Back at it with the RSM250

[Lipman]

Hello Everyone,
First I would like to introduce myself since I'm new to this Forum.

I have currently been running fresh water tanks since I was about 9, took a few breaks in between but never really lost my passion for fish and just the underwater life. Currently i have dealt with small tanks ranging from 15 - 30 Gal.

After really thinking about it I decided to get a new tank and went with a salt water system, Figured it was time for a change and a new challenge!

I got myself a Red Sea Max 250 and so far I have no issues, even my protein skimmer seems to be working very well (I have read about people having issues with it). I'm currently at the stage where I have just added my life rock and just letting the water cycle for a few weeks. (also getting use to working with different levels, and getting an overall feel for the tank).

I will keep updating this post with pictures and my findings regarding my system. Any comments/help would be great!

I'm unable to post images yet because i need 5 posts, so I will post as soon as I'm at that stage.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[BigAl07]

Hello and welcome to Reef Sanctuary. Glad to have you on board

Here is a section you may want to spend some time browsing:
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...rs/33555-look-frequently-asked-questions.html

Especially pay attention to:
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums.../23584-fish-quarantine-process-step-step.html (VERY important)

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/fish-diseases-treatments/27305-acclimation-i-know.html

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...01-setting-up-successful-marine-aquarium.html

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/632618-post3.html

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...something-cycling-breaking-new-reef-tank.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...ners/20945-just-exactly-what-cycled-tank.html

and also
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...7-how-make-safe-water-change-marine-fish.html


Sounds like you're doing things just right. You may want to add a "Deli Shrimp" *(uncooked, un-soaked in anything) to a filter bag and let this "Feed" your cycle. Keep testing and in a few weeks all your numbers should level out.

Keep posting your test results and let's "watch" your tank cycle

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

to ReefSanctuary and the RSM Club, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members

Congrats on the new beautiful RSM 250 - look forward to the pics & following along with it's progress

 

[Lipman]

Thanks for the welcomes , seems like a lot of really great people on this site!

Also just want to thank you BigAl07 for the links above, they will be very helpful I'm sure!

 

[Tokalosh]

Looking forward to seeing your tank build.

Tok

 

[Lipman]

I just took a look at your Tank Thread Tok, absolutely beautiful, great pictures!

 

[starktw]

Welcome to the Marine aquarium hobby. I think you're going to be very happy with your RSm 250. look forward to your future pics

 

[Lipman]

Thanks for the welcome starktw, just waiting on getting 5 posts and ill start with the pictures.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

One more

 

[harveymeister]

:welcomera

I look forward to seeing your tank build. Remember, they like pics....LOL!!

 

[blackbeltmom]

Welcome.

I think you ill love your RSM. I am even happier with mine since I switched out the T5s for Ecotech Radions.

 

[Snyper19]

Welcome, I'm barely starting mine....

Please post pictures of your tank

 

[Lipman]

Sorry guys, I had some issues connecting yesterday. Pics will be posted tonight, possibly today if i can find some time when Im at work .
Once again thanks for all the Welcomes, really glad I found this place!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

I had some issues connecting yesterday

Sorry for the inconvenience, RS was down for an extended time yesterday - seldom happens - but did yesterday and the owner of RS (Travis) had to work like crazy to fix the server problem that came up.

Look forward to the pics

 

[Lipman]

I have set up a Photobucket account and set a password to my album. (I like to keep things private).
Below is the link to my RSM 250 album, I will continue to update this album for everyone to see the progress of my tank.


Hope you all enjoy!!

Link here
The password is = RSM250

 

[RyanF]

Tank looks great!

 

[harveymeister]

Tank looks great. Can't wait to see this progress. Will be lurking in the shadows!! :lurk:

 

[whippetguy]

Congrats on the new tank! You're off to a good start.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

You can keep it private & still post pics on RS - like this? Did you not want to do that? If so, I can remove this one...

Beautiful !!!

 

[Lipman]

Np with that ^^! I also didn't want to spam the post with 16 images right away!

Im finding the tank is evaporating really fast, is it ok for me to add water everyday, or should i try and make it every 3 - 5 days if possible?
Currently im just mixing my own water at home from the tap ( i know, I know that may change soon enough).