RedSea MaxE 170 Start Up

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 4, 2019

Dub_G said:
Looking forward to your build. I've got the Max E-260.

Would love to have the 260! Limited on space and spousal approval though lol

Dub_G · Jun 4, 2019

ProfessorAronnax said:
Would love to have the 260! Limited on space and spousal approval though lol

I wanted the Reefer 350 but we negotiated to the 260.

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 4, 2019

BRS was having the x10 points sale and ordered a few things last minute that I knew I'd buy eventually.

The big purchase of the order was this gorgeous 5 gallon Triton ATO from Trigger Systems.

The first thing I noticed was the care taken to package the reservoir itself. Unless your UPS guy gives it the Ace Ventura treatment; it should not be damaged!

They went as far as to tape the lid for the opening closed to prevent damage!

I am in love with the top features! Has an adjustable panel with screws that you use for wires and tubes. Even tapped for use as a dosing container! Plus I love this color!!!!!!!

Also ordered some MarinePure gems,a bottle of instaset, 2 oz of glue, and a couple of mesh bags.

Figured I'd share with yall! Equipment is now complete!

Taxus812 · Jun 4, 2019

Can’t wait to hear how the Ato reservoir works out. I have been eyeballing that one myself but keep talking myself out of it.

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 4, 2019

Taxus812 said:
Can’t wait to hear how the Ato reservoir works out. I have been eyeballing that one myself but keep talking myself out of it.

The pics dont do it justice!Really amazing work from TS.

Dub_G · Jun 4, 2019

That ATO puts my 5 gallon bucket to shame.

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 4, 2019

Dub_G said:
That ATO puts my 5 gallon bucket to shame.

I should have gone with a bucket, but the x10 points put me over $30 in rewards lol

Off topic question-Since I am doing a build thread, will I get a cool logo by my name when its complete?Just curious.

Dub_G · Jun 4, 2019

ProfessorAronnax said:
I should have gone with a bucket, but the x10 points put me over $30 in rewards lol

Off topic question-Since I am doing a build thread, will I get a cool logo by my name when its complete?Just curious.

You can get one for starting your build thread. Just click on your user id, then click on user groups, and look for Build Thread Contributor and click Join Group. Ask to join the group and they'll give you the nifty badge beside your name when you post.

Taxus812 · Jun 4, 2019

Dub_G said:
That ATO puts my 5 gallon bucket to shame.

Depends on the 5g bucket

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 4, 2019

Taxus812 said:
Depends on the 5g bucket

Is BMW making buckets now?!?!

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 8, 2019

So I started thinking about this and I know the more the better,but is a single MP10 going to be sufficient for this size tank?

Taxus812 · Jun 8, 2019

yes but two are better. I have currentUSA eflux 1050gph wave pumps running in wave mode.

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 8, 2019

Taxus812 said:
yes but two are better. I have currentUSA eflux 1050gph wave pumps running in wave mode.

Right on.May just roll with one until I get ready for coral then I'll add another .Thanks!

Taxus812 · Jun 8, 2019

yeah you want at least 10 to 20 times water volume if you can. 20x45 = 900gph. the MP 10 is 1500gph so you are good to go.

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 8, 2019

Hows your tank doing?What kind of corals are you rockin?

Dub_G · Jun 8, 2019

I have one MP10 on my Max E-260. You'll be fine with one. I'd like a second MP10 for my tank.

Taxus812 · Jun 8, 2019

ProfessorAronnax said:
Hows your tank doing?What kind of corals are you rockin?

Well that’s like asking about someone’s grandkids lol

Tanks is doing good. I have been learning how to managed/balance nitrates and phosphates and control algae in the tank. Water had been super clear to date (I had a horrible algae bloom a bit back). As far as corals. I hit these free but they are not much more than frags.

My favorite one

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 8, 2019

Taxus812 said:
Well that’s like asking about someone’s grandkids lol

Tanks is doing good. I have been learning how to managed/balance nitrates and phosphates and control algae in the tank. Water had been super clear to date (I had a horrible algae bloom a bit back). As far as corals. I hit these free but they are not much more than frags.

My favorite one

Looking great!!! Nice little frags as well!

ProfessorAronnax · Jun 10, 2019

Not much changed with the build. Still waiting for BRS to restock the tank with new lighting. Added marinepure gems to a mesh bag and placed in LR container.