are temperate enough that the tank wouldn't need a chiller. A heater, yes, but usually not a chiller.