RSM250PEARL
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Good luck catching those fish Cat! Wow 3 tanks, I'd say you've got your work cut out lol 
Cat's RSM 130D
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catran
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My real problem is trying to figure out (and catch) which fish to put in which tank. I want the firefish in the 29g Frag Tank, but they hide in a cave they dug under my rocks and I can't catch them. The 2 Spot Hogfish is in the 29g, but belongs in the RSM, but I can't catch him, he flies when he sees the net! I'm going to leave them alone for a while. If that hogfish keeps trying to bury my zoa colony, he is so going to be in trouble!
catran
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i don't want to move the Royal Gamma and Two Spot until I get the firefish out. There's about 6 ways they can escape. Two on the side of my rockscape, two holes in the middle half way up, and one directly leading to their cave. The dart back in as soon as I put my hand in the water. They only come out after I start feeding and are fast as heck!
catran
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Just an update, I don't want to post pics until after I get the new camera, maybe next weekend. I am currently struggling with the frag tank and also trying to equip the RSM 250. So far, I have the tank, skimmer, and today I got the hood and stand. I still need: circulation pumps, bulbs, and rock. Most likely, this tank won't get the rock until July. I may set it up and only put sand in it, seeded from sand in the 130 some time before then. I think I will have to go with dry rock this time since I have the mother of all worms (Eunicid) in the 130 and not ready or willing to deal with more hitch hikers!
BTW, I plan on using ATI and KZ bulbs, any suggestions on color? I don't want too much blue and I'm afraid I might end up with a blue tank if I'm not steered in the right direction. I have a Phoenix 250w MH on the frag tank and it took me forever to get used to the blue color. I just want a little blue (the cf bulbs in the 130 is probably too white).
Here's a pic of the stand. Mine is a bit darker though..
BTW, I plan on using ATI and KZ bulbs, any suggestions on color? I don't want too much blue and I'm afraid I might end up with a blue tank if I'm not steered in the right direction. I have a Phoenix 250w MH on the frag tank and it took me forever to get used to the blue color. I just want a little blue (the cf bulbs in the 130 is probably too white).
Here's a pic of the stand. Mine is a bit darker though..
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Pretty Stand - good luck with the build !
here one post that might help on the bulbs http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...68665-36-6x39w-lights-t5-recommendations.html
I am still running 6 month old stock ones, but am planning to change them out soon
here one post that might help on the bulbs http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...68665-36-6x39w-lights-t5-recommendations.html
I am still running 6 month old stock ones, but am planning to change them out soon
Congrats on the new Canon EOS Rebel T3- $650 for camera, 18-55 and 75-300 lenses you ordered - Love mine - I have same lenses
catran
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Thanks guys! I can't wait to get the camera and finally take better pics. I'm going to read up on BLAKEJOHNS thread "Basic Photography Class" so I can get a little refresher on these types of cameras. I had a SLR quite a few years ago. To show you how long ago it was, I had a Canon AE-1!!
I have to get the stand out of the SUV and into the house myself. When I transferred it from a friends truck last night, I noticed that it wasn't too heavy, I should be able to manage. I just have to make room for it now!!
Also, since it is pretty light, I'm thinking about putting some 2x4's in each corner and front and back in the middle to ensure it's strong enough. If I was using the exact tank it was made for I wouldn't feel that insecure. Because it's larger than my tank and I'm putting a top on it to set the tank on, I'll shore up the framing.
Now I have to choose a sump size!
I have to get the stand out of the SUV and into the house myself. When I transferred it from a friends truck last night, I noticed that it wasn't too heavy, I should be able to manage. I just have to make room for it now!!
Also, since it is pretty light, I'm thinking about putting some 2x4's in each corner and front and back in the middle to ensure it's strong enough. If I was using the exact tank it was made for I wouldn't feel that insecure. Because it's larger than my tank and I'm putting a top on it to set the tank on, I'll shore up the framing.
Now I have to choose a sump size!
catran
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Yes, it was a 35mm, lol!
I brought the stand in from the car and noticed it wasn't like the one on their website. It's all put together but pretty light for a 4'x2' stand. Since I'm almost 6' and pretty strong-(but old now), it wasn't too much trouble. Now, I have to move the TV stand around. I am having a REALLY hard time with that though. I must weigh 150-200lbs. I can't even budge it!! I can only lift it an inch. Since I already have 5 bad discs, I'm searching for the furniture movers made for carpet. I'll get it in place sometime, but I'm taking my time!
Here's the actual stand, the box on top is about an inch or so larger than the tank, this is where the tank will go.
I brought the stand in from the car and noticed it wasn't like the one on their website. It's all put together but pretty light for a 4'x2' stand. Since I'm almost 6' and pretty strong-(but old now), it wasn't too much trouble. Now, I have to move the TV stand around. I am having a REALLY hard time with that though. I must weigh 150-200lbs. I can't even budge it!! I can only lift it an inch. Since I already have 5 bad discs, I'm searching for the furniture movers made for carpet. I'll get it in place sometime, but I'm taking my time!
Here's the actual stand, the box on top is about an inch or so larger than the tank, this is where the tank will go.
