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Oh - forgot to mention that I do want to add corals eventually but not until I understand what's going on with my lower than usual mag and calc readings first. Just taking it slow ...

Hey Dave - if I remember correctly my alk reading was 3.25 meg/l which I thought converted to the 9.15 dKH. I have yet to put any additives into my tank since set up (about 3 months ago), and I've been using Red Sea Coral Pro salt throughout. Therefore, all of my readings are a direct result...

I had the same problem with my 250 Reef Drifter. To maximize the stock skimmer I had to have the gate down to get enough water into the back chamber - but at this setting I would always see a haze on the surface. On the other hand, if I raised the gate to allow better surface skimming, the...

I have the MP40 in my 250 - no problems here either - seems to be a great pump.

Thanks for all of the info Andy. I tested my pre-tank batch last night and I received the same readings - so it looks like my tank is at equilibrium with any new water that I add - at least for mag and calc. I still had the Red Sea Test kits from when I bought the tank so I tested mag + calc...

Andy: - I measure my salinity with a refractometer - I haven't shaken the bucket prior to using; just scoop off of the top (I'd never heard anyone say to do that - good suggestion though) - I normally make about 16 gallons a week out, with an set weight of salt getting me very close to my...

Interesting - I've only checked that my temp and salinity are spot on before adding my aged s/w to the tank - this batch was made last Saturday so I'll test tonight then post my results. BTW, maybe you've seen this but I thought I'd add it here just in case...

Hey Reefmack - it dawned on me after I posted (I hate when that happens) that I should test my pre-tank mix. I have 16 gallons already made in advance of my next water change. I'll test that when I get home tonight. Good catch - my pH is OK too - around 8.2. Thanks for the suggestions and...

First off, my tank (RSM 250) is about three months old, and currently FOWLR. Recent water testing has shown my magnesium level dropping (it was 1080), as well as my calcium (380) - these used to be > 1250 and 450 respectively - my alk is OK, at 9.15. I was wondering, since I don't yet have any...

Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle Great pictures Tom - your tank looks awesome!

Hey Tom - I talked with their tech support immediately after our last e-mail exchange - they couldn't help me out and I may be in a jam. I bought the unit ~ 2 months ago when I ordered my tank. I never opened it until this past week when my sump finally arrived. It seems that you need to...

Tom's correct - it's a ventilation opening - if you're asking about something else, let me know which pic has the item in question.

Thanks everyone!

OK - another error - I failed to fully read Terry's suggestions to get the pics to be imbedded here - I'll try again later - that's what I get for doing this at work! Thanks for the help though Terry!!!

And the rest: http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/Cabinet.jpg http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/Sump.jpg http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/Chiller_In_Out.jpg...

Thanks to Terry I think this maybe what I initially intended: http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/Tank_Full.jpg http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/Tank_Close.jpg...

Thanks Reefmack - I was just finishing up with Photobucket when your post arrived! Here's a link to my pictures: http://s907.photobucket.com/albums/ac280/tacoulter1966/RSM%20250/

Picture uploading test:

Full tank shot (test):

Please disregard this thread and see the other one which is more complete - this one was inadvertantly posted prior to completion (I'm still working on the pics also). Thanks