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I'm also 50-50. Fortunately with my 750XXL there's an option to run the ReefMat in the refugium section. I just need to cut the pipes and connect the overflows to the flex tubing. Not entirely sure how I feel about that since it's a permanent modification and the overflow chamber will end up being dry/unused for anything. And while I'll be able to retain the ATO, the filter sock chamber will also be left unutilized. I hate wasted space...There's now a video on modification. I wonder how many will choose that option. I'm honestly 50/50.
The video doesn't show the other required mod - which is permanently cutting the overflow pipes if you have an alternate install availabe.Saw one set up in a brand new RSR system at LFS. Looks fine, but the sump modification does not seem remotely fun (I saw pics from during the mod process) and I genuinely question whether it really can be done—safely—without being drained. The G2 systems look very interesting, but I won’t be dropping several thousand $$$$ just for the ability to install a ReefMat. Whether this gives me an excuse to upgrade is another story!
I saw that today. My question would be if I do the modification to my current v3 sump can I simply purchase the drop in filter sock holder and go back if I don't like the reef mat. I'm going to put that question to Red Sea and see what they say.They announced the new G2 models which among other things, have a redesigned filter sock/media basket holder and chamber that you can simply pull out.
Great question. It looks like there are 3 new brackets for the horizontal filter sock holder and a vertical panel that closes the chamber off.I saw that today. My question would be if I do the modification to my current v3 sump can I simply purchase the drop in filter sock holder and go back if I don't like the reef mat. I'm going to put that question to Red Sea and see what they say.
Bummer.Well I received a surprisingly quick response from Red Sea. It was a resounding "no" - the filter sock drop inserts will not be available for sale separately and if they did they would not fit in my current sump. Bummer.
man packed in there like sardines...Installed on my RSR 300XL. I cracked the 32MM PVC fitting, hence the flexible sleeve. But works great, completely silent, etc.
My LFS called me and told me Red Sea engineering decided the Max S 500 needed a different fitting, I suspect its a 90. It shipped on Thursday I'll be sure to share when it arrives.I hear ya. It’s a standard RS sump setup, save for the Reefmat taking up space where the otherwise far-less-useful sock/media cup holders would be AND encroaching 1-2 inches into the fuge space. It’s how Red Sea shows the Reefmat layout for my tank (at least they depict it accurately), but it seems to be necessary only because you really can’t get the Reefmat any closer to the down pipes with the setup/flex hose they provide. I wonder why they didn’t include a different attachment, but maybe a 90 degree would interrupt flow and an elbow bend would be similar to the flex hose anyway.
agreed, weird timing after it was released but the S500 is one of the annoying reefmat implementations as its recommended install is aout as far away from the overflow as possible.Thanks. I was going to add that I’d be shocked if RS or a hobbyist doesn’t figure a different solution soon. It’s not much, but ANY wasted space feels, well, wasteful.