ReefMat 500 setup in Reefer XL 200 G2

[Gotfrogs]

I am in the process of setting up a new Reefer XL200 G2 with a ReefMat 500. Do you think I should trim the corrugated hose to make the run from the drain to the mat as short as possible or just keep the stock length?

This is what it looks like without trimming.

 

[blaxsun]

Myself, I would probably trim it and slide the ReefMat 500 as far over to the right as you can.

 

[nkyreef]

I agree 100% with @blaxsun. Cut mine to fit and slid it all the way over to maximize space in my Red Sea.

 

[Gotfrogs]

Too late. The bend radius on the hose is not that great and I don't plan on adding a skimmer so I did not feel like it helped anything so I went ahead and glued it in place with the full hose length.

I am slowly getting everything installed and organized before adding water. I need to get my float switches installed next.

 

[Njdevils1220]

What skimmer did you end up using with this if any?

 

[Gotfrogs]

I have actually been running without a skimmer but did add one of these last week.
Skimmer

 

[blaxsun]

That's a good-sized skimmer.

 

[Njdevils1220]

I have actually been running without a skimmer but did add one of these last week.
Skimmer

That’s a good fit. I had one of those a long while ago. My gripe with it is that the acrylic seemingly shrunk and getting the cup off was a nightmare. Also, it’s due for a pump updated. If they simply put a DC pump on it then it’s a solid contender for the Bubble King 160.

I just crammed my Ultra Reef 160 into mine I’ll send a pic when I get home I’m considering getting a custom acrylic sump built. If they made the sump 19” it would have been perfect.

 

[clifg]

I also cut the hose on mine to slide over and will probably cut it even more to slide all the way as @nkyreef said.