Show Off and Discuss Your Red Sea Reefer Series

[wasmithee]

Red Sea sent this to me when I posed a similar question:

 

[CoralDanimal]

This is perfect, thank you! Based on what you posted I do believe it should work as the chambers appear to line up with the stock Red Sea plumbing as well.

Red Sea sent this to me when I posed a similar question:

 

[Jhoussock]

Getting ready to install my tunze 3155 ato on my reefer 250. I posted earlier that my stock ato isn’t keeping up and I’m getting air bubbles in the return after about two days. Where is everyone running their sensors on the reefers? My plan is to put the pump in the ro res. And my sensors on the wall between the inflow of the sump and the return chamber (sensor on return chamber side). Is there a better way? I have an apex for what it’s worth as well.

 

[Mordie101]

Can anyone help? I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be this way or not, but I got a reefer deluxe and when I go to mount the lights there’s SO much room between the bracket and the tank. It’s very loose. I can’t imagine that’s how it’s supposed to be? Anyone else find this?

 

[Crabby48]

Can anyone help? I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be this way or not, but I got a reefer deluxe and when I go to mount the lights there’s SO much room between the bracket and the tank. It’s very loose. I can’t imagine that’s how it’s supposed to be? Anyone else find this?

Where are the screws for the brackets? There are 2 for each bracket. They screw in from the back and push the light arm against the tank

 

[Mordie101]

Where are the screws for the brackets? There are 2 for each bracket. They screw in from the back and push the light arm against the tank

I took them out before I took pic and forgot to put back in. I ended up figuring it out and I had to use pliers to get them to turn. Once they got passed a certain point I was able to hand tighten them and get it set up! I just didn’t want to force anything and it be wrong!

 

[EHaddad]

So I just got my Reefer 750. I just finished building the cabinet and put the tank on it. I’m I wrong to be worried if that cabinet will hold all the weight. I am very nervous about adding water and everything else to the tank. I feel like I forgot to put something inside the cabinet.

 

[wasmithee]

So I just got my Reefer 750. I just finished building the cabinet and put the tank on it. I’m I wrong to be worried if that cabinet will hold all the weight. I am very nervous about adding water and everything else to the tank. I feel like I forgot to put something inside the cabinet.

I just finished building the base for Reefer 750 as well. I'm waiting for help to move the tank downstairs.

 

[Schweezy]

I’ve measured and I’ve spoke with Julian at Crystal Reef, it should fit, but you wont have room for much else.

Hello fellow Red Sea Reefers! I'm upgrading from a RSR Nano to RSR 170. I know..not much of an upgrade but I live in an apartment and the extra real estate will help buy me another year of coral growth and 6" of extra swimming room for my favorite fish friends. Quick question for those who already have a 170: do you think this custom sump would work? Crystal Reef Aquatics RSR 250 Triton Reef Sump

The dimensions are: 19 3/8 x 16.5 x 16
While the 170 tank dimensions are 24.5 x 20 x 20, I'm sure the interior of the stand is smaller due to the stand itself as well as the door hinges. Does anyone know whether this custom sump would fit? It would be much appreciated if someone could measure for me

 

[EHaddad]

I just finished building the base for Reefer 750 as well. I'm waiting for help to move the tank downstairs.

What do you think about the sturdiness of the cabinet?

 

[wasmithee]

What do you think about the sturdiness of the cabinet?

I assume it must be adequate since I've not heard of any issues, however outside of that knowledge I have some concern. I'd prefer the joints to lock together with a snap or something so I know they are truly joined together. I built my own kitchen cabinets and screwed and glued most panels together and used dovetail joints for the drawers etc. This aquarium stand is much less sturdy by design it would seem.

 

[Jhoussock]

Is this ok positioning for my tank? I was looking at it today thinking it’s weird that the front glass is hanging off the support area of the stand, it is supposed to be lined up flush with the doors right?

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Is this ok positioning for my tank? I was looking at it today thinking it’s weird that the front glass is hanging off the support area of the stand, it is supposed to be lined up flush with the doors right?

Yep mine is the same way.

 

[Schweezy]

It’s supposed to hang off the front. It’s one of the aesthetic designs of the Reefer series - the glass and door are flush.

 

[Rayne]

What do you think about the sturdiness of the cabinet?

I have the Red Sea 750 as well and can safely say that the cabinet is more than capable of handling the weight. Its extremely strong.

 

[Rayne]

I have had the Red Sea Reefer 750XXL set up for about 5 months as a freshwater tank. I am on well water and am having issues with the float valve clogging up due to the minerals in our hard water. Can anyone recommend a replacement valve that would not be so prone to clogging?

 

[EHaddad]

I was wondering for everyone that has a 750 what Skimmer do yall use and how long have you had it?

 

[Raptor72]

I was wondering for everyone that has a 750 what Skimmer do yall use and how long have you had it?

I’ve had a NYOS 160 for a year now and love it. I just hooked up an Avast Swabbie to clean the neck 3 times a day and an Avast skimmate locker. So far it’s going pretty well.

 

[Bossman]

Getting ready to install my tunze 3155 ato on my reefer 250. I posted earlier that my stock ato isn’t keeping up and I’m getting air bubbles in the return after about two days. Where is everyone running their sensors on the reefers? My plan is to put the pump in the ro res. And my sensors on the wall between the inflow of the sump and the return chamber (sensor on return chamber side). Is there a better way? I have an apex for what it’s worth as well.

I have the 260 but I think the sumps are very similar.

That's where I have mine as well. Kinda tight in there but working fine that way with no issues.

 

[Dan Snyder]

I was wondering for everyone that has a 750 what Skimmer do yall use and how long have you had it?

I have a Reef OCTO 200int Elite on my XXL 750. Had it running almost a year super beast, skims perfectly, have not had one glitch with it. My second reef octopus had a 110 on my 125g that’s why I bought another one.
I’m eyeing one of those Red Sea skimmers, might be worth the wait, for the price )
Paid 850$ for mine now they are 650$ while Red Sea is priced at 549$ for the RSK-900. Saying Jan 14th in stock, if you go that route let me know might switch mine out ))