I Am Setting Up A NEW Red Sea Reefer G2+

I am setting up a new Red Sea Reefer 625 G2+ in the basement studio! In this episode I also move my fish and corals to a temporary 100 gallon stock tank!
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[@spankystl]

I've missed the Remy's basement videos. So glad to see them back, looking forward to more.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Happy to have some NEW stuff down there! ~Remy

[@RankinsReef1980]

First time seeing the hair without the hat. Congrats on the new tank and also keeping the torch lit on this channel.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

It's there! It's grey but it's there! lol ~Remy

[@marcuswong1797]

Good reminder regarding on how to rest the Red Sea tanks. My G2+ came with several pieces of wood, and I was confused at first on why it was included. Then i realized the bulk heads sticking out and not leveling with my floor. I quickly used the pieces of wood that came with the tank and rested it on top of them. * seeing Jake in the video from the past... hits differently. RIP Legend.

[@DanGrubb1967]

Looks like you finally made it now you can enjoy the hobby with all the free stuff you're going to get from endorsements

[@Ellery-USA]

I agree with Raj that building the tank system is the most fun part of the process. Even with re-scaping my existing tanks every 5 -8 years due to overgrowth nothing beat a complete NEW build.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I'm pumped! It's been awhile since I've had a large tank so I'm ready for all the upcoming challenges ahead! ~Remy

[@MACNTOSFAM]

i’m a 3rd owner of a reefer 250 v1, and the 2 previous owners were good at maintaining the tank & checking the seams. i’m coming up to year 1 of this 4 year old reefer, but always weary of its wear & tear. i project this tank won’t survive another 4 years with me. but always check those seams when you can. and if you can, replace the drain valve.

[@ReefLover]

I don’t understand why Red Sea used bad seal to begin with, as much I want to I’m not taking any chances with Red Sea I love their salt though. Did you buy the tank or it’s free?

[@billysprout2374]

they’d be required by law to disclose if this was a gift i believe

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

​@@billysprout2374there's no laws requiring it...only morals and ethics

[@parisite99]

Hey it’s Corner Reef. I’m new to STL area and new to reefing. Went and met the guys there to discuss getting into the hobby. Great store and awesome owner!!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

It's on of my favs (and it's closest to my house)! Steve will take care of you and shoot you straight! ~Remy

[@murrmansreef3944]

I neeeeeed one of those long polyp toadstools for the studio 😊

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I'll bring next time I visit - soon my friend! ~Remy

[@metsdynastyx]

Good luck. You have more courage than me to go with a redsea right now. Keep up the great content

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

We'll all go through it together - or it will be a super awesome experience! I think with the changes they made we should be rockin and rollin! ~Remy

[@murrmansreef3944]

Red Seas newer models have been very solid for me!

[@dingdong7986]

@@murrmansreef3944 whats solid arent they little to new i got a sca 150 up for 4 almost 5 years now thats been through a 6.4 earthquake that was 13 miles from my house and plenty of smaller 5.0+ shit one of them even moved my stand a good 4+ inches and my tank is still standing just fine for 1/2 the price of a redsea tank

[@markrobsable1]

This feels like a Red Sea attempt to control company damage. Remi - did you pay for this tank or was it supplied by Red Sea?

[@Chris58369]

Exactly… I also wonder…

[@porboi1]

You should know Reef Builders is also sponsored by Red Sea

[@reyrox3274]

Another awesome video. Remy is on fire 🔥

[@kennethwilliams4966]

Can’t wait for the next episode…Congratulations!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Thank you! ~Remy

[@murrmansreef3944]

Lmao the dude moving the tank in flip flops 😂

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Dude, we were disheveled with the power out that weekend. Heads were definitely not on straight. ~Remy

[@murrmansreef3944]

@@ReefBuildersVideo hey man if the tank made it into place with no damage you guys did great!

[@alisam6742]

I have RS reefer 625 going on 3 years. You gonna love it so much more room 🎉

[@BryznsReef]

Glad you were able to get everything situated Remy, I felt that pain of moving tanks not too long ago when I moved into my new apartment broke our (brother and dad) backs nearly moving a RSR350...

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Never a walk in the park! lol ~Remy

[@carolinab9451]

Congrats on the new tank! Man I think I was in Colorado when you guys had that wicked storm bc I came back to my pool overflowing. 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmygimbal]

Youre doing such a good job my dude.. Very proud and happy for you :)

[@paulmuadib8955]

I go in that fishstore sometimes when i travel that way.

[@g-reef]

Remi you were in my neighborhood with tidal gardens it’s an awesome place

[@maureenposhweddingflowers5429]

I would never ever reward Red Sea with my dollars. I mean yes, companies make mistakes. But own up to it, get ahead of it before all the disasters strike, do a recall, make it right even if it means selling off all your assets to support all the people you have damaged. Have you seen all the videos of people trying to save their animals, all the backbreaking labor scrambling to get things to survive, all the years of love & care down the drain - it is totally heartbreaking. I don’t know how these people sleep at night.

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Yes absolutley..once your reputation is gone its gone...so many other better company's to buy from.

[@dynomitedp]

My seams went bad and they wanted me to buy a new tank from them!

[@mohammadalameer8283]

I am conflicted between Waterbox infinia 230.6 and the Red sea 750 G2. Unfortunately it'll be difficult to get the Waterbox shipped where I live (Saudi Arabia) so Red sea is my only choice. Remy if you could, I know Red Sea is a sponsor of Reef Builders so it will be easy for you guys to reach out to them. Could you have the company come out to give clarifications on their tanks, the problems and their warranty agreements that they've had so that new customers like me could be assured about their products. I have been getting mixed opinions from people, especially in R2R there are many cases where Red Sea owners have their posts removed and their accounts blocked from the Red Sea page whenever anything related to this is mentioned instead of actually helping their customers who have spent thousands on their tanks

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Get a cade or waterbox

[@mohammadalameer8283]

@@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army I'm honestly considering it now. I was offered an LX 270.6 for around 3800 USD it's new inside the box but comes with no warranty and it's been sitting in a warehouse for several years, so I'm worried about the condition of the silicone drying up or something. My other option is to pay almost 6000 USD and buy the Reefer - S 1000 G2, which is slightly longer, comes with warranty and also has eurobracing at both the bottom and the top of the glass. But is more expensive

[@Chris58369]

Check out Cade!!! Amazing tanks!!!

[@mohammadalameer8283]

@@Chris58369 I checked out Cade tanks, there's an official Cade dealer 2 hours away from me that I have been speaking to and also asked for other people's experiences with Cade and honestly I am now more inclined to buy a Cade tank than any other! I am considering the CADE S2 2100, which is their largest model. I will do a bit more research and will give the dealer a visit to see the Cade tanks in real life.

[@BackWoodsReefer]

Glad to see your back to making videos again on your home systems!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

These last 4 months have been a whirlwind! I can't wait to set up a 2.0 version of my space! ~Remy

[@BackWoodsReefer]

@@ReefBuildersVideo how’s uno and dos doing?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@BackWoodsReefer Crushing it! They just don't know what an anemone is yet...even though they've been living with one for 6 months. lol

[@insanity4224]

I have the XXL750 and seeing others get busted gives me anxiety about mine. It does look like they have fixed these problems but I think CADE is much better.

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Totaly agree...id only trust waterbox or cade

[@insanity4224]

@@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army I do trust the Red Sea with the new design but if you look at the additional features of the CADE it’s pretty amazing

[@rubenespinosa1685]

Those leveling feet look really skimpy for all that weight why not have some real beefing ones on each corner or middle but yes those little leveling feet still don’t have me convinced imo

[@BIG-ES-]

Great video Remy, I’m jealous of the new tank. I can’t wait to to upgrade one of these days to a 150 or 180 gal.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Thank you! This will definitely be one of the larger systems I've had. I hear the next step up from here is 500 gallons...lol. ~Remy

[@BIG-ES-]

@@ReefBuildersVideo Gotta get into that 500 club!

[@estonianreefer2851]

Is this red sea sponsored or did Remy chose to buy this tank of his own choice and funds ?

[@nickm9922]

I expect the first. Noticed more possitive marketing about the G2's lately... Red Sea wasnt happy with the broken tanks they had last years... so i bet they pump some into good marketing now;)

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

To be up front and honest with you guys, it was a little of both. They've been a sponsor of Reef Builders for years. However, I was the one who approached them about a tank. No stipulations here - we'll go through the ups and downs together. ~Remy

[@Chris58369]

@@ReefBuildersVideoThanks for clarifying would like to see updates on how long the newer ones last 😊

[@Lutharthegreat]

Decided to go much bigger? Very nice. I loved my 2 Red Sea tanks but when I went big they couldn't compete with planet. Look forward to how this build moves along and what ends up in it.

[@mikeydee7815]

Tanks from petco shouldnt outlast a Red Sea tank!!!my reefer 250 lasted 3 years before it leaked

[@arronkumar141]

Looks great so far! Will you have a build thread anywhere?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

At this point the build thread will just exist right here on the channel. I guess I could start one on R2R for people to follow along. Will keep you posted! ~Remy

[@Reefkeepers_Archive]

Good luck with your new tank, i know how sedimental it feels to take down a loved tank.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Right?! It's kinda weird to say but a lot of heart goes into each build for sure! ~Remy

[@HollaAtChaReefBoy]

Awesome! Lookimg forward to this new build. What kind of scape are you going with and will this be a mixed reef or something else?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

This will ultimately be a mixed reef. Eventually, I'd love for it to be SPS heavy! ~Remy

[@abyankabir1910]

Hey I’ll be setting up a 60x24x24 inch mixed reef tank so I was wondering if 3 Kessil 360X will be enough or not to light the whole tank? Do let me know!

[@TBarnes8908]

Looks great! Going on 7 months with my Red Sea G2 750 and I love it so far. No issues at all.

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

Just finished setting up a 425g2+ max. I wish I had succion cups to move it ! Can't wait to see the updates on this tank.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

They are so much heavier than you'd think! How are you liking the tank so far? ~Remy

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

@@ReefBuildersVideo still have to manage all the cables now but all in all it is a really nice tank. Cabinet was a bit long to build compared to waterbox aluminium ones, but I can't really complain as long as it stays tough. Time will tell. Curious on what compartiment to use for skimmer / refugium to grow chaeto and host copepods tho.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@Vladfaitdestattoos Did you do reefmat?

[@Vladfaitdestattoos]

@@ReefBuildersVideo it is installed but not puting the paper roll for a month.

[@billysprout2374]

excited to see it explode right after the warranty expires

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

That's kinda mean. lol. I don't wish for your tank to explode. ~Remy

[@billysprout2374]

sorry i shouldn’t have worded it like that. please be religious about checking the seals and quadruple check the leveling.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@billysprout2374 All good! Will be watching like a hawk.

[@mryes413]

I think I am almost ready for the move to saltwater.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Do ittttttttt! ~Remy

[@lancefoster7640]

Where are you from? We were visiting back home during the storm (Blandinsville Il) and it sounds like you may be talking about the same storm.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Just outside of St. Louis on the Illinois side. Blandinsville is way north. IL has been blasted with storms the past 2-3 weeks though. ~Remy

[@billray7703]

Nice video is this video sponsored by Red Sea or did you buy that with your own money?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Red Sea is a sponsor of Reef Builders and has been for years. Nobody is trying to hide anything here. There are a couple Red Sea tanks in the RB Studio as well. ~Remy

[@Algaewarrior]

You’re off to a great start! Always love a good new tank journey🎉 Will you be going bare bottom or sand bed?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Might leave this one to the people. I know Jake would vote for bare bottom! ~Remy

[@Algaewarrior]

@@ReefBuildersVideo For sure! Lol. Even though I prefer a nice crushed coral sand bed I will put in a vote for bare bottom….for Jake 👍

[@reviewit7974]

​@ReefBuildersVideo bare bottom 100%. Homage to Jake, while building it in the Remy Reef Builders style.

[@TriplettFamilyNetwork]

Is it eurobraced?

[@johnparish5939]

im a tree guy in STL it really is rough out here!

[@ProducerReef]

I know ur a good person. But you having a Red Sea tank is like damage control instead of coming out and helping those that tanks failed, they should’ve addressed it themselves. Seems like they’re going through you to help regain trust. After a recent malfunction and countless deleting of posts, Red Sea should apologize.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I appreciate the comment! They didn't come to me though, I went to them. They've been a longtime tank sponsor of Reef Builders so it just made sense. I'm here to take hobbyists through a tank build - ups and downs included. ~Remy

[@kalamazoo_reefer]

@@ReefBuildersVideo Pretty sure that when you sell as many tanks as Red Sea does, the select few that have issues seem to everyone to reflect “a lot” of quality problems, when really it just looks that way because of the sheer volume of tanks they move each year. I doubt their failure rate is any higher than competitors. Unfortunately for them, it’s a byproduct of their success as a company, and there’s no good way to shake the stigma that has arisen due to stories about failing tanks having such intense visibility on social media.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@kalamazoo_reefer see, this is logical thinking. You don't belong on the internet...lol!! I kid. Thank you for watching! ~Remy

[@WandWizardLLC]

Congrats on the RedSea tank I like it! 👍🏻

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Thank you! I'm excited for the build! ~Remy

[@Reefer_NYC]

Not first!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

FIrst, not first, just happy you're here! ~Remy

[@EugeneRu777]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ericj1500]

Will you be at reefstock...Chattanooga?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Yes! ~Remy

[@ericj1500]

Thats awsome, I'll be there as well as im a local to these here parts 😄

[@kutcha20]

becareful wit hthe tank i had the unfortunate event of my tank cracking it is 2400 for a replacement of a 625 and unfortunately red sea wont work with you on the price even if you just purchased the entire thing retail the day before.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Which version? Was it the G2?

[@kutcha20]

@@ReefBuildersVideo yes it was the G2 just didnt come with their new ATO kit

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@kutcha20 How long did you have it running? ~Remy

[@kutcha20]

@@ReefBuildersVideo never got to get it wet :(

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

@@kutcha20 I gotta know how it cracked! Was it dropped? The 625 is a beast. ~Remy

[@corbinswinney3112]

So what’s happening to Bahama llama?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

All the stuff I'm doing is documented on the RB channel now. Not enough time in the day to do both at the moment. ~Remy

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Id still never trust red sea agian...much prefer waterbox cade or high quality custom profesinal builders that have a long history out standing quality.

[@harrisonbunge7341]

definitely not first!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

But you were so close! ~Remy

[@frontbattles8090]

Where is the next video?? It has been a month..

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Check back in a couple hours. Scape video goes live today. Also, there will be various other videos that come in between each Red Sea update video as I am doing this build in real time. ~Remy

[@frontbattles8090]

@@ReefBuildersVideo nice thanks!

[@kvnsu123]

First!

[@shanemoreland]

This is not a negative comment. This is a reality comment. The WORST thing happened to me and an ONLY two-year-old Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 650. (Not an "older" tank as you suggest. Nothing can prepare you for a front seam blowout where 140 gallons of water gushes into your home in a matter of minutes. Thank God I was home. By the way a stock tank nearby as you suggest would have done nothing to help me. 140 gallons of saltwater went all over our nice hardwood floors seeping down through and into the AC system destroying ductwork, insulation and thousands of dollars in hardwood floors. Long story short, we were able to save some of the livestock and 1/4th of the Corals. Red Sea is in the process of replacing but with a smaller tank. They no longer make the 650 size. I'm getting a P500. I'd hoped they would have reimbursed me for the tank that I paid thousands of dollars for so I could go buy something different. But all they do is give you a credit. So here we go. Taking another big chance on a Red Sea tank.

[@mymiataflys]

I was skeptical about having you be the new “face and voice” of RB, But I must admit, you’re doing ok. Tough spot to be in, hang in there.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Trust me, I was skeptical too. I'm here to learn, grow and connect the reefing community the best I can. That said, there are many faces of RB these days and lot of perspectives. Hopefully one or two jive with your reefing style. Crazy to think I've only been on for 4 months. Thank you for sticking around. ~Remy

[@delwarkhan7128]

Structural issues!!!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

With the G2? Do you have any photos or video? ~Remy

[@mustangnum11]

All I hear is bad things about this red sea tanks

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Well thats not good! Hopefully these G2 tanks are better. We'll all witness together. ~Remy

[@dynomitedp]

WARNING do not buy a Red Sea Tank!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Why? Do you have one? Send some pics. ~Remy