Glenn's Reef RSM 250

[nanoreefing4fun]

I guess I did get the D model

nice to know Red Sea has incorporated some improvements, even if I don't know what all they are yet

 

[Reefmack]

Sounds like a good question for RedSeaKev!

 

[redsea reefer]

Rockwork looks great Glenn! You ended up with about 60 pounds of rock right.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Thanks Eddie - I did exactly 50# Marco & 10# LR, I had about 45 in the 130D, but didn't want as much proportionally this go, I might even take just a bit of this out too.

 

[redsea reefer]

You're welcome Glenn! Like I said, 50#'s will be enough filtration along with the substrate if you decide on removing some.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Hard to see the depth... but my rock against the back wall & I have a large area like down sides, the width of my fist & up front like 8 to 10" up front open.

 

[redsea reefer]

Try bringing the rocks forward a few inches, that should increase depth visually.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

I might, but I want to put lots of corals on the sand up front... lots

The one thing I have learned from my 1st tank... is to envision all the rock covered with coral, in my 130D I had $9.50 a pound $500 of beautiful Tonga Branch & after a year, you could not see one bit of it, all just platform for the corals & my LR filtration.

 

[Reefmack]

Glenn - Now's the time to use your experience, think about the tanks you like the look of, and do the envisioning of what you want to end up with - a rock wall, or a more open look with 2 "towers", an open area in the middle, etc. etc. etc., plus what corals and rock you may move in from the 130D. Later on it will be much more difficult to change things. Just because you have all that rock doesn't mean you have to sacrifice what you want - pull some out if it's best to fulfill the vision you have!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Thanks for the feedback & suggestions Eddie & Terry

I really like this looks/layout of this tank... by Gemmas

 

[Reefmack]

Wish I was in your position and starting up again knowing what I do now. That would be so much fun! Lots of gorgeous 250 tanks. Make it yours Glenn!

 

[reeferman]

lookin good!Terry,you could be in his position!hehehe,i know,no more tanks for you.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Reggie's tank was another one of my inspiration & really what inspired me to get one was his tanks beauty running near stock - thanks Reggie !

 

[reeferman]

your welcome Glenn.i wish i wouldve known how well the t5s would grow acros and i wouldve lowered the rock a little.they grow to the surface now!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

hmmmm.... that a great point... I think I need to address that with my current scape - thanks for sharing Reggie !!!

This is what makes the RSM club so great... members helping members !!!

 

[reeferman]

im having success with a few acros at half tank height.my frag rack was sitting right at half tank at they encrusted and colored well.some of the higher light ones want to be as high as you can get them though.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Can you guess what this is?

 

[Reefmack]

That's a weird one. How big is it? Can you get a clearer picture?

 

[redsea reefer]

You're welcome Glenn! I'm sure however you setup the rocks, the tank will be beautiful...

My guess is a rotting shrimp...

Reggie - What do you consider Millies at for lighting. High up or mid tank...

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

I'll tell the id in a bit ... trick question