Huynhter_Soldier
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What are some of the must have equipments that you guys couldn't live without for your reef builds?
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Huynhter_Soldier
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I was about to ask about the fleece roller. Has it made that much of a difference in maintenance and water quality? I as planning on getting one for my next build. Also does it matter what brand or is it just all the same?
blaxsun
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Yes, night and day. Tank runs quieter, eliminated all the bubbles/splashing when the return pump throttles down for feeding and water is super crystal clear. Plus I've gained a tremendous amount of space in my sump by adding the (former) overflow chamber + filter sock chamber to the refugium/media chamber. I have the Red Sea ReefMat so it has a lot of neat features like the media tray for activated carbon right at the water output.
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Huynhter_Soldier
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Nice! I'll have to look into getting one for sure! I was looking at the Red Sea Reefmat as well and was going to wait to install one but with the Red Sea sump you have to do some modifications to replace the filter socks. I might just go ahead and do the modification beforehand and buy a Reef Mat later in time when my build gets a little more established.
blaxsun
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If you have a pre-G2 Reefer, yes - you most likely need to modify the sump to find the ideal setup. If you have a newer G2 Reefer it's plug and play (you just slide the filter trays out).
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Huynhter_Soldier
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I don't know exactly which gen it is. I'm suppose to be picking it up this weekend if I can get the help to move it. Its a Reefer 650. From the video i watched off of RS they said i would need to cut the silicone out and remove the glass baffle to make room for the Mat. I'll see when i get the tank into my possession and it will take me a good min to get things up and running. This wasn't a planned build but since I have the opportunity to pick this setup up then so be it.
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Huynhter_Soldier
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Yes, that's what I will be buying to remove the silicone. Don't mind spending and taking my time on this build since I wasn't planning on it anyways. First step is for me to get possession of the tank first and it will probably sit for a min since I just moved back to TN like a month ago so I still have to get situated first.
blaxsun
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It's definitely a lot easier (and recommended) if you can remove the sump and elevate it to a seated or standing position. Good lighting is a must! It's a lot more difficult trying to do it with a fully functioning sump with water - as you end up with teeny tiny particles of black silicone floating around everywhere (which is an absolute PITA to clean up). Even after you remove the silicone you'll want to go over it with the included razor blade (or a scraper with a razor blade) to remove the "film" left where the black silicone was attached.
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Huynhter_Soldier
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Yes, I'm modifying it beforehand. Maybe after say 6 months of running and then I'll buy a reefmat. That way it should be plug and play correct?
Freddy0144
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RODI
Light timers
ATO
Seneye
RODI is a must, one must start with clean water that is a first and mandatory
Light timers, this just goes along with consistency, consistent lighting schedules helps maintain consistent PH etc.
ATO again this goes back to consistency, regular top-offs through out the day helps maintain the consistency of the salinity.
Seneye for the entry price it monitors Temp, PH, and Ammonia with updated reading once per hour, and will chart or table the results. It is not a controller and for those that dont have that kind of cash it is an easy way to monitor some of the major things.
Light timers
ATO
Seneye
RODI is a must, one must start with clean water that is a first and mandatory
Light timers, this just goes along with consistency, consistent lighting schedules helps maintain consistent PH etc.
ATO again this goes back to consistency, regular top-offs through out the day helps maintain the consistency of the salinity.
Seneye for the entry price it monitors Temp, PH, and Ammonia with updated reading once per hour, and will chart or table the results. It is not a controller and for those that dont have that kind of cash it is an easy way to monitor some of the major things.
