Show Off and Discuss Your Red Sea Reefer Series

[pelphrey]

Got my sump swapped out! Ran into one issue, the input adapter on my cor20 had to be removed, also the bottom plate had to be removed. The other issue, non sump related is that my emergency drain leaked... I had to take it apart 5 times before it sealed. The RedSea plumbing always makes me nervous to touch, it just so fragile!

I ended up taking 8-9 gallons out of the reefer V1 Sump, I put that water back in and added 8-9 gallons I made this morning! So I do indeed have additional water volume! My Nyos 120 skimmer fit perfectly.

This is truly a plug and play sump system! I had no issues with the plumbing and sump! Now keep in mind this is a triton style sump and does not use filter socks. However, there is a tray before the return pump that you could run mechanical filtration if you desire!

Running water and vinegar... and a heater in my Reefer sump. It is almost freezing out! I’m going to clean it up and see if anyone local had a use for it!

@Crystal Reef Aquatics

 

[tenurepro]

Got my sump swapped out! Ran into one issue, the input adapter on my cor20 had to be removed, also the bottom plate had to be removed. The other issue, non sump related is that my emergency drain leaked... I had to take it apart 5 times before it sealed. The RedSea plumbing always makes me nervous to touch, it just so fragile!

I ended up taking 8-9 gallons out of the reefer V1 Sump, I put that water back in and added 8-9 gallons I made this morning! So I do indeed have additional water volume! My Nyos 120 skimmer fit perfectly.

This is truly a plug and play sump system! I had no issues with the plumbing and sump! Now keep in mind this is a triton style sump and does not use filter socks. However, there is a tray before the return pump that you could run mechanical filtration if you desire!

Running water and vinegar... and a heater in my Reefer sump. It is almost freezing out! I’m going to clean it up and see if anyone local had a use for it!

@Crystal Reef Aquatics

Nice P - is it the same width as the stock 250 sump?

 

[pelphrey]

Nice P - is it the same width as the stock 250 sump?

Reefer V1 Sump

19 3/8” left to right
17 1/8” front to back
14” tall


Crystal Aquatics RSR 250 Sump

19 3/8” left to right
16 1/2” front to back
16” tall

 

[bizacon]

Final scape down.. now just add water... though that sump looks great.

Since this is my second rodeo with a reefer, I am switching out for a gate valve before this thing gets wet! Lessons learned

 

[tenurepro]

Reefer V1 Sump

19 3/8” left to right
17 1/8” front to back
14” tall


Crystal Aquatics RSR 250 Sump

19 3/8” left to right
16 1/2” front to back
16” tall

awesome, so it is taller, but not wider... i ask because i have a custom shelf on the side of the sump in the cabinet and it would be good to know if it would fit as is... thanks @pelphrey

 

[OriginalUserName]

Fellow reefers, I'd like your opinion on this. I posted a while back about my stand being off. One of the end panels on my 650 peninsula has bowed out a bit. I think it's stabilized but this has caused the tank to be slightly off-level. I checked my floor and it's still spot on so this is definitely due to the stand. You can see from the pictures that there is a much wider gap between the door and the end panel. The panel also has a bit of play as I can push in and see it flex. I figure I have a few options.

Tank level using my 4ft level. It was perfect when I set it up.

It's hard to get a full shot while holding the level but you can see the middle pat of the panel has a larger gap by far than the top and bottom. Also, just using the level as a straight edge you can see that the panel is not completely flat.




Leave it as is and hope the off level is tolerable.
Adjust level with the leveling feet (can this be done with water in it?) I think I'd probably lower the other end rather than raise the wonky side.
Install an internal brace between the center support and the end panel in the sump to keep it from bowing further.
Fight with red sea to get a new stand and deal with the huge cost/effort of moving the tank and swapping stands.
Screw it and build a stand using 80/20.

This is very frustrating. Defects happen but even if the stand is replaced I'll have to hire people to assist. Best case I'm out several hundred bucks and a couple days of my life. When I talked to Red Sea a few months back they told me to take it down and build the stand but that won't resolve the fact that the panel is not straight. I have a 100 gallon Rubbermaid trough I can use to temporarily hold water while I deal with any leveling or bracing. I'd really want to avoid a complete drain and ruining my aquascape as the tank is just starting to hit it's stride.

 

[ourcoralreef]

Fellow reefers, I'd like your opinion on this. I posted a while back about my stand being off. One of the end panels on my 650 peninsula has bowed out a bit. I think it's stabilized but this has caused the tank to be slightly off-level. I checked my floor and it's still spot on so this is definitely due to the stand. You can see from the pictures that there is a much wider gap between the door and the end panel. The panel also has a bit of play as I can push in and see it flex. I figure I have a few options.

Tank level using my 4ft level. It was perfect when I set it up.

It's hard to get a full shot while holding the level but you can see the middle pat of the panel has a larger gap by far than the top and bottom. Also, just using the level as a straight edge you can see that the panel is not completely flat.




Leave it as is and hope the off level is tolerable.
Adjust level with the leveling feet (can this be done with water in it?) I think I'd probably lower the other end rather than raise the wonky side.
Install an internal brace between the center support and the end panel in the sump to keep it from bowing further.
Fight with red sea to get a new stand and deal with the huge cost/effort of moving the tank and swapping stands.
Screw it and build a stand using 80/20.

This is very frustrating. Defects happen but even if the stand is replaced I'll have to hire people to assist. Best case I'm out several hundred bucks and a couple days of my life. When I talked to Red Sea a few months back they told me to take it down and build the stand but that won't resolve the fact that the panel is not straight. I have a 100 gallon Rubbermaid trough I can use to temporarily hold water while I deal with any leveling or bracing. I'd really want to avoid a complete drain and ruining my aquascape as the tank is just starting to hit it's stride.

You need re re-level after filling the aquarium and after it settles

If the panel is not straight i would recommend emptying and replacing it
You paid for it you might as well have it the way it should be
If you change the stand structurally you will not be covered under warranty

 

[bizacon]

anyone running Kessils on their reefer?

After using Radions G4 on my 425XL I think I am going to venture over and try the new a360x. I enjoyed seeing it in person and the release of the wifi dongle makes it even more tempting.

I am just concerned of the bleeding that might happen on the tank.. the a360x now has a spread of 130 and says 36".. so wondering if it will be too much...

Feedback aways appreciated.

 

[mmw64]

Is two MP10 enough for red sea reefer 350?

I have a Gyre on one side and MP 10 on the other of my 350.

 

[ourcoralreef]

anyone running Kessils on their reefer?

After using Radions G4 on my 425XL I think I am going to venture over and try the new a360x. I enjoyed seeing it in person and the release of the wifi dongle makes it even more tempting.

I am just concerned of the bleeding that might happen on the tank.. the a360x now has a spread of 130 and says 36".. so wondering if it will be too much...

Feedback aways appreciated.

You can adjust them lower so they don’t bleed

I have the g4 and very happy
Why are you thinking of switching

 

[Mystikal]

Finally hardwired my ATI non dimmable fan to the ATI.

 

[bizacon]

You can adjust them lower so they don’t bleed

I have the g4 and very happy
Why are you thinking of switching

I have the XR30s and feel that those lights on a little reefer 170 will be overkill

I go back and forth. I kinda want to try something new and then another part of me just wants to throw on a xr15 and call it a day. Hard choice

 

[Mystikal]

Lights really depend on your style and what you are trying to accomplish; LPS, SPS, Mixed Reef etc.

 

[ourcoralreef]

I have the XR30s and feel that those lights on a little reefer 170 will be overkill

I go back and forth. I kinda want to try something new and then another part of me just wants to throw on a xr15 and call it a day. Hard choice

Depending on rockwork if its wall to wall i would recommend xr30 or xr15 because of shadowing
But if you have more of a open concept then i think you can get away with 1 xr15 (maybe a little brighter with a diffuser)

 

[bizacon]

Depending on rockwork if its wall to wall i would recommend xr30 or xr15 because of shadowing
But if you have more of a open concept then i think you can get away with 1 xr15 (maybe a little brighter with a diffuser)

Here is my final scape. I feel the more research I do the more I go back to the radions w/ a diffuser. Trying to unload my xr30 and surprised I am not really getting bites. Maybe I will just donate and write off on my taxes

 

[Mystikal]

Here is my final scape. I feel the more research I do the more I go back to the radions w/ a diffuser. Trying to unload my xr30 and surprised I am not really getting bites. Maybe I will just donate and write off on my taxes

Do you have gen4 pros?

 

[bizacon]

Do you have gen4 pros?

Negative ghost rider.. just regular. They are very effective

 

[Mystikal]

Negative ghost rider.. just regular. They are very effective

Yes they are!

I have the two radions gen3 pros and love them.

 

[bizacon]

We are getting closer to water

 

[bizacon]

Well the decision has been made. I went ahead and ordered the new Kessil A360x. I am excited to try something different.