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Everything posted by Reefer503
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If you want to run chaeto and skimmer, you could convert the ATO resevior into a little fuge and hook up a small pump to cycle water through it and then back into your sump. @SuncrestReef has a build thread somewhere where he did that with his ATO and I believe it worked for what you want. Might be worth investigating This is the page where he shows the conversion. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/suncrestreefs-red-sea-reefer-xl-425-build.358990/page-5
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I love how they host shrimp and lobsters and how they mimic the colors and patterns of the star hosting them. Amazing!
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Sorry to hear it BeardUp, I got a leopard wrasse from Cuttlefish a few weeks ago too, my Jewel Damsel was chasing it way too much and was relocated to the fuge to prevent stress to wrasse. Everything seemed well for a couple weeks, then this last Sunday morning to find my wrasse dead on the sandbed. It totally sucks and makes this hobby hard sometimes. It was such a cool fish. If you have a Damel, it was probably that one being territorial. I find my clowns are only territorial with the Damsel.
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My Curve 5 was the most moody skimmer I ever had. It took forever to break-in and had the overflowing foam forever too. Every time I would clean it, I had to deal with it all over again. I switched to a Reef Octopus and never looked back. Glad you got it dialed back, just know that it may go back to being crazy at any time.
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Sold! Moderators please close
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I recently upgraded from a Red Sea 170 to a 425xl and I'm selling the items I didn't bring over. I would like to sell it as a package or close to if anyone wants a bundle... if nobody is interested in that, I will sell things separately later. Here's what I have to offer: - Red Sea 170 with White cabinet, has all the original equipment (tank, stand, sump, ato reservoir) plus a rechargeable LED light with motion sensor in the cabinet. No scratches or chips. - Artfully Acrylic custom top for RS170. - Bubble Magus Curve 5 skimmer. - Ocean Revive t247 light. - 2x MP-10 WQD. Asking $1,100 for everything, which is less than half of retail as we all know how this hobby works. Everything is in great working order and I have an Eheim Jager heater I can throw in, so all you would need is a return pump. I'm cleaning it right now, so I should have photos later if it hasn't sold yet. Thanks for looking.
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Love the blue cabinets with the dark island! Sweet tank too
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The lid is from ReefTops in the UK. They do all their communications through Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ReefTops/ I have an Artfully Acrylic top on my 170 and I feel the ReefTops ones are a step above. He will customize it for any cutouts you want for auto-feeders, lights or whatever at no additional cost. They are both spendy, but if they keep any jumpers in your tank, I feel that are worth it.
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Was able to move over the livestock from my 170 in their new home today. Now time to plan out the new additions.
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I really thought this was a satire piece... these are really and can remove unwanted pests from your tank?
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I couldn't wait... I put in my order today. 🤣🤑
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Same, $500 worth of items in my BRS cart. Would do another group buy for those extra reefer points! Count me in if one is about to happen
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I bought a full spectrum screw-in LED light and flexible mount for the sump, was like $30. Hoping that works well, I was admiring the Tunze one since it's submersible
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Nice, I was looking at that light recently and it's good to hear it works considering how much it cost
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Might have to come down and check them out in person.
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I'm looking to get a larger skimmer and currently have a Reef Octopus and it's been a great little skimmer. I was wondering if anyone has used any of the new Red Sea skimmer line and if they would recommend them or not. I like how they have the built-in head cleaner and waste removal line.
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Thanks! Yeah, you have one of the best tank build threads I've seen. Can't wait to see your Peninsula tank you were planning out
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After having my RS 170 for the last couple years, I decided I couldn't pass up the deal Jeff was giving at the Cuttlefish and Coral 7th Anniversary event. I picked up a RS 425xl and finally got it cycling this weekend. I'm trying the Red Sea Reef Mature kit this time around... I mean, it did come with the extras. Added some new rock that's been curing in the garage and will move the rock and livestock from the 170 over after the cycling. A huge thanks to Jeff at Cuttlefish!
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I used the name you posted and did some more searches and it looks to be Clathrina clathrus (http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=sponges&id=177). Should I be worried about them multiplying and taking resources from corals?
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I've noticed these in different areas of my live rock which started as dry rock about 3 years ago. They look spongy with flutes.
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I have the JBJ ATO Controller which I use with an Aquatop MaxFlow Submersible Pump SWP-230. The whole setup was maybe $100. It's been running for over 2 years with no issues on my RS 170 with an external 5 gallon water jug.
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That looks sweet, very nice upgrade!
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You always do such an amazing job planning out your projects. I am simply amazed with all the drawings and renderings you put together, great stuff. That looks like an exciting expansion of your home, can't want to see how it comes along.