Red Sea Peninsula 500 New Build

Monice · Oct 13, 2020

Aggie1978 said:
Great read. I am setting up the exact same tank. A couple of questions please! 1) How is the ATO working, any issues? 2) Are you using a refugium? If yes, did you place it in the back part of the sump (on the right), with the skimmer in the front part? I ask because I’ve had some tell me to switch the skimmer and refugium locations for a better environment for pods. 3) How and where did you place your gyre/ wave maker? On the overflow wire? Vertically or horizontally? thanks, more questions to follow, I hope mine will be as good as yours!

Hi Aggie1978,

Yes feel free to ask me questions. I'll share the very limited knowledge I have. Learning as I go.

ATO is working as expected. I haven't had any issues with it at all. The float was damaged when the tank arrived, but Red Sea replaced it quickly.

I have not started a refugium, but heard the same recommendation to have it after your skimmer. Haven't really decided if I want to run one yet. We'll see how it goes. I have a big piece of rock in the sump that I think would make a good pod hotel, also the same type of rock in my display tank that has tons of little spaces for pods to reside.

Placed the Reef Waves vertically on either side of the overflow. The impeller cages can be rotated to direct the flow.

Image pulled from Reef Wave manual:

I had to cut a small piece of the corners of my cover to allow space for the wires and still have the cover fit as it should.

Monice · Oct 13, 2020

Devaji said:
looking good. I have it 's big brother the 650P setting it up now.
if you want a clear view better get on it now its taking 2-3 months I ordered around 6 weeks ago still no word but they do say its will take around 40 business days. so i guess I waite a few more weeks and reach out.
is that a brightwell Xport brick? how do you like it? holding up?

Hi Devaji,

Thanks for the feedback!

Monice · Oct 13, 2020

MERKEY said:
Looking really good and love the controller board!

Thanks MERKEY!

Monice · Oct 13, 2020

Sleeping Giant said:
Looks great, sump and controller cabinet look great too

Thanks Sleeping Giant!

Saltees · Oct 13, 2020

Monice said:
Hi Aggie1978,

Yes feel free to ask me questions. I'll share the very limited knowledge I have. Learning as I go.

ATO is working as expected. I haven't had any issues with it at all. The float was damaged when the tank arrived, but Red Sea replaced it quickly.

I have not started a refugium, but heard the same recommendation to have it after your skimmer. Haven't really decided if I want to run one yet. We'll see how it goes. I have a big piece of rock in the sump that I think would make a good pod hotel, also the same type of rock in my display tank that has tons of little spaces for pods to reside.

Placed the Reef Waves vertically on either side of the overflow. The impeller cages can be rotated to direct the flow.

Image pulled from Reef Wave manual:

I had to cut a small piece of the corners of my cover to allow space for the wires and still have the cover fit as it should.

I see you’re using the Flipper (Regular) magnet, is it strong enough? Or should I go with the Flipper MAX given it’s rated for the RSR500P glass thickness. Thanks!

Monice · Oct 13, 2020

Saltees said:
I see you’re using the Flipper (Regular) magnet, is it strong enough? Or should I go with the Flipper MAX given it’s rated for the RSR500P glass thickness. Thanks!

It works great but can't go wrong with the MAX.