RS Max E-260 ZenTastic Reef Build

[OneZenReefer]

Hello to everyone and super excited for this build! We will be continuously updating and editing this post along with asking for help and sharing the knowledge that we do have. Just a short introduction my wife and I are in this hobby together. Our love for saltwater tanks started many years ago, but unfortunately, we had to step away from the hobby. Our love for nature and challenges has never died! We are finally down to our last two kids in high school. The rest are off to college and starting their wild and crazy lives. Lol. So now we can comfortably invest and it is our turn to have a little fun. We are super laid-back if there's ever anything that we can do to help please never hesitate to reach out. I am going to share the list of things that we have acquired so far and that we will have as part of this build. I will share lots of pictures throughout the process please never hesitate to reach out and give advice or just a basic thumbs up. The only thing that we do ask is please remain positive. That is our lifestyle, and how we like to live. Below is a list of everything that we have right now. We are currently waiting on a white stand because when they shipped the tank unfortunately it came with a black one. They will be shipping it out on the 29th of this month so things should get started soon, but that gives us a little more time to Grab some last minute things. Also, feel free to list anything that you may see that is not listed. We are beyond excited for this journey.!
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RedSea e260

With white stand



Neptune Systems Apex



Neptune Systems Trident



Neptune Systems Doser



RedSea ReefDose 4



RedSea deluxe color tubing kit



RedSea Slide out control panel 25



RedSea ATO+ auto top off



Innovative marine 5 gallon hydro fill reservoir



Adaptive Reef

Neptune Systems Custom Controller Board



RedSea ReefWave 25 w/ controller



EcoTech Marine

Vortech mp40 mobius



EcoTech Marine VorTech battery backup



Neptune MXM control module



Fire tablet HD 8" to display APEX



300 watt BRS titanium heater with Inkbird controller



Aquael 200 watt heater for "backup"



Additional water testing:



Hanna Instruments HI98319 Marine Salinity Tester



The Milwaukee Instruments MA887 digital refractometer



Python no spill water change system with fill hook



Brute 20 gallon trash can for water changes with wheel kit



Random Etsy 3D print items to customize



CaribSea forest rock scape



Fritz RPM redline SEA SALT



CaribSea Arag-alive Sand FIJI PINK

 

[Rennurdoar]

Looking good! You're going to have to change out farmhouse above it with beach house; or reef house or something now though haha.

I like the aquascape you've put together with your rocks. Should definitely give the tank a lot of character!

 

[Snoopdog]

Wanna buy a clear-view lid for it, I am still trying to sell mine?

 

[OneZenReefer]

Looking good! You're going to have to change out farmhouse above it with beach house; or reef house or something now though haha.

I like the aquascape you've put together with your rocks. Should definitely give the tank a lot of character!

Lol yes I have been telling the wife that definitely needs swapped out and some nice photos of coral or something hahah and thank you so much. I have been tossing around multiple ideas with the rocks, but I still have time thank goodness.

 

[OneZenReefer]

Wanna buy a clear-view lid for it, I am still trying to sell mine?

Looks like that one has the spots on the right in the left for cords? Also, that front area opens up for feeding, correct? Pm pricing please

 

[Snoopdog]

Looks like that one has the spots on the right in the left for cords? Also, that front area opens up for feeding, correct? Pm pricing please

And trust me you do not want the Red Sea brand lid, it is garbage. It is the most annoying flimsy crap I have ever used. It literally flexes and falls back into the tank every, single time. My wife was so annoyed at the Red Sea lid. I think I paid around $500 for the Clearview lid, took about 3 months for them to make it. I pm'd you a link to my post in the dry goods section.

 

[dbroncos]

Awesome lids.

Kraken Reef® | Premium Aquarium Lids

We focus on producing quality custom products for your aquarium in a timely manner to ensure your tank inhabitants are safe and secure. Our clear aquarium lids are one of the cleanest options out there to keep your fish safe. - Kraken Reef - The Kraken Reef - thekrakenreef - @thekrakenreef -

krakenreef.com

 

[OneZenReefer]

And trust me you do not want the Red Sea brand lid, it is garbage. It is the most annoying flimsy crap I have ever used. It literally flexes and falls back into the tank every, single time. My wife was so annoyed at the Red Sea lid. I think I paid around $500 for the Clearview lid, took about 3 months for them to make it. I pm'd you a link to my post in the dry goods section.

Thank you so much I have been between them and Kraken.

 

[Kraken Reef]

Thank you so much I have been between them and Kraken.

Feel free to shoot us an email if you have any questions.

 

[Lebowski_]

I love your rockwork. Tank is going to be very Zen.

 

[OneZenReefer]

Feel free to shoot us an email if you have any questions.

Thank you very much truly appreciate you!

 

[OneZenReefer]

I love your rockwork. Tank is going to be very Zen.

Thank you very much. We are very excited. Just trying to cover all bases and absorb as much knowledge as we can. I know a lot of it will be learned through the process, but no sense to go in blind lol.

 

[OneZenReefer]

Ok so I'm still waiting on my White stand..... now moved out to arriving at their warehouse on July 2. They are testing my inner Zen hahahahah you can only buy so much stuff while you're patiently waiting. I have definitely spent more on accessories than I did on the whole tank lol. Late last night purchase Kraken Lid haha

 

[OneZenReefer]

Looking good! You're going to have to change out farmhouse above it with beach house; or reef house or something now though haha.

I like the aquascape you've put together with your rocks. Should definitely give the tank a lot of character!

Hey, guess what? Still waiting on the new stand lol. Supposedly it is shipping this week so I can start putting some of this together finally but in the meantime, my wife surprised me with this much better than the farmhouse sign

 

[Rennurdoar]

Hey, guess what? Still waiting on the new stand lol. Supposedly it is shipping this week so I can start putting some of this together finally but in the meantime, my wife surprised me with this much better than the farmhouse sign

That looks excellent!

 

[OneZenReefer]

Ok FINALLY received our stand.... woot woot now the journey begins!

 

[OneZenReefer]

Definitely getting excited for this build. The boxes have been rolling in and my lighting just showed up yesterday so needless to say pretty stoked. @Orphek

 

[FlightMedic376]

Looking forward to watching this! I have a line on a new warranty E-260 that is 50% off. Are you going to get the sump kit?

 

[OneZenReefer]

Looking forward to watching this! I have a line on a new warranty E-260 that is 50% off. Are you going to get the sump kit?

Excellent deal! And most likely going to get the sump kit. I have spoke with some who have had great success without it though. But, definitely nice to have the option...