Red Sea Reefer 170 - Build Thread

[Nick Vega]

I decided to finally get back in the hobby. I tore down my 55 gallon back in 2010 and haven't done anything since.

Just purchased a Red Sea Reefer 170 yesterday. I wanted to go bigger but decided on a smaller one for now in order to get the details down again.

I will have plenty of questions and from what I have seen I am sure there will be plenty of folks to provide answers.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and back to the addiction. Yes, there are plenty of folks to answer questions along the way.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome back!

 

[Nick Vega]

Ordered the following:

EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10wQD Propeller Pump w/ Wireless QuietDrive Driver
EcoTech Marine RMS Single Radion Tank Mount for XR30
EcoTech Marine ReefLink WiFi Controller
EcoTech Marine Vectra M1 Aquarium DC Water Pump
EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Gen4 Pro LED Light Fixture

Any recommendations on a skimmer? I was thinking about the Bubble Magus Curve In Sump Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer w/ Bubble Plate
http://www.marinedepot.com/Bubble_M...kimmers-Bubble_Magus-4W05001-FIPSISNW-vi.html

 

[bassgod]

Look forward to more postd

 

[Nick Vega]

Yesterday was a busy day. The tank arrived and had it set up. Should get the rest of the goodies today.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

That equipment list is quite nice tagging along to see how this unfolds, any livestock plans yet ?

 

[Nick Vega]

No livestock plans yet. Still debating that.

 

[Newb_reefer1]

If you are interested in a challenge, try out some sps. I've been really enjoying my hands on ness with my tank since I started adding sticks it's been quite the positive adventure & that tank is made for those bad boys with that equipment list you should have no problems lighting wise holding you from keeping anything

 

[Nick Vega]

Def going to do some SPS.

 

[Nick Vega]

Received everything today. Will need to send the RMS back. Bracket that attached to the light and arm did not line up and would not screw in.

Installed the battery backups and will need to order a couple of more things.

 

[Nick Vega]

Great deal off of Craigslist. $175 for 109 pounds of love rock. Won't use much of it but I can always sell the rest. It was take all or nothing kind of deal.

Current aquascape.

 

[tvu]

I'd get the aquamaxx CO-1. Mines been running like a champ for over 3 yrs.

 

[tvu]

Just found out marinedepot is running a sale on Aquamaxx products. I just picked up a Q3 for my new tank so now I own 3 of their skimmers - HOB, CO-1 and now Q3.

 

[Nick Vega]

I was looking at the CO-1 yesterday. Good reviews.

 

[JustAnt]

Following along. Planning to get this tank before Christmas

 

[Nick Vega]

Doing some cable management. Waiting on brackets for the Vortechs to come in.

 

[Nick Vega]

Decided to use natural seawater. Pain in the butt to haul this water. This is only for a 45 gallon tank. I can wait till I go bigger.

Tested water and 0 phosphates. Letting it cycle now.

 

[nanoman28g]

Yesterday was a busy day. The tank arrived and had it set up. Should get the rest of the goodies today.

Looks Awesome already!

 

[Scubafrog]

Doing some cable management. Waiting on brackets for the Vortechs to come in.

How are the zip ties attached to the back of the cabinet?