Red Sea Max 250 Aquarium

At the entrance to the filtration system is a surface skimmer that takes water from the aquarium water surface where the highest concentration of waste materials is found.  It is designed to prevent clogging and build up of organics, maintaining the ideal water quality for a reef aquarium.

The system comprises of the following:

• Protein Skimmer.
• Mechanical filtration.
• Activated carbon.
• Biological media.

Dimensions:

960mm (38") long x 665mm (27") deep (high) x 552mm (21.5") wide (front to back).

Overview:

The turbo air injector protein skimmer provides a constant mixture of fine air bubbles (0.5 - 0.8mm in diameter) and water, creating thick and stable foam of partially dissolved organics.  The Max skimmer filters the entire water volume of the tank 4 times per hour with air throughput of 300 l/h (75 gph).

The mechanical filtration media consists of a course sponge to trap solid particles.  Its position at the inlet of the filtration provides easy access for routine cleaning.

The granular activate carbon is made from highly porous, phosphate-free charcoal. It removes any DOCs for at least two months, depending on the aquarium bio-load.

The highly porous ceramic bio-media provides a huge surface area - 420cm2/l or 1,200 sq ft/gal - for nitrifying bacteria colonization.

Location:

The first step in setting up the Max is to choose a suitable location. The location should be decided upon in advance because, once filled with substrate, rocks and water, the aquarium weighs about 350kg / 770lbs and must not be moved.

Accessibility:

When choosing a location, ensure that you have enough room to raise the main aquarium hood and remove the skimmer collection cup for regular maintenance, also make sure that you can reach the power centre switches located at the rear right side of the MAX and that the power center can be removed from its niche.

Room Temperature:

Site selection is important for correct temperature maintenance. We recommend that you keep the ambient room temperature a comfortable and stable 22 deg C / 72 deg F.  Avoid placing the tank in front of an air conditioner, heating vents or direct sunlight.

Fish Only Tank:

The the main focus of this type of tank is the fish.  You should carefully study the unique characteristics of each species before deciding what and how many to stock.  Your chief concerns should include full size at maturity, dominance and competition with other species, aggressiveness towards other members of the same species ro towards other species, social behavour (solitary, in couples or schools) and feeding requirements.

Since a fish only tank is not required to support delicate invertebrates, which are vulnerable to even slight changes in water parameters, the total biomass can be greater than that of a mini reef set-up.

Mini Reef:

The main focus of a mini reef is the invertebrates, especially corals and anemones.  The role of the fish is secondary as they complete the reef ecosystem "picture".  The most important aspects in choosing fish is their compatibility with or aggressiveness towards delicate invertebrates.

Since the "free swimming" space in a mini reef tank, with its corals and live rock, is less than that of a fish only tank, the total number of fish inhabiting it will be less.