Red Sea E170 build

[jopo4343]

Here goes my build thread for my Red Sea E170.
So some things about me. I got an AIO because Of many reasons.
First I am moving to Florida from Indiana on May 25th 2023. I thought this would be easier to move. We will see I guess.
Two I had reef tanks for 15 years and the bug got me back in after not having one for 10 years I thought a smaller amount of water would be best. Also figured easier to move!

The tank was supposed to be here today but its not. They say the drop ship from Red Sea will happen tomorrow March 3rd we will see!

I have purchased most of the things I had 10 years ago again. Somethings technology has improved though.
The list
Apex EL with dos and ddr,
duetto Ato,
two M3 powerheads,
bashsea 5 gal ato container,
brs rodi 100gpd,
Hanna testing kit,
Red Sea a,b,c,
Red Sea blue bucket salt

 

[jopo4343]

Here’s some pics of stuff

 

[jopo4343]

A big piece of advice!
The top piece of the stand is in the bottom of the aquarium box! No where in the cabinet directions does it say this! Would have been nice to know.
Its setup on the stand tomorrow leak test and get salt water and sand and rock in it Friday.

Sand Araga live 20 lbs
Rock 40 pounds of life reef caribsea.
salt is Red Sea blue bucket.

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Here goes my build thread for my Red Sea E170.
So some things about me. I got an AIO because Of many reasons.
First I am moving to Florida from Indiana on May 25th 2023. I thought this would be easier to move. We will see I guess.
Two I had reef tanks for 15 years and the bug got me back in after not having one for 10 years I thought a smaller amount of water would be best. Also figured easier to move!

The tank was supposed to be here today but its not. They say the drop ship from Red Sea will happen tomorrow March 3rd we will see!

I have purchased most of the things I had 10 years ago again. Somethings technology has improved though.
The list
Apex EL with dos and ddr,
duetto Ato,
two M3 powerheads,
bashsea 5 gal ato container,
brs rodi 100gpd,
Hanna testing kit,
Red Sea a,b,c,
Red Sea blue bucket salt

Did you get the in-cabinet sump upgrade or an alternative?

 

[jopo4343]

Its the All in one
Has been setup two weeks as of Tomorrow March 19th.
I really like the tank so far.
It is still cycling a non fish cycle with Dr Tims and his ammonia in a bottle.
The skimmer is a little crazy till broken in but I have grown to like it.
Fish soon I hope!!!

 

[Phil D.]

One thing, my daughter has an E-170 and you won't need the 2 power heads

 

[jopo4343]

I have wondered that but I have them at about 50 percent.

 

[Zach B]

Sounds like an awesome build! Following along

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Did you get the in-cabinet sump upgrade

 

[Jnorthlaw]

Found someone to order me the sump upgrade. Thanks guys!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Going to be amazing.

 

[jopo4343]

Still waiting for it to cycle.......

 

[Minnesota Reefer]

Do you have any updates? I am in the process of buying the e170 so curious how things are going and if you can post some pics??

 

[jopo4343]

Sorry I forgot to add to this

 

[jopo4343]

the tank is coming along well and has coral and two clowns in it

 

[jopo4343]

Here’s some pics

 

[jopo4343]

Let’s see I added a uv sterilizer
I run it 21 hours a day now but lowering it to 12 eventually.
I now run the skimmer 21 hours a day

 

[jopo4343]

Overall I really like the tank and would recommend it that’s for sure.

 

[PeterC99]

Really enjoyed my RSR170

 

[Minnesota Reefer]

Thanks for the updates - looking good!!!