Red Sea / Max S-Series / Discussion

[vangvace]

Has anyone opened the red sea valve wide open and add a gate valve to adjust the flow into the sump?

 

[SPR1968]

I have heard of it being done and can’t see any reason not to.

I can imagine just cutting the downpipe somewhere near the bottom and just installing a flow valve as you suggest.

Why they haven’t redesigned I don’t know, it’s not exactly easy to get to were it is. Infact I haven’t cleaned it ever in 3 years and would sooner buy a new tank!! Lol

If you do it make sure we get pictures! Lol

 

[McFly]

I have not cleaned mine yet either. I open it fully and close it a few times every couple months to wash out any debris. I was thinking about cleaning it this month as the tank is one year now. I have not cleaned any of the pumps or return yet.

 

[Nobbygas]

I have heard of it being done and can’t see any reason not to.

I can imagine just cutting the downpipe somewhere near the bottom and just installing a flow valve as you suggest.

Why they haven’t redesigned I don’t know, it’s not exactly easy to get to were it is. Infact I haven’t cleaned it ever in 3 years and would sooner buy a new tank!! Lol

If you do it make sure we get pictures! Lol

I do the same, just open it fully for a minute to wash away any 'stuff' and then re-tune it back in.

 

[GoVols]

I have not cleaned mine yet either. I open it fully and close it a few times every couple months to wash out any debris. I was thinking about cleaning it this month as the tank is one year now. I have not cleaned any of the pumps or return yet.

I open mine all the way and close it all the way, (after making my weekly water change) Then, I dial the down water line, just above "gurgling" inside the down cup.

If the down water line / bounces up and down too much:
I do have an bottle cleaning brush and clean down in there every once in awhile. Also keeping your socks clean plays a factor too.

I just run the Red Sea 225 micron nylon mesh sock and love that sock. You can rinse it clean real fast and it last a long time too.

 

[Isaac Obel]

Mounted the reef 90 led upgrade on my 650
Couple of comments. The kit comes with 4 reef 90s. I don’t really think 4 lights are required for my planned mixed reef but maybe for full reef it is needed. Lots of light spills over the top of tank on the ends because the two outside lights are 4” from the edge of tank. I removed one light and sled the 2 on the ends inward untill the spill over of light was gone at about 11.5” from edge of tank and centered the third. For my mixed reef I think this is more than adequate.

The recessed lens is perfect because I get no glare sitting on my couch.

Not a ton of options to play with different colors. Basically blue(apparently a blend of colors but pretty much all blue) and white.

Assembly was fairly simple but the tiny screws that hold the plastic tray adapter down do not screw into the aluminum trim very easily.

 

[vangvace]

If given the opportunity, would you swap out the braided vinyl tubing going from the manifold and the tank or let it flow? Especially for an older Max?

 

[PanchoG]

Has anyone switched out the return pump to a COR-20? What parts did you need to make an easy switchout?
I like how the red sea return pump disconnects easily from the plumbing and was hoping the COR-20 could do the same.

Did you switch? Anybody? I am also interested to know, my concern is also about the flow as the RSM Sicce pump has 2500 gph and the COR-20 has 2000 gph.

 

[vangvace]

Wait.. I thought the main return was 7000l/h. Or 1850gph before head pressure? I'll hopefully know for sure within a week when I put a glow meter on the tank and get things moving.


Edit: are the overflow teeth removable for cleaning on the max s tanks?

 

[Nobbygas]

Wait.. I thought the main return was 7000l/h. Or 1850gph before head pressure? I'll hopefully know for sure within a week when I put a glow meter on the tank and get things moving.


Edit: are the overflow teeth removable for cleaning on the max s tanks?

Yes, the weir combs can easily be removed for cleaning. Better still, buy a replacement set. They are very cheap. Then just swap them in/out as needed and let the dirty ones soak for a few days in a vinegar solution.

 

[PanchoG]

Wait.. I thought the main return was 7000l/h. Or 1850gph before head pressure? I'll hopefully know for sure within a week when I put a glow meter on the tank and get things moving.


Edit: are the overflow teeth removable for cleaning on the max s tanks?

According this info in the RS site the return pump flow is 2500 gph.

 

[ibondy]

I switched to Jecod 9000 pumps I have 2 with one being a stand by pump. Both are controlled by Apex and I am running about 500 gph on the return line. Link

 

[PanchoG]

Wait.. I thought the main return was 7000l/h. Or 1850gph before head pressure? I'll hopefully know for sure within a week when I put a glow meter on the tank and get things moving.


Edit: are the overflow teeth removable for cleaning on the max s tanks?

Excellent, looking forward for the measurement. [emoji1360]

 

[ibondy]

Excellent, looking forward for the measurement. [emoji1360]

Yes they are. I cleaned them about once a month and take them out for cleaning about every 6 months. Will be due soon.

 

[GoVols]

Edit: are the overflow teeth removable for cleaning on the max s tanks?

I cannot remove them on my 2013 S-Series.

The removable ones, was an upgrade that came out later.

 

[vangvace]

I cannot remove them on my 2013 S-Series.

The removable ones, was an upgrade that came out later.

I have one of the older ones too. At least I asked before breaking something though!

 

[GoVols]

I have one of the older ones too. At least I asked before breaking something though!

(lol)
I just use a butter knife to dig out the coralline.

 

[GoVols]

According this info in the RS site the return pump flow is 2500 gph.

Pancho,
That chart is counting your main pump, plus all three of your recirc pumps, for total flow.

The main pump is rated at 1850 gph.

 

[PanchoG]

Pancho,
That chart is counting your main pump, plus all three of your recirc pumps, for total flow.

The main pump is rated at 1850 gph.

Hello Freddie,

Good news! the COR-20 looks very attractive as a target to replace my pump. The other option for me could be the Sicce 9.0 with 2500 gph. [emoji1360]

Another COR-20 could do the job in the rear chamber using the reef mode for improved flow.

 

[GoVols]

Hello Freddie,

Good news! the COR-20 looks very attractive as a target to replace my pump. The other option for me could be the Sicce 9.0 with 2500 gph. [emoji1360]

Pancho,
I might pull the trigger on the Abyzz A100, but still waffling.... ;Nailbiting

Got till the 31rst to dive in, or not???