Broadfield's Red Sea Reefer 450 Build - Page 6

sde1500 · 04/21/2016, 09:49 AM

Beautiful build. Is that a Giesemann Aurora I see? Looks sweet. Your plumbing there certainly puts mine to shame haha.

janci · 04/23/2016, 01:09 PM

Do not wait too long on that lighting update... Beautiful piece of work

rimless75g · 05/03/2016, 09:41 AM

I'm planning to upgrade to RS 450 from my 75 gallon tank. Not sure if anybody ask you this question but, it appears you have a basement below your aquarium. Did you had any reinforcement to the hardwood floor when you put the RS450? How do you determine it was safe to put a 110+ gallon tank?

My only concern if I go bigger is I need to build a beam support which I hate, because my basement is already finished and would cost $$$. Thoughts?

RicardoBC · 05/06/2016, 04:46 AM

Hello Broadfield,

I'm following your system from Portugal, i love all what you do.
Yesterday i've ordered my Reefer 425xl. I will receive it in July. Also ordered Jecod DCS5000 return pump, Jecod Rw8 circulation pump and Deltec SC1660 DC skimmer.
Later i will have to buy another circulation pump, but for the start i can go with this.

My biggest problem is in the lightning system. I will have only soft and LPS corals and some fishes, of course. Do you think that with 2 AI Prime (EU version) i can have sucess or it's better one Hydra 52HD? There is so many things, and all of them beastly expensive. I also consider TMC iLumen 1200 LED or Maxspect Razer 420R 170w. Here in Portugal it's very popular Ocean Revive Artic 247. Can you give me some help.

Regards,

Ricardo

grantbey · 05/10/2016, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

modify the filter sock holders for standard 4" socks

Could you share the details of how this is done? Is it a lot of trouble? Can you post pictures of how the holders were modified? I'm planning on getting a Reefer 250 and based on my current plan and the size of the sump, removing the the filter socks vertically would be really helpful.

I've searched through this thread and others, so forgive me if you've answered this before.

RicardoBC · 05/13/2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

Well, I pulled the other two Hydra 52's off of my other tank and slapped them on the Reefer 450, but they were not on there for long... I'll explain later.

Do you have a nice flow with the pumps in that position? They are the 10 model or the 40 model?

Regards,

Ricardo

RicardoBC · 06/14/2016, 09:19 AM

No news in this tank?

Grayhead · 06/14/2016, 01:50 PM

How do you get the display to show that view thru apex? I have a samsung tablet I use in my fish room, but it only shows fusion. It looks cool

turbotank · 06/29/2016, 11:37 PM

Great build.. and being a car guy at heart.. I love the car shots mixed in. That being said, I will keep that going with some car porn of my own.

That being said, how much sand did you end up using in your 450?

brouwek · 07/07/2016, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

Here is my Dropfox file if you simply want to upload it to your lights and check it out... actually this is 14k. If you drop the whites about 8 % or so, you would be at 15k.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/or5nr4p6l5...2014k.aip?dl=0

Broadfield AI Prime Settings by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Broadfield AI Prime Peak % by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Excellent job on the build thread. I was hoping to download your AI prime settings from the dropbox link. Unfortunately, they are no longer available - any chance you could share those again?

Broadfield · 07/08/2016, 08:57 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been beyond busy with work, my personal business and my wife's business. I would of answered all of these questions, but I didn't even receive notification of the replies... I just assumed nobody was paying attention to this thread lol.

I'm loving the Giesemann fixture... as I should for the money I paid

Much better coverage than the Primes and I'm seeing much better coral growth... like a lot better coral growth. Once things settle down a tad more, I will be shooting my next short update video. Which I look forward to since it will be the first video with the new fixture. In the meantime, here's a couple of iPhone images:

IMG_6711 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_6701 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

NS Mike D · 07/08/2016, 09:35 PM

dang that's a beautiful tank

rholguin · 07/10/2016, 11:47 PM

Great looking tank. The new lights look amazing.

Justjohno · 07/11/2016, 03:36 PM

Your tank is so sick. You've gone through some light changes and each option isn't cheap. I have a Reefer 450 also, which I'm just getting started, in fact replaced the sump with a Precision Marine and hard plumbed. I will post pics later tonight.

I have a question about your return. How did you size the loc-line? Can you explain your loc-line setup. My return is just too strong and need spread it around.

Broadfield · 07/11/2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjohno

I have a question about your return. How did you size the loc-line? Can you explain your loc-line setup. My return is just too strong and need spread it around.

Parts needed:

1/2" Loc-Line NPS Fitting:
- https://premiumaquatics.com/products...read-conn.html
1/2" Loc-Line Y Fitting:
- https://premiumaquatics.com/products...connector.html
1/2" Loc-Line Ball-Socket Flexabile Tube... I use one section and split into two 3-segment tubes:
- https://premiumaquatics.com/products...le-tube-6.html
Two 1/2" Loc-Line nozzles of your choice... I prefer the round:
- https://premiumaquatics.com/products/12-nozzle.html
Teflon tape

First remove the Red Sea fitting out of the end of the return nozzle... it's just pressure fit with Teflon tape.
Then simply wrap the threaded section of the NPS fitting with about 10 wraps of Teflon tape.
Next twist/slide into the Red Sea nozzle... it should go in somewhat snug.
Then pull it back out and wrap it again with about 10 wraps of Teflon tape.
Go ahead and twist/slide it back in... done.
Lastly, snap on the Y fitting and your selection of Loc-Line segments and nozzles.

Justjohno · 07/11/2016, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the detailed information about the Loc-Line. This will really help me. I'm not going to lie, I've been following your thread and going to mimic my right side cabinet just like yours. I got my new APEX on its way.

As previously stated, I replaced stock sump with Precision Marine and hard plumbed the entire thing. I also have a custom ATO from Precision Marine. I'm a little OCD and want underneath my tank to be clean.

I'm going with 2 Radion XR30's for my lighting. I love the Giesemann and seriously thought about going that direction. I know this sounds ridiculous but didnt want the power cable hanging down the tank.

Keep the post coming. Thanks again

andrek787 · 07/11/2016, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broadfield

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been beyond busy with work, my personal business and my wife's business. I would of answered all of these questions, but I didn't even receive notification of the replies... I just assumed nobody was paying attention to this thread lol.

I'm loving the Giesemann fixture... as I should for the money I paid

Much better coverage than the Primes and I'm seeing much better coral growth... like a lot better coral growth. Once things settle down a tad more, I will be shooting my next short update video. Which I look forward to since it will be the first video with the new fixture. In the meantime, here's a couple of iPhone images:

IMG_6711 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_6701 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

Is that the new Aurora???

Broadfield · 07/12/2016, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrek787

Is that the new Aurora???

Yes it is.... I have been really happy with it.

Tank_Tastic · 07/12/2016, 01:44 PM

Hi, can i just confirm what size Loc-Line you used for the split return? In an earlier post you said you glued on a 3/4" Loc-Line Y adapter and from there it was whatever 1/2" Loc-Line stuff you want to use, but the parts you listed above in a more recent post are all 1/2" pieces? Just want to clarify as i intend to make the same modification to my 450. Tank and setup looks great, this thread will be very useful when i come to set mine up

.

Broadfield · 07/12/2016, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tank_Tastic

Hi, can i just confirm what size Loc-Line you used for the split return? In an earlier post you said you glued on a 3/4" Loc-Line Y adapter and from there it was whatever 1/2" Loc-Line stuff you want to use, but the parts you listed above in a more recent post are all 1/2" pieces? Just want to clarify as i intend to make the same modification to my 450. Tank and setup looks great, this thread will be very useful when i come to set mine up

.

The parts I listed above are the no-glue solution!... so that's what you want

fltekdiver · 07/13/2016, 05:58 AM

Beautiful tank, great job with everything !

tom1984 · 07/15/2016, 06:05 AM

These look great. Are you more happy with the Aurora then the Hydra's?

rona74 · 07/15/2016, 08:17 AM

wow amazing setup ty for sharing
enjoy it

Broadfield · 07/15/2016, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom1984

These look great. Are you more happy with the Aurora then the Hydra's?

I never liked the "old" Hydra spectrum... which is the reason I went the five Primes. The Hydras were only on there for a month or so.... they were off of my old tank. The Aurora is amazing, plain and simple. Great growth, great coverage, no shadowing... just really expensive

Broadfield · 07/15/2016, 09:17 AM

I keep seeing other's "see-through" tanks and love the illusion of depth it provides when it's up against a lightly painted wall. I said "F it" and yanked the black film off the back of my Reefer lol. I only had two concerns before doing it: 1) I really didn't want to see cables hanging down the back... would kind of defeat the purpose of doing it and 2) is it going to look goofy with the black overflow still in place. I figured out a way to hide the powerhead cables and light fixture cables... so I went for it. I knew there was nothing I could really do about the overflow being black. But I came up with an easy and slick way to hide the powerhead cables going down the back.

IMG_6805 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

For the light fixture, I simply routed the cables along the backside of the fixture, then dropped the cables down behind the overflow. For the powerheads, I bought some aluminum 90 degree stock, cut to length and then painted them black. Since the Reefer series use black silicone for the seams, the painted black aluminum blends right in... it basically forms a cap around the end of the tank. I simply double stuck the aluminum trim to the corner of the tank and left just enough space for the powerhead cable to pressure fit inside. It also allows me to just pull the cable right out for powerhead cleaning etc.

IMG_6802 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

IMG_6803 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

04/21/2016, 09:49 AM	#126
sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	Beautiful build. Is that a Giesemann Aurora I see? Looks sweet. Your plumbing there certainly puts mine to shame haha. __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

05/06/2016, 04:46 AM	#129
RicardoBC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mafra, Portugal Posts: 19	Hello Broadfield, I'm following your system from Portugal, i love all what you do. Yesterday i've ordered my Reefer 425xl. I will receive it in July. Also ordered Jecod DCS5000 return pump, Jecod Rw8 circulation pump and Deltec SC1660 DC skimmer. Later i will have to buy another circulation pump, but for the start i can go with this. My biggest problem is in the lightning system. I will have only soft and LPS corals and some fishes, of course. Do you think that with 2 AI Prime (EU version) i can have sucess or it's better one Hydra 52HD? There is so many things, and all of them beastly expensive. I also consider TMC iLumen 1200 LED or Maxspect Razer 420R 170w. Here in Portugal it's very popular Ocean Revive Artic 247. Can you give me some help. Regards, Ricardo Last edited by RicardoBC; 05/06/2016 at 04:53 AM.

07/10/2016, 11:47 PM	#138
rholguin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 846	Great looking tank. The new lights look amazing. __________________ Robert Current Tank Info: 80g rimless.

07/13/2016, 05:58 AM	#146
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Beautiful tank, great job with everything ! __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

04/23/2016, 01:09 PM	#127
janci Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UAE - Dubai Posts: 167	Do not wait too long on that lighting update... Beautiful piece of work

05/03/2016, 09:41 AM	#128
rimless75g Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 64	I'm planning to upgrade to RS 450 from my 75 gallon tank. Not sure if anybody ask you this question but, it appears you have a basement below your aquarium. Did you had any reinforcement to the hardwood floor when you put the RS450? How do you determine it was safe to put a 110+ gallon tank? My only concern if I go bigger is I need to build a beam support which I hate, because my basement is already finished and would cost $$$. Thoughts?

06/14/2016, 09:19 AM	#132
RicardoBC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mafra, Portugal Posts: 19	No news in this tank?

06/14/2016, 01:50 PM	#133
Grayhead Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 581	How do you get the display to show that view thru apex? I have a samsung tablet I use in my fish room, but it only shows fusion. It looks cool

06/29/2016, 11:37 PM	#134
turbotank Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fremont Posts: 42	Great build.. and being a car guy at heart.. I love the car shots mixed in. That being said, I will keep that going with some car porn of my own. That being said, how much sand did you end up using in your 450?

07/08/2016, 08:57 PM	#136
Broadfield Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 151	Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been beyond busy with work, my personal business and my wife's business. I would of answered all of these questions, but I didn't even receive notification of the replies... I just assumed nobody was paying attention to this thread lol. I'm loving the Giesemann fixture... as I should for the money I paid Much better coverage than the Primes and I'm seeing much better coral growth... like a lot better coral growth. Once things settle down a tad more, I will be shooting my next short update video. Which I look forward to since it will be the first video with the new fixture. In the meantime, here's a couple of iPhone images: IMG_6711 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr IMG_6701 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

07/08/2016, 09:35 PM	#137
NS Mike D Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 391	dang that's a beautiful tank

07/11/2016, 03:36 PM	#139
Justjohno Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 32	Your tank is so sick. You've gone through some light changes and each option isn't cheap. I have a Reefer 450 also, which I'm just getting started, in fact replaced the sump with a Precision Marine and hard plumbed. I will post pics later tonight. I have a question about your return. How did you size the loc-line? Can you explain your loc-line setup. My return is just too strong and need spread it around.

07/12/2016, 01:44 PM	#144
Tank_Tastic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 1	Hi, can i just confirm what size Loc-Line you used for the split return? In an earlier post you said you glued on a 3/4" Loc-Line Y adapter and from there it was whatever 1/2" Loc-Line stuff you want to use, but the parts you listed above in a more recent post are all 1/2" pieces? Just want to clarify as i intend to make the same modification to my 450. Tank and setup looks great, this thread will be very useful when i come to set mine up .

07/15/2016, 06:05 AM	#147
tom1984 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 19	These look great. Are you more happy with the Aurora then the Hydra's?

07/15/2016, 08:17 AM	#148
rona74 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 31	wow amazing setup ty for sharing enjoy it

07/15/2016, 09:17 AM	#150
Broadfield Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 151	I keep seeing other's "see-through" tanks and love the illusion of depth it provides when it's up against a lightly painted wall. I said "F it" and yanked the black film off the back of my Reefer lol. I only had two concerns before doing it: 1) I really didn't want to see cables hanging down the back... would kind of defeat the purpose of doing it and 2) is it going to look goofy with the black overflow still in place. I figured out a way to hide the powerhead cables and light fixture cables... so I went for it. I knew there was nothing I could really do about the overflow being black. But I came up with an easy and slick way to hide the powerhead cables going down the back. IMG_6805 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr For the light fixture, I simply routed the cables along the backside of the fixture, then dropped the cables down behind the overflow. For the powerheads, I bought some aluminum 90 degree stock, cut to length and then painted them black. Since the Reefer series use black silicone for the seams, the painted black aluminum blends right in... it basically forms a cap around the end of the tank. I simply double stuck the aluminum trim to the corner of the tank and left just enough space for the powerhead cable to pressure fit inside. It also allows me to just pull the cable right out for powerhead cleaning etc. IMG_6802 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr IMG_6803 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr