DIY Filtration Cover Red Sea Max 250 C

[MB1227]

Hey all, been lurking the forum for over a year, finally joined this is my first post.
Just wanted to post this in case anyone found it helpful. Long story short I just went topless on my Red Sea 250 C for a few reasons and wanted to cover the rear filtration to make it look nicer. I had seen someone use the front flap after gutting it to DIY a cover. I know intank makes and sells one but they are currently out of stock.

This brings me to the hidden screws in the front flap. If anyone wants to do this here’s what I did and should allow you to reassemble the hood if needed.

gently work around the seems with a flat head screw driver some small internal plastic tabs will break but I don’t see a problem with it going back together down the line and using glue

 

[MB1227]

There little plastic plugs (one is where the tube holders are) drill them with a 1/4 in bit and it will expose a small Phillips head screw.

Remove the screws from each hole and the inner part will pull out with a little effort and wiggling and you should be left with just the outer cover to put over the back

 

[Joe81]

Looks good, now I may have to rethink my lighting upgrade

 

[MB1227]

Thanks! I’m definitely happy with how it turned out and even happier that my water temp is now stable without adding a chiller.
I also used bird mesh and a screen kit from lowes for a DIY screen to prevent potential carpet surfing.