Ryan’s Red Sea Reefer 750xxl build

[R&J Reefs]

Ryan, I was gonna get another Elite Aquatics sump, but after seeing that the 44 does fit the stand I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go Synergy now. Quick question though, if I were to get it configured for right to left flow would hard plumbing still be possible??? From the pics you show it certainly appears that it would but I just wanted to hear it from you. Thanks for your time and MORE PICS/UPDATES

Yes you can hard plumb it that way . The main reason I went Left to right was I wanted the bulk of my electrical to stay as close to the right so I would have to run it behind the majority of the sump .

 

[amnesiac]

Ahhhh ok, gotcha. I'm moving up the build time from summer to late Feb/early Mar. Synergy is right around 4-5 weeks on the 44 so if I can put an order in now it'll be here when I get the tank. SUPER excited Anyway, thanks for the quick response. Can't wait to see more

 

[mjlash22]

Awesome build! Love how you got creative with converting the metric plumbing to standard.

 

[R&J Reefs]

Finally got my zen reef goodies in ! Pod condo and reactor stand came out sweet ! The custom ato/dose reservoir should be here in a day or 2 ! Pictures to come soon . The original dose/ ato reservoir they built was damaged at there shop so they had to build another . It’s besn a long wait ! But they sent some goodies with my order for free ! Time to get this build back on track...

 

[R&J Reefs]

Got my reservoir in finally ! Came out just as I designed it ....

 

[mjlash22]

Sweet! What are you plans for it? I'm guessing the large section will be for RO/DI top off water?

 

[R&J Reefs]

Yes the large section witch is about 15 gallons is the rodi top off . The other 2 sections will be for possible dosing in the future.

 

[Bronc]

Wow, that looks AMAZING!!!!

 

[AJsReef]

Suhweet!!!

Love the optimization of space under there. Seeing the reservoir setup has me thinking about doing something similar but utilizing it as a refugium.

 

[amnesiac]

Ryan this is looking soooooooooooooooooooooo dope!!! Now that the plumbing is all done, how much longer before it gets wet???

 

[R&J Reefs]

Ryan this is looking soooooooooooooooooooooo dope!!! Now that the plumbing is all done, how much longer before it gets wet???

I actually have to glue everything still so busy with work and kids . Now that baseball season started up its even worse . I have to get under the house still and support it . I’m trying to get it wet in 1-2 months, hopefully sooner !

 

[mjlash22]

I actually have to glue everything still so busy with work and kids . Now that baseball season started up its even worse . I have to get under the house still and support it . I’m trying to get it wet in 1-2 months, hopefully sooner !

You have a ton of patience! But, better safe than sorry.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Looks great! Definitely a nice setup!

 

[Brian1f1]

Thanks for the idea on how to use standard pvc. I have mine installed now. I did have to make the pipe in the overflow permanent as I didn't want to reduce the 1 inch drain pipe. I left enough pipe so I can cut and use a coupling if I ever need to.

Quick question. Did you guys use different size PVC for the main drain and emergency drain and return? (1 and 3/4 inches)? Otherwise I can’t follow how you did all three pipes. The video looks like one size.

 

[Daltrey]

Quick question. Did you guys use different size PVC for the main drain and emergency drain and return? (1 and 3/4 inches)? Otherwise I can’t follow how you did all three pipes. The video looks like one size.

They are all 1 inch. The return line on the far left doesn't convert to 3/4 until it enters inside the overflow box with the red sea factory plumbing.

 

[R&J Reefs]

It’s all 1 inch .

 

[Midnightrefinish]

What do you plan on running in the reactors? Btw, this build is fantastic looking.

 

[joker88]

Amazing setup!!!!! I am so glad you did this build. I am looking to buy the 750 as well but didn't like the sump. Now that I know that fits I have a lot of options. Thanks for sharing and all the info!!! Any new updates?

 

[R&J Reefs]

What do you plan on running in the reactors? Btw, this build is fantastic looking.

Probably Carbon , bio pellets and

What do you plan on running in the reactors? Btw, this build is fantastic looking.

carbon bio pellets gfo . Thanks the build has been on the back burner for awhile now . Just starting it up again !

 

[R&J Reefs]

Amazing setup!!!!! I am so glad you did this build. I am looking to buy the 750 as well but didn't like the sump. Now that I know that fits I have a lot of options. Thanks for sharing and all the info!!! Any new updates?

Been on the back burner . Just starting up again .