Red Sea Reefer 3XL 900 FOWLR Dream Build - Lots of pics.

[Bwow]

I like them. I didn't waist an AC outlet on the EB832, they are connected with the AquaBus connector.
They are very adjustable with the Apex. I have them set at 16% on feed mode and 85% when on. That seems to be good. I do not see a need for flow meters. Happy so far.

Hey! I just got the same tank and 2 cor 20 pumps.. How did you get to keep them both at 85% each? Mine at 42% each are emptying the return chamber and I don't have enough flow to keep the chamber with water in :O
Any input is appreciated! Thanks!

 

[jmichaelh7]

Hey! I just got the same tank and 2 cor 20 pumps.. How did you get to keep them both at 85% each? Mine at 42% each are emptying the return chamber and I don't have enough flow to keep the chamber with water in :O
Any input is appreciated! Thanks!

Why dont you add saltwater to the return chamber when at 85% ?

 

[Susan Edwards]

Hey! I just got the same tank and 2 cor 20 pumps.. How did you get to keep them both at 85% each? Mine at 42% each are emptying the return chamber and I don't have enough flow to keep the chamber with water in :O
Any input is appreciated! Thanks!

I can only keep my cors at a max of 33% for my 3xl900

 

[Devaji]

think it's time for another FTS or video would be even better.

 

[Bwow]

Why dont you add saltwater to the return chamber when at 85% ?

Because, adding water could overflow during a power outage? Maybe I'm wrong?

 

[Bwow]

I can only keep my cors at a max of 33% for my 3xl900

That's what I'm at atm.. I'm at 30% each... Maybe cor 15 might have been better lol

 

[Jeffcb]

Hey! I just got the same tank and 2 cor 20 pumps.. How did you get to keep them both at 85% each? Mine at 42% each are emptying the return chamber and I don't have enough flow to keep the chamber with water in :O
Any input is appreciated! Thanks!

Not sure. Cranked mine up to 100% Crank the gate valve all the way open.

 

[Bwow]

Not sure. Cranked mine up to 100% Crank the gate valve all the way open.

I managed to get mine to 55% each and is kind of ok, but my lls tells a different story.. every time it goes below 5" it sets the pump to 33%

 

[Jeffcb]

Another COR 20 power supply went out.

 

[Devaji]

Another COR 20 power supply went out.

lame. glad I never got any. for the price tag of nepthune gear you would think it would last longer.

replace it with a jebao pump. or get a few extra power supplies.

other than that hows the tank?

 

[Jeffcb]

lame. glad I never got any. for the price tag of nepthune gear you would think it would last longer.

replace it with a jebao pump. or get a few extra power supplies.

other than that hows the tank?

Its all good. The new power supply they sell is 100w instead of 80 so maybe that fixes it.

 

[blaxsun]

Another COR 20 power supply went out.

Red Sea recently rolled out their new Sicce-manufactured pumps.

 

[Jeffcb]

Red Sea recently rolled out their new Sicce-manufactured pumps.

I like the Cor 20s. Just have bad power supplys. Hopefully the new one corrects the problem. The new power supply is 100 w vs 80 w.

Th new Red Sea ATO-Temp Probe-Leak Detector looks cool as well.

 

[Devaji]

I like the Cor 20s. Just have bad power supplys. Hopefully the new one corrects the problem. The new power supply is 100 w vs 80 w.

Th new Red Sea ATO-Temp Probe-Leak Detector looks cool as well.

it's nice to see innovation with RS as long as they keep releasing quality things like there dosers i see good things ahead form them as long as they dont push out buggy stuff. wounder what will be next? would nice to have a quality control-able power strip.

how are the fish? what 's the latest count?

 

[blaxsun]

it's nice to see innovation with RS as long as they keep releasing quality things like there dosers i see good things ahead form them as long as they dont push out buggy stuff. wounder what will be next? would nice to have a quality control-able power strip.

I'd heard they were working on a line of return pumps; the upgraded skimmers and ATO were a complete surprise. Maybe a ReefLED upgrade?

 

[blaxsun]

Because, adding water could overflow during a power outage? Maybe I'm wrong?

You should simulate a complete power outage to ensure your sump doesn't overflow. Unless you have the water level in your sump set unusually high, there typically isn't enough water to cause an overflow when it drains back.

 

[Jeffcb]

it's nice to see innovation with RS as long as they keep releasing quality things like there dosers i see good things ahead form them as long as they dont push out buggy stuff. wounder what will be next? would nice to have a quality control-able power strip.

how are the fish? what 's the latest count?

I lost interest a little bit. My Reefer 250 Reef tank is on auto pilot kind of. Haven't changed any water in over a year. I just barley keep up with maintenance, but it is gorgeous and flourishing. I actually had my LFS come out and spend about 2 hours here on FOWLR doing tedious stuff that really got me back in shape. Thanks Salty Fish Aquariums... Well worth it.

Fish are doing good. I lost my Red Fairy wrasse. The 16 left I have had for about 2 years. Going to add several this weekend if I can find what I want.

 

[Jeffcb]

I'd heard they were working on a line of return pumps; the upgraded skimmers and ATO were a complete surprise. Maybe a ReefLED upgrade?

Pumps are Sicce so you cant go wrong there. Very reliable.

And keeping the skimmer from over flow is a plus for sure...

 

[Jeffcb]

Just added the new power supply and all is well. Had to add about 3 gallons of water.

I better shut power off just to make sure it doesn't over flow,

 

[Devaji]

I lost interest a little bit. My Reefer 250 Reef tank is on auto pilot kind of. Haven't changed any water in over a year. I just barley keep up with maintenance, but it is gorgeous and flourishing. I actually had my LFS come out and spend about 2 hours here on FOWLR doing tedious stuff that really got me back in shape. Thanks Salty Fish Aquariums... Well worth it.

Fish are doing good. I lost my Red Fairy wrasse. The 16 left I have had for about 2 years. Going to add several this weekend if I can find what I want.

its always nice to have other do the jobs we dont want to...now that it's all shinny and clean the mod whats a new video. so we can drool. haha

sorry about the fairy wrasse i believe they dont live that long anyway, or it that the flashers. I cant recall right now.