Parrthed's Reefer 250 Build

parrthed · 06/07/2018, 08:48 PM

Just picked her up today, very excited.

I have had many reef tanks in the past but after having a 14 biocube for the past year I am excited to get something a little bigger

Planning on more updates this weekend.

Here are some teaser pics

Also I was unaware that Red Sea did a rev on the sump

It has a filter cup

parrthed · 06/07/2018, 08:58 PM

The sump I received Has a filter cup, refugium baffle, adjustable skimmer baffle and different routing for the plumbing

I guess I'll have to rethink my plumbing

Midnight_reef · 06/07/2018, 10:55 PM

Oh wow Red Sea has already released the new sumps hope that means we will be seeing the new equipment that they displayed at interzoo out pretty soon also hope to see lots of pics of your tank when in it's up and runnng

parrthed · 06/08/2018, 07:47 PM

Got the stand mostly built, the whole left panel has a pretty good curve to it so I will have to contact Red Sea about that.

I have also figured out how I will re-route my manifold as well

Here's a pic of my biocube 14 as well

Also noticed my paperwork says "refugium ready"

parrthed · 06/10/2018, 07:27 PM

Had some time to work on her tonight

Plumbed up my return pump and manifold ( Varios 6)

Cut my PVC bottom and routed the edges, siliconed it to the bottom with a bead all around to keep detritus from getting underneath

I'm using the caribsea shelf dry rock as base pieces so they sit flat on the bottom.

All 3 light arms brackets are mounted, waiting on another extension arm to get the third one up

iroll253 · 06/12/2018, 10:08 PM

That plumbing is looking sophisticated. Looks great.

parrthed · 06/13/2018, 07:48 AM

Had a chance to scape today, Used Caribsea rock and Nyos reef cement

I wanted an open concept with some room to play with overhanging corals and still keep the floor space open.

The skimmer should be arriving tomorrow (Octopus 110 recirculating) which will be plumbed to the manifold.

I will also be adding a 12" cube to the right of the sump

Sorry for the crappy pictures, it was late

Midnight_reef · 06/13/2018, 01:41 PM

Are you going to do a barebottom tank or are you going to add sand later but must say your current aquascape looks great can't wait to see it with water.

parrthed · 06/14/2018, 10:57 PM

I'm going to keep it bare bottom, I have gone bare bottom on my last 2 tanks. I find it easier to clean and I will have most of the bottom covered in corals in no time.

Plumbed the skimmer tonight.
I plan on ordering my aquamaxx reactor for some matrix media next week.
Gong to hook up my RO system this weekend sometime.

I'm pretty busy with MVPA stuff this weekend but will post pics As soon as I can

06/07/2018, 08:48 PM	#1
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	Parrthed's Reefer 250 Build Just picked her up today, very excited. I have had many reef tanks in the past but after having a 14 biocube for the past year I am excited to get something a little bigger Planning on more updates this weekend. Here are some teaser pics Also I was unaware that Red Sea did a rev on the sump It has a filter cup

06/10/2018, 07:27 PM	#5
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	Had some time to work on her tonight Plumbed up my return pump and manifold ( Varios 6) Cut my PVC bottom and routed the edges, siliconed it to the bottom with a bead all around to keep detritus from getting underneath I'm using the caribsea shelf dry rock as base pieces so they sit flat on the bottom. All 3 light arms brackets are mounted, waiting on another extension arm to get the third one up Last edited by parrthed; 06/11/2018 at 08:17 AM.

06/07/2018, 10:55 PM	#3
Midnight_reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 7	Oh wow Red Sea has already released the new sumps hope that means we will be seeing the new equipment that they displayed at interzoo out pretty soon also hope to see lots of pics of your tank when in it's up and runnng

06/12/2018, 10:08 PM	#6
iroll253 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Steilacoom, WA Posts: 1	That plumbing is looking sophisticated. Looks great.

06/13/2018, 07:48 AM	#7
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	Had a chance to scape today, Used Caribsea rock and Nyos reef cement I wanted an open concept with some room to play with overhanging corals and still keep the floor space open. The skimmer should be arriving tomorrow (Octopus 110 recirculating) which will be plumbed to the manifold. I will also be adding a 12" cube to the right of the sump Sorry for the crappy pictures, it was late

06/13/2018, 01:41 PM	#8
Midnight_reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 7	Are you going to do a barebottom tank or are you going to add sand later but must say your current aquascape looks great can't wait to see it with water.

06/14/2018, 10:57 PM	#9
parrthed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 435	I'm going to keep it bare bottom, I have gone bare bottom on my last 2 tanks. I find it easier to clean and I will have most of the bottom covered in corals in no time. Plumbed the skimmer tonight. I plan on ordering my aquamaxx reactor for some matrix media next week. Gong to hook up my RO system this weekend sometime. I'm pretty busy with MVPA stuff this weekend but will post pics As soon as I can