RedSea Reefer S-1000 Build

[f8thless]

Dream build - love your thread and progress!

 

[calimako]

Bdouglas, you are a model of patience brother. you will help many reefers who are looking to get their own S-1000 dream tank in the future (including me). I've learned a lot from your build and keep posting your progress. This thread has been an awesome one to follow

 

[Ricox]

Amazing Tank!

 

[Ricox]

Any updates?

 

[bdouglas119]

Dream build - love your thread and progress!

Bdouglas, you are a model of patience brother. you will help many reefers who are looking to get their own S-1000 dream tank in the future (including me). I've learned a lot from your build and keep posting your progress. This thread has been an awesome one to follow

Thank you!

 

[bdouglas119]

Not to much to update. Slowly adding back in fish. I did install a Neptune flow sensor on my UV to help ensure I stay in the right flow range. Recently I did order 15 frags from fish of hex and picked up some others pieces here and there. Fuge is also starting to take off.

 

[Devaji]

fantastic build!
I love the canopy. what did you use on the corners to get the polished look?
I am really thinking about joining the S1000 club.

having a fish closet behind the tank would be sweet. crazy how much stuff we accumulate running reef tanks.

bummer about the new rate valve. I was hoping not to replace it. I did in on the 750 & 650P.

 

[bdouglas119]

fantastic build!
I love the canopy. what did you use on the corners to get the polished look?
I am really thinking about joining the S1000 club.

having a fish closet behind the tank would be sweet. crazy how much stuff we accumulate running reef tanks.

bummer about the new rate valve. I was hoping not to replace it. I did in on the 750 & 650P.

I used a router to flush trim and round over all the edges of the canopy. Then sprayed the paint finish on to get the smoothest finish.
I wish I had a full fish room but I settle for s
Closet haha

 

[Devaji]

I used a router to flush trim and round over all the edges of the canopy. Then sprayed the paint finish on to get the smoothest finish.
I wish I had a full fish room but I settle for s
Closet haha

well your wood working skills paid off that canopy is top notch! if I end up getting the S 1000 I might atemp the same.

 

[bdouglas119]

well your wood working skills paid off that canopy is top notch! if I end up getting the S 1000 I might atemp the same.

Thank you!

 

[Devaji]

another question for you and it's an odd one.
BUT do you have a pic of the back of the stand by chance?

wondering how this would look as a peninsula. I know the overflow is around 10" so it would take up alot of space. IDK just playing around with ideas.

 

[bdouglas119]

another question for you and it's an odd one.
BUT do you have a pic of the back of the stand by chance?

wondering how this would look as a peninsula. I know the overflow is around 10" so it would take up alot of space. IDK just playing around with ideas.

I dont have a picture but the back is just thin ABS plastic panels, with screw/screw caps. Also the tank comes shipped with the back glass black so I would not suggest using it in a peninsula set up

 

[Devaji]

I dont have a picture but the back is just thin ABS plastic panels, with screw/screw caps. Also the tank comes shipped with the back glass black so I would not suggest using it in a peninsula set up

yeah I figured it was not the best idea. I just have to replace the 650P and was just thinking...

how's the tank going?

 

[bdouglas119]

yeah I figured it was not the best idea. I just have to replace the 650P and was just thinking...

how's the tank going?

So far its going very well, no major updates but corals are continuing to grow in. Just picked up a Melanurus Wrasse from Marine Collectors. No other recent additions

 

[Devaji]

So far its going very well, no major updates but corals are continuing to grow in. Just picked up a Melanurus Wrasse from Marine Collectors. No other recent additions

one of my fav. I love wrasses

 

[bdouglas119]

New melanurus wrasse from @Marine Collectors has been doing excellent in the tank. He typically comes out around 1pm and stays out all day picking away at the rocks for food/pest. Also attached a couple top down shots

 

[blaxsun]

Your wrasse is a good size.

 

[bdouglas119]

Your wrasse is a good size.

@Marine Collectors list the sizes of all the fish you can order. This was my first order with them and I’m super happy with the health and size of the fish

 

[Elliott ll]

@bdouglas119 I finally got my reefer-s 1000 setup and am currently trying to dial in the return pumps. I am running (2) 1900gph current USA pumps. Dual pump. The overflow is insanely loud and the gate valve is loud as well with a lot of air bubbles. Any recommendations? Is 3800gph far too much? I can turn each down to about 1200gph and them still be pushing water, any less and doesnt seem to work.

nvm i got it figured out. You have to basically have to get the emergency drain going to get rid of air bubbles and then work backwards to get overflow box level right. I was starting from the other end lol

 

[sprungson]

@bdouglas119 I finally got my reefer-s 1000 setup and am currently trying to dial in the return pumps. I am running (2) 1900gph current USA pumps. Dual pump. The overflow is insanely loud and the gate valve is loud as well with a lot of air bubbles. Any recommendations? Is 3800gph far too much? I can turn each down to about 1200gph and them still be pushing water, any less and doesnt seem to work.

You just need to adjust the water level in the weir. Close it to raise the water and open it lowe the water. When the water is about one inch below the main return valve, it's silent for me.