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02/09/2018, 12:57 AM | #1 |
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Red Sea Reefer 425XL Build!
Okay, after more than 20 years in the hobby, I decided to go all out and get a high-end system (retiring and having a large pay out check played into this decision).
So, I started with a Red Sea Reefer 425XL system (88 gallons with a 24 gallon sump). I added: - Kessil AP700 LED lighting - Vertex 180i Skimmer - 2x Ecotech MP40 circulation pumps - Ecotech M1 return pump - Ecotech Battery Backup - Bubble Magus Dosing Pump (B-Ionic Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium) - JBJ Artica Chiller 1/4 HP - Dual Stage Temp Controller - Eheim 250 wt Heater - Bio Pellets and Phosphorus Reactors - 3.20 gallon FW reservoir with float valve - 60 lbs of Real Reef Live Rock - 100 lbs of live sand Okay, I wanted to be as automated as possible, and this setup is sweet! I moved the contents of a 24" cube into this tank, and have put several acro and other SPS frags in as starters. Now, to watch the tank develop. I'll post some starter pictures in a bit. If you have experience with any of the items mentioned above, please comment - these are all new to me! Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
02/09/2018, 05:17 AM | #2 |
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Expensive stuff. Sounds like a fun way to start retirement.
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Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers |
02/09/2018, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, After years of piecing together systems, I decided I wanted a coherent setup, with everything as automated as possible, with good equipment!
Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
02/10/2018, 12:29 AM | #4 |
Garrett
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So envious of you!
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02/10/2018, 01:06 AM | #5 |
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Thanks! That's what I love about this hobby - after 20+ years, I'm still learning every day. Every new piece of equipment/technology is a new learning experience.
Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
02/10/2018, 01:15 AM | #6 |
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Nice tank Looking forward to the pictures. Congrats on the retirement.
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02/10/2018, 11:31 AM | #7 |
Garrett
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I love your profile picture! Matrons are my favorite clownfish. I know they are aggressive but they have so much personality. And they are pretty much guaranteed to host in an anemone. I just got a pair of gold nugget maroons
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02/10/2018, 06:07 PM | #8 |
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The lighting plays havoc on getting a good picture of the actual tank - that, and there really isn't much to be seen in there yet, coral-wise. These pictures will be more of starting point for comparison later on (hopefully!).
IMG_2789 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr IMG_2822 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr IMG_2823 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr IMG_2824 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
02/10/2018, 06:10 PM | #9 |
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The first equipment photo shows the left side of the cabinet beneath the tank. It shows the skimmer, biopearl reactor, phosphate reactor and FW reservoir. The second photo shows the chiller and Bubble Magus dosing system. Also in the second picture are the control modules for the vortech return pump, the two MP 40s, the Aqua Logic dual stage temperature controller and the Vortech battery backup.
IMG_2448 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr IMG_2449 by Kevin Kuykendall, on Flickr Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
02/11/2018, 12:39 AM | #10 |
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Nicely set
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02/11/2018, 11:41 AM | #11 |
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Vertex 180 skimmer I had the 150 Omega model, the 180 model is better balanced. I would not remove the impeller when cleaning it, the magnet is too strong and will cause the impeller to detach from the shaft, I would soak the whole pump in a solution of vinegar and water and then run it in the same solution, usually 50/50.
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02/11/2018, 04:01 PM | #12 | |
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Quote:
The LFS kept it and gave me $100 credit toward the rest of the stuff. Kevin
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Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s |
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