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(More customer reviews)This review is after four months into the project. After the oooos and aaahs of right out of the box have faded into the background.
This is a 34 Gal tank
Setup was pretty straight forward. Don't be a jock, have someone help you get the tank into position since it's glass. The tank I bought had the starter kit included. A $129.00 option. Free is a good thing. If it's not included, don't bother buying it. Some of the test kits red sea puts out are not all they repeatable.
Don't expect the skimmer to work on turn on. It really does take some time to break in, and for you to learn how to tweak it to the level that you want it to work at. I have to admit that fitting a skimmer, filter and pump system into the area that they did is Dammed impressive, especially since it actually works. The only pain in the butt I see is that to replace the bio and carbon filter, you need to pull both of the pumps out to do it. Not a hard job... just a pain.
Many reviews I've read say that there is not enough flow in the tank. That may be true with the older model, but with the 130D that is not the issue. I put some screen over the output of one of the pumps to cut the flow down a bit. With that said..... there may be some owners who think that there should be proper flow through the tank with a rock in front of the pump outputs.
The instructions are good, everything you need to do the setup and cycling of the tank are explained. It even tells you when to add your cleaner crew, corals and fish. I added the crew when they said to, but waited a two months longer to add the soft corals. Chemical balance in your tank really is important. Don't go overboard. Get a little frag and see how it goes. If the water quality isn't as good as you think it is your only out 10 bucks. Money isn't the point.... My emerald crab ate one of my hermit crabs because I screwed up on the feeding and I felt terrible.
This is a good entry tank, Mainly because it takes a little more work than the larger tanks. With thought, patients, some research and an eye for detail, anyone can have a god looking tank.
Now after four months of testing water, water changes, the tank looks good. Eight, soft corals, sixteen hermits, ten snails, two emerald crabs, one anenomie. and a cleaner shrimp. are doing fine.
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Product Description:
Red Sea Max 130D - The Complete 34 Gallon Coral Reef SystemRed Sea is pleased to introduce the new Max 130D. The 130D includes numerous significant upgrades and improvements from the original Max 130, and reflects feedback received from thousands of Max owners, dealers and distributors since the original launch almost 2 years ago. You will readily appreciate the enhanced features of this new Max 130D over the original version, and the entire system is now easier to use, requires less maintenance and will give even higher performance levels. The following key elements differentiate the Max Coral Reef System from other marine aquariums: ?Reef Spec? Lighting, Filtration, Skimming and Circulation: Extensive research and development carried out in our laboratories clearly shows that in order to sustain delicate hard corals such as SPS species, it is essential to meet certain criteria. This is especially true when we remember that many Max aquariums may be purchased by less experienced hobbyists. Protein Skimming, Filtration & Circulation: Delivering reef spec performance of 3x per hour aquarium volume circulation, and more than a 3:1 water to air ratio, the Turbo injected protein skimmer now has a foam adjustment feature which makes it even easier to use over a wide range of water conditions. The filtration system has been improved to ensure less water flow restrictions. A full sized, adjustable surface skimmer pulls water from the top of the aquarium where most waste collects. This upgrade reduces maintenance and aids water flow through the filter, making air bubble release far less prevalent. New biological media, improved media bags and an upgraded foam filter ensures water flows more freely through the entire filter chamber. The 130D includes a fittings accessory kit which makes it simple to add a chiller, external filter etc. Lighting: Reef Spec lighting of 4watts per gallon is controlled by a high quality timer and consists of upgraded twin 55w T5 Power C
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