Show Off and Discuss Your Red Sea Reefer Series

[ksfulk]

So, Ive decided that while Im moving the tank into the new house, Im also going to switch up my lighting. Ive been running an ATI Sunpower (8x80w) for the last 2+ years and while I love it, I really really want to use some Radions. Since I have the room in my budget to do so, I picked up 3 - XF-15s with the intention of running them in a hybrid T5 fixture. One the 525, Im thinking I may need a fourth to fill out the tank completely for SPS. Has anyone else run this kind of setup before?

 

[pelphrey]

 

[Travis Wagner]

So, Ive decided that while Im moving the tank into the new house, Im also going to switch up my lighting. Ive been running an ATI Sunpower (8x80w) for the last 2+ years and while I love it, I really really want to use some Radions. Since I have the room in my budget to do so, I picked up 3 - XF-15s with the intention of running them in a hybrid T5 fixture. One the 525, Im thinking I may need a fourth to fill out the tank completely for SPS. Has anyone else run this kind of setup before?

I’m contemplating a similar setup to you on my 525. I’ve currently got three XR30’s on it for the past year and it has been doing well as far as coverage of the interior. Which hybrid fixture are you considering?

 

[Mike.P]

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Replied in the wrong thread, sorry.

 

[Flameback Pair]

Check this out. Who says WAVs are too powerful for Reefer 250s? Post #22 in this thread this guy runs 2 WAVS at 15% in a REEFER 170 !!! https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fyveonits-red-sea-reefer-170-build-log.276136/page-2#post-3369265

 

[Romar Guillermo]

What sump are you running on your RSReefer 250? Im tired of the cube & i cant fit my Trigger Systems Triton Sump 34 x 15 x 15". Just a tad bit too long. The stand sits at like 33.5"

 

[edgewater]

Following!

 

[Robinson]

Reefer 425XL Underwater Video

One year anniversary video of my Reefer 425XL

 

[Flameback Pair]

Getting the utility cabinet wired in and all labeled.

 

[New&no clue]

Could anyone suggest what a beginner should do, if any, in terms of upgrading the plumbing before I build out the tank? Thanks!

curious to know what you did with your plumbing, did you keep the soft line or go PVC? Any other changes you made? I get my 350 next week.

 

[MnFish1]

curious to know what you did with your plumbing, did you keep the soft line or go PVC? Any other changes you made? I get my 350 next week.

If you're a beginner - 'keep it simple'. Just install the basic system. IMO - good luck with the tank - I'm sure you'll be happy.

 

[Flameback Pair]

@New&no clue I agree with @MnFish1 a lot of these plumbing jobs you see on this website with REEFER tanks is quite advanced. You should be happy with the stock plumbing and if you want to change things up later you will still be able to.

 

[New&no clue]

@MnFish1 & @powers2001 I mostly agree with you, however, what do you think about adding a ball valve, or gate valve between the return pump and flex tubing? Or again best just keep as is?

 

[AZMSGT]

@MnFish1 & @powers2001 I mostly agree with you, however, what do you think about adding a ball valve, or gate valve between the return pump and flex tubing? Or again best just keep as is?

No need for a valve. However a Union is a nice item to have. The union will allow you to quickly disconnect the pump from the tank. Since I don’t know which pump you have many have a union style connector already on them. So if you have this already, no need for anything else.

 

[New&no clue]

I was thinking a valve to control flow... but then I remembered I bought a pump that can be adjusted already so no need for that

 

[Jeff Heinle]

Pulled my RSR V3 sump out today, cut the filter sock area out and plumbed in a Calrisea SK-5000 filter roller. The roller has already started rolling out the nasty stuff. Very pleased so far.

You have any addition pics and instructions? Was it taught to cut out? I have not gotten my tank yet, but when I do I plan to do this same thing!

 

[Jhoussock]

Guys I need help...I went to replace my gate valve and know my down pipe from my tank into the bulk head won’t seal. I’ve tried tape and right now I have a reef safe thread sealer on the threads of the pipe and I siliconed the outside of the bulk head....it’s still dripping steadily out. Is there some kind of fast drying sealer I can use? Also how bad is it that I have water dripping out of the uncured silicon into the sump? Is that enough contact to hurt livestock/corals? Here’s a video of the leak.

 

[MnFish1]

Guys I need help...I went to replace my gate valve and know my down pipe from my tank into the bulk head won’t seal. I’ve tried tape and right now I have a reef safe thread sealer on the threads of the pipe and I siliconed the outside of the bulk head....it’s still dripping steadily out. Is there some kind of fast drying sealer I can use? Also how bad is it that I have water dripping out of the uncured silicon into the sump? Is that enough contact to hurt livestock/corals? Here’s a video of the leak.

It is either vinegar or ammonia (depending on what you used) - and probably a small amount - but it won't seal if its still leaking. I would let it drip into the sump - at this point (right - its not leaking on the floor, etc) - and it cant leak any more than the water flowing up from the return??) - and I would talk to redsea and try to figure out why it doesnt fit. Good Luck.

 

[MnFish1]

PS make sure nothing is leaking behind the sump into the cabinet - or you can have problems.

 

[MnFish1]

Guys I need help...I went to replace my gate valve and know my down pipe from my tank into the bulk head won’t seal. I’ve tried tape and right now I have a reef safe thread sealer on the threads of the pipe and I siliconed the outside of the bulk head....it’s still dripping steadily out. Is there some kind of fast drying sealer I can use? Also how bad is it that I have water dripping out of the uncured silicon into the sump? Is that enough contact to hurt livestock/corals? Here’s a video of the leak.

BTW - didnt you already start another thread - it gets confusing when you ask in 2 different places (though Imt sure you're worried)