imaccat
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Thanks, PM sent.
The TDS reading after the RO unit is 7ppm.
Iain
Thanks, PM sent.
The TDS reading after the RO unit is 7ppm.
Iain
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imaccat
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Thanks Kyle,
I love the reef plates, although one of them is producing a 'nice' lawn of green algae at the moment, cant wait for the nitrite to reduce to zero so I can get a CUC in there to sort it out.
Iain
Thanks Kyle,
I love the reef plates, although one of them is producing a 'nice' lawn of green algae at the moment, cant wait for the nitrite to reduce to zero so I can get a CUC in there to sort it out.
Iain
imaccat
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
So I was in my LFS today buying some Rowaphos and spotted some Purigen, I don't know too much about it, but know a lot of you guys and gals use it so I bought some. The LFS guy said I wouldn't need to use the carbon bags anymore, is this right?
Also ordered some CUC today;
Cerith Snails x 10
Turbo snails x 10
Cleaner Shrimp x 2
Mithrax (Emerald) Crab x 1
After I ordered it I began to wonder if this was too much to start off with? I can put some in my FOWLR if it is and move them over more gradually, any views?
So I was in my LFS today buying some Rowaphos and spotted some Purigen, I don't know too much about it, but know a lot of you guys and gals use it so I bought some. The LFS guy said I wouldn't need to use the carbon bags anymore, is this right?
Also ordered some CUC today;
Cerith Snails x 10
Turbo snails x 10
Cleaner Shrimp x 2
Mithrax (Emerald) Crab x 1
After I ordered it I began to wonder if this was too much to start off with? I can put some in my FOWLR if it is and move them over more gradually, any views?
kyley
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Hey Iain, I've heard mixed opinions on number / types of snails. Some people suggest a lot of them (like 60), some very few (like 20 total in your tank)... 20-30 is probably about right - otherwise they may starve. The one thing about turbos - they get huge and knock things over. 10 turbos would also equate to a lot more of the smaller snails, so that might be overdoing it with turbos IMO... I only have a couple in my tank and a number of others. I'd advocate for getting different types of snails - just so you have a nice variety and also because some will be better at eating certain types of algae than others. Cerith, Nerite, Astraea, and Trochus are all great. Plus Nassarius for churning the sand bed and eating detritus and leftover fish food. I haven't lost a Cerith or Nerite snail yet. Astraea can't right themselves when they fall over, so you may lose some of them, but to my surprise I think I've only lost one of them so far. Trochus are similar to Astraea, but they can right themselves if they fall upside down. Surprisingly though, I've lost a few Trochus snails in my tank. One died on its own (I think) and was dinner for a Nassarius. Another was being eaten by a scarlet reef hermit (first time I had a problem with one - maybe not enough food in the tank). I'd suggest avoiding Margarita snails though. The temps in our reef tanks are too hot for them and they usually won't survive. BTW, I'm no expert here, but I read a lot about them before making my choices. Just passing on that info. Take care,
--Kyle
Hey Iain, I've heard mixed opinions on number / types of snails. Some people suggest a lot of them (like 60), some very few (like 20 total in your tank)... 20-30 is probably about right - otherwise they may starve. The one thing about turbos - they get huge and knock things over. 10 turbos would also equate to a lot more of the smaller snails, so that might be overdoing it with turbos IMO... I only have a couple in my tank and a number of others. I'd advocate for getting different types of snails - just so you have a nice variety and also because some will be better at eating certain types of algae than others. Cerith, Nerite, Astraea, and Trochus are all great. Plus Nassarius for churning the sand bed and eating detritus and leftover fish food. I haven't lost a Cerith or Nerite snail yet. Astraea can't right themselves when they fall over, so you may lose some of them, but to my surprise I think I've only lost one of them so far. Trochus are similar to Astraea, but they can right themselves if they fall upside down. Surprisingly though, I've lost a few Trochus snails in my tank. One died on its own (I think) and was dinner for a Nassarius. Another was being eaten by a scarlet reef hermit (first time I had a problem with one - maybe not enough food in the tank). I'd suggest avoiding Margarita snails though. The temps in our reef tanks are too hot for them and they usually won't survive. BTW, I'm no expert here, but I read a lot about them before making my choices. Just passing on that info. Take care,
--Kyle
imaccat
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redsea reefer
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
No, You should run carbon in there.
No, You should run carbon in there.
kyley
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Just a note - Terry and Eddie would probably suggest using CPE (Chemi-Pure Elite) or SeaChem SeaGel instead of regular carbon like Red Sea's. Right guys? Use one of those and I don't know that the Rowaphos is needed?
I'm currently running CPE, but may switch to SeaGel when I run out of CPE. I have Purigen to run in there also - just haven't added it to the tank yet. Take care,
--Kyle
Just a note - Terry and Eddie would probably suggest using CPE (Chemi-Pure Elite) or SeaChem SeaGel instead of regular carbon like Red Sea's. Right guys? Use one of those and I don't know that the Rowaphos is needed?
I'm currently running CPE, but may switch to SeaGel when I run out of CPE. I have Purigen to run in there also - just haven't added it to the tank yet. Take care,
--Kyle
redsea reefer
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Correct Kyle, I would recommend the SeaGel over CP-E now. You can use the Rowaphose for extra Phosphate removal but like you said, its not needed if using either SeaGel or CP-E.
Correct Kyle, I would recommend the SeaGel over CP-E now. You can use the Rowaphose for extra Phosphate removal but like you said, its not needed if using either SeaGel or CP-E.
imaccat
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
At the weekend I transfered my Maroon Clown and Green Chromis to the RSM and today :fingerx: my CUC should be arriving from Coventry Critters. Both fish seem ok, although I think they need sunglasses,
LOL, as the RSM lights are so much stronger than I had in the FOWLR. They are both eating, but hiding in the rock work much of the time so little chance to take any photos.
At the weekend I transfered my Maroon Clown and Green Chromis to the RSM and today :fingerx: my CUC should be arriving from Coventry Critters. Both fish seem ok, although I think they need sunglasses,
LOL, as the RSM lights are so much stronger than I had in the FOWLR. They are both eating, but hiding in the rock work much of the time so little chance to take any photos.
imaccat
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imaccat
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Re: RSM 250 Max Newbie
Hi Chris,
Yes thanks, I found some on there the other day, but have just checked again and it only comes up from US sellers, although I have found some on Home Aquarium Tropical Fish Foods. Seawater & Freshwater Aquatic Products and Supplies for £17.99 for the 11.74 oz. How much did you pay?
Hi Chris,
Yes thanks, I found some on there the other day, but have just checked again and it only comes up from US sellers, although I have found some on Home Aquarium Tropical Fish Foods. Seawater & Freshwater Aquatic Products and Supplies for £17.99 for the 11.74 oz. How much did you pay?