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EDIT: Just Preordered the Reefer S-1000 instead of the XXL900
Things are starting to take shape so I figured now is a good time to start my build thread for my Red Sea Reefer S-1000.
A little background. This will be my second tank, and I want to apply everything I’ve learned into it. I started with a 75g marine land about a year and a half ago. Although I love my current tank There are several things I did that I’d like to change.
Currently I am still gathering all the equipment and planning out the details but here is the plan so far.
Lighting:
4 Hydra 32’s
They will be mounted in a custom hanging fixture. The plan is the lights will be flush mounted in a removeable panel that can be either modified or replaced for the addition of more lights. I’d like to add something like reefbrite XHO strips or a couple more hydras down the road.
Flow will be handled by 4 ReefWave 45’s. 2 on the back on one on each side. I thought about using MP40’s and although they look clean in the tank, having the dry side sticking out is really just an eyesore for me.
I will use my existing ecotech S2 return for now and I plan on upgrading it to the L2 not long after.
Same scenario with my skimmer. For now since the stocking will be relatively low I’ll continue to use my RedSea RSK300. Once that is no longer able to keep up, I’ll switch to a Nyos 220.
I currently have some new brightwell bricks being cycled in my sump to help with getting the new tank rolling.
I will be using my Apex and trident along with the addition of a couple DOS pumps and a second energy bar 832.
I ordered a breakout box so I can have manual push button feeding, cabinet lighting using the DC 24 port, and BOB with magnetic switches), A float switch to shut my skimmer off, a switch for maintenance mode, and any other uses that come to mind
Heat will be handled by 2 600w BRS heater's with 2 ink bird controllers (1 for each). This is a redundancy to the heater control settings with the Apex.
I’ve made some CAD files of my plans for the controller cabinet based off dimensions provided by other reefers with the same tank. The plan is to have the controller cabinet as 2 parts. The face will house all the controllers, and it will swing open on door hinges to gain access to the back where there will be cable race ways, 2 DOS pumps, 3 of the BRS Space saver jugs,(EDIT: The dosing containers will be installed temporarily in the cabinet. I am building custom dosing containers to go in my fish closet where I will install neptune DOS pumps and RO lines through the walls) 2 EB832’s and a rack built for the power supplies. The trident will be mounted to the exterior over hanging the split sump portion of the S-1000 that I will be utilizing as a fuge. I plan to build the cabinet out of 1/2” expanded PVC to eliminate any concern of moisture.
As I said above my plan is to build a hanging light fixture. RedSea sells a pendant but it looks a little cheap and doesn’t really leave room for changes. The bottom face will be mounted to rest of the fixture with threaded inserts and machine fasteners to make it easy to service. The idea is that I can either modify that panel or build a single replacement panel if my lighting plans every change in the future. It will be finished in satin clear to match the color of the cabinet.
I’m really looking forward to getting started on this and building something awesome.
Things are starting to take shape so I figured now is a good time to start my build thread for my Red Sea Reefer S-1000.
A little background. This will be my second tank, and I want to apply everything I’ve learned into it. I started with a 75g marine land about a year and a half ago. Although I love my current tank There are several things I did that I’d like to change.
Currently I am still gathering all the equipment and planning out the details but here is the plan so far.
Lighting:
4 Hydra 32’s
They will be mounted in a custom hanging fixture. The plan is the lights will be flush mounted in a removeable panel that can be either modified or replaced for the addition of more lights. I’d like to add something like reefbrite XHO strips or a couple more hydras down the road.
Flow will be handled by 4 ReefWave 45’s. 2 on the back on one on each side. I thought about using MP40’s and although they look clean in the tank, having the dry side sticking out is really just an eyesore for me.
I will use my existing ecotech S2 return for now and I plan on upgrading it to the L2 not long after.
Same scenario with my skimmer. For now since the stocking will be relatively low I’ll continue to use my RedSea RSK300. Once that is no longer able to keep up, I’ll switch to a Nyos 220.
I currently have some new brightwell bricks being cycled in my sump to help with getting the new tank rolling.
I will be using my Apex and trident along with the addition of a couple DOS pumps and a second energy bar 832.
I ordered a breakout box so I can have manual push button feeding, cabinet lighting using the DC 24 port, and BOB with magnetic switches), A float switch to shut my skimmer off, a switch for maintenance mode, and any other uses that come to mind
Heat will be handled by 2 600w BRS heater's with 2 ink bird controllers (1 for each). This is a redundancy to the heater control settings with the Apex.
I’ve made some CAD files of my plans for the controller cabinet based off dimensions provided by other reefers with the same tank. The plan is to have the controller cabinet as 2 parts. The face will house all the controllers, and it will swing open on door hinges to gain access to the back where there will be cable race ways, 2 DOS pumps, 3 of the BRS Space saver jugs,(EDIT: The dosing containers will be installed temporarily in the cabinet. I am building custom dosing containers to go in my fish closet where I will install neptune DOS pumps and RO lines through the walls) 2 EB832’s and a rack built for the power supplies. The trident will be mounted to the exterior over hanging the split sump portion of the S-1000 that I will be utilizing as a fuge. I plan to build the cabinet out of 1/2” expanded PVC to eliminate any concern of moisture.
As I said above my plan is to build a hanging light fixture. RedSea sells a pendant but it looks a little cheap and doesn’t really leave room for changes. The bottom face will be mounted to rest of the fixture with threaded inserts and machine fasteners to make it easy to service. The idea is that I can either modify that panel or build a single replacement panel if my lighting plans every change in the future. It will be finished in satin clear to match the color of the cabinet.
I’m really looking forward to getting started on this and building something awesome.
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