The Red Sea MAX approach to the coral reef experience is to replicate a natural marine environment as faithfully as possible. In the ocean, coral reefs flourish only where specific physical conditions prevail, such as sufficient light, adequate current, stable temperature and water clarity. The Red Sea MAX provides a system that creates these conditions allowing you to keep a thriving, healthy reef aquarium in your own home.
MAX takes away the worry about retro-fitting equipment, guaranteeing complete compatibility of the coral reef spec components built in to the aquarium, allowing you to focus on enjoying the fish and corals within your own piece of thriving coral reef. Behind MAX is the reassurance that the entire system has been designed by, and is fully supported by Red Sea, a market-leader in the development of coral reef systems, and accessories.
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Creating Reef Conditions in your aquarium
The Red Sea MAX Reef-Spec is the result of years of research into the sustainable growth of all corals including the most delicate “SPS” corals in an artificial reef environment and forms the base specification in the design of all MAX complete coral reef systems.
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True Reef Specification for a successful reef
REEF LIGHTING
Light is the primary energy source in all coral reef ecosystems, as it is utilized by photosynthetic organisms that provide up to 85% of the nutrition for most corals. The important parameters for light are the intensity and the spectrum or more specifically the PAR (photosynthetic active radiation). Light intensity of 1 watt per liter (4 watts per gal) of water is ideal for all reef inhabitants especially when provided by high intensity T5 fluorescent tubes that can be positioned close to the water surface, providing a strong and even light throughout the entire aquarium. The T5 Reef lighting contained within Red Sea Max aquariums has been designed to provide the ideal intensity, PAR and spectrum for even the most demanding coral species. The combination of tubes has been carefully selected in order to enhance the natural vibrant colors of your corals and fish.
REEF FILTRATION
Keeping the reef’s delicate creatures in a closed system requires special attention to water quality, by maintaining parameters within the narrow range that supports life. Effective filtration systems are made up of a number of elements, each performing complimentary tasks. The heart of the Red Sea Max filtration is the protein skimmer which removes the vast majority of the wastes produced by the aquarium inhabitants, as well as thoroughly oxygenating the water. Reef-Spec skimmers supplied within the Max will turn the aquarium water volume 3 times per hour and have a water:air ratio of 3:1. This skimmer specification sets Max filtration apart from other systems, and is necessary in order to provide the water quality required by delicate SPS corals.
REEF CIRCULATION
Sufficient water movement is crucial for the well being of static coral reef species and helps maintain proper water quality parameters. Water flow provides the corals with the nutrients and minerals (e.g. calcium) necessary for growth as well as flushing away mucus and preventing stagnant areas where decomposing organic matter would otherwise accumulate. Turbulence of the water surface is necessary to prevent the accumulation of a bio-film that reduces light penetration and efficient gas exchange. Most corals that are suitable for reef aquariums come from shallow water with calm to moderate currents. A turnover of the total water volume of 10-15 times per hour is ideal, and every Max is supplied with the necessary pumps included, all housed discreetly within the design ensuring the beauty of the aquarium is not compromised.
• System water volume combined aquarium and sump 400 L (110 gal)
• Aquarium volume Display tank with rear circulation pump chamber 350 L (97 gal)
• Filtration sump volume Glass sump with preparation for auxiliary reactors or refugium 50 L (13 gal)
• Aquarium glass thickness Ultra clear front and side panels 12 mm (1/2”)
• Surface skimmer Built in surface skimmer on full width of aquarium
• Lighting system 3 individually operated units on a slide & swivel chassis for easy reefscaping
• Lighting – standard configuration 10 x T5 (5 x 10,000K + 5 x actinic) + LED moonlights 390W
• Lighting control 2 x timers for staggered on/off
