UNS R60

[my_reef]

Hi! I’m thinking about picking up a UNS R60. Does anyone have experience with them or know of any issues, pros/cons, etc. Would also love input on what equipment would work best for it! Thanks!

 

[UNS_Parker]

Hey! The R60 is a great tank. I had one set up for a little over a year before upgrading. The tank now lives downstairs in our office. Here is a link to my build thread at the time:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ultum-nature-systems-r60-build.1083256/
The pros of the R60 are that it is compact, so if you are pressed for space, it is perfect. It's also the only cube-shaped reef system we make. Ease of maintenance on a 32G system is also great, and collecting all the necessary equipment is also far more affordable.

The main con would be the smaller electrical cabinet. I found that it was a very tight fit to put all of the power blocks of the lights, pumps, etc, into the cabinet. The larger models don't have this issue, as they have full-sized electrical cabinets.

Of course, I'm biased, so get others' opinions, but reach out if you have any questions about the tank.

 

[my_reef]

Hey! The R60 is a great tank. I had one set up for a little over a year before upgrading. The tank now lives downstairs in our office. Here is a link to my build thread at the time:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ultum-nature-systems-r60-build.1083256/
The pros of the R60 are that it is compact, so if you are pressed for space, it is perfect. It's also the only cube-shaped reef system we make. Ease of maintenance on a 32G system is also great, and collecting all the necessary equipment is also far more affordable.

The main con would be the smaller electrical cabinet. I found that it was a very tight fit to put all of the power blocks of the lights, pumps, etc, into the cabinet. The larger models don't have this issue, as they have full-sized electrical cabinets.

Of course, I'm biased, so get others' opinions, but reach out if you have any questions about the tank.

Thanks for the response! I’m definitely leaning towards ordering one. Will this sump fit any roller mat options like the Red Sea ones?

 

[UNS_Parker]

They fit the RedSea 250. You will need the Red Sea roller mat that we offer, however.

 

[my_reef]

They fit the RedSea 250. You will need the Red Sea roller mat that we offer, however.

Thanks! Is that adapter something that can be included with the tank?

 

[UNS_Brandon]

Adapter is separate. You can add it to through the store that you purchase the R60 from.

 

[my_reef]

Adapter is separate. You can add it to through the store that you purchase the R60 from.

Appreciate all the help! I’ve pulled the trigger and ordered with my LFS :)

Is there a recommended return pump or gph for this system? I was looking at the Sicce SDC 3.0

 

[UNS_Brandon]

Nice! 3.0 is a good choice. Will you be adding wavemaker to the display?

 

[my_reef]

Nice! 3.0 is a good choice. Will you be adding wavemaker to the display?

Thanks! Yes, I was looking for a good gyre style. Maybe a ReefWave 25?

 

[DiscoReefRover]

Am I the only one that thinks the top off tank is worthless ? If you have to fill it up every day what’s the point

 

[UNS_Brandon]

Systems with a lot of agitation and higher evaporation rates, will need their reserviors refilled more frequently. Since the reservior is housed within the stand, it's physically limited on volume. Utilizing the ATO and letting it periodically add replacement water throughout the day is better than a single daily dump.

I've got a pretty strong gyre going on my R75 and use a larger external reservior. I also wanted to use that space above the refugium chamber for my Reef Factory KH Keeper.