Red Sea max s-500

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Paul and Welcome to R2R!!!

Ive got the S650 and the standard pump is rated around 7500 lph so you need something around that level of power or thereabouts

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[SaltyT]

Welcome to R2R! We're glad you joined us!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! I wish you luck replacing the pump. Secondhand is an awesome way to acquire gear, but it does sometimes spark a scavenger hunt to figure out if you have all of the pieces.

 

[Macbalacano]

Hi all. I’m not new to marine, but am very new to Red Sea max tanks. Also I’ve never run with a sump before so I’m tot clueless as to where to start lol. The tank I purchased was filthy but a good price and no damage other than one or two bits missing that the seller failed to inform me about. My first question is, it didn’t come with a return main pump so has anyone got one for sale or can recommend an alternative that’ll fit. I have got a spare jecod dcp 2500 , would this be any good,and will it just retro-fit etc. It’s taken me some time to clean the back chamber, it was really encrusted in there. So I look forward to any kind input, and thanks for the opportunity to post in here. Regards Paul.

Welcome!

 

[CMMorgan]

Welcome Paul. I can't answer your question but there are lots of red sea reefers who can. Welcome to the fishy family!!

 

[BluTang85]

Welcome to REEF2REEF! You will love it here.

 

[Mcfc1971]

Thankyou very much all for your lovely welcomes. And for the input so far. I shall keep updating. Also I’m going to start a new thread on the new build Red Sea. It’ll be a few days til I’m actually fully ready, Just awaiting fitters to fit my new wood floor in the room where I wish the tank to go. Cant wait. Thanks all again. Paul.

 

[Mcfc1971]

Welcome let me run you threw your options;

Algae scrubber vs skimmer

A algae scubber uses nutrients to grow algae that will outcomplete or try to other algae. A skimmer will attempt to remove those nutrients before they are able decompose.

Filter socks vs Filter Fleece Roller

filter socks are great but are often annoying to clean and if I could change choose differently I would. Two options of filter rollers are A. Something you plumb out and back in like the Claris-Sea SK, B. Look into the Klir DI-4, you can slide it into the slot of a filter sock.

Refugium: a refugium is similar to a scrubber besides the fact it’s focus is on cultivating pods so if you are interested in a leopard wrasse or mandarin you may want to look into it

Lol. Think this reply is maybe for someone else.

 

[Phil D.]

HI PAUL!! I have a Red Sea Max E-260 with a sump. You will like having it as it makes water changes easier. I run the Vectra S2, so you would want the M2 for your return. Skimmer you could go with the Red Sea SK-300 or a Reef Octopus 220. When doing W/C, just put the return into feed mode and leave your DT circulation pumps going. Using a powerhead you can connect a tube to it to siphon out the water from the sump, then use it to put water back in.

 

[PanchoG]

Welcome, I run also a RS Max S-500.

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Man Red Sea sure does make some nice tanks. Welcome.

 

[danzig]

Welcome to R2R that is an awesome tank to have found

 

[Mcfc1971]

Hi everybody once again thanks for all your welcomes and great replies. I’ve not been very well lately so not been up to much tank wise. I managed to source a secondhand (albeit only 3 month old jebao unit that is much more suitable ) I’ve meticulously cleaned it all out now and started seeding some nice pieces of rock using Dr timms and a gud ol fresh prawn. So things going well that side. All I need to do now ( All he says ) is basically plumbing then filling so I may want or should I say “will” need help on the plumbing side of things because I’ve a little stumped on that. . This being my first real sumped tank and all.
I’d love to share pictures of my progress so I shall go and try that now. Once again Thankyou all for the lovely welcome.

 

[Mcfc1971]

These are of the tank as is now. nice n clean as I’m a little ocd on that front.

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]