Diamond Jack's 525xl build

[Diamond Jack]

Hey reefers. I just wanted to take a min and share my build. After about 2 years out, I could no longer ignore the calling to get back in. Pulled the trigger on a Red Sea Reefer 525xl and couldn't be happier with it. Here is the build so far. I want to get vortechs at some point, but keep spending money on coral instead!

Red Sea Reefer 525xl
Vertex Omega 150 skimmer
Ecotech vectra m1
Hydro Magnum 7 (2750gph) x2
Hydor smart wave controller
Giesemann Matrixx ii 6 bulb t5 fixture
Artfully Acrylic tank lid with feed door
Cad Lights Lamp Tree
Ati Blue Plus x3
Ati Coral Plus
Ati True ActinicAti Purple Plus
Reef Keeper Lite
Eheim Jager 200w heater x2
Brs 75gph 4 stage ro/di

100lbs Fiji/Pukani/tonga Live rock
60 pounds Tropical Marin Reef Flakes

Tank has been running 4 months. Seems to have gotten through the new tank ups and downs.

ARC Poinsettias for the live sale!



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Need an updated FTS, but close enough.

 

[LatinKing]

Beautiful tank, would like to see more. What size is the tank?

 

[Robs Reef]

Looks great, welcome back!

 

[Scubafrog]

Beautiful tank, would like to see more. What size is the tank?

 

[Diamond Jack]

Its the 525xl. Happy I went with that over the 425. Will work on some more pics. Need an updated fts.

 

[boozeman27]

Looks great!

 

[powdertang05]

How big is the compartments of the cabinet? I want to make a custom sump. Do you have the dimensions of those two?

 

[Diamond Jack]

Looks great!

Thanks! 4 months in. I'm really happy with how the build is going so far. Super happy with the Red Sea setup.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

@Diamond Jack -

Quick question on your return pump?

Reef Octopus Varios 6 return pump? I am setting up a SC150 and i dont want to go with EcoTech? How do you like it on your system?

 

[Diamond Jack]

@Diamond Jack -

Quick question on your return pump?

Reef Octopus Varios 6 return pump? I am setting up a SC150 and i dont want to go with EcoTech? How do you like it on your system?

That was a typo. I ended up getting the vectra m1. The varios was back ordered when I needed it. So I went vectra. I have been very happy with it so far, but i'm sure both are solid.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

@Diamond Jack - YIKES MISTAKE - Cross your fingers, you have no issues b/c i am on my 3rd replacement in 1 yr and a Hlf.
Also, all my pumps like TUNZE'S and my Eco Tech get cleaned ever 4 months. If I had the money I would buy the RED DRAGON.