Broadfield's Red Sea Reefer 450 Build - OCD Inspired... Going Back To a Reef

[Broadfield]

What an incredible build. I can't get over how clean and organized everything is. Your system is truly amazing!!!!

Thanks, I appreciate that! I can't wait to unveil the last part of this build... should blow some minds.

 

[DansReef.co.uk]

Thanks, I appreciate that! I can't wait to unveil the last part of this build... should blow some minds.

Don't be a tease ..

 

[Broadfield]

I can't help but post pics of this sump... I really need to get my lighting in there before I post any more images though.

IMG_7769 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7770 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7771 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

 

[ethridge78]

Awesome build

 

[DansReef.co.uk]

I wish we got coloured PVC in the UK!

 

[Aleks]

I can't help but post pics of this sump... I really need to get my lighting in there before I post any more images though.

IMG_7769 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7770 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_7771 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

This is a very nice and high quality, congratulations.

 

[Broadfield]

I wish we got coloured PVC in the UK!

I'm always willing to ship it to you!

 

[DansReef.co.uk]

I'm always willing to ship it to you!

Not all heroes wear capes Toby! - Thanks dude

 

[Broadfield]

I finished the upper accent lighting in the sump area today. I used water proof LED strips from Oznium.

IMG_7088 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

 

[spspirate]

Insane!!! Really nice!

 

[Aleks]

Role Model.

 

[jazzmik]

@Broadfield besides the obvious aesthetics what does the new sump offer over the stock one? More capacity? Chamber sizes/arrangement?

 

[Broadfield]

@Broadfield besides the obvious aesthetics what does the new sump offer over the stock one? More capacity? Chamber sizes/arrangement?

Size wise, this one is actually a tad smaller than the stock Red Sea sump... a little less than a 2 gallon difference. Sure, I could of had them make a full custom one to fill the space in the Red Sea cabinet a little more. But honestly I like that there's a tad bit of space up front and on the sides. And a full custom one would of been a substantial price increase.

The @Elite-Aquatics sump offers the following over the Red Sea:

• As you stated, the far superior aesthetics
• Adjustable height of skimmer chamber
• Top plate with lip to prevent splashing/spilling out
• Cover over filter sock chamber
• Filter sock holders are standard 4", the Red Sea are not(although the Red Sea can be modified to hold standard 4")
• Integrated cord routing
• Integrated dosing line holders
• Integrated probe rack - 4 probes
• Removable media tray where you would typically put a bubble trap
• Engraved water level in skimmer section

 

[revhtree]

Man I wish we were neighbors!

 

[Broadfield]

Man I wish we were neighbors!

Dude, I know! That would probably be dangerous for both of us though lol.

 

[__Jreef__]

Wow ... great build now I want a Reefer

 

[Bill Howard]

Following. Your design and attention to detail is just awesome! Where did you source the colored PVC and fittings?

 

[Broadfield]

Following. Your design and attention to detail is just awesome! Where did you source the colored PVC and fittings?

Thank you! I purchased the pipe from @Bulk Reef Supply and the fittings from Aquarium Speciality. The gate valves and other schedule 80 fittings I snagged from PVCfittingsonline.com

 

[pelphrey]

That sump looks fantastic! Time to add a window to the stand doors so this is visible at all times, or even better remove the doors from the stand! I must have missed it are you running 2 filters socks in that sump?

 

[Broadfield]

That sump looks fantastic! Time to add a window to the stand doors so this is visible at all times, or even better remove the doors from the stand! I must have missed it are you running 2 filters socks in that sump?

I have tossed around the idea of tinted acrylic doors etc. Because once the new control center is done, this thing is going to look insane. I will definitely be taking the doors off for a master image of the entire tank/stand.

Yes sir, I am running 2 socks.