Red Sea Reefer XL 200

[eben]

I am planning on upgrading to a red sea reefer XL 200. Can anyone post some pictures of the Sump Layout, plumbing and Cabinet please? Would be nice to get a view of a actual systems. Thanks in advance.

 

[monti mike]

Here ya go!

 

[eben]

Thank you. Did you modify the sump. Or is that the original location for the ATO.

 

[monti mike]

That’s the sump right out of the box. I’ve been thinking about modifying or replacing it though... I’d like to have a refugium, but one the rules for this tank is no equipment outside of the cabinet.

If I converting the ATO to a sump or replaced the sump would need some kind of top of reservoir outside of the cabinet. I may be single if that happens. Tough choices... haha

I may update the plumbing one day too. I don’t trust the soft tubing return line long term. I’d rather have the return pump hard plumbed.

To the left of the sump there’s a controller board that slides in perfectly. It’s pretty cramped, but it cleans up the cords and keeps them protected in case of splashes. I have all the drivers and cords zip tied to the back of it with the exception to the stuff that needs maintenance. So the protein skimmer and return pump aren’t zip tied down because that would be a pain to deal with and make me less inclined to do that maintenance. I know myself well enough to know if it’ll a hassle it’ll probably not get done much!

Equipment in the cabinet:
- Nyos 120 skimmer
- Vectra S2 return pump
- Marine depot controller board and shelf
- Finnex heater, 300w
- Out of the box sump, filter sock, ATO and plumbing
- Some mini media reactor for carbon from my last tank. I think it may be the innovative marine desktop reactor but not 100% sure. It’s small but it gets the job done

 

[eben]

You have utilized the space well. I like the idea of the controller board on the left side. Was think initially of having something on top, but the controller board on the side is definately a better idea! Thanks for the detail. All the best

 

[Devaji]

@monti mike how do you like the new XL 200?
how do you like the stand? why did you decide on the 200 vs 250?

 

[Stutters]

that nyos just is the sexiest skimmer ever!

 

[ELL23]

I don’t see a doser. Are you planning of using one and where will it be located?

 

[monti mike]

@monti mike how do you like the new XL 200?
how do you like the stand? why did you decide on the 200 vs 250?

Hey @Devaji I'm loving the 200xl. It checks all the boxes that I was looking for in a tank. If I had the space I would have gone with the 250 but I’m in a one bedroom so I really don’t have the room.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Here ya go!

Is that red seas controller board? Is that part of the stand where the flake food is the small shelf? It all looks very nice down there im looking to get in the same boat! I like the way you did that!

 

[monti mike]

Is that red seas controller board? Is that part of the stand where the flake food is the small shelf? It all looks very nice down there im looking to get in the same boat! I like the way you did that!

Thanks! That is the marine depot controller board and shelf. It looks like BRS acquired marine depot and BRS has the same thing called the basic controller board. If you go with the same setup it *barely* fits. So if you need to do maintenance it’ll be a bit of a pain to get in/out. At least that’s been my experience.

Standard Aquarium Controller Board - Adaptive Reef

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Aquarium Controller Board Shelf Accessory - Black

Expand your mounting options with the Shelf Accessory for the Adaptive Reef Aquarium Controller board. Not all aquarium equipment lends itself to mounting directly to a control board. Some equipment, such as the GHL KH Director or Doser 2.1 pumps work best on a shelf. This shelf is compatible...

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[thatmanMIKEson]

Thanks! That is the marine depot controller board and shelf. It looks like BRS acquired marine depot and BRS has the same thing called the basic controller board. If you go with the same setup it *barely* fits. So if you need to do maintenance it’ll be a bit of a pain to get in/out. At least that’s been my experience.

Standard Aquarium Controller Board - Adaptive Reef

Get rid of the rat's nest of wires around your tank! Keep all of your aquarium equipment safe and organized with the Adaptive Reef Controller Board! Most of us have a scary tangle of cords coming out of our controllers and running behind the aquarium. Not only is this a nightmare for...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Aquarium Controller Board Shelf Accessory - Black

Expand your mounting options with the Shelf Accessory for the Adaptive Reef Aquarium Controller board. Not all aquarium equipment lends itself to mounting directly to a control board. Some equipment, such as the GHL KH Director or Doser 2.1 pumps work best on a shelf. This shelf is compatible...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thank you for the information!