Red Sea Reefer 250 | HARD PLUMBING RETURN | REEF TANK MANIFOLD | VARIOS-6 PUMP
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My Website ►►► http://www.pelphrey.net Equipment List - Red Sea Reefer 250 (65 Gallons Approx Water Volume) Selcon - http://amzn.to/2tHMpoS Magnetic Cabinet Locks http://amzn.to/2wNp46j DIY Screen Top Frame http://amzn.to/2rZOOcb Screen Top Netting http://amzn.to/2sXLprY Tripod http://amzn.to/2rKblL4 aPump Air Pump http://amzn.to/2scXIn1 Lee's Wooden Air Diffuser http://amzn.to/2sScXQa Pond Matrix http://amzn.to/2qFKZWd Reef Octopus VarioS-6 Return Pump http://amzn.to/2sjceXL 2 Kessil A160WE's http://amzn.to/2rZ7zgh Kessil A Series Mounts Apex Classic http://amzn.to/2qFRKHM Neptune AFS http://amzn.to/2stRCvn Apex Break Out Box http://amzn.to/2stWG2Z Nyos Quantum 120 SKimmer http://amzn.to/2stHnam Maxspect Gyre 230 w/ Advanced Controller http://amzn.to/2qFYHZ3 Maxspect Gyre 230 Pump Only http://amzn.to/2rZzwEO Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off http://amzn.to/2qFJCXt Sunblaster 2' T5 Fixture - http://amzn.to/2ujUhKh Sunblaster 3' T5 Fixture - http://amzn.to/2uHKC2U AquaMaxx Carbon/GFO Reactor XS https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_Fluidized_GFO_and_Carbon_Filter_Media_Reactor_XS_Phosphate_Reactors-AquaMaxx-UJ45114-FIFRISPR-vi.html Santa Monica Filtration RAIN2 Algae Scrubber http://www.santa-monica.cc/RAIN2-Pole-Mountable-Waterfall-Algae-Scrubber-ATS-with-Green-Grabber-screen-and-GEM5-lights--2-cubes-a-day-feeding_p_87.html Custom Blue Tide Acrylics ATO Container Reef Cleaner Florida Dry Rock https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium-store/rock Tropic Eden Medo Flakes https://premiumaquatics.com/products/tropic-eden-mesoflakes-30lb-aragonite-crumbs-27mm.html Tropic Eden Reef Flakes https://premiumaquatics.com/products/tropic-eden-reefflakes-aragonite-sand-30lb.html You can find build threads on this tank on multiple forums - ► Reef2Reef - http://bit.ly/2cN3D8i ► Reef Central - http://bit.ly/2cLiHXO ► Nano Reef - http://bit.ly/2cehR3z ► Big Blue Reef - http://bit.ly/2cZpEDU
Where do you get that barbed fitting connect to the soft tube and the 90 degree elbow ? What size is it
Couple options - http://amzn.to/2C6TX3E
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sm-clamp-for-pvc-pipe.html
https://youtu.be/0dKLqBrXCK4
10. comment for Red Sea Reefer 250 | HARD PLUMBING RETURN | REEF TANK MANIFOLD | VARIOS-6 PUMP
Primer http://amzn.to/2hLXhcU
Cement http://amzn.to/2iGJLIf
Be sure whatever primer and cement you use it states that it is safe for potable water. Which means it is suitable for use with drinking water pipes. You use this around any fitting to join the pipe. You apply the primer to the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe. Give the primer a second then apply cement to the inside of the fitting and outside of the pipe. Push the pipe into the fitting and give it a little turn to make sure the pipe seated correctly.
I highly suggest getting a PVC cutter, this cutter will ensure a clean smooth cut - http://amzn.to/2A2hsLL
Checkout Fishofhex videos, he has a few videos showing you how to glue PVC. https://youtu.be/9uqyHBIWwM4
I believe you can actually take the barb fitting off the reefer tanks and use a fitting like this ( https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/3-4-x-1-sch-80-pvc-reducing-male-adapter-mpt-x-socket-836-102.html) with some tape around the threads. This will NOT thread into the reefer, but a lot of people have used it with success.
Look up "Broadfield" on reef2reef or checkout the Red Sea Reefer Series thread on reef2reef. Hundreds of pages with all kinds of information!
And Very CLEAN install I might add.
C'est pas plus simple et plus propre de passer tout droit?
Here is another thread on Reef2Reef, nearly 200 pages of nothing but Red Sea Reefer tanks - http://reef2reef.com/threads/show-off-and-discuss-your-red-sea-reefer-series.219309/
Red Sea Reefer 350. I decided to do it. If only I know the part/ materials I can sure do it too. Ty
A few other good options for PVC parts -
Bulkreefsupply.com
Supplyhouse.com
aquariumspeciality.com
http://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/
I used Oatey clear PVC primer and cement. The clear is a lot easier to deal with, unlike the purple which will leave a mess if not cleaned up immediately. I've always made sure that the cement and primer were recommended for potable water. If it is recommended for potable water it means we can drink from it, which makes me feel much more safe using it on my tank.
http://www.oatey.com/products/plastic-pipe-cements-and-primers/oatey-pvc-cements/pvc-regular-clear-cement
I hope that has helped. I am in the process of redoing all of the plumbing once I finalize a few more pieces of equipment.
20. comment for Red Sea Reefer 250 | HARD PLUMBING RETURN | REEF TANK MANIFOLD | VARIOS-6 PUMP
Optimal is up for debate, this setup is currently perfect for me and the path I am traveling. I am not looking for a large sump turnover rate, what I need is for water to be filtered through the sump and placed back into the display. IF I feel the need to make any changes down the road re-plumbing this system will be easy. In the end my return pump output is 1 1/4" - the hose that came with the Red Sea return input is 1/2" so reducing was going to happen at some point anyway. I decided to reduce the return the 1 1/4" down to 1" to save on fittings and more importantly gate valves. 1" spears gate valves are $35.99 whereas 1 1/4" gate valves are $49.99 - which is a significant savings IF I start adding 2 or 3 valves to this system.
30. comment for Red Sea Reefer 250 | HARD PLUMBING RETURN | REEF TANK MANIFOLD | VARIOS-6 PUMP
Stay tuned the videos will be rolling again, I've got a ton uploaded!