Red Sea REEFER

CA_128 · 08/07/2016, 11:31 AM

So I am currently interested in the red sea REEFER XL 525, but I can not figure out if it comes with a filter or not. On drsfostersmith.com it says you can choose the filtration, but then on the brochure it only says you need a return pump. Anybody know?

burton14e7 · 08/07/2016, 08:58 PM

The reefer does not come with a skimmer if that's what you're asking. The MAX series do come with filtration. Make sure you're looking at the right series of aquariums.

Ron Reefman · 08/08/2016, 05:59 AM

The Reefer has slots for 2 filter socks, but they are not a 'standard' size so you either DIY fix the existing holders or use Red Sea filter socks. You don't get a return pump or a skimmer.

I was looking at one and decided to go with a CadLight Artisan that is 15 gallons bigger, has more room for, and a bigger sump. It also comes with a DC pump and a skimmer. I already have those so they gave me a rebate on them.

The Red Sea is rimless which I really like and the CadLight has eurobrace which I'm not crazy about. But the Reefer 525 (108g) was $2900 delivered and the CadLight Artisan (125g) was $2400 delivered with the pump and skimmer. I got $275 off so I paid $2125 rather than $2900 for virtually the same tank & stand.

Mine gets delivered Friday. If you have questions about the CadLight, feel free to ask here or in a PM. BTW, I never even heard of CadLight before I started shopping for a new tank (my 180g tank sprang a leak between the back glass and bottom glass).

Tilletts6891 · 08/08/2016, 12:53 PM

The reefer is made to be bare bones so you can choose your own equipment. I just set one up at our shop, super easy to assemble. We just threw in a skimmer and some LR rubble in the sump and its doing great. The only complaint I have is that the ATO is a pain to access. You cant fill it with a 5 gallon bucket.

08/07/2016, 11:31 AM	#1
CA_128 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 9	Red Sea REEFER So I am currently interested in the red sea REEFER XL 525, but I can not figure out if it comes with a filter or not. On drsfostersmith.com it says you can choose the filtration, but then on the brochure it only says you need a return pump. Anybody know?

08/07/2016, 08:58 PM	#2
burton14e7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 2,009	The reefer does not come with a skimmer if that's what you're asking. The MAX series do come with filtration. Make sure you're looking at the right series of aquariums. __________________ Go Lakers! Current Tank Info: Currently awaiting relapse.

08/08/2016, 05:59 AM	#3
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	The Reefer has slots for 2 filter socks, but they are not a 'standard' size so you either DIY fix the existing holders or use Red Sea filter socks. You don't get a return pump or a skimmer. I was looking at one and decided to go with a CadLight Artisan that is 15 gallons bigger, has more room for, and a bigger sump. It also comes with a DC pump and a skimmer. I already have those so they gave me a rebate on them. The Red Sea is rimless which I really like and the CadLight has eurobrace which I'm not crazy about. But the Reefer 525 (108g) was $2900 delivered and the CadLight Artisan (125g) was $2400 delivered with the pump and skimmer. I got $275 off so I paid $2125 rather than $2900 for virtually the same tank & stand. Mine gets delivered Friday. If you have questions about the CadLight, feel free to ask here or in a PM. BTW, I never even heard of CadLight before I started shopping for a new tank (my 180g tank sprang a leak between the back glass and bottom glass). __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/08/2016, 12:53 PM	#4
Tilletts6891 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1	The reefer is made to be bare bones so you can choose your own equipment. I just set one up at our shop, super easy to assemble. We just threw in a skimmer and some LR rubble in the sump and its doing great. The only complaint I have is that the ATO is a pain to access. You cant fill it with a 5 gallon bucket.