|
|
|
|||||||
| Nano & Pico (up to 30 gallons / 130 lt) Add your tank details and pics here. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
03-03-07, 12:41
|
||||
|
||||
|
The Max Has Landed :)
My new Red Sea Max nano (ish) (130l) has arrived today
 So obviously I wasted no time in getting it set up and running:  First impressions, it looks VERY nice and everything is well designed, there are even special cable channels to run all the cables along The skimmer is a hell of a lot bigger than I thought, it takes up probably 1/3 of the back compartment and runs the whole height of the tank, so for a tank this size it should do a very good job, it has allready started pulling gunk out, presumably from the sand The electrical side of things has been very well thought out and the control pannel is excellent, it allows you to turn everything on and off easly and safely. So far I have a couple of niggles, the main one being in order for you to have water running over the comb in to the back section so it is cleaning the surface, you have to have the water level just very slightly above the rim of the tank which is ok but as soon as you loose the slightest bit from evap you are going to be able to see the water line  The next niggle is the fact that the compartment where the filter media has to go is below the 2 pumps so you have to remove both pumps and disconnect the hood in order to replace the carbon etc I also think I will definatly need to add more circulation! So far I have the temp at 26c, the sand (8lb TMC course) is in, and the SG is 1.026. So all is well Hopefully I may add some LR later on tonight 
Last edited by james141; 03-03-07 at 12:44. 
|
|
#2
03-03-07, 13:05
|
||||
|
||||
|
Hey, they look good, was looking at one the other day, must say, i like the idea of only having one plug! very neat and tidy!
Looks good already, so will be watching with intrest as it fills up! cheers for your PM.... by the way... will get back to you at a later date hopefully! marc
__________________
............................................... ........................ ....... If you get stuck or need any help. Feel free to PM me just click the link. New to Ultimate Reef? Have a read through the Articles for the new Reefkeeper. ............................................... ........................ ....... 
|
|
#3
03-03-07, 13:07
|
||||
|
||||
|
looks impresive though..
__________________
Eqiupment list so far teco tr10 with heater mod deltec hlp 4040 intervall series 4 arcadia 250watt with actinics optiwhite glass aquaria loads of plumbing will be good when it all fits together
|
|
#4
03-03-07, 13:10
|
||||
|
||||
|
Lookss very good, how much u pay for it dare i ask
 One niggle.. your plug wire looks streched a tad The stand could house a sump or external?, how does one get into it?
|
|
#5
03-03-07, 13:55
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
http://www.redseamax.com/redseamax/index.html
__________________
............................................... ........................ ....... If you get stuck or need any help. Feel free to PM me just click the link. New to Ultimate Reef? Have a read through the Articles for the new Reefkeeper. ............................................... ........................ .......
|
|
#6
03-03-07, 19:57
|
||||
|
||||
|
I got it a bit cheaper than RRP as I know someone in the trade, the mark up on these is quite high! That lead that was streatched was just an additional heater to bring it up to temp quicker, its gone now. I have put some LR in now, about 10Kg worth, I will upload some more pics tomorrow
|
|
#7
03-03-07, 20:01
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Spill dude  Mike
__________________
66"Lx26"Dx28"H tank, 660l. 145 Gallons - 42"Lx18"Dx18"H Sump 143l. 32 Gallons for sump Total 842l. 185 Gallon system Eheim 1262 return pump - Deltec TS1060 skimmer TS24 stream kit & controller 3/4" sand bed in main tank and 62kg fiji LR Arcadia series 3 triple 250w halides - Phosban Reactor
|
|
#8
04-03-07, 14:53
|
||||
|
||||
|
Looking forward to seeing updates.
I love the look of this tank. Sizewise, it also appeals.  The only downside is the usual mark-up UK consumers have to pay. 
|
|
#9
04-03-07, 16:21
|
||||
|
||||
|
Right, got the live rock in and sort of aquascaped after having to move it as the fans on the lights are too noisy aparently, her indoors want happy!!
 Not sure if I need any more? I have a couple more to go in but they have softies on them so I need to wait for it to cycle. Here is a pic of one of the hitch hikers, I have called him Max  I will try and take a pic without the micro bubbles later! Last edited by james141; 04-03-07 at 16:24.
|
|
#10
04-03-07, 17:50
|
|||
|
|||
|
I've been thinking about one of these tanks....are the fans always on or are they temp controlled? Is the skimmer based on a red sea prizim skimmer?
and finally is there anyway that the black background can be changed to blue?Cheers.....Looking Nice by the Way!!!! Also thinking of downgrading. So i'll be watching with interest. (so far i've found them online for £769 and instore for £699).
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
