Reefers looking at this thinking "7 plug sockets???where do we plug the other 11!?"😂😂😂😂
@AdamBowersDeveloper Жыл бұрын
The lack of a three pin plug in the bus has put me off.
@stelios563 Жыл бұрын
Any new updates on the tank?
@MojoAlmighty Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Getting back into the hobby after a 15yr hiatus and I’m interested in this tank. Curious how you’re liking it 2 years later, and whether you would suggest something different.
@unounv2 жыл бұрын
Been 2 years man how’s it going ? Did you give up ?
@spinster40002 жыл бұрын
It was either this or a Innovatice marine 40 gallon, the IM is much cheaper BUT it lacks most equipment needed to even RUN a saltwater tank, and when adding up all my equipment for it totaled out at around 2 grand, not including the fish coral sand rock and other stuff I’d need like food, test kits, water stabilizers etc. this tank was my choice
@leonelsarmiento72 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig! Thank you so much for all the videos and updates regarding your Reefer 170 E :) I would kindly like to ask you something, I am trying to decide between the Reefer E 170 like yours (all in one) or the normal Reefer with a Sump system. What do you think would be best? Do you sometimes regret getting the plug and play instead of the normal one? Some people tell me I should get the normal one with the Sump so I can always upgrade things easily or if something breaks I can replace with other brands etc…. What do you think? I would highly appreciate your feedback here :) thank you and regards from Switzerland :)
@melaniesimpson63222 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig...Are you still using and liking this tank? Looking at this particular one to set up soon.
@danfox91103 жыл бұрын
What a hassle think I'll stick with a dog
@nautiswerk3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your videos. Just bought a Red Sea MAX E170 and this gives me an a better idea of what to expect. Thank you!
@weberadrien75253 жыл бұрын
What fish do you like for that tank
@lennynemirovsky88653 жыл бұрын
Great video I just got my tank and I don’t know what to do with micro bubbles inside the tank from protein skimmer any suggestions?
@adrianboothby59003 жыл бұрын
What's your lighting schedule?
@GenePlotkin3 жыл бұрын
Any updates on this tank. Curious how you are finding the stock skimmer and generally if there are any upgrades you feel were needed.
@darianzayn11063 жыл бұрын
i know I'm pretty randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?
@korbynharrison58993 жыл бұрын
@Darian Zayn Flixportal xD
@darianzayn11063 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it!
@korbynharrison58993 жыл бұрын
@Darian Zayn no problem :)
@jamiehairsine85583 жыл бұрын
Hi mate just wondered how you’re getting on with the filtration system is it doing a good enough job or would you recommend getting the sump upgrade kit I can’t make up my mind what tank to get either one of those or a 200xl or even something bigger just like the way everything is included in this set up
@vicentecason15553 жыл бұрын
dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new movies on Instaflixxer. I've been watching with my gf recently =)
@walkerisaias20663 жыл бұрын
@Vicente Cason Yea, I've been using instaflixxer for years myself :)
@christopherdelahunt30413 жыл бұрын
Hi there :) Did you get any feedback about the power centre having 2pin plugs and then not being able to plug in the equipment with Uk plugs? Is it just a case of having to source equipment from the USA? Cheers
@craigbillington90553 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I received nothing no - I think it’s ridiculous for a company to push a product to a market that that don’t truly support. I’ve just installed a surge protected socket in the sump and used that really
@bongosreef94063 жыл бұрын
You may be interested in the following video as well : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3e6n5KCia-LfKs I wish you and your tank inhabitants well.
@bongosreef94063 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, my Goniapora have always prefer a position in the tank where there is low flow. Mine like to be closer to the bottom of the tank. Changes in parameters are often the cause of many coral deaths which is why i like to test at least twice per week and more if the corals look troubled. I periodically add bacteria cultures after performing water changes and will spot feed the gonis with reef roids each week. Here are some of my Stokesi! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imrKnntni51-hMU
@tiakirkman78243 жыл бұрын
What light did I come with hydra 26 or a red sea 90?
@craigbillington90553 жыл бұрын
Tia Kirkman hi Tia, it came with the Reef LED 90.
@peterdrinkwater22813 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig, a great set of videos produced by someone local, looking forward to the next one to see how things are going. I am currently in the research stage of the hobby and aiming for the 170 Delux. Would love to see one on how you tackle the testing part of the tank.
@craigbillington90553 жыл бұрын
Peter Drinkwater thanks Peter - I’m aiming to get recording again soon, it’s been a busy few weeks! Thanks for the comment!
@franklinreinoza3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Very nice build i am totally new. What kind of rock do you use and how many kilos? Sorry if you said. English is not my mother tongue
@craigbillington90553 жыл бұрын
Hi Ravent. Thanks - I have been using the RealReef rock and I would estimate that I have about 14kg in there. I think the general rule of thumb is 1kg for every 10l of water
@mallee174 жыл бұрын
Seems a bit fishy to me.
@modotd38854 жыл бұрын
Class!
@modotd38854 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great informative vid. Thanx Red Sea give you the external dimensions. What the internal usable depth. How much do you lose from the 57.5cm to the rear sump.
@miastscm4 жыл бұрын
Nice to have someone talk about actual pricing, I purchased my Max e 170 for £350 courtesy of gumtree it came with a heater and the light I think the second-hand market is great it means you can purchase the higher-spec equipment within your budget this s a temporary tank for my porcupine fish and lionfish I took the dive and purchased the sump kit brand new as I couldn't get a used one near me and due to lockdown I couldn't travel I purchased this as the tank needed more volume and space for my bio-media and I must say highly recommended.
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Mias Consultants Ltd thanks for the comment! I think you’ve got an absolute bargain there! Completely agree second hand is a great way to do it as it means that like you say, you can get the higher spec equipment. Good luck with the tank!
@googlereviewer27434 жыл бұрын
If you are looking at adding a sump later then wouldn't it have been better to go for a different tank like the Red Sea Max XL 200 or the Reefer 170? I really don't get why Red Sea Max wouldn't configure the outlets to UK type? This is such a bad decision and defeats the purpose of having a clean electrical system. Are you still liking this tank or do you now think you might have gone with another version of Red Sea Max? Thanks!
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Google Reviewer possibly yes but I was more interested initially in the plug and play features, plus the convenience of not shopping round for lighting. I’m happy overall with the e170 and would recommend it. The situation with the UK plugs is ridiculous. Surely the UK must be one of the largest markets?
@chrisgooding33584 жыл бұрын
Buddy, so you haven't used the power centre with travel adapters without the cover in case of a leak, and instead added a extension lead which is open?... same thing right 🤷 I'm getting this tank in the next few weeks and will just use travel adapters. But you are right for the price of the tank shouldn't have to really
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Chris Gooding Hi Chris, nothing to do with leaks at all. The reason I’ve not used the power centre is I just didn’t want to use travel adapters so I could plug the items in there. Just my preference really. Thanks for watching and good luck with the tank 👍🏼
@JonathanGosney4 жыл бұрын
Tanks a lot!
@TheNeuel4 жыл бұрын
Top Shelf Aquatics had a red goniopora just recently.
@brel93704 жыл бұрын
You should take photos of the corals in the same position, angle, lighting, etc. once every week or so. That way you can really see the changes and growth. It’s hard for us to notice tiny chances over time. When you look back, you’ll be able to more clearly see the difference!
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Breana LeBouef thanks Breana - I’ve already started doing this so we’ll see how things look over the coming months 😊
@brel93704 жыл бұрын
Just saying, I love this series! Please continue through the life of the tank!
@khye106gti4 жыл бұрын
Looking nice.
@joaoaliane97754 жыл бұрын
good equipment choices
@danefidler8744 жыл бұрын
how often do you do water changes?
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Dane Fidler water changes are weekly at around 5%
@ranjsg4 жыл бұрын
Craig - really good review that is helpful for me to decide on my first ever sea water system
@craigcoates77664 жыл бұрын
Carbon dose will sort that out
@ruraofficial39504 жыл бұрын
About to buy this tank, thanks for your honest review. Really makes me want to buy this tank even more :D
@karlmarkham74 жыл бұрын
Wait till its totally cycled before touching no3pox if you search about it online most will tell you to hold off till it's fully cycled. Keep at it bud.👌
@karlmarkham74 жыл бұрын
Hi mate heard you dosing no3pox during the cycle, ? That eliminates your algae so that would explain why you haven't got a build up ready for your clean up crew. I personally wouldnt dose that until cycles completely finished and you have some build up of algae.it will be consuming your bacteria needed.
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Karl Markham cheers Karl - thing is, the NoPox is part of the reef mature kit and it tells you to dose from day one so it’s difficult to know what to do. Surely given the issues with the nitrite the thing to do would be keep dosing until those levels drop and then have a week or so without dosing to enable the algae growth? Appreciate your advice 👍🏼
@andersoniker61193 жыл бұрын
@Salvador Ronald Yup, have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :D
@nolanpiacentini39284 жыл бұрын
I'm about to purchase this tank and I've read on forums that the media rack/basket sucks. Someone pointed out that intank offers a upgrade for the media basket. do you think its worth the upgrade or just stick with the stock one?
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Nolan Piacentini I actually rate the basket. It’s really handy and seems hold the media in well. I like the fact I don’t have to submerge my whole hand to get the media lowest down out of the tank
@karlmarkham74 жыл бұрын
I'd cycle without the lights on matey, increase flow but woulsnt cycle with lights on..
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Karl Markham great cheers Karl. A few days down the line, water change done and NoPox added and still no drop. Not sure what’s going on as I’ve not added any livestock yet
@karlmarkham74 жыл бұрын
@@craigbillington9055 hi mate keep your lights off and give it time , could take a week or two to clear, but it will do. If your feeding the tank make maybe reduce the amount
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Cheers Karl. I’ve had the lights off since Saturday. Ammonia has dropped off but no change in nitrite so next step is to do a water change later 👍🏼
@karlmarkham74 жыл бұрын
@@craigbillington9055 hows it going? Are you running a reactor? Bio pellets or anything to help eliminate this. Its typical new tank syndrome, but your doing right by lights off increase flow and just do water changes slowly not to sudden,
@danecalvin33393 жыл бұрын
not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the latest series on Instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my gf recently :)
@BradleyWhite_fp4 жыл бұрын
Well done. I'm cycling my RS Max E 170 now.
@craigbillington90554 жыл бұрын
Bradley White Cheers Bradley. Are you using the Reef Mature kit by RS?
@bryanclark24043 жыл бұрын
I guess Im pretty off topic but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@laytontucker28773 жыл бұрын
@Bryan Clark Flixportal =)
@bryanclark24043 жыл бұрын
@Layton Tucker thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!!
@laytontucker28773 жыл бұрын
@Bryan Clark Glad I could help =)
@insectkiller20054 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to how this tank develops mate. Good luck and happy reefing