Red sea reefer XL 425 deluxe

Reefer Deez · May 13, 2018

Here is an updated full tank shot with my new filter for my camera

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cephalopoda · May 17, 2018

This is awesome! I am about to embark on the exact same journey in a few weeks. I am ensuring that the floor will hold the total weight of the tank, getting a GFI outlet put in, and getting the list of startup supplies that I need. I also have to breakdown the old 45 gallon tank that is currently there and figure out what to do with it.

I'll use your experience to reassure me when things inevitably go sideways.

Reefer Deez · May 17, 2018

Thank you

I am happy and excited for you! Remember don't be shy ask alot of questions there are alot of really kind people here that will help you! We all learn from eachother every day

Today was a really good day my tank got featured in the 365

But better sweet I have 2 torch corals dying

Wh00pS32 · May 17, 2018

Congrats on getting the tank featured, you've done really well with it, looks great!

PanchoG · May 17, 2018

Congratulations!

sergio706 · May 17, 2018

Cool setup

Reefer Deez · May 17, 2018

Wh00pS32 said:
Congrats on getting the tank featured, you've done really well with it, looks great!

PanchoG said:
Congratulations!

sergio706 said:
Cool setup

Thank you very much!

I was really shocked and greatful to have my tank featured

I never in a million years thought that would happen!

Crabby48 · May 20, 2018

Congratulations on the 365! The tank looks great with the new camera filter. Sorry for your torch hope it all works out.

Reefer Deez · May 20, 2018

Crabby48 said:
Congratulations on the 365! The tank looks great with the new camera filter. Sorry for your torch hope it all works out.

Thank you very much

I am treating the tank and 8 have purchased 2 new reactors and waiting for them to show up 1 reactor for purigen and 1 for GFO. So I can stop carbon dosing. I'll post pictures

Reefer Deez · May 20, 2018

Newest additions
Holy grail hammer
Frog spawn
And a complimentary hammer all from Aqua SD

Crabby48 · May 20, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
Newest additions
Holy grail hammer
Frog spawn
And a complimentary hammer all from Aqua SD

Wow they are nice but the holy grail hammer is amazing!! I really like the color.

Reefer Deez · May 20, 2018

Thank you Its the filter on the camera I don't know why it's turning it yellow but in person it's more orange and pink with green stems I'm still trying to figure it out

Reefer Deez · May 20, 2018

This is from the vendor you can see the true colors

GoVols · May 27, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
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Absolutely stunning!!, Deez

Love your thread and your so helpful to others too.

I use the Pixel-2 cell phone. It's not perfect, but it can take some really nice shots.
Sometimes the AquaiClip helps corals "pop" too.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/oran...MI2brui4un2wIVUT2BCh07kwRfEAYYBSABEgKQ5fD_BwE

Which android app did you find?

Thanks, Freddie

Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer · May 27, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
Here is an updated full tank shot with my new filter for my camera

View attachment 20180512_191612.jpg

New here (and late to this thread). I've been lurking for some time following your progress and your tank is amazing! Congrats! Seems like things are happening relatively fast.
I have a few questions of you don't mind (SIAP).
How were the two LFS you visited (selection, prices, knowledge, healthy selections, etc)?
How are the powerheads on the rear of your tank working out? What lead to you deciding to place them in the rear as opposed to the sides?
Are you quarantining your new fish?
Thanks and continued success.

Reefer Deez · May 27, 2018

GoVols said:
Absolutely stunning!!, Deez

Love your thread and your so helpful to others too.

I use the Pixel-2 cell phone. It's not perfect, but it can take some really nice shots.
Sometimes the AquaiClip helps corals "pop" too.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/oran...MI2brui4un2wIVUT2BCh07kwRfEAYYBSABEgKQ5fD_BwE

Which android app did you find?

Thanks, Freddie

Thank you very much Freddie I ended up going with the aquaiClip from Brs also I'm still anxiously awaiting my two new reactors so I can do the purigen and gfo as you had suggested! I try to do my part in helping the people here on this community are awesome in The Help they gave me so far as been endless thank you again though

Reefer Deez · May 27, 2018

Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer said:
New here (and late to this thread). I've been lurking for some time following your progress and your tank is amazing! Congrats! Seems like things are happening relatively fast.
I have a few questions of you don't mind (SIAP).
How were the two LFS you visited (selection, prices, knowledge, healthy selections, etc)?
How are the powerheads on the rear of your tank working out? What lead to you deciding to place them in the rear as opposed to the sides?
Are you quarantining your new fish?
Thanks and continued success.

Thank you very much for the compliment I appreciate it I'm not trying to answer all your questions if I miss one please let me know the fish stores that I visited they did have good selection and good pricing the people there were knowledgeable and friendly they just didn't have the corals I was looking for. Be careful When selecting Fisher going to buy from a local store ask them if they do any quarantine of Their Own some of the fish stores I went to did not. The powerheads I have in the back of my tank are 2 mp40's and we decided to put them in the back for aesthetic reasons only and they're working out pretty good sometimes I have to push sand from the middle of the tank back to the front due to the flow. And I'm guilty embarrassed to say but no I did not quarantine my fish I got extremely lucky haven't had any problems so far and I'm done stalking my tank with fish. It is a dangerous Gamble and a lot of people end up on the short end of the stick and I was lucky to not have anything bad happen. When I buy my fish though I make sure they're in good looking condition their alert swimming around I also ask the employees to feed the fish before I buy them and I make sure they're eating and healthy it's not a guarantee but it's a good start. Please don't be shy ask any questions you want there a lot of people on this community or eager to help and answer any questions you have. Thank you again

Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer · May 28, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
Thank you very much for the compliment I appreciate it I'm not trying to answer all your questions if I miss one please let me know the fish stores that I visited they did have good selection and good pricing the people there were knowledgeable and friendly they just didn't have the corals I was looking for. Be careful When selecting Fisher going to buy from a local store ask them if they do any quarantine of Their Own some of the fish stores I went to did not. The powerheads I have in the back of my tank are 2 mp40's and we decided to put them in the back for aesthetic reasons only and they're working out pretty good sometimes I have to push sand from the middle of the tank back to the front due to the flow. And I'm guilty embarrassed to say but no I did not quarantine my fish I got extremely lucky haven't had any problems so far and I'm done stalking my tank with fish. It is a dangerous Gamble and a lot of people end up on the short end of the stick and I was lucky to not have anything bad happen. When I buy my fish though I make sure they're in good looking condition their alert swimming around I also ask the employees to feed the fish before I buy them and I make sure they're eating and healthy it's not a guarantee but it's a good start. Please don't be shy ask any questions you want there a lot of people on this community or eager to help and answer any questions you have. Thank you again

Thanks! I have tons of questions and your thread and this site has been very imformative.

Did LAX Aquarium quarantine and treat their fish?

Reefer Deez · May 28, 2018

I'll be more then happy to help you with anything I can

I don't belive they do even though the fish looked good and healthy. They also had gem tangs I was super excited about this I just couldn't pick one up!

Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer · May 28, 2018

Reefer Deez said:
I'll be more then happy to help you with anything I can I don't belive they do even though the fish looked good and healthy. They also had gem tangs I was super excited about this I just couldn't pick one up!

Do you know of any Socal area fish stores that quarentine and treat? I haven't been to many but the ones I have been to did not. I know it isn't full proof but it helps.