Red Sea Reefer 200XL Build

[jmarina]

Hi everyone, I have been in the hobby for about 15 years, off and on. I recently set up a JBJ 10 gallon AIO and wanted more space for corals/fish, so I purchased a Red Sea Reefer XL 200 new off of Facebook. The previous owner upgraded the plumbing to schedule 80 PVC and also swapped the valves to Spears gate valves, which is a nice upgrade. I still need to order an ATO. I took a lot of time with the aquascape, which I am very happy with. Tank was filled with water 12/31/22. I originally went cheap on the light and return pump (amazon) and returned both (so glad I did, what a difference)!

I plan to setup a quarantine tank soon, something I have not done previously.

Tank: Red Sea Reefer 200XL
Light: Radion XR 15 blue
Return pump: Sicce Synchra Silent 2.0
UV sterilizer: Aqua Ultraviolet 15W
Sump: Red Sea sump
Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve 5 Elite
Mechanical filtration: AquaMaxx 170
RODI: Aquaticliife 100GPD

Fish Stocking Ideas:
Black/white clown (currently in the tank)
Wyoming White Clown
Tailspot Blenny (will be moved from 10 gallon)
Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse
3-5 Green Chromis

Thanks for looking!

 

[nuxx]

Should be fun, looks great so far!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Hi everyone, I have been in the hobby for about 15 years, off and on. I recently set up a JBJ 10 gallon AIO and wanted more space for corals/fish, so I purchased a Red Sea Reefer XL 200 new off of Facebook. The previous owner upgraded the plumbing to schedule 80 PVC and also swapped the valves to Spears gate valves, which is a nice upgrade. I still need to order an ATO. I took a lot of time with the aquascape, which I am very happy with. Tank was filled with water 12/31/22. I originally went cheap on the light and return pump (amazon) and returned both (so glad I did, what a difference)!

I plan to setup a quarantine tank soon, something I have not done previously.

Tank: Red Sea Reefer 200XL
Light: Radion XR 15 blue
Return pump: Sicce Synchra Silent 2.0
UV sterilizer: Aqua Ultraviolet 15W
Sump: Red Sea sump
Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve 5 Elite
Mechanical filtration: AquaMaxx 170
RODI: Aquaticliife 100GPD

Fish Stocking Ideas:
Black/white clown (currently in the tank)
Wyoming White Clown
Tailspot Blenny (will be moved from 10 gallon)
Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse
3-5 Green Chromis

Thanks for looking!

I like the tank so far!!

 

[grr410]

Fellow 200xl owner as well. Tank looks great so far really like your aqua scape. Best of luck and feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

[jmarina]

Thanks appreciate it!

 

[jmarina]

Things have been going well with the new tank. Zoas are growing very fast with the new Radion. Added some more rock to the left side. Currently quarantining an Orchid Dottyback and a Bullet Hole Clown, two more week and they go into the DT. Also picked up a bubble tip nem. Thanks for checkin it out!

 

[jmarina]

Some pics before the lights went out last night. I added the Bullet Hole Clown and the Orchid Dottyback. The Zoas and Montis are starting to take off!

 

[jmarina]

Quick update. The tank is really starting to mature and the corals are growing fast. I have slowly increased the intensity of the Radion and everything is loving the extra PAR. The corraline algae is taking hold. I have been buying really nice frags off of Facebook and OfferUp for great deals! Got the quarantine tank running again, hoping to pick up a few more fish this weekend, I really want to add some Green Chromis.

Thanks for looking.

 

[dbroncos]

Great looking tank. Question for you as I have the same tank how did you hookup the UV sterilizer? Can you show pics?

 

[jmarina]

Great looking tank. Question for you as I have the same tank how did you hookup the UV sterilizer? Can you show pics?

Appreciate it! I don't have any pics of the UV plumbing, I will take some tomorrow.

 

[dbroncos]

thank you!

 

[jmarina]

Great looking tank. Question for you as I have the same tank how did you hookup the UV sterilizer? Can you show pics?

Here is the UV plumbing hope this helps!

 

[dbroncos]

Here is the UV plumbing hope this helps!

Thank you did you use the return pump or did you add a separate pump for the UV?

 

[jmarina]

Thank you did you use the return pump or did you add a separate pump for the UV?

It is supplied by the return pump

 

[dbroncos]

Thanks no issues with the GPH needed for the UV and what's needed for the skimmer, etc. I know for UV the GPH max is usually on the lower side for it to be effective - 350ish GPH.

 

[jmarina]

Thanks no issues with the GPH needed for the UV and what's needed for the skimmer, etc. I know for UV the GPH max is usually on the lower side for it to be effective - 350ish GPH.

No issues I run low flow through the sump for that reason. I have not used a UV previous to this tank and have never had water this clear totally worth it just for that not to mention the other benefits!