Red Sea Reefer 250 | Crystal Reef Aquatics | RSR250 Triton Style Sump & STEALTH G6 ATO Container

[@crystalreefaquatics9102]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We look forward to being of assistance and using everyone's feedback to continue to improve. FYI, we also build custom aquariums and have numerous other models of sumps for red tanks. Visit our website for more information.

[@pelphrey]

Checkout crystalreefaquatics.com/ for more information!

[@douglascampbell5284]

Looking for a 200 gallon tank for future build maybe we can get something going

[@pelphrey]

Email Crystal Reef for a faster response - [e-mail]

[@julianfriedman8553]

@@douglascampbell5284 I would love to build that for you!

[@dramad2974]

Very nice upgrade. Sump swaps are a pita, looks like you pulled through it and have some nice results. Love the way they packaged the sump as well, IM take notes! Lol

[@pelphrey]

You got that right, if the plumbing was standard I would have no issues bothering it. But the RedSea plumbing just simply makes me nervous! All in all it went pretty well, just took some time to get it done!

[@prolific_breed]

Super clean sump and ato container

[@pelphrey]

Thank you very much! I am very happy with it!

[@jsreefs5576]

Clean setup Pelphrey! Love that sump design. 👍 Thanks for the update!

[@pelphrey]

Thanks for stopping by, when you going to update us on your tank?

[@jsreefs5576]

I’m working on getting one out soon. Currently editing it now.

[@pelphrey]

Awesome!!! Can’t wait!

[@thereefinrican]

Sweet looking setup. I need a 15gal ato reservoir for my Red Sea so that I can stop using the one that came with the tank. Great video

[@pelphrey]

It is nice having a large ATO container for sure, I used the RedSea ATO for only a short while. When I went to the 10 gallon ATO it was awesome!

[@TMogo116]

I have the exact same setup with sump and ato, i have to say they did not ship mine in the same manner, i had peanuts in everything it was a bit of a pain to clean when it arrived and I did not have any wood in my boxes. The products are great though.

[@pelphrey]

I agree the products are top notch, I've never handled an acrylic tank and I was surprised. I thought for sure it was going to weigh more than it did! Sorry to hear about the shipping, maybe that had some issues with previous shipping methods and made them better!

[@Reefkpr1]

Pretty nice upgrade. I was checking out your Gate Valve. Think I will replace the Red sea gate valve with a true gate valve. I'm constantly having to adjust the Red sea one.

[@pelphrey]

My redsea valve worked perfect for close to 2 years. Finally it required constant adjustments so it was time to go! The gate valve has been rock solid! Much easier to tune also!

[@Reefkpr1]

@@pelphrey Thanks, Yep I'm right at 2 years. Been fine until recently. I pulled it apart and cleaned and still having to adjust it. Ordering a gate valve now.

[@Ruffles206]

I agree too, my Reefer 170 gate valve is same as yours have to adjust every time like 2 times week,maybe I have to change if you say is easy I’m gonna order the parts then thank you guys, check my first video and see what you guys thing about my set up is 3 mounts old

[@woodysreef8957]

Hello mate Now your running a Triton style sump you won't need as much flow going through it. So if you turn the return pump down it will stop a lot of that splashing Noise going to the skimmer chamber. Great job and I love the videos

[@pelphrey]

You hit the nail on the head! I slowed my COR pump down A LOT and that really helped out! I'll admit I know nothing about triton and don't plan to use it. I was just so used to having a mass amount of flow going through the sump that I left the pump configured the way I had it in my reefer sump!

[@Reject06]

been wanting to buy that sump for my 425xl but they only offer the 350. Its like 3 inches shorter than my stock sump and when i emailed to ask for those few inches back it would turn into a custom sump driving the price to well over 700. nice sump but going the wrong direction for water volume/price for me at this time. cant wait to see how you addressed the weir, usually i'll cut them out as their surface area limits the flow and creates that water fall sound.

[@pelphrey]

I actually slowed the COR pump down and that helped out greatly, it isn't 100% silent but you have to listen for it now. I am satisfied with the noise level! I can see both sides on the sump situation, I almost would rather have the 350 sump under my tank. Like you though I wouldn't want to give up some water volume.

[@PaulBlaney]

That’s an amazing new sump and ATO container 😎👌🏻 if you want a nice custom dosing container for that open spot I can send you one👍🏻

[@davidl655]

Great Video. Im curious about that flexible tubing you are using. Is that silicone? where do you get that I am in need. Perhps you can put up a link or something. Thanks

[@pelphrey]

Yep, silicone tubing. www.bulkreefsupply.com/white-soft-silicone-tubing-sold-by-the-foot.html

[@SuperYellowtang]

Great job buddy looks great 👍 all our money goes on reefing 😀

[@pelphrey]

Thank you! It is a money pit that is for sure! haha

[@sschoeneck01]

I plan on adding one of these to my RSR170

[@pelphrey]

It is an awesome sump! The extra water volume is amazing! Here is a thread with your tank and crystal reef sump - www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacons-rsr-170-w-crystal-reef-aquatics-sump.573740/#post-5856132

[@ReeferGil]

Congrats, nice score.

[@pelphrey]

Thanks ReeferGil!

[@SharbucklesReef]

Cool sump man. Must be nice to have a bit more room down there now

[@pelphrey]

Thanks, no complaints from me at all!

[@klauslarsen6972]

love that ATO container

[@pelphrey]

Thank you! It compliments the sump nicely!

[@klauslarsen6972]

@@pelphreyyes,it looks awsome.. i wish i could get something like that in denmark :)

[@BarbqBlake]

Nice job as always man

[@pelphrey]

Thank you!!!

[@reefguy4387]

Looking good! Did you ever get that regulator on the spectrapure fixed?

[@pelphrey]

I haven't... I really need to, I actually made 80 gallons of water this weekend and thought about it. I don't make water often so I don't think about it until I need to run the unit. I also need to get some replacement filters, maybe I'll do that this month! Thanks for the reminder!

[@pwspoon2k]

Nice setup!! I've been watching your vids and really appreciate you posting the wins and loses. Keep up the good work. Did you/can you still use the filter socks with that sump?

[@pelphrey]

I wish I had more wins, but it just isn't that way! haha Just learning from my own mistakes! This sump does not have a place for filter socks, I've managed to construct a solution for running mechanical filtration when I want to. It isn't pretty but it does work!

[@lisadimercurio9473]

Are you going to still have a refugium in the new sump? Great video

[@pelphrey]

Im not sure yet, in the immediate future I have no plans to. But that may change later down the road.

[@yuyiboy]

Looks great!! 👍🏽😊

[@pelphrey]

Thank you!!!

[@lukp33]

How is the apex auto feeder work in your sump? Are you selling the white ato container?

[@pelphrey]

The AFS runs twice a day and seems to be working great! I use a coral feeder to blow area's of the tank and sump out pretty often. I've not noticed any food stuck in the return chamber. I am sending the ATO container to a buddy of mine, as soon as I can find a box for it!

[@Carlos23reef]

looks good nice sump

[@pelphrey]

Thanks Carlos, always appreciate your support on each and every video!

[@PacedFast]

Nice sump! I’m not sure how I feel about the sound of the water from the fuge going into the skimmer section though :-/

[@pelphrey]

Going to address that in a follow up video, long story short I slowed my COR20 return pump down and that pretty much fixed the noise from that section.

[@dramad2974]

You could also put the skimmer on a stand and raise the water level 8n the sump to reduce the water fall effect.

[@y4ngel]

Do you have a parts list for the plumbing parts that you changed out? I need to change mine.

[@pelphrey]

I used this 3/4" adapter - www.pvcfittingsonline.com/3-4-x-1-sch-80-pvc-reducing-male-adapter-mpt-x-socket-836-102.html You'll also need one of these - www.marineandreef.com/Red_Sea_Reefer_Pump_Return_Connector_16_mm_42221_p/rrs42221.htm 1" valve - www.bulkreefsupply.com/spears-gate-valve-slip-x-slip-1-46dfb1fd21d4e16401260f54d2b6a88a.html

[@volteface69]

Cool !!! 💪👏👏👏

[@pelphrey]

Thanks!

[@stellarlivingstoned]

How often do you do water changes?

[@pelphrey]

At this point never, I sold the tank! Before it depends, sometimes weekly, bi-weekly and monthly.

[@skyking9248]

What do you dose? Maybe you’ve posted that already and I missed it. I’m planning on dosing Acropower, all for reef or Randy Farleys method, NoPox as needed, Carbon+GFO, and Bio pellets.... am I missing something? Won’t be dosing until late next year.

[@pelphrey]

At the moment I only dose kalk and acro power! I do 200ml daily of kalk and about 8ml of acro power.

[@skyking9248]

@@pelphrey Thanks! 🎏

[@stevee8609]

Did you not like the stock sump or did you just want a change?

[@pelphrey]

Stock sump worked fine for my needs for over 2 years. I’d thought about swapping it out for a long time, it was an easy decision when crystal reef reached out to me. The added water volume is priceless, even if it’s only 6-8 gallons. That’s a significant addition to a system that is only 50-55ish gallons.

[@unknown2k1]

Maybe I missed it but why don’t you just put the old 10g ATO next to new sump. Looks like perfect fit.

[@pelphrey]

Gave it to a buddy!

[@calipsosreefs4843]

Nice 👍

[@pelphrey]

Thanks!!!

[@danilobautista2291]

Hi! Do you have any of the sumps you changed available for sale?

[@pelphrey]

I do not!

[@Davelembo]

sexy sump sir

[@pelphrey]

Thanks Dave!!