Red Sea Max Nano Peninsula: 12 month review

[@TheRealBukboi]

For those wondering, you don’t need the baffle for the G2 models

[@fishpalace]

That is good to know and a simple but effective improvement 👏🏻

[@williamcreery2631]

Huge thing I did to this tank was… don’t need the skimmer, just high quality filter socks and filter floss, lots of carbon, 2 chamber sponges, one for the left chamber of the outlet pump and one cut out one on top of the pump itself. This is a mixed reef, fully dominated. That’s all you need. That horrendous skimmer noise, and that size tank doesn’t need one told me a professional. Once I’ve done all that my tank boomed 2 years ago.

[@fishpalace]

Thanks for watching and for your response. Totally agree that skimmer can be removed and use additional filtration to replace it. Do you also do regular water changes?

[@ukm120]

Nice 12 month update, cheers Paul.

[@fishpalace]

Thanks for watching, really appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@aactv3223]

Nice video Paul

[@fishpalace]

Thanks Paul. Easier to make videos when a tank is really good quality. They have certainly upped their game from gen 1 to gen 2 although I still have a gen 1 that I bought in 2016

[@jacklawer6389]

Nice thanks Is the Skimmer loud ?

[@fishpalace]

It is loud when first used and once it beds in it is quieter but not silent. I have run big skimmers in a sumped tank that are quieter. Not an issue for me as tank is not in our living area but if it was I would probably stop using it

[@Dan-c7l]

What about a heater or a chiller, how do you control your temps ?

[@fishpalace]

Thanks for the comment 👌🏻I use a DD temp controller on all 3 tanks. More recently I bought a Red Sea 3:1 ATO to monitor temp which is great if I am away. 💪🙌🏻🔥

[@charlieriggs4494]

can you do a video on how you installed the ato as im going to get one and it locks far down the back how do you see where the probs are to make sure you level at the water line im getting the max nano

[@fishpalace]

I have uploaded a video of the Red Sea ATU 3:1. The way I installed it was to first position it lower than I wanted it, switch it on and then slowly raise it until it reached the level I wanted. The water level is between 1/2 1 cm below the chamber before so that it just flows over the baffle without making any noise. It could be slightly higher or lower and make no difference Is probably easier than it sounds 👌🏻

[@queencityreefs]

Great update my friend. Cheers 🍻👌💯✌️

[@fishpalace]

Thanks for watching and hope you are well 🙌🏻

[@nawafs3105]

How did manage to correctly place the Red Sea ATO sensor in place in the rear sump?

[@fishpalace]

I wanted the water to be about 1/2 to 1 cm below the previous chamber and tinkered with the sensor until it was at the right level. I started with it lower than I wanted and then gradually moved it up until I was happy. Did not take long Hope that makes sense and helps

[@legionaquatics]

would you recommend this for a new reefer? is it worth the price?

[@fishpalace]

That is a tough one to answer as depends on what you want to get from this hobby. Your reefing experience will depend on how much you research and how much you are prepared to take it slow and be patient, regardless of the tank. It is a great tank which provides most of what you need and maintenance is fairly quick so you won’t have to spend ages doing it. The downside is if you get hooked you will probably be looking to upgrade within 18 months so you will end up spending more. IMO it is value for money as you get a lot but remember you will probably spend as much on livestock as you do the tank. It sure if this helps 🤷‍♂️

[@legionaquatics]

@@fishpalace after doing a bit more research I think I’ll go with a small budget setup and if I’m really enjoying the saltwater side of the hobby I can always upgrade and I can spend a bit more on that setup.

[@fishpalace]

Makes sense. You could consider a 2nd hand tank as there are loads around at decent prices. Just need to pay attention to seams and how it has been maintained. I bought a Red Sea reefer 170 2nd hand 7 years ago and still going strong as a floating aquascape

[@legionaquatics]

@@fishpalace good idea! I’ll be on the lookout for one!

[@fishpalace]

I would focus on one that is less than 12 months old and still running. That way you can see it all set up and working. I would not however buy the whole tank including fish, rock and coral etc unless you want to plan how to move everything and then set up in your home. It is very doable but can be a pain

[@jaysrealreefuk]

Such a brilliant reef and I do prefer the peninsula version to mine. Why is your water level so low in the sump?

[@fishpalace]

It is a great nano and I love the peninsula look. We need to compare water levels as that is roughly the level when the stock ATU was in the tank. 🤷‍♂️

[@greekreefer]

Hello! Did you get out the bubble trap sponge from the return pump?

[@fishpalace]

Hi. I did remove the sponge in the return pump chamber as I removed the stock ATU

[@greekreefer]

@@fishpalace thanks for the info! I want to take it out anyway but then am afraid of bubble issues in the water!

[@fishpalace]

@@greekreefer I have not had any issues with bubbles 🤞🏻

[@dazsboxofwater]

Great video Paul, tanks looking really good too, so when are Red Sea sending you a s1000 mate ? 🤪

[@fishpalace]

That is a beast of a tank and not sure I want to run a 1000 litre tank but maybe one day. 450 liters was enough and for now I am enjoying small tanks

[@dazsboxofwater]

@@fishpalace happy wife happy life thou mate 😆

[@fishpalace]

@@dazsboxofwater a 1000 L would certainly keep my wife happy as she is not a fan of this tank 🤦🏻

[@charlieriggs4494]

just see you had a video lol

[@fishpalace]

Hope it answered your question 👍🏻

[@hcaquaticsreefing]

Brilliant video 👍

[@fishpalace]

Thanks, really appreciate it 👌🏻

[@tekkersreefer8055]

Best pump is jabo dc1200 no nosies at all for this tank flow is top class no sand all ouer tank no bare bottom spots like tmc 1500 no sand in tank after one day use went back 1200 dc won't swap now

[@fishpalace]

I bought an Eheim pump and will fit that to see if it makes a difference. If that does not work then a Jabo it is 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻. Thanks for watching and your recommendation

[@sc4708]

bro your tank looks dead lol

[@fishpalace]

Thanks for watching. I really struggled with this tank starting with dead rock and sand. Has taken a long long time to get it where I want it. Take a look at my last video as tank is now where I want it to be 👌🏻👍🏻