Red Sea Reefer Max 425 G2+ Build
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BubblesandSqueak
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did you paint the cabinet yellow?I recently picked up a new Red Sea from BRS during the Labor Day sale.
This will be an upgrade from my current Red Sea E-170
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Need help/ideas for the power solution. Not running any form of controller. I am torn between;
CRST 12 Outlet Heavy Duty Power Strip
Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300
CRST 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USBs
I will be running 100% Red Sea products, so I will have total control in the ReefBeat app. So the 'smart control' of the Kasa is not super important.
I am open to any other ideas too. If anyone has some pics of their own power set-up for inso that would be greatly appreciated!
CRST 12 Outlet Heavy Duty Power Strip
Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300
CRST 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USBs
I will be running 100% Red Sea products, so I will have total control in the ReefBeat app. So the 'smart control' of the Kasa is not super important.
I am open to any other ideas too. If anyone has some pics of their own power set-up for inso that would be greatly appreciated!
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Equipment List (All Red Sea):
(2x) ReefLED 90 and Mounting Arm
(1x) Reefer DC Skimmer 600
(2x) ReefWave 45 Gyre Powerhead
(2x) ReefRun 5500 Return Pump
- Running dual return pumps, one straight to the display, and one to a manifold for the UV sterilizer
(2x) ReefRun Controller
(1x) ReefMat 500 Automatic Filter Roller
(1x) ReefATO+ Auto Top Off System
(1x) Slide-Out Control Panel 60
(1x) Utility Basket
(1x) 57 Watt Aqua Ultraviolet UV sterilizer
(2x) ReefLED 90 and Mounting Arm
(1x) Reefer DC Skimmer 600
(2x) ReefWave 45 Gyre Powerhead
(2x) ReefRun 5500 Return Pump
- Running dual return pumps, one straight to the display, and one to a manifold for the UV sterilizer
(2x) ReefRun Controller
(1x) ReefMat 500 Automatic Filter Roller
(1x) ReefATO+ Auto Top Off System
(1x) Slide-Out Control Panel 60
(1x) Utility Basket
(1x) 57 Watt Aqua Ultraviolet UV sterilizer
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Build update:
Finished the plumbing, ended up doing a few custom mods to add in the 57 watt aqua UV. Decided on running duel return pumps for redundancy and to be able to have a higher flow rate through the UV.
Finished the wire management, was able to mount all the power bricks behind the slide-out control panel.
Water is going in today, going with MicroBacter StartXLM, and MicroBacter QuikCycl for the cycle.
Finished the plumbing, ended up doing a few custom mods to add in the 57 watt aqua UV. Decided on running duel return pumps for redundancy and to be able to have a higher flow rate through the UV.
Finished the wire management, was able to mount all the power bricks behind the slide-out control panel.
Water is going in today, going with MicroBacter StartXLM, and MicroBacter QuikCycl for the cycle.
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Following along for inspiration on my own 425, whenever the missus says that our budget won't cry with the extra credit card bill. Looking good so far!
FernBluffReef
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Nice tank thanks for sharing.
The switched protectors are a great find (added to my list). What did you use for the cable raceways?
I’ve been debating about dual returns when my tank finally arrives intact. I bought a 25W UV which I now understand to be minimum/borderline but if I do dual returns I think I can slow it down when I need to or sell and get the 57W before installing. I wish RedSea offered a smaller return pump to fit in the ecosystem. Based on dimensions of the cabinet I was concerned the UV won’t fit in the end but based on what you’ve shared good news. What did you use for brackets to hold the UV? I see you did hard plumping vs tube on the return - do you think it worth the efforts? Pros/cons?
I see you put the skimmer in the back. Isn’t that the fuge compartment or am i misunderstanding? Obviously can use for anything but i am thinking i’m going to try one on my 525
Awesome cable management. You are most welcome to come over and wire mine up
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The switched protectors are a great find (added to my list). What did you use for the cable raceways?
I’ve been debating about dual returns when my tank finally arrives intact. I bought a 25W UV which I now understand to be minimum/borderline but if I do dual returns I think I can slow it down when I need to or sell and get the 57W before installing. I wish RedSea offered a smaller return pump to fit in the ecosystem. Based on dimensions of the cabinet I was concerned the UV won’t fit in the end but based on what you’ve shared good news. What did you use for brackets to hold the UV? I see you did hard plumping vs tube on the return - do you think it worth the efforts? Pros/cons?
I see you put the skimmer in the back. Isn’t that the fuge compartment or am i misunderstanding? Obviously can use for anything but i am thinking i’m going to try one on my 525
Awesome cable management. You are most welcome to come over and wire mine up
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