Reef Dreams is a Dream Come True Event for all reef aquarium hobbyists!

revhtree · Mar 5, 2018

Dear REEF2REEF.com Family,

We are excited to announce and invite YOU to “Reef Dreams” the first annual saltwater aquarium trade show in Charleston, SC! Organized and hosted by longtime Reef2Reef sponsor Joe Knows Reefs, “Reef Dreams” is sure to become one of the largest aquarium trade shows on the east coast. The Reef Dreams lineup includes some of the best and most popular livestock vendors in the industry, including manufacturers and even your very own Reef2Reef.com! With plenty to do and its great history, it is easy to see why Travel & Leisure Magazine has named Charleston the top city in the US for five consecutive years.

Mark your calendar for March 17, 2018 and join us in sunny Charleston, SC from 10am-3pm

A small number of special “VIP” packages are still available. The VIP package (only $40) includes early entry to the exhibit hall, 25 raffle tickets, a “frag kit” complete with stainless steel tools and frag plugs, and a commemorative insulated cooler. VIP packages can be purchased here.
General admission entry is only $10 and can be purchased in advance here.
Discounted lodging is available on site at the host venue, The Crowne Plaza Hotel, for only $139 per night. You can book your room here.

Over 50 Raffle items will be available consisting of anything from onsite vendor gift cards to Ecotech products, an Inland DB-100 Diamond Band Saw and more!

We look forward to having you join the Reef2Reef.com family and reefing community in supporting this inaugural event!

revhtree · Mar 5, 2018

And just because we LOVE to give stuff away we are going to be raffling off a Red Sea MAX NANO system and more for FREE! Just come see us at our booth for your free ticket! Members of the forum will get an extra ticket!

This fully-featured REEF-SPEC® system provides everything necessary in order to enable you to enjoy the beauty and diversity of your own piece of thriving coral reef, rather than worrying about component selection, suitability and compatibility.

The all new MAX® NANO features the very latest in reef-keeping technology including AI’s Prime HD LED lighting with integrated Wi-Fi control, REEF-SPEC® filtration and circulation systems, an Automatic Top-Off unit and an easy access power center.

Red Sea MAX® True REEF-SPEC® for a successful reef
The Red Sea MAX REEF-SPEC® performance criteria is the result of Red Sea’s years of research into the sustainable growth of all corals, including the most delicate “SPS” corals, in an artificial reef environment. This knowledge, gained over 25 years, forms the basis for the specification of all Red Sea MAX® Aquarium systems designs.

Advanced LED Lighting system with integrated Wi-Fi
The MAX® NANO incorporate the all-new AI Prime HD LED lighting, providing the most up to date LED technology to give superb performance and a remarkably user-friendly interface.

The Prime HD unit offers a full spectrum, 7 color LED configuration giving great color rendition and a multitude of lighting effects.

The revolutionary control system dynamically adjusts the power available to each color by utilizing power not being used by other colors, effectively enabling selected channels to be ‘boosted’ to above 100% output. The lighting is fully controllable via a built-in Wi-Fi which is compatible with iOS and Android devices and with any Wi-Fi-enabled Mac or PC.

At only 55w power consumption the Prime HD can be set to provide true REEF-SPEC® lighting for the MAX® NANO. The LED unit is firmly bolted to the aquarium and can be rotated to give easy access to the rear sump for all of the regular maintenance requirements or for reefscaping.

MAX® NANO ultra-clear glass
The front and two side panels of the MAX® NANO are constructed from 8mm ultra-clear glass with smart beveled edges top and bottom for the ultimate viewing experience.

MAX® NANO Circulation
A European Eco pump provides 950 l/h(240gph) of water flow, circulating the entire water volume 12 times an hour through the filter system. Flow is returned to the aquarium via the discrete multidirectional “eye ball” nozzles that can be adjusted to ensure there are no dead spots within the aquarium, preventing harmful detritus from building up on the corals.

MAX® NANO Rear Sump
The complete filtration system is hidden in the rear sump that is topped by a rotatable screen for easy access. Fed by a unique surface skimmer that directs the water to a bespoke micron filter bag, the rear sump houses a silenced REEF-SPEC® protein skimmer, a 950lph/240gph European ECO circulation pump and 100g of REEF-SPEC® Carbon to keep the water crystal clear.
The MAX® NANO is supplied with a 225 micron bag. 100 micron, fine polishing filter bags are also available.

MAX® NANO Protein Skimmer

The heart of the filtration system is the protein skimmer. The NANO skimmer implements Red Sea’s REEF-SPEC® criteria for SPS corals, passing the entire volume of the aquarium water through the skimmer approximately 3 times per hour and with a 3 to 1 water to air ratio. The NANO skimmer is not affected by the regular fluctuation in the water level of the rear sump due to evaporation and has an adjustable outlet gate to maintain the optimal skimmate consistency which will vary according to actual water conditions. The NANO skimmer runs quietly with a built-in silencer on the air intake and a sponge on the outlet to eliminate the sound of cascading water.

MAX® NANO Media Shelf
The rear sump includes a fixed shelf for media, positioned to guarantee 100% positive water flow. The MAX® NANO is supplied with 100g of Red Sea’s REEF-SPEC® carbon that will keep the aquarium water crystal clear for the first 2 months of operation.

Automatic Top-Off
The MAX® NANO includes an Automatic Top-Off unit with a 1.5 litre/ 4 gal freshwater reservoir that is hidden behind the screen above the sump.
The design of the rear sump together with the automatic top-off reservoir makes the MAX® NANO self-sufficient for about 3 days.

Control Unit for skimmer and circulation pumps
The MAX® NANO features a power center with individual on/off switches for the skimmer and circulation pumps enabling easy access for feeding and maintenance.

Rotatable Rear Sump Screen.
A screen above the rear sump keeps all of the equipment out of sight but conveniently rotates out of the way for all regular maintenance and if necessary can be completely removed.

MARINE-SPEC Cabinet
The MAX® NANO is available with an optional marine-spec laminate cabinet fronted with weatherproof epoxy painted doors with convenient push openers as well as soft close stainless steel hinges. The MAX® NANO cabinets are offered with Black or White exteriors.