A new beginning....Red Sea Reefer 350

[Chrisfish]

Congratulations Brian!! So glad your sticking with it obviously can't help you with it but can't wait to see all you do with it, the 45 and the "happy wife" was and is awesome!!!

 

[Brian Kim]

Congratulations Brian!! So glad your sticking with it obviously can't help you with it but can't wait to see all you do with it, the 45 and the "happy wife" was and is awesome!!!

Thanks Chris, have you decided on upgrading your tank yet? I'd recommend a redsea reefer lol

 

[Chrisfish]

Thanks Chris, have you decided on upgrading your tank yet? I'd recommend a redsea reefer lol

Still working on it but have slowed it down as we just got a new puppy

 

[TheHarold]

Wow, is that an ATI? what bulb combo are you using, any other supplement lighting source added? Could you send me pictures of your sump as well. Thanks for commenting!

Yes, ATI 6x54w. 6 bulbs. Coral plus, blue plus, coral plus, purple plus, blue plus, coral plus.

No supplemental light source

 

[TheHarold]

Wow, is that an ATI? what bulb combo are you using, any other supplement lighting source added? Could you send me pictures of your sump as well. Thanks for commenting!

I just see this photo in my photo bucket but ill grab another later

 

[dragon99]

Just a small update. "PART 1"

I decided to go slow as I will need to cycle the tank first, there's no need to purchase equipment that I will not need for the next few months so I've decided to purchase only the essential items for now.

I would appreciate some feedback and comments, from RedSea Reefer owner and others, on the items I have selected to get this system started. This is what makes this site great! I've learned and shared so much with you guys and that is what a reefing community should be all about.

Tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 black
Lighting: ATI 36" 8X39W dimmable sunpower T5, might add reef brite led, prime HD, kessil 160 on each corner or replace a couple bulbs with E5 lamps
Return Pump: Ecotech Vectra M1DC
Circulation Pump: Ecotech Vortech MP40WQD X2
Sand: Caribsea Hawaiian Black 40lb (want to keep under 1") or go bare bottom
Rocks: Recycle about 20 lb from my old tank (seeding purpose) and add another 20 lb dry rock, aiming for minimalist aquascape
Skimmer: Vertex Omega 150
Heaters: 300W
Marine Pure ceramic biomedia 8X8X4... leach aluminum?

Everything else will be listed on "PART 2" which will include plumbing, auto top off, reactors, dosing pump, UV sterilizer and controllers. Would love to hear your opinions on this as well before hands

That's very close to what I'm running on my 350 except the lighting. I've got (3) AI Primes, and (1) Prime HD. I bought everything used so I didn't get to pick my components, but I have no complaints.

I added a MarinePure block in the sump. I don't have alot of rock in the DT so I wanted to make sure I have a low oxygen area for NO3 removal.

 

[Brian Kim]

That's very close to what I'm running on my 350 except the lighting. I've got (3) AI Primes, and (1) Prime HD. I bought everything used so I didn't get to pick my components, but I have no complaints.

I added a MarinePure block in the sump. I don't have alot of rock in the DT so I wanted to make sure I have a low oxygen area for NO3 removal.

That's very nice! My original plan was to go with AI Primes X 4 but I changed my mind after looking at my buddy's tank. He's also using the MPB without any aluminum issues. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Brian Kim]

Still working on it but have slowed it down as we just got a new puppy

I have 2 puppies, well not puppies anymore...2 years young
Large female Yorkshire Terrier and a male Morkie

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Cute!

 

[Chrisfish]

I have 2 puppies, well not puppies anymore...2 years young
Large female Yorkshire Terrier and a male Morkie

Adorable!! I have a 2 year old boston terrier and a 8 week boston

 

[Broadfield]

Have you checked out the Reefer specific thread I started last year?... lots of good info in there!

I have a 48" fixture on my 60" Reefer and I think the coverage is great. However, I do run it about 12" AWL, so that definitely helps with spread at the ends. I actually prefer the look of the undersized fixture over the tank.

IMG_6832 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

 

[Chrisfish]

Have you checked out the Reefer specific thread I started last year?... lots of good info in there!

I have a 48" fixture on my 60" Reefer and I think the coverage is great. However, I do run it about 12" AWL, so that definitely helps with spread at the ends. I actually prefer the look of the undersized fixture over the tank.

IMG_6832 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Absolutely beautiful tank!!

 

[Brian Kim]

Have you checked out the Reefer specific thread I started last year?... lots of good info in there!

I have a 48" fixture on my 60" Reefer and I think the coverage is great. However, I do run it about 12" AWL, so that definitely helps with spread at the ends. I actually prefer the look of the undersized fixture over the tank.

IMG_6832 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Love that light fixture, don't think I can afford one of those new hybrids though. I am thinking about going the same route, smaller footprint fixture so I can supplement with LED on each corner later on

 

[Brian Kim]

Also, really like how you peeled off the back giving your tank a much cleaner look.

 

[Brian Kim]

Adorable!! I have a 2 year old boston terrier and a 8 week boston

so cute lol

 

[Chrisfish]

so cute lol

Thanks

 

[Brian Kim]

I think I've screwed up ordering all schedule 80 pipes and fittings this morning :mad:

 

[Brian Kim]

UPDATE 2

List of items ordered

Tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 in black
Lighting: Radion XR30G3Pro X2 with Reeflink
Return Pump: Vectra M1DC
Reactors: Aquamaxx Standard X2
Circulation: MP40WQD
Skimmer: NYOS Quantum 120
Media: MarinePure Block 8X8X4
BRS Pukani dry rock
Caribsea Hawaiian Black live sand
BRS Carbon
Seachem Matrix
Plumbing: All black/gray Schedule 80 fittings and schedule 40 pipes (3 gate valve manifold)

Will start uploading some pictures starting Thursday

 

[Antics]

Looks like its going to be an awesome build!

 

[Brian Kim]

Looks like its going to be an awesome build!

Thanks, changed my mind on those lights, reactors and skimmer other than that everything is going according to the original plan