Red Sea Reefer S-850 G2+ Episode 1

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0:00 Intro & disclaimer
0:30 Why I chose this tank
1:04 The cabinet
3:26 Getting the tank in the house
3:40 The aquascape
4:23 Equipment I'm using
6:00 Red Sear Reefer controversy

Пікірлер: 125

@ReefDork 2 ай бұрын

Here's episode 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8qkotKnttPdcWw.html

@MRmatt2504 2 күн бұрын

Do you need to have the Hue bridge for the motion sensor to work?

@ReefDork 2 күн бұрын

@@MRmatt2504 yeah, the Hue system won't work without the bridge - the lights will go on and off with the switch but nothing else will work...

@Mlh1978 3 ай бұрын

What a nice gift. Last gift I got was a pair of socks 😂

@vallabhvj80 3 ай бұрын

Me too from the mismatch bin😅

@islandreef5292 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha best comment ever and really relatable sadly

@bonohusky7849 3 ай бұрын

Congrats Alex! Can't wait to see next episodes about this tank. Setting up new tank it's always exciting time for all reefers. I'm sure this one will be great!

@theanimanga1744 3 ай бұрын

Safe to say this dude sold out to Red Sea. Lights dosing pumps everything is Red Sea all of a sudden. 😂

@islandreef5292 3 ай бұрын

Very excited to experience watching this journey! Very much deserved cheers to you!

@eillyacostandinides3344 3 ай бұрын

Amazing video congrats on the gift cant wait for the full journey

@TheSparkysdog 3 ай бұрын

Great video, looking forward to watching the progress.

@geekdomo 3 ай бұрын

Congrats! Looking at this exact tank as an upgrade from my own. Nice video

@lunes-1 3 ай бұрын

Free Reef tank. The stand is impressive Congratulations 😊

@AlicksSmith 3 ай бұрын

Man, I really like your videos. Solid work on the disclaimer especially. Handled that well. I also really enjoy my double head redsea doser. Haven't considered their tanks before, but yours looks great. The frag tank is a cool bonus as well.

@Michael_k_DK 3 ай бұрын

Congrats its a beautiful tank

@jonandlisa2000 3 ай бұрын

Look forward to following this build

@alarsen18 3 ай бұрын

Dude...That's going to be a nice set up. Congrats

@king-asher 3 ай бұрын

So excited to follow this journey - hopefully this means you start posting more !! 😂😂

@ReefAdventure 3 ай бұрын

Hi Alex, can’t wait to follow your Reef adventure with your new tank!

@queencityreefs 3 ай бұрын

Loooove new tank builds. That scape is awesome! 😍🔥💯👏✌️

@MogsysAquarium 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the new build for sure 🙏

@williamlinegar695 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see this build come along!

@williamlinegar695 3 ай бұрын

Question: the board that goes on the top of the stand, is the lip that extends over the front to brace the tank also made of wood? Thanks eh!

@dusk1947 3 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful aquarium. Enjoy filling it :)

@deansmith2124 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@michealterrett2159 3 ай бұрын

Oh no the birds have gone 😂 Will look forward to the build thread on this 😊 Very nice Alex

@micahhowell4432 3 ай бұрын

I just got a Reefer625 outfitted with everything RedSea. I’m setting it up and hoping to start cycling in within the coming week! Be looking forward to more of your videos in this series

@loopylou7813 3 ай бұрын

Hell of a tank pal 👍🏻, I’m eyeing the s-700 g2 for my upgrade next year so il be watching , and good luck getting it all into place safely , no cracking overflows this time 🙏🏻😂

@Brabostaan 2 ай бұрын

Got my Peninsula S700 G2+ too, now the fun begins building the frame.

@martinward7239 3 ай бұрын

Nice. I'm looking forward to watching this set up. And how you decide on stocking over the coming years.

@juliam4283 3 ай бұрын

Hue Lights are brilliant!

@joepecorelli1099 2 ай бұрын

This should be a lot of fun to watch . 🎉

@SimonJamesBayman 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on being able to get a very expensive gift out of Red Sea. 😅 you are living the dream. 🎉 good luck getting it through the window. My Red Sea 750 g2 was moved by just 2 guys though they were a professional installer and had specialist gear

@dontfearthereefer5683 3 ай бұрын

Going to be epic

@emilymatthews1290 3 ай бұрын

Lookingn forward to watching this build series 😊 would also love an update on your CADE.

@davidbensley8037 3 ай бұрын

Very nice!!! I have the peninsula 500 G2+ love it apart from one issue the water level in the tank is never stable , constantly have to fiddle with the valve highly annoying. Trying to get to the bottom of it with Red Sea it having no luck!

@user-uh4tv3st9i 3 ай бұрын

Interesting upgrades to the stand by RedSea , I have a couple of 250’s and prior to fitting the tank I added bracing to the front . The was a recent poll downunder regarding failed tanks and at least 80% of the tanks were found to be not sitting on a suitable surface as in they were on a suspended timber floor or the floor was not level ....these were the cabinets without the more recent adjustable feet . I do agree with the lack of ventilation, I have to swap out an underpowered return pump so whilst the equipment is out the hole saw will go in

@aarongibbs2479 3 ай бұрын

Awesome progress, but definitely replace that busted PC fan, it will rattle itself apart in a week or two!

@anthonysport63 3 ай бұрын

im jealous to say the least!! my local reef shop here in California united states just put one in there shop and set it up. tank look absolutely amazing in person

@jules2545 3 ай бұрын

It looks a lovely tank, it will be interesting to see how it progresses I purchased one of those battery backups you mentioned a few videos back, I have plugged it into my MP10 and Apex computer. I tested its longivity and stopped the test after 10 hours even though it could have gone on longer.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant bit of kit that! It'll be interesting to see how it gets on after a couple of years' use...

@deansmith2124 3 ай бұрын

Also really appreciate you highlighting the differences on these new G2 tanks. I have a G1 525xl that I'm upgrading to a G2 750xxl this summer. Have had my tank up for 5 years now and there's been no issues with the tank or stand. But I'm looking forward to your videos detailing the differences in the G2 series because it's hard to see everything properly in their photos.

@josgraha 3 ай бұрын

Oh man I miss the wallpaper but wow, this is going to be amazing. Rockscape is off to a fantastic start as well, can't wait to see how you apply all the lessons learned in this build.

@DazUK81 3 ай бұрын

you won the reefing lottery dude im very jealous 😂

@jasony816 Ай бұрын

I am one of the few g1 425 owners that has 100+ gallons of saltwater all over my home! All they said was sure give you a discount to buy a replacement, when it’s pretty much a know fact that these tanks have issues. I use love redsea and use their products and now I will no longer use any of their products.

@matt1234link 3 ай бұрын

Them candleholders are pretty sweet

@fletcherwright7042 3 ай бұрын

Sweet 👍

@d.waller9722 3 ай бұрын

As an owner of a reefer 525 G2 ...amazing tanks . I love mine. This is my dream tank you are setting up.

@mickrobinson8150 3 ай бұрын

Hi great tank, I love it. Any idea of the total weight when full Alex?

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

About 1000kgs

@paulieb8578 3 ай бұрын

Very nice indeedy, I'm jellerised to my missing back teeth. Good luck matey

@flyingchris81 3 ай бұрын

Nice, I am really looking forward to the process. Did you made any considerations because of the total weight? Is there a basement underneath the room?

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

No, just timber beams - it'll be fine though

@christerpedersen8920 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the next episode😊👍 Any particular reason you didn't choose the Red Sea return pumps and wavemakers?

@ReefDork 2 ай бұрын

I bought their gyre a year or so ago but it needed cleaning really often, otherwise performance would drop off a cliff. And the return isn't silent so I prefer Jecod (well Reef Factory rebadged Jecod)

@christerpedersen8920 2 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork yeah, that's what I've heard too, high on maintenance. I run Jecod myself, can't really go wrong with those (or rebrands)👍

@travusschlenker2620 3 ай бұрын

I always wanted a saltwater tank and there tanks are nice just don't have the money for it. But it be a nice tank when it's up and going

@andibandi1190 3 ай бұрын

Did you choose the Red Sea Reefer S-850 G2+ over the Red Sea Reefer S-1000 G2+ for space reasons?

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

Yep - 6 foot was my max space

@BreakingNewsOnline 3 ай бұрын

Braver man than me, even if it was free. I wish you the best of luck though and look forward to the rest of the series. Hopefully Red Sea don’t go back on their word and begin censorship as soon as they can, like they do.

@christopherdaniels2952 3 ай бұрын

Just joined your channel , I am in the process of setting up a marine tank. (Coming back into the hobby after a long break) , the tank is a nano tank (85ltr), at some stage l would like to keep soft corals. Could a recommend a book on soft corals.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I've never read any books on soft corals so can't I'm afraid

@TimChump 3 ай бұрын

I’m setting up a KZfaq channel, Reef Nerd. Hello Redsea can you hear me,😂 Looking forward to watching your new tank take shape 🍿

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

Reef Chump!

@svenpflug1679 3 ай бұрын

What fans and lights did you use? For the stand.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

These ones amzn.to/3UqEAyx

@jonathanstephens7804 3 ай бұрын

Happy new tank. Do those aquascapes leach many phosphates? Good idea to seed first. Liking the look of the red sea lighting bar that will look very neat. I've had red sea tanks for years, it is a concern about the reports of leaking tanks but I'd still get a red a sea tank. I've always found their customer service excellent.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I can't be certain but it my experience I've had phosphate spikes a couple of times with those scapes and I think it was probably them. Didn't last long though

@martinward7239 3 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork They will leach phosphates, all 'man made' rock does. I've had some Marco rock leach out a LOT of phosphate.

@davidbrooke-smith2486 3 ай бұрын

Bank of Mum and Dad here. We may have to foreclose 😁

@NihilusMike 3 ай бұрын

Whilst I'm not personally a fan of Red Sea tanks, thats more from a layout and appearance perspective rather than any worry about a tank failure - especially as I'd be confident they have solved any issues given it's their bread & butter. Question - had you been purchasing the tank yourself, would you still have gone with the Red Sea rather than a Waterbox/Cade/other brand? (Curiosity, not criticism :) )

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have gone with Cade cos I don't like the freshwater reservoir being behind the tank on large tanks. Money no object I'd have gone for this tank but the WB Frag 6 footer and Infinia Reef 6 footer would have been very tempting.

@DINOSAURIASTUDIO 3 ай бұрын

Congrats - awesome tank and a well deserved gift from RS. I'll give you 8 weeks before you change out the lights - was never a fan of the blues. They were too purple and red looking to my eye!

@eillyacostandinides3344 3 ай бұрын

Red?!?!?!? Rd lights only have blue white purple.

@DINOSAURIASTUDIO 3 ай бұрын

@@eillyacostandinides3344 Yeah I know, it has a weird mix that makes it feel like its got red mixed in there to my eye. Felt like I was always chasing trying to get a nice blue

@eillyacostandinides3344 3 ай бұрын

@DINOSAURIASTUDIO weired i always struggle with mine because they are tooooo blueee heheh. This hobby is crazy it different for each individual.

@KarlMay-mx4cv 3 ай бұрын

Wow, looks amazing! Do you still have your old 4ft peninsula?

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

No, broke it down and sold it...

@KarlMay-mx4cv 3 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork I’m looking to getting a 4ft and eyeing up the Nyos 440 G2 👀

@DarrenTraynor-zy6zb 3 ай бұрын

Surely you could lift that tank on your own😊

@scottshipley570 3 ай бұрын

Damn! Lucky man! And for free… I’m willing to go all the way… 🤫

@tompage8674 3 ай бұрын

Out of interest how much was the aquascape?

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

£500 for both islands...

@Dylamos 3 ай бұрын

Ned Stark: "No, now it ends"

@mickrobinson8150 3 ай бұрын

Hmmm nearly a metric tonne 😮

@bopeep7806 3 ай бұрын

I think that’s a tidal wave waiting to happen in your home !!

@bopeep7806 3 ай бұрын

And dense matrix led will need supplemental lighting as you like nice sps

@richh6790 3 ай бұрын

This will be an LPS tank...

@andibandi1190 3 ай бұрын

could you please make a few comments on how easy or how difficult it would be to relocate with such a tank? I can imagine that setting it up for the first time is facilitated by having all the parts that you need delivered, including some propertary Red Sea components like for example their silent valve, in a prestine, unused state, and in the original packaging. But once you have connected and glued together all the piping, and the tank has been running for a few years, will it be possible to take everything down, organize the transport, and put all back together in a different place? I am asking this because there are people who need to relocate for professional reasons every few years🤡

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't do it personally - I did it once with a 25g tank and it was a nightmare!

@andibandi1190 3 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork Me too. I had to relocate with a 240 liter tank from Duisburg, Germany to Leeds in UK. This Included spending the night in a cabin on a ferryboat with some liverock, 5 fish and a mushroom coral in a Ikea box. That was all the livestock I had, and all went well, perhaps due to a 12V-220V converter and a low-power aeration, filtering and heating system permanently connected. But I did not want to take the risk again one year later when I had to return. So I gave it all to a colleague in Leeds who had fish.

@rubenespinosa1685 3 ай бұрын

What’s with all this centimeter stuff inches feet etc gallons also 🙏🏻

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

72x27x26 200gs 🙂

@rubenespinosa1685 3 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork There you go Mate now you talking Turkey, Good Demensions

@billray7703 3 ай бұрын

No more lovely wall paper. 📝

@jhaych 3 ай бұрын

Its my birthday tomorrow...I doubt I'll get anything like this though!

@lovermansmith9082 3 ай бұрын

Now that your under the red sea banner ? , Are we still allowed to say Dork ? You already displaced the Bird Brain Wall paper 😊

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

Red Sea ReefDork 😁

@lovermansmith9082 3 ай бұрын

@@ReefDork ♥️

@michaeltmhenderson1823 3 ай бұрын

2 min gang

@RyanFelt 3 ай бұрын

$200 for cabinet lights with a motion sensor is insane, I got one on Amazon for $30 for my 6ft tank stand

@Reefeasy 3 ай бұрын

The real question is mate where is the famous wall paper

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I've kept a piece 😅

@lcj2046 3 ай бұрын

Good luck with your Red Sea tank. My tank cracked in front of glass

@SPSSimp 3 ай бұрын

I have a 10 year old red sea max 500, It has never given me a concern regarding the build quality and the silicone seal looks very good still. When i change to a new tank i am sure it will be a red sea again. though i hope they would bring a slightly lower model more like a lagoon.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'd love a lower tank. 55cm would have been the max height I would have gone for if I designed it.

@PnCBio 3 ай бұрын

"I've gone with the RS lights" did they offer something else? Pretty sure this is missing the paid promotion label, YT says that if you're provided free products, it's a paid promotion. Just a heads up :). I could care less and us RS gear myself, but I figured you'd want to be on the right side of YT TOS.

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

I don't like to use the banner because it's ambiguous so I prefer to say exactly what the deal is. I use the banner when I've been paid money (2 videos so far and I also say those videos are sponsored at the start). RS didn't offer me anything else, I just mean I would have bought the Kessils as my number 1 choice but I decided the RS lights and £2,000 in my pocket was better than the Kessil lights and £0 in my pocket!

@PnCBio 3 ай бұрын

I get it, and agree that you clerly state as much every time. Just worried YT police gonna hassle ya, if they don't, you're fine by me :)

@ReefDork 3 ай бұрын

@@PnCBio Yeah, I don't think they ever check - I have had manual reviews by YT before without problems 🙂

@fabriziobucci1305 2 ай бұрын

Hi Alex. You need to do more videos solo because the show you do with the other guy is too long to watch . Ciao 🙂

@marty2314 3 ай бұрын

Would never buy Red Sea again. I had a g2 tank seam fail! So many better options out there right now, plus their customer service is horrific. But it’s cost you nothing so best of luck

@pingu8666 3 ай бұрын

Not just the water that's salty.

@marty2314 3 ай бұрын

@@pingu8666 salty? Your hilarious.. Just speaking on past experiences..

@MiniManAu 3 ай бұрын

what better options are there? what tank you running now?

@marty2314 3 ай бұрын

@@MiniManAu Iv currently got a aquaforest oceanguard

@marty2314 3 ай бұрын

Not sure why I’m getting hate from this comment. It’s my personal opinion on Red Sea tanks, which comes from previous history. For the record I am a big fan of reef dorks channel and it’s some of the best content out there on KZfaq.

@rubenespinosa1685 3 ай бұрын

I would never own a Red Sea tank the leak period no wonder they gave it to you, only kidding nice looking tank and gear just not my cup of tea as far as manufacturer

@montheralomari5529 3 ай бұрын

Redsea is rubish and anyone gets a redsea gift suddenly its an amazing product!!!! Like the neptune systems with brs all for the views and their benifits they market the products even there are a very much better products around the world

@liampritchard4163 3 ай бұрын

Red Sea are horrible brought the 500 peninsula g2 like yours and it failed after 8months and the replacement failed after 10months so they finally give me a refund after so many back and forth till I finally got my refund but after my experience with Red Sea I will never buy their products again

@NicksReef213 3 ай бұрын

That's not great. Where was the failing point? Was it the same place on both tanks?