A Red Sea Max 130 reef tank kit comes with all of the mechanical parts needed to set your own personal coral reef system at home. In case you've forgotten, that includes the water filtration and circulation parts, lights, and hood/cover. It does not include the reef base or water treatment chemicals, as you have to buy those separate. You also need to buy a stand for the aquarium or you can use a sturdy shelf you already own.
The water movement system included with the Red Sea Max 130 may look complicated but as long as it works, it's easy to maintain. The first part is the skimmer. This has a grill and it removes organic waste before it can decompose in the water. Then you have a two-piece (coarse and fine) filter sponge. Then you have the chiller pump, and the access panel for its tubing. There's also the heater and circulation pumps. Last, but not least, is the filter media. There are two types, ceramic biological and activated carbon media. Activated carbon should be familiar if you've had an aquarium before, it is what freshwater tanks use. The ceramic biological filter is a small porous filter that lets beneficial bacteria grow inside of it. These bacteria remove microscopic organic material and help promote a more real world aquatic ecosystem.
The Red Sea Max 130 lights are built-in to the hood to provide the best angle of light. There are blue LED lights for your use and two 55 watt T5 lamps to light and heat the tank. Don't worry about buying the bulbs though, two are included in the kit. The hood itself has three opening options to provide excellent access while keeping your tank safe. The first option is for the protein skimmer, you can watch the skimmer and provide maintenance without removing the hood. The second option is to flip the front portion open. This allows you to feed your fish, test your water, or maintain the lights. It is similar to freshwater tank hood access. The third option is for aquascaping your tank. The lid lifts up and sits at an angle so that it still provides light but you can still reach in and work on the tank.
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