Red Sea 250

redsea250 · 05/24/2010, 05:51 PM

Hi, just wanted to share the video I uploaded on youtube,is from my reef set up
check it out & tell me what you guys think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3sSBNmcwFU

Anemonebuff · 05/24/2010, 06:05 PM

Nice tank. I just feel that you need to tweak their tanks too much to make them useable. They should make them with better equipment.

drcarr · 05/24/2010, 10:17 PM

what and how do people tweak the red sea max 250? i have one and am curious what "needs" to be upgraded.

Metal Man 1221 · 05/25/2010, 01:42 AM

nice tank,
hows that controller? i was thinking about getting an AC jr but heard that the timers get off by a few minutes every few days, so im still lookin

tang0v · 05/25/2010, 02:13 AM

great vid. thanks for sharing

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 04:11 AM

[QUOTE=drcarr;17151736]what and how do people tweak the red sea max 250? i have one and am curious what "needs" to be upgraded.[/QUOTE

Hi, their lighting is good it's all T5's, I'm just a metal halide's guy, but their skimmer it's a no,no for me due to the fact that my future plans is to have this tank "heavily" stocked with corals, and not only that but as soon as I installed the "Deltec" the foam quantity increased, which let me to believe that the Deltec was working better.And it's my opinion,that a good skimmer it's esential,I also use Reef Bio Fuel and a good skimmer needs to be in place.

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Man 1221

nice tank,
hows that controller? i was thinking about getting an AC jr but heard that the timers get off by a few minutes every few days, so im still lookin

Hi, this controller is in just one word "AMAZING". Money wise it's upthere, but if you really serius about your tank, it's worth it. If you want info go to www.progressivereef.com

This controller, I monitor: Salinty,Temperature,PH and Redox. And that's not even a 1/3 of what it could do.

The_Codfather · 05/25/2010, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcarr

what and how do people tweak the red sea max 250? i have one and am curious what "needs" to be upgraded.

Skimmers

syedjilani · 05/25/2010, 04:29 AM

How much does it cost you Controller + Doser?

Your tank is looking good.

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syedjilani

How much does it cost you Controller + Doser?

Your tank is looking good.

Thanks Syed, the profilux3, doser, and probes was around $ 2,000 or so.

Bontrager · 05/25/2010, 06:43 AM

To Red Sea max 250 owners: My 250 max was purchased in December 2009. Since then I have had a problem with the skimmer failing to operate on a regular basis. If this happens to you, contact their toll free number and they will send the the updated pump assembly for the skimmer at no charge. I am happy to report that it is working perfectly.

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the info, Bontrager.

mthomp · 05/25/2010, 11:47 AM

there is a 500 series 116 gal one to be released soon

Metal Man 1221 · 05/25/2010, 11:56 AM

wow, thats an expensive controller, i might have to start with a cheaper one and work up to the profilux

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Man 1221

wow, thats an expensive controller, i might have to start with a cheaper one and work up to the profilux

Remember I paid that much cause I got the Profilux 3 EX. There's also a "starter" kit which is around $500.

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mthomp

there is a 500 series 116 gal one to be released soon

Oh man, I wish I knew.Would've wait it.

mthomp · 05/25/2010, 01:54 PM

yeah i would post a link but rc blocks it.

palyam · 05/25/2010, 02:47 PM

the new 116 gal won't be availabe before March 2011, just to let u know..

redsea250 · 05/25/2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palyam

the new 116 gal won't be availabe before March 2011, just to let u know..

Wait too long of a wait.

05/24/2010, 05:51 PM	#1
redsea250 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 42	Red Sea 250 Hi, just wanted to share the video I uploaded on youtube,is from my reef set up check it out & tell me what you guys think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3sSBNmcwFU

05/25/2010, 01:42 AM	#4
Metal Man 1221 FMMAS Executive Director Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1,504	nice tank, hows that controller? i was thinking about getting an AC jr but heard that the timers get off by a few minutes every few days, so im still lookin __________________ "My advise is, always look at their aquarium before you take their advise. Because alot of people give advise and they havnt got a clue" ~David Saxby~ "Only after the last tree's cut and the last river poisoned only after the last fish is caught will you find that money cannot be eaten" ~Lamb of God~ Current Tank Info: 125g DT, 45g sump ---- 57g Illuminata, custom sump

05/25/2010, 04:29 AM	#9
syedjilani Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jeddah - K.S.A Posts: 1,696	How much does it cost you Controller + Doser? Your tank is looking good. __________________ Syed Jilani 272 gallons Mixed Reef. Started on 10th July 2013. 2 x 400W MH. Tunze Turbelle Stream 6105 Controllable. Octopus Diablo DCS-250INT. Old 300G tank thread " My 300 Gallon Reef in Saudi Ar Current Tank Info: shttp://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2150301

05/25/2010, 11:56 AM	#14
Metal Man 1221 FMMAS Executive Director Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1,504	wow, thats an expensive controller, i might have to start with a cheaper one and work up to the profilux __________________ "My advise is, always look at their aquarium before you take their advise. Because alot of people give advise and they havnt got a clue" ~David Saxby~ "Only after the last tree's cut and the last river poisoned only after the last fish is caught will you find that money cannot be eaten" ~Lamb of God~ Current Tank Info: 125g DT, 45g sump ---- 57g Illuminata, custom sump

05/25/2010, 02:47 PM	#18
palyam Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haifa, Israel Posts: 295	the new 116 gal won't be availabe before March 2011, just to let u know.. __________________ RED SEA MAX 250 Mixed Reef Previously RED SEA MAX 130 December 2009 nTOTM

05/24/2010, 06:05 PM	#2
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Nice tank. I just feel that you need to tweak their tanks too much to make them useable. They should make them with better equipment.

05/24/2010, 10:17 PM	#3
drcarr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 105	what and how do people tweak the red sea max 250? i have one and am curious what "needs" to be upgraded.

05/25/2010, 02:13 AM	#5
tang0v Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 72	great vid. thanks for sharing

05/25/2010, 04:11 AM	#6
redsea250 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 42	[QUOTE=drcarr;17151736]what and how do people tweak the red sea max 250? i have one and am curious what "needs" to be upgraded.[/QUOTE Hi, their lighting is good it's all T5's, I'm just a metal halide's guy, but their skimmer it's a no,no for me due to the fact that my future plans is to have this tank "heavily" stocked with corals, and not only that but as soon as I installed the "Deltec" the foam quantity increased, which let me to believe that the Deltec was working better.And it's my opinion,that a good skimmer it's esential,I also use Reef Bio Fuel and a good skimmer needs to be in place.

05/25/2010, 06:43 AM	#11
Bontrager Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 123	To Red Sea max 250 owners: My 250 max was purchased in December 2009. Since then I have had a problem with the skimmer failing to operate on a regular basis. If this happens to you, contact their toll free number and they will send the the updated pump assembly for the skimmer at no charge. I am happy to report that it is working perfectly.

05/25/2010, 11:27 AM	#12
redsea250 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 42	Thanks for the info, Bontrager.

05/25/2010, 11:47 AM	#13
mthomp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 766	there is a 500 series 116 gal one to be released soon

05/25/2010, 01:54 PM	#17
mthomp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 766	yeah i would post a link but rc blocks it.

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