New Red Sea Max S-650 Build Thread

[spinsonic]

Recently took delivery of the new Red Sea S650 in white. System is a 175G with 50G sump, skimmer, (10) 80w T5, (4) circulation pumps, and 1 return pump standard.

I've added (2) vortech mp40w es since I wasnt happy with water movement :spin3:


Here are some pictures I wanted to share.

delivered in one box. 800lbs!

Packaging

Water goes in

Power control center

 

[Chrisrush]

Neat all-in-one unit. Never seen that large of a Red Sea system.

 

[djze]

looks great so far i like the look of the white one local shop here by me set one up last month & i must say when i saw it for the first time i was blown away by the craftsmanship red sea put in these new set ups everything was thought out properly to me there way better than the elos what are your intentions reef or fowler

 

[djze]

also one feature i really like is when you lift up the lights they automatically turn off makes it easier to work inside the tank

 

[T.MONEY]

SEXYYYYYY!!! lol Cant wait to see it full of live stock! i love the idea and concept of the red sea max's

 

[spinsonic]

craftsmanship is great. everything is nicely done. very clean set up. forgot mention it has an auto top off too. My only complaint really is that they should've went LED lighting. Hopefully theres an upgrade kit in the future. =]

 

[Gillguy]

The system is 175 gallons but the aquarium is 150 gallon right?

 

[spinsonic]

The system is 175 gallons but the aquarium is 150 gallon right?

you're right. 175 is including sump.

 

[spinsonic]

aqua scape left

aqua scape full

aqua scape right

 

[Gillguy]

Very nice aquascape. Can't wait to see the coral in it.

 

[troyholl]

I like it!!!

 

[MHG]

Sweet, very nice set up. I have a few questions...

The built in reservoir needs to be filled manually or is it easy to adapt a ro line into it with a float and such ?

What do you think of the stock skimmer?

If you used an apex or a reef keeper, do you think it would be easy enough to eliminate the factory control panel?


If you don't mind me asking did you pay the 4700 dollars I am hearing more or less?

 

[WarrenElvis]

Tank looking Great man. Can't wait to get my White S650. Just a few questions, What substrate did you use and how many Lbs as well as did you use all live rock or some base rock. Are you going to use the 2 Vortech pumps in the tank ?
Sorry for the 101 questions

 

[dustinc]

Any updates? I just ordered mine and it will be in early next week.

 

[TheFishTeen]

Awesome aquascaping.

 

[ABlueReef]

Looks like they did a lot of improvements compared to the RSM250. I am not a fan of their skimmers. Looks great so far. Looks, like someone is going to have lots of fun stocking to tank.

 

[dragon174]

Very sweet setup. I like the aquascaping as well. Did you use anything to hold the rocks together or are they just stacked?

 

[LEFTY67]

Any updated pics??

 

[LEFTY67]

Awesome cant wait to receive my metallic merlot 650!

 

[lotusstar]

I really liked this tank last year at macna but was concerned about the width for aqua scaping but looks like you've done a great job.