DeepBlue - Reefer 525 XL Build

[OceanDiver]

My reefer 525 came with Version 3 sumo. It comes with a divider and two sleeves to adjust the size of the refugium area. I started off with the small per sleeve and just switched and now half the sump is my refugium.

 

[OceanDiver]

 

[OceanDiver]

craziest thing tonight. The tangs are playing chase. Not fighting just following each other around the tank. It’s hilarious

 

[Cristy17]

My reefer 525 came with Version 3 sumo. It comes with a divider and two sleeves to adjust the size of the refugium area. I started off with the small per sleeve and just switched and now half the sump is my refugium.

Thank you for your quick response! Could you take a closer picture of that divider? I am going to try and fabricate my own so as not to have to glue one in. I really appreciate your help!

 

[Midrats]

How are you liking the new light rig? Rosemary won't let me hang any more lights. I can see where she's coming from though, it does look like a shotgun went off in there with all the halides and different tanks I've had over the years lol . She says hello by the way.

 

[OceanDiver]

I will tonight

 

[OceanDiver]

The T5 Radion LED Combo is awesome!!!

What T5 Bulb Combintion!! Pick One and let me know.

 

[panama reefer]

Hi! Just went through your build thread. Awesome tank. I also have a 525XL and love it!
Do you mind expanding on your plumbing design/layout? I couldn't find any details on your thread... maybe went through it too quickly. Thank you!

Here is a pic of mine...

 

[OceanDiver]

 

[OceanDiver]

Plumbing Pictures as requested

 

[panama reefer]

Plumbing Pictures as requested

Thank you!

 

[OceanDiver]

Sadly we had a loss this week.

My rose BTA passed away. I have had this rose for 3yrs.... so sad. It appears that a turbo snail was eaten or fell into her and the snail tried to eat its way out. Hard to explain but there was literally a hole through the middle like a donut with a turbo snail in th hole. Tragic....

Dave @ NOVA Tropicals thankfully hooked my up with a replacement. As my other two BTAs (small babies) would have been beaten to death by my female yellow stripe maroon. She likes to play rough in her bed.... LOL

i will post some pictures later today. I had to rearrange my reef scrap..

 

[MichaelReefer]

Love the tank Jason. As a fellow 525XL owner, I wanted to see if you could let me know what size piping you used for your manifold? I would like to do the same to mine. Mines no where near as nice as yours, I moved from a Reefer 250 to a 525XL a few months ago so I am still getting the tank going again.

 

[OceanDiver]

3/4” and 1” return
1” overflow.
1/2“ on the reactors

 

[OceanDiver]

Just some updated photos!!!

Oh and a Happy Birthday!! 1 year. Looking good!!

 

[OceanDiver]

I have determined my success with acros all hinges on PO4 and alk.

I have finally figured out my GFO/PO4 Balance.

my PO4 is stable around .02

Per my trident, my ALK swings between 7.74 and 8.14 throughout the day. The daily up and down pattern is consistent every day.

my ALK average is just under 8.0 at 7.97. Using blue bucket so this makes sense.

Acros are finally growing and encrusting.

 

[OceanDiver]

Trying out this camera filter

 

[OceanDiver]

 

[OceanDiver]

Mr. Saltwater reviewed my tank. Thank you sir. Already completed your recommendations.

 

[OceanDiver]

Big News!!!! I added a Clarisea SK-3000 to my reefer 525. I removed the 4 sock holders and the associated baffles (this was a pain in butt) and installed the Clarisea. This is an amazing upgrade and so easy and the water is so so clean.