RedSea Reefer 250 Poor Mans Build

[dphan2007]

Hey everyone again.

I decided to ditch my current build here:

AIO Build - Nuvo 20 AIO Tank Anemone Build

You gave me a good idea on that RO-DI later station. Had no idea you could do that.

www.reef2reef.com

So I was given a opportunity of a life time and bought a Redsea Reefer 250 V3 for only $400 bucks. I did read up a much as possible about this tank and found out about the seam issue. I did inspect the tank and the seams were fine so I pulled the trigger.

This tank is going to be a slow build since I'm on a budget constraint after purchasing a new house. So many more updates to come but very slow.

All parts will either be bought used off this forum or third party brands. Follow along for more!

Tank came with:
- reef octopus varios 2
- eshopps skimmer x 160
- cobalt heater 100w
- Hanna Test Kits
- Kessil H80 fug light
- Extra water pumps
- 100lb bag of red sea coral pro

Tank and skimmer were super dirty:

Supplies:

Tank all cleaned up:

 

[Peace River]

Great deal! Congratulations on the new adventure!

 

[dphan2007]

Great deal! Congratulations on the new adventure!

Thanks! This is a blessing and can’t wait to build this tank.

 

[dphan2007]

Alright guys. been cleaning the tank and noticed the difference between the Red Sea seam and IM tanks.

Here are my thoughts.

Here's my IM 20 gallon AIO tank. You'll see a 45 degree silicone bead.

Here's the Red Sea 250 seam. Noticed there's no 45 degree silicone bead.

I know Silicone doesn't stick to silicone but I have plenty of room to add a 45 degree silicone bead to be safe. This bead should have enough contact points between glass to glass to hold a strong bond.

 

[powers2001]

@dphan2007 congratulations on the great buy. If you haven’t already read through the Red Sea owners show off and discussion thread started by @Broadfield. I also have a RSR250 and just love it. If your interested you can check out my tank in my build thread by tapping on or clicking on the build thread contributor badge underneath my username. Subscribed and good luck !!!!

 

[dphan2007]

@dphan2007 congratulations on the great buy. If you haven’t already read through the Red Sea owners show off and discussion thread started by @Broadfield. I also have a RSR250 and just love it. If your interested you can check out my tank in my build thread by tapping on or clicking on the build thread contributor badge underneath my username. Subscribed and good luck !!!!

Thank you! checking it out now.

 

[Waynerock]

Congrats on the reefer score. I am just gonna pretend I spent what you spent on mine. Can’t wait to see it up and running If you have 250 questions feel free to hit me up. Mine is kinda going on 3.5 years now. I say kinda cause RS sent me a replacement last year cause silicone was peeling BUT I would buy another any day they took care of me no problems

 

[dphan2007]

Alright everyone I picked up 30lbs of rocks and 20lbs of sand from Pickyouraddiction

I have 25lbs of rocks in my one 20 gallon AIO tank that I will transfer later.

 

[dphan2007]

Alright guys. Im done with my aquascaping. Here you go. I picked up 30lbs of rocks from pick your addiction.

 

[powers2001]

Alright guys. Im done with my aquascaping. Here you go. I picked up 30lbs of rocks from pick your addiction.

@dphan2007 great aquascape and video!!

 

[dphan2007]

@dphan2007 great aquascape and video!!

Thank you!

 

[dphan2007]

The Tank is now cycling. It's been two weeks now. I added two black clown fishes.

Thanks,

David Phan