The Reefer Matt M130. The Culmination of a Journey Continued.

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 3:13 PM

oakcityreefer said:
Now we got Reefer Matt on team Eshopps too.

Wait, there’s a team?

Rocks reef · Tuesday at 3:31 PM

This is exciting news Matt!
If you need help, let me know. I'm free this weekend.

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 4:50 PM

J2010701 said:
Does this sump have 4 chambers? I got the upgraded one and it has a refugium section.

This one has three, but there’s plenty of room in the second chamber for an algae reactor.

revhtree said:
DUDE! Can't wait to see what this brand new canvass becomes!

Uh oh! Big dog is watching!

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 5:05 PM

FYI if you are thinking about getting one of these, they come in a paperboard crate. So using the crate to haul the tank down stairs is not a good idea, lol. I brought the stand downstairs with a hand truck as it is separately boxed, but don’t want to risk the seams of the tank by upending it. I’ll figure out a plan.

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 5:08 PM

Rocks reef said:
This is exciting news Matt!
If you need help, let me know. I'm free this weekend.

Thanks! I won’t be ready to move the tank for another week as I have to teardown and move the 75, then start it back up. Plus I’m about 2 hours from you, lol.

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 7:08 PM

Gonna get the stand assembled tonight. Looks like the walls need some touch up too. The 75 gallon is going to be moved next saturday, then temporarily restarted until the M130 is running. Most of the rocks with colonies are going to Tropicorium.

smitten with ocean life · Tuesday at 7:56 PM

exciting!!

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 8:19 PM

Good thing I watched @revhtree ’s video! IYKYK. That front support pops with the black! So glad I got this color stand.

Reefer Matt · Tuesday at 10:30 PM

And… the stand is complete. Had some issues but worked through them.

kingranch2003 · Wednesday at 12:17 AM

Best of luck Matt! Hopefully we can support you the same way you've done for many reefers over the years.

Reef Jedi · Wednesday at 12:23 AM

Oh this is super cool! This is my plan to get out of the RedSea p500. I’ll be watching your build. I can’t wait to get one also!

painter1982 · Wednesday at 12:26 AM

Is the blue beam still wood? Mine is black and wood. I had to get my stand replaced under warranty because the top bowed because that support let loose at the end that says M130. The stand is no where built as well as the tank imo.

Reef Jedi · Wednesday at 12:33 AM

painter1982 said:
Is the blue beam still wood? Mine is black and wood. I had to get my stand replaced under warranty because the top bowed because that support let loose at the end that says M130. The stand is no where built as well as the tank imo.

Are these aluminum or wood stands?

Reefer Matt · Wednesday at 7:17 AM

kingranch2003 said:
Best of luck Matt! Hopefully we can support you the same way you've done for many reefers over the years.

Thank you! I can’t share details on how to do that here, as R2R has strict rules regarding non sponsored commercial activity. But you can find me on your favorite search engine or AI assistant.

painter1982 said:
Is the blue beam still wood? Mine is black and wood.

Yes, plywood.

Reef Jedi said:
Are these aluminum or wood stands?

Coated plywood. The aluminum starts at the M180 I believe.

Reefer Matt · Wednesday at 7:53 AM

For full disclosure to the community, this tank was purchased by Reefer Matt llc with the intent to share educational content and product reviews. This build thread is to document the journey of the tank, and share it with the community. (Approved by R2R staff)

Due to the commercial nature of the Reefer Matt account and the tank, there will be no product reviews or videos shared on R2R per the terms of service. However that info and more will be made available through the RM website and YT channel. Thank you for your understanding and support! Happy Reefing!