How to set up a reef tank - Red Sea Reefer Aquarium | BRStv Spotlight 400 23

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Today on BRStv Spotlight, we're setting up a reef tank with the Red Sea Reefer 250 and our choice of lighting, flow and filtration. In this video we'll discuss some of the features of the Reefer Series aquariums and walk you through how to set one up as a reef tank. Check out all the Red Sea Reefer options here! https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/tanks/red-sea-complete-aquariums.html Stay tuned as we continue to provide you with Spotlights on your favorite reef gear and strive to go beyond the bullet points on the packaging and show you what this gear is all about! *Legal Stuff* The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.

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Eka Singh - 6 years ago

400th like!!!!!

ay329 - 6 years ago

Thank you! Sorry I didn't say it in my comment before but I would like a refugium next to the sump with the protein skimmer. I would like to have both and not just one or the other. Is there anyway to make that work?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

In that case it may be best to choose a different sump that offers a setup like that and use it rather than the included one. Incorporating an additional sump next to an existing one starts to get tricky with developing ways to balance the water volume between them, such as drilling them for bulkheads and plumbing them together or relying on a feed pump that feeds the second sump (which ultimately would lead to some sort of issue on a long enough timeline).

ay329 - 6 years ago

Is there anyway to set up a refugium? I would like to have one but do not know how to install and if one is needed. Will it help keep good nutrients in my aquarium? Another reason why I am asking is because I would like to get a ruby red dragonet. Supposedly refugiums help with copapods which they eat. I love your informative and detailed videos! Thanks you for listening! Please reply and keep making great videos!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Thanks! I imagine that several reefers have used the included sump for a refugium and actually, if you check out the 12:40 time stamp of this video, I briefly mention how you could implement one on this specific tank. :)

Fishkeepers BD - 6 years ago

best referance video for a red sea reefer 250 please update us with the v3 sump system

Todd Hudson - 6 years ago

In this video you don't mention doing a 100% water change after putting in the reefsaver rock,sand and the Dr. Tims and letting it sit for a month. However on your website it is advised. I am setting up a brand new red sea 350 with reefsaver rock. Kinda hate to discard 80 gallons of water if its not necessary,.

Todd Hudson - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom great.. thanks for the reply. You guys are awesome.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Hmm... I'm not sure where you saw that specifically about Reef Saver rock and cycling the tank, but I'd say that it is not always applicable and there has been many reefers who've successfully setup a tank without 100% water change after the cycle.

Sebastian Muschik - 6 years ago

Nice Tank in which Mode/Shedule run the Vortechs and what is the positioning on the Glass, seems like the right one is more on the back and the left one more forward.
Love your Channel, greetings from Germany

Sebastian Muschik - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom i think it was not too bad that you have done.
Have an Reefer525xl and iam not very happy with the 2 Mp40Qd.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Unfortunately this tank was simply pieced together for video purposes and the VorTechs weren't really strategically placed for longevity on this Reefer 250. Each tank and tank type will be different in terms of placement and flow needs, so it's best to play around a bit to find the ideal location for the pumps and intensity settings.

Marco Boom - 6 years ago

Great video and Great tanks Check out my Tank i have a Reefer XL 425

JJ Aquariums - 6 years ago

How well would corals grow if I put one ecotech radion G4 on the 250 version

JJ Aquariums - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom so no need for two

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

A single Radion could likely support many tank types (softie, LPS, Mixed) with a single Radion on that size of tank. For the best spread and even PAR across the tank, you'd likely want to mount them higher than 7" above the water line.

Uhohhotdog Gaming - 6 years ago

I don't like that it doesn't come with a top. The DIY thing is too confusing.

[Insert Name Here] - 6 years ago

Agreed. The whole 'lidless' fad that's been doing the rounds for the last couple years in the aquarium community is truly the 'let's remove the headphone jack' of the aquarium world. Totally retarded.

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My Reef Life - 6 years ago

Love my Reefer 350!

Sherridan Moodley - 6 years ago

Is it possible to keep to 2 coral angels with a flame angel?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Perhaps if they are added at the same time in a large enough aquarium with territory for all, however we highly suggest seeking out those hobbyists on the reef hobby forums like Reef2Reef or ReefCentral who have successfully kept them in this configuration or one like it. :)

Olagonin Chancer - 6 years ago

No top = no thanks. Don’t really want to come home to fish on the floor.

Zz Gaming - 6 years ago

can you test Aquatic Life Twist-In 100 GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

We won't likely be able to get that one done, but we do have quite a few videos on our own BRS RODI units! :-) https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-systems.html

Reid Rants - 6 years ago

I like the reader series but the sumps are stupid! Why are they not the full size of the cabinet with a separate skimmer and fuge area.

Reid Rants - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom i always saw the reefer as a second or many there after tank not a first tank. It makes sense as the light and skimmer and even the return pump are all up to the individual. Then to go against all that sense they throw in, in my opinion, a crappy sump. Also this Channel and it's evidence based approach is the reason I went for a decent sized fuge!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

I'd imagine it's hard to build a sump that works for everyone's needs, but I think this one serves the purpose pretty well. Personally, given the evidence of how well fuge's work I'd probably opt for the Kessil H380 and some chaeto. -Randy

Julian Diaz - 6 years ago

which light schedule is being used? Could it be shared?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Check out the time stamp of this video at https://youtu.be/sj_M0C2qgAU?t=629 ; )

Gewglesux - 6 years ago

Man these RS tanks are beautiful.
If my Ex's Mama can clomp around in my place without falling through.. this tank should be fine.

ReeferGil - 6 years ago

Awesome instructional vid. Tank looks great.

Exhausted Soul - 6 years ago

Hold up... It comes with its own sump? im guessing no pump or equipment but it comes with its own glass ware already?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Correct! It comes with the sump, plumbing and the glass ATO reservoir.

Pravin More - 6 years ago

Awesome bro

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Brad Tinkel - 6 years ago

Where can I find gsp that look that green. I have never seen gsp look that full and that green.

#Rossy's Corals - 6 years ago

hey Randy I really enjoy the movies you are in especially "Fist Fight" and "Pacific Rim" and "Horrible Bosses"!!! What is your next movie?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

HaHa! That's funny! :P

The Dash Cave - 6 years ago

Nice run down!! If you guys like this setup. Hit up my channel I have a build on the same one.

JoHn AiR - 6 years ago

Hello mate what's the name of the green coral on the left top of the rock?
Cheers

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Correct, it is a large colony of Green Star Polyps, or GSP. :)

Black Redneck - 6 years ago

JoHn AiR gsp

pelphrey - 6 years ago

Great video!! It is worth mentioning that the best way to get the silent drain is to slightly adjust the valve. Major adjustments won't work so well! Click the valve once, let the system adjust and re-adjust as needed. My Reefer 250 has been setup for 17ish months and I've had no issues with the valve or noise! Oh yeah RedSea customer support is great if you need something!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Great point, pelphrey. I really do like how finite the adjustments can be with their gate valve.

Mark Booth - 6 years ago

Want this tank and sicce pump but thought these pumps wouldn't work on 16mm outlet how have you done this?.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

The Sicce 3.5 we used fits onto the Red Sea soft tubing for the return line with no modifications needed. All we did was warm the end of the green soft tubing then slide it over the Sicce barbed tubing adapter. :)

dudesreef - 6 years ago

Things i dream about:
1. Setting up new reef tanks and watching them thriving
2. Repeat!

Virtual Everything - 6 years ago

Cool video, what kind of cortal is the big green wavy top left? I´m a noob , is it zoanthis?

Virtual Everything - 6 years ago

Thanks a lot, I need one of these :)

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

That's a large colony of Green Star Polyps (a.k.a. - GSP)

Stephen Dobs - 6 years ago

Equipment only, how much are we talking here?

Stephen Dobs - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom thanks for the reply but I mean pretty similar to the 250 set up in the video all in? Just equipment no livestock etc please.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

That's probably the main attraction to these Red Sea Reefer tanks, you can choose whatever equipment you personally like and meets your needs.

Manuel T - 6 years ago

Does the Neptune will work on freshwater or is just for saltwater? Or I can use the pm1 alone just for the ph?!

Manuel T - 6 years ago

Thanks for your help! I just place the order for the pinpoint

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

You'd likely be fine with calibrating them once every few months, or possibly longer. They are pretty accurate!

Manuel T - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom: which of the two need to calibrate the lest? Or do I need to recalibrate every week month? Thanks.
I’m in the market for one, this two are great! I just want to rely on it!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

There likely several freshwater hobbyists that use the Apex on their systems. The PM1 module cannot be used as a standalone, but if you are looking for just pH monitoring, you could pickup some monitors like these!
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pinpoint-ph-monitor.html

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-mc120-ph-monitor.html

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AlphaTurtleAli - 6 years ago

You guys made a mistake at the 3:32 mark the amount you guys said was 54 gallons that is JUST display tank if you look the total volume is 65 gal accounting the 11 gal sump otherwise great video as always <3

AlphaTurtleAli - 6 years ago

pelphrey yup you pretty much convinced me !!

pelphrey - 6 years ago

haha awesome! I've got videos that cover it all! The Reefer series is a great choice, easy to setup and beautiful!

AlphaTurtleAli - 6 years ago

pelphrey how crap i was litrally just watching your videos to help me decide xD

pelphrey - 6 years ago

Great tank! I am running one!

AlphaTurtleAli - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom only know because im considering this tank xD

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

;) Good catch!

Stale Meme - 6 years ago

yes! I wanted this video

vonlark - 6 years ago

I've been waiting for this one!
Will you do one for a Waterbox tank?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Perhaps in the future. We've got one more Red Sea tank to highlight. :)

Marty Rich - 6 years ago

Been dying to get a new redsea.

andy2798100 - 6 years ago

Great video. It explained a lot of things to me about setting up a sump system.
I’ve never had a sump as they can be noisy and I worry they may leak.
I might go for a sump system after seeing this video.
Can you tell me if there is any noise from the intake of the tank or in the sump?

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

It's nearly dead silent once you dial in the drain below and with the way they've developed the silencer pipe for the plumbing above!

beth98362 R - 6 years ago

Nice!

#Rossy's Corals - 6 years ago

how tall is randy?

Saltwater piff - 6 years ago

Why? Does he make you Randy? LOL sorry I couldn't resist

Stephen Dobs - 6 years ago

Randy you look like a stocky 55”

Stephen Dobs - 6 years ago

3’ 12”

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Does this make me look tall or short? Haha! ; )

Glenn Rudolph - 6 years ago

i'm looking forward to meeting y'all this weekend!

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Can't wait to see you there!

gord oland - 6 years ago

Beautiful reef!

Alex Zafi - 6 years ago

How come I feel like I saw two or 3 of the last BRSTV videos and they are the exact same Vids?

Alex Zafi - 6 years ago

BulkReefSupplyCom I see. Your videos are awesome.

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

Haha, yeah they are pretty close and may seem a bit odd here on weekly YouTube releases. They will eventually be uploaded to our site to better help reefers decipher the differences between each type of Red Sea tank (Nano, E-series, Reefer, Max-S).

BulkReefSupplyCom - 6 years ago

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