Show Off and Discuss Your Red Sea Reefer Series

[Jon Ross]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the larger reefer models and the xl models

As far as I understand it the XLs are deeper. Take the 350 and the XL425 for example; they are both the same length, the 425 is an inch taller, and 2.6 inches deeper. Hope that helps.

 

[blkhwkz]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the larger reefer models and the xl models

1" taller, 2.6" wider 350/XL425 and the 450/XL525 it's just 2.6" wider

 

[becks]

For reefer 170/250 owners where abouts do you dose? and how are are dosing tubes secured and where?

 

[Reefltx]

Fortunately, yes I think I can. We have drop ceilings in the basement so the joists are accessible. I think I am going to hire someone to come look at it and let them do that as I don't feel comfortable doing it myself. I just hope it's not going to be an issue that the tank is already filled with water lol. Thanks for your advice.

You can brace it yourself, just need one extra hand. I used 2x support beams I purchased from Lowes around $50-60 a piece.

 

[Scurvy]

How often do you guys clean the bubble trap sponge in the sump, or do you guys not use it at all?

Used to clean it anput once a month but i started cutting a long/narrow piece of polyfilter and placing it on top. Have only touched it once now since December. Just replace the poly every week or two.

It also makes cleaning the skimmer chamber super simple. Just blast a turkey baster all over the place and let it overflow before swapping the poly.

 

[brett_schn]

Thanks for the help u 2

 

[Scurvy]

For reefer 170/250 owners where abouts do you dose? and how are are dosing tubes secured and where?

I dose in the return chamber using a tube holder. positioning may be easier for me since i put my cabinet together upside down making the rear opening on the left instead of the right.

 

[becks]

Yeah I should have done that it would have been better for a few other things I wanted to do in the sump area

 

[ecyoung]

Started cycling! Also started a dedicated build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/309237/

I have all I need for the cycle but am waiting on the last few pieces of equipment to complete the build.

 

[Dawsokj1988]

Started cycling! Also started a dedicated build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/309237/

I have all I need for the cycle but am waiting on the last few pieces of equipment to complete the build.

Love it.

 

[ReeferSurf]

So who here has a 350 and a Ecotech M1 and has measured their water at output level nozzle? What settings are you using to get such measured water? (save me some time trying to measure my own)

Also, the 350 sps keepers with radion g4s, what settings have you guys got it at?\

Would like to see how you guys got flowing going for sps as well with the baffle stuck in the middle.

 

[SlvrZ]

Has anyone gone from two 250 gyres to two neptune wavs? i'm not really liking the flow pattern of the gyres on this tank like I did my old 120.
425xl

 

[Reefltx]

Has anyone gone from two 250 gyres to two neptune wavs? i'm not really liking the flow pattern of the gyres on this tank like I did my old 120.
425xl

That's why I ended up throwing in 2x mp40 and gyres on the back wall.

 

[SlvrZ]

That's why I ended up throwing in 2x mp40 and gyres on the back wall.

Have a pic?

 

[Thor2j]

For all of those who have done some nice plumbing on their sumps, where did everybody get the plastic pipe straps that seems to be in every picture??

 

[Thor2j]

Another question for the sump gurus, on the aquamaxx reactors the top has a hex cutout for their fittings to fit in with a rubber o-ring. What did u guys do to water tight yiur new fittings??

 

[pelphrey]

Quick overdue update. My family and I went to Florida for a week and while we were gone I setup a laptop with teamviewer installed so I can log into my laptop from my phone and view the tank. Was nice to be able to see the tank and run the Neptune AFS at the same time and make sure the fish were fed. Aside from that the RAIN2 has been in the tank for awhile now and it is growing algae. It took it a few weeks to start the process, I haven't opened the hood and looked for a week or so now. Was running the RAIN2 off of a MJ1200, redid my manifold and now have it running off of my VarioS-6 pump along with the Marine Depot XS AquaMaxx reactor.

Santa Monica RAIN2 has been installed and running for a few weeks now -

Temporary pump setup for the RAIN2

New manifold in place
Reactor - https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMax...te_Reactors-AquaMaxx-UJ45114-FIFRISPR-vi.html

Nyos 120 ran in my system for 6 months, time to pull it and clean it in vinegar

Back in the sump

24 hours later

DIY Screen top
DIY Screen Top Frame http://amzn.to/2rZOOcb
Screen Top Netting http://amzn.to/2sXLprY

Glued some plastic on the front corners for a flush mount. No support needed for the back, it rests on the overflow

Testing out a new nozzle
https://vividcreativeaquatics.com/

Comparison

 

[SlvrZ]

just finished watching the video of the other fitting cracking on you. what do you think of this new one so far.

 

[pelphrey]

For all of those who have done some nice plumbing on their sumps, where did everybody get the plastic pipe straps that seems to be in every picture??

Another question for the sump gurus, on the aquamaxx reactors the top has a hex cutout for their fittings to fit in with a rubber o-ring. What did u guys do to water tight yiur new fittings??

Neiko 50443A O-Ring Assortment, Universal SAE, 407-Piece Set - http://amzn.to/2s813EJ

Gardner Bender GCC-510 1-1/2-Inch Two Hole Plastic Straps, 10-Pack - http://amzn.to/2r08s4x

Gardner Bender GCC-310 1-Inch Two Hole Plastic Straps, 10-Pack - http://amzn.to/2sXMi3t

 

[pelphrey]

just finished watching the video of the other fitting cracking on you. what do you think of this new one so far.

This new nozzle is much better, it fit nice and snug on the reefer return and it built much better in general. I am working on a video now on it, my biggest concern is how far down I have to point it to stop the surface turbulence. With it being down so far and no siphon break that I know of there is the potential to drain a lot of water. I will be testing this theory out hopefully tonight.