Rookie Reefer XL 425

kswan · Apr 30, 2017

Plumbing in the sump is complete with the exception on 1 additional ball valve for my drain line. I'm happy with the results as long as nothing leaks...

kswan · Apr 30, 2017

kmatehws12 said:
Nice clean install. Look forward to seeing the end result....

Thanks. Me too!

Clayton Jessup · Apr 30, 2017

That's looks really good

kswan · Apr 30, 2017

Clayton Jessup said:
That's looks really good

Thanks Clayton!

pelphrey · Apr 30, 2017

Build Is coming along nicely!!! Looks great, the fill and drain is brilliant!

kswan · Apr 30, 2017

Thanks Pelphrey!

kswan · May 7, 2017

Today I completed the mixing station plumbing. The upper tank is for RO/DI storage and an ATO reservoir. It then drains into the lower tank for mixing. The bottom tank is set forward to allow easy access while minimizing the footprint. Water can be circulated in the lower tank for mixing. From there it is pumped to the display. I ran a full test today including pumping up to the display and siphoning back down to the drain. It is set up to allow water changes from the display or sump. Next step will be the RO/DI installation. I purchased a 4 stage water saver plus from BRS.

dmw913 · May 7, 2017

Solid, solid build! Well done!!!

679x · May 7, 2017

I'm going to be setting up my own Red Sea Reefer soon so I'm following this to check out how yours is going! This will also be my first saltwater tank.

KorL · May 7, 2017

Looks good. Nice start. Sure you haven't done this before?

kswan · May 8, 2017

dmw913 said:
Solid, solid build! Well done!!!

Thanks!

kswan · May 8, 2017

679x said:
I'm going to be setting up my own Red Sea Reefer soon so I'm following this to check out how yours is going! This will also be my first saltwater tank.

Sounds fun. Have you selected a size? Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

kswan · May 8, 2017

KorL said:
Looks good. Nice start. Sure you haven't done this before?

Thanks KorL! I promise it's my first build. I'm just leveraging all the great info here on R2R.

Ponraj A · May 8, 2017

very nice built !!!!!

679x · May 8, 2017

kswan said:
Sounds fun. Have you selected a size? Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

I'm probably going with the 350. I'm not getting it for a month or two though.

And thanks! I'll probably have some questions (I've already asked a bunch on this forum) but I don't want to bother you with 'em.

kswan · May 8, 2017

It's no bother. Keep us posted when you order the tank.

kswan · May 8, 2017

Ponraj A said:
very nice built !!!!!

Thanks for the feedback!

kswan · May 16, 2017

Finally made a little more progress today and got the RO/DI system mounted. It's been slow with all the other spring projects that need attention. I'll be ordering my dry rock, carbon reactor, heaters and a few other parts to get the rock curing soon.