Red Sea Max E-260 Build

bpseal · May 7, 2018

Is there anything about ATO with this tank or are you simply buying a third party one?

Mikedawg · May 8, 2018

The AIO doesn't come with an ATO; I bought a Pacific Sun Sentry and also use it to dose Kalk. Works fine

splix · May 8, 2018

I'm using the tunze ato. Works well. I found a bin that fits under the cabinet that can hold 2 weeks worth of water.

00Barracuda00 · Jun 4, 2018

Mikedawg said:
The AIO doesn't come with an ATO; I bought a Pacific Sun Sentry and also use it to dose Kalk. Works fine

Could you post a pic of that set up? Super interested in the Red Sea AIOs. I have a couple of theoretical builds already mapped out, but really lacking on info on the 260 and accessories. Yours looks awesome.

Mikedawg · Jun 4, 2018

00Barracuda00 said:
Could you post a pic of that set up? Super interested in the Red Sea AIOs. I have a couple of theoretical builds already mapped out, but really lacking on info on the 260 and accessories. Yours looks awesome.

better than a pic -

Pennywise the Clown · Jul 19, 2018

Love your set up. Can I ask how noisy this system is, especially with regard to the skimmer?
Thanks.

SicZ06 · Jan 30, 2019

any updates? thinking of getting a 260

ArtsyFish · May 7, 2019

I am waiting for the new e-260 with the new LED lighting to become available and I am buying this tank.
Do you still love it?
Any issues that came up we should be aware of?
Thank you!

Mikedawg · May 7, 2019

ArtsyFish said:
I am waiting for the new e-260 with the new LED lighting to become available and I am buying this tank.
Do you still love it?
Any issues that came up we should be aware of?
Thank you!

No problems at all. I have added two Skimz adjustable wave makers, an InTank media basket, a RS net top and random flow outlet pump nozzles and am now dosing two part to keep up with coral growth. Only issue is that skimmer doesn't disassemble and takes a little effort to clean, altho mine doesn't seem to need it. I imagine you'll enjoy this tank and I've read some positives about new leds. Good luck

Mikedawg · May 7, 2019

bpseal said:
Is there anything about ATO with this tank or are you simply buying a third party one?

Don't think it comes with an ato unless something has changed with system in past year. Lot of good choices.

Gary Ellis · May 7, 2019

Here is my E260. I added the upgraded sump.

ArtsyFish · May 7, 2019

Mikedawg said:
No problems at all. I have added two Skimz adjustable wave makers, an InTank media basket, a RS net top and random flow outlet pump nozzles and am now dosing two part to keep up with coral growth. Only issue is that skimmer doesn't disassemble and takes a little effort to clean, altho mine doesn't seem to need it. I imagine you'll enjoy this tank and I've read some positives about new leds. Good luck

Thank you so much for your fast reply; really appreciate your input. I am so excited to buying this tank soon.

I will post a build when it arrives.

AirIck · Mar 5, 2021

I just purchased this tank today. The booklet says there is an extra valve for the skimmer. Mine did not come with this extra valve, is this a big deal?

also, the sponges seem pre-cut. Am I to cut them fully in half and only use 1 at a time?

Mikedawg · Mar 6, 2021

AirIck said:
I just purchased this tank today. The booklet says there is an extra valve for the skimmer. Mine did not come with this extra valve, is this a big deal?

also, the sponges seem pre-cut. Am I to cut them fully in half and only use 1 at a time?

I don't remember anything about an extra valve and for the AIO skimmer you don't need one. I cut my sponges in half to make room for filter floss pads I cut from a big sheet of InTank material.

Gary Ellis · Mar 7, 2021

I thought the sponge was cut so you could slide it in around the tubing of the return pump.

Mikedawg · Mar 7, 2021

Yep, that's the case. I cut mine in half of their original height to accommodate filter floss which is easier to change out

Gary Ellis · Mar 7, 2021

I didn't cut mine in half and I still use floss on top of it.

Hollsj · May 11, 2021

Mikedawg said:
No problems at all. I have added two Skimz adjustable wave makers, an InTank media basket, a RS net top and random flow outlet pump nozzles and am now dosing two part to keep up with coral growth. Only issue is that skimmer doesn't disassemble and takes a little effort to clean, altho mine doesn't seem to need it. I imagine you'll enjoy this tank and I've read some positives about new leds. Good luck

Hi could you send me a link to where you purchased and which intank media basket you have please? As i am looking at going for a Red Sea E-260 AIO setup as well. Many thanks