Endy's Red Sea Reefer 170

[endy0430]

Hello all well I'm back with a new tank. Unfortunately I couldn't finish the reefer 250 build. I just didn't have the time and space for it. This one since to be the right size for me. I will be documenting the build as I go along.

I look forward to sharing it with you all on here.

Equipment
Tank Red Sea Reefer 170
Skimmer Reef Octo 110sss (for now looking to getting a Nyos 120)
Return Pump Neptune Cor 15
Controller Apex EL
Algae Reactor Skimz MBR127
Lights Radion XR15 G4 Pro
ATO Tunze 3155
Powerheads 2 Vortech MP10WQD
Vortech Battery Back Up
Neptune AFS

Getting the tank home

Building the Stand and Plumbing

 

[endy0430]

 

[endy0430]

I was able to get the stand build and plumbing done within 3 hours not bad. The quality of the stand is amazing and the tank is beautiful.
Next on the list is waterproofing the stand. Stay tune.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I was able to get the stand build and plumbing done within 3 hours not bad. The quality of the stand is amazing and the tank is beautiful.
Next on the list is waterproofing the stand. Stay tune.

Looking good! Great start! Not to get too far ahead, but what are your stocking plans?

 

[endy0430]

Looking good! Great start! Not to get too far ahead, but what are your stocking plans?

Bare bottom with a lot of acans a mushroom island and a zoa island. 4 fish max don’t know which one yet but a pair of clowns for sure.

 

[endy0430]

8/3/2018 Update

Lights mounted, Mp10’s on back glass. Skimmer and algae reactor fit in the sump. Waiting on the return pump to finish the plumbing.

 

[endy0430]

8/5/2018 Update

Aquascape first go around. Tell me what you think

 

[408Dartfish]

Nice looking good. Dustin

 

[Dj City]

Great build so far!
I am following along.

Do you have any concerns about the rockwork being up against the overflow? I learned from experience that it's better to have room all around your rockwork for flow and maintenance.

I love the RSR tanks.
I ALMOST got the RSR 625Xxl but decided to try to resurrect an old 15gal column tank instead.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/citys-15-gallon-column-nano-reef-build.430708/

 

[endy0430]

Great build so far!
I am following along.

Do you have any concerns about the rockwork being up against the overflow? I learned from experience that it's better to have room all around your rockwork for flow and maintenance.

I love the RSR tanks.
I ALMOST got the RSR 625Xxl but decided to try to resurrect an old 15gal column tank instead.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/citys-15-gallon-column-nano-reef-build.430708/

I don't believe Ill have a problem. I do have 2 mp10's on the back wall. Also I don't need to clean back there.

 

[endy0430]

9-27-2018
Haven’t updated in awhile been super busy. Well new stufff arrived today new skimmer new pump and controller board from Marine Depot.

 

[Dj City]

Getting it ready is half the fun.
Let us know how you like the controller board.
Keep us posted. Im still following along.

 

[endy0430]

Getting it ready is half the fun.
Let us know how you like the controller board.
Keep us posted. Im still following along.

Taking my time on the build want to get everything I want so it’s taking a little longer than planned. The controller board looks good I’ll update you once I get it up.

 

[Raptor72]

Updates?

 

[LiveRock27]

I would love to see the controller board and where you are going to put it. I am setting up a 170 right now and trying to figure out the layout for the controller.