imaccat's RSM 250

[Reefmack]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

I'd put it back on when the LR goes in. Some will say to wait & see if you get ammonia from die-off on the rock, and if so wait till the cycle is over. There are always multiple opinions on this LOL! If you add a bacterial additive (RS Nitrobac or other) then leave the skimmer off for a couple days to avoid filtering the bacteria out before it can colonize the rock.

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

I'd put it back on when the LR goes in. Some will say to wait & see if you get ammonia from die-off on the rock, and if so wait till the cycle is over. There are always multiple opinions on this LOL! If you add a bacterial additive (RS Nitrobac or other) then leave the skimmer off for a couple days to avoid filtering the bacteria out before it can colonize the rock.

Thanks again, I do have some Nitrobac and have also used Live Sand, so I will turn it back on again a few days after the LR goes in with some Nitrobac.

Iain

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Some piccies

1 lonely LR

Managed to squeeze the Tunze Osmolator in - just!!

Great piece of Reef plate from Live Rock UK

 

[Dweezil]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Very pretty! That is a very nice flat piece of live rock. Look forward to watching your tank progress.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Your on your way now Nice pics !

 

[tnwillia]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Iain, here is a like to my favorite tank I've found on the web. It shows how he made his Bonsi pillars as far as putting them together. The info can be used at what ever level you may go for ideas. It's incredible what CAN be done. Have fun!

Bonsai Tree inspired Aquascape - Reef Central Online Community

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

tnwillia, I found that tank only yesterday, it is probably my favourite as well. With the reef plates that I have I am going to try and do something similar, if it's half as good as the bonsai then I will be happy

 

[tnwillia]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Good luck, my next tank will be Bonsi but that's a few years down the road. Have Fun!

 

[Reefmack]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Thanks for the link Tom - that is really a nice rock layout!

 

[redsea reefer]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

That is a sweet set up but my concern would be where do the fish hide for safety and sleep.

 

[lethal]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Awesome looking rock my friend. It sounds like the possibilities are endless. As Eddie said, try to have some good hidey holes for the fish where they can go if stressed. How easy was it to fit the osmolator? I'm thinking of getting one but not sure how to fit it.

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Awesome looking rock my friend. It sounds like the possibilities are endless. As Eddie said, try to have some good hidey holes for the fish where they can go if stressed. How easy was it to fit the osmolator? I'm thinking of getting one but not sure how to fit it.

Lethal,

Yes I want to build a structure that has that type of overhang from a more robust base than that on the bonsai example which will provide the hidey holes etc.

The osmolator was a bit tricky to fit as I use the accessory plate for the connections to the chiller. The following is the back of the tank where the magnet is situated, looks precarious but the magnet is strong and the chiller pipes actually help hold it in place.

On the inside where the sensors are I just had to make sure the overflow float doesn't get impeded by the chiller pipes if it needs to rise.

The top up bucket is in the left cupboard and the controller in the right.

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

That is a sweet set up but my concern would be where do the fish hide for safety and sleep.

I agree, I need to make sure that the fish have somewhere to go, but I love the overhang on the bonsai tank, which I will try to replicate with the reef plates

 

[lethal]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Cheers Iain. I have a chiller also and I wasn't sure if the sensors would all fit in that chamber but it has worked for you so I might give it a go. What do the magnets actually hold in place?

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Cheers Iain. I have a chiller also and I wasn't sure if the sensors would all fit in that chamber but it has worked for you so I might give it a go. What do the magnets actually hold in place?

The magnets hold the two ATO sensors.

In this photo the white cylinder is the Overflow float, which sets off the alarm if the water level gets too high e.g if the pump from the bucket fails and stays stuck on. This sensor is connected to one magnet (grey cylinder behind the sensor), with the other magnet on the outside of the tank - as per previous photo.
There is another sensor, which is behind the right hand eheim pipe that monitors the correct water level you want (fixed to the same magnet).

 

[lethal]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Thanks again Iain. It looks like a tight squeeze. If I get into trouble can you fly over and help me out? Should only take 24 hours

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Thanks again Iain. It looks like a tight squeeze. If I get into trouble can you fly over and help me out? Should only take 24 hours

Leigh,

As long as you can afford the flights

 

[tnwillia]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

On the fish sleeping & hiding with the Bonsi pillars, If I remember, he only had a 1 type schooling fish group in the tank and it was dedicated to coral more than fish. I've not been thru the thread in a while. Agree on needing to give them hide holes but there is the fun of building your own. Have fun!

 

[imaccat]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

1st attempt at arranging the LR

Full Tank Shot

Close up

Side view

Other side

 

[Reefmack]

Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie

Great job - I really like the shelves! It's hard to tell in pictures - is there room in front of that one shelf sticking out to get a mag scraper in there?