Post hurricane update: Apex back online but no doser. Lighting is on for 6 hours daily as the corals recover from a two week blackout. No losses! Had 2 weeks with just return pump and a powerhead being powered and everything made it!
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Philt56
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Anyone in Illinois going to the Aquatic Experience show in Schaumburg first weekend in November? I went a couple years ago and got a lot of free goodies from different companies. I’m sure nothing like MACNA but if you are in the area I think it’s worth dropping by.
Hi phil which reef octopus is that? Im thinking of one for my 250
kinetic
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Just replaced a Skimz QuietPro 4.0 and a 2.0 with Reef Octopus VarioS 4 and 2 on my Reefer 170. What a huge difference in sound! The pumps are so much quieter, except the water fall sound is insanely loud.
The VarioS-4 is the return pump, and the VarioS-2 powers inline chiller/reactor. There's a ton of water noise now from the water dropping down from the first drain chamber into the skimmer chamber. It's louder than the Skimz pumps were lol. So the pumps are quieter, but the water sound is way more intense.
I have the VarioS-4 on the 3rd power setting. So it'll be about 610 GPH. Almost 100gph over the recommended return flow, but I figure it's a DC pump so it'll lose quite a bit of flow from the head pressure. But now the waterfall sound is unbearable. Makes me want to pee all the time.
Should I run it on the 2nd power setting? That'll be pretty low, at 420 GPH. I don't have a gate valve or anything on it, and I'm hoping I can do without one since I'm using the included 5/8" I.D. vinyl tubing.
Anyone running this pump on a 170 with any suggestions? Thanks!
The VarioS-4 is the return pump, and the VarioS-2 powers inline chiller/reactor. There's a ton of water noise now from the water dropping down from the first drain chamber into the skimmer chamber. It's louder than the Skimz pumps were lol. So the pumps are quieter, but the water sound is way more intense.
I have the VarioS-4 on the 3rd power setting. So it'll be about 610 GPH. Almost 100gph over the recommended return flow, but I figure it's a DC pump so it'll lose quite a bit of flow from the head pressure. But now the waterfall sound is unbearable. Makes me want to pee all the time.
Should I run it on the 2nd power setting? That'll be pretty low, at 420 GPH. I don't have a gate valve or anything on it, and I'm hoping I can do without one since I'm using the included 5/8" I.D. vinyl tubing.
Anyone running this pump on a 170 with any suggestions? Thanks!
kinetic
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One more question:
Do these filter sock replacement cups work on a Reefer 170?
https://www.marinedepot.com/Filter_...imer_Machine_Shop_LLC-6V587521-FIFMME-vi.html
Maybe I can just fill it to the brim with filter floss and it'll be quieter.
Do these filter sock replacement cups work on a Reefer 170?
https://www.marinedepot.com/Filter_...imer_Machine_Shop_LLC-6V587521-FIFMME-vi.html
Maybe I can just fill it to the brim with filter floss and it'll be quieter.
They are pretty good at answering your questions at Marine Depot, I would email them and ask them specifically if they work in the RSR170.
blkhwkz
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Giraffe0621
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Reef Dreams Baffle Kit for RedSea Reefer 170 /250 in great condition.
Purchased from another R2R member to create a refugium but ended up replacing my sump instead. $90 shipped within USA, Paypal only. $80 pick-up in Milford, CT.
Hope this is ok to link a sale thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...reefer-170-250-90-shipped-reef-dreams.328200/
Purchased from another R2R member to create a refugium but ended up replacing my sump instead. $90 shipped within USA, Paypal only. $80 pick-up in Milford, CT.
Hope this is ok to link a sale thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r...reefer-170-250-90-shipped-reef-dreams.328200/
kinetic
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Would a Reef Octopus Regal 150sss be too much for a Reefer 170?
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/regal-150sss-6-space-saving-protein-skimmer-varios-reef-octopus.html
I just replaced my Skimz pumps with VarioS pumps, and they're so silent. My current skimmer is kind of loud, so thinking of getting the above skimmer with the varios pump, but might be too oversized.
Otherwise I'm just going to get the NYOS Quantum 120.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/regal-150sss-6-space-saving-protein-skimmer-varios-reef-octopus.html
I just replaced my Skimz pumps with VarioS pumps, and they're so silent. My current skimmer is kind of loud, so thinking of getting the above skimmer with the varios pump, but might be too oversized.
Otherwise I'm just going to get the NYOS Quantum 120.
kinetic
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Is it a DC pump? I think it's AC right? Not a deal breaker, just wondering.
ricenoodle
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Not sure, i just know it's a beast and i wouldn't trade it for anything else.
kinetic
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It's probably AC. You would know if it was DC (it'll come with a separate pump controller etc).
I'm going to look around a bit at some DC solutions, but I do see a used NYOS 120 in the for sale section, so might just pick that one up.
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blkhwkz
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I was on that other forum for awhile and talked to you on there a few times. Still read it, just don't post usually.
kinetic
Valuable Member
Reefer 170 overflow question:
The one way it is super quiet, however, is if I close up the drain enough for the water to overflow a little into the emergency drain. Then it's absolutely silent.
I know most people have their water levels from 1" to 1/4" away from the top of the emergency overflow, but in my case, giving it a little water solves the sound problem.
Any ideas? I don't want to give up and just get a gate valve and re-plumb the whole drain. If I can get away with some water going into the emergency, that would be ideal!
My return pump has the float switch, which I installed. So I guess if even the emergency drain fails at least SOMETHING will stop at some point (unless all safeguards fail).
- I have a RO VarioS-4 return pump set to ~410gph
- Drain valve adjusted so water is 1/2" from emergency
The one way it is super quiet, however, is if I close up the drain enough for the water to overflow a little into the emergency drain. Then it's absolutely silent.
I know most people have their water levels from 1" to 1/4" away from the top of the emergency overflow, but in my case, giving it a little water solves the sound problem.
Any ideas? I don't want to give up and just get a gate valve and re-plumb the whole drain. If I can get away with some water going into the emergency, that would be ideal!
My return pump has the float switch, which I installed. So I guess if even the emergency drain fails at least SOMETHING will stop at some point (unless all safeguards fail).
Rick Krejci
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How are you determining what the set gph value is? Does it account for head loss?
Anyway, mine (Reefer 250) works a little better with the level set to just overflowing the emergency a tiny amount. I use my apex to adjust the % on my varios-6. I use the included gate valve to set the general amount of flow I want and use Apex to tweak the level...much easier IMO. I have it set to 42%, but I have no idea what the flow rate is. I can also set the pump to just maintain the head without inflow or outflow which is great for feeding time, minimizing gurgling.
