Kyle's RSM 250
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kyley
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Hi All, just dropping in to say hello... Works getting crazy busy largely b/c I'm opening my own office (opened Friday) and hiring a local team (been working with remote colleagues before). This means I won't be at home with the tank all day (yikes)... Anyway, I'm excited too because I'm planning to get a picotope-type aquarium to keep at the office. I think Juan has run one? I'd like to get something around 6-8 gallons, but not finding much in that size. The JBJ Picotope 3 gallon looks nice, but I'd like to be a bit larger than that. Would like to be able to keep three 2" fish and able to support some soft corals. Any suggestions? Can't find much off-the-shelf, so may need to have someone build a tank for me and buy lights / filter for it... Take care,
--Kyle
--Kyle
Hey kyle - best of luck with the new office & finding a nano for it ! Thanks for checking in !
Hi Kyle! You should be able to find a JBJ 6 gallon - I have one of those.
JBJ 6 Gallon Nano Cube 18W w/2 Nite-Vu LED Moonlights* - AquaCave
JBJ 6 Gallon Nano Cube 18W w/2 Nite-Vu LED Moonlights* - AquaCave
kyley
Active Member
Thanks Terry, that's one I'm considering, but starting to think more about an open top one with an ATO. I'm worried about fan noise (especially with 50mm fans) - wanting something nice and quiet. How is the noise on yours? How are the lights? Will they sustain & grow soft corals well?
I kind of like this "EcoPico" too but it would be kinda pricey for a basic tank and would probably need a light upgrade, definitely a filter upgrade:
Ecopico desktop aquarium
The Fluval Edge 6 gallon looks nice, but not sure about the two halogens, difficulty cleaning or doing anything in the tank, etc.:
Amazon.com: Fluval 15395 Edge 6 Gal. Aquarium Set Pewter: Kitchen & Dining
The Finnex 4 gallon looks nice, but a bit smaller than I'd like:
Amazon.com: FT1202BK: Finnex 4 Gallon Aquarium, Blue White 3U Bulb w/ moonlight LED & Filter - BLACK: Home & Garden
Take care,
--Kyle
I kind of like this "EcoPico" too but it would be kinda pricey for a basic tank and would probably need a light upgrade, definitely a filter upgrade:
Ecopico desktop aquarium
The Fluval Edge 6 gallon looks nice, but not sure about the two halogens, difficulty cleaning or doing anything in the tank, etc.:
Amazon.com: Fluval 15395 Edge 6 Gal. Aquarium Set Pewter: Kitchen & Dining
The Finnex 4 gallon looks nice, but a bit smaller than I'd like:
Amazon.com: FT1202BK: Finnex 4 Gallon Aquarium, Blue White 3U Bulb w/ moonlight LED & Filter - BLACK: Home & Garden
Take care,
--Kyle
Hi Kyle - my JBJ 6G still runs very quiet after 2 years. A small amount of fan noise, but nothing loud. Mine's been taken over by Kenya Tree, but mushrooms and zoas were doing well till the Kenya Tree blocked all the light. The Fluval is really designed to be a FW tank, and would most likely need a better lighting mod, even for soft corals. I haven't read anything on the other two tanks.
kyley
Active Member
Hey Jim, not yet, but I'm probably going to go with the Oceanic BioCube 8 gallon or JBJ NanoCube 6 gallon like what Terry has... I want a little tank that I can carry small amounts of water in my car with to do water changes.
I just noticed one of my cleaner shrimp is carrying young 'uns for the first time (as far as I know)! Lots of eggs on its underside - I'm sure will all be food for the fish, but pretty cool! Take care,
--Kyle
I just noticed one of my cleaner shrimp is carrying young 'uns for the first time (as far as I know)! Lots of eggs on its underside - I'm sure will all be food for the fish, but pretty cool! Take care,
--Kyle
Hey Kyle - congrats on the cleaner shrimp !
Every-time I read of a cleaner shrimp having babies... I remember this great vid - I always thought it was SO COOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk06hP6ys00
Every-time I read of a cleaner shrimp having babies... I remember this great vid - I always thought it was SO COOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk06hP6ys00
kyley
Active Member
Hi All!
How's everybody doing? Just dropping in with some quick updates:
1. On a personal note, the "new office" I was opening up (discussed on this page), got shut down along with me and my two new hires, just 2 months after opening. It came as a real shocker - I was the longest term employee there and personally launched / operated 3 successful lines of business there. But, I wasn't meshing well with the CEO and I'm two time zones away from the main office. Anyway, I'm now working on getting a new business of my own started.
2. I bought an 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube for that office, and have it home with me now. I have my first nem in it (a Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone) and two Sexy Shrimp hosting in it. I also have a Hi-Fin Banded Goby and Randall's Pistol Shrimp paired up with it. Two other small inhabitants - a Bumble Bee Shrimp (about 1/4"!) and a Pom Pom Crab. I have a Tail Spot Blenny in quarantine that will get added to this tank probably today! I'm planning on 3 fish in this tank (but they'll all be tiny). The third will probably be a 1" max Red Spotted Goby.
3. My RSM 250 tank is doing great. Over a year and a half in now. I haven't kept a "regular" sea star (just a serpent star), so tried a Fromia recently. Unfortunately it only lasted about a month
It died while I was on a 2 week vacation (just got back) in Orlando, Puerto Rico, and a 7 day S. Caribbean cruise. Everything else was great though after 2 weeks of me being away - whew! I have a Yellow Tang in there now (and it's doing great - eats like a pig) - it had Black Ich appear right after I got it, and I've nursed it back to health.
4. I started an online album for my aquarium. You can take a look here:
Kyle's Aquariums
Here's are some photos of recent additions and first the 8 gallon tank:
Tail Spot Blenny (in QT):
Hi Fin Banded Goby & Randall's Pistol Shrimp (in 8g):
Sunshine, our (small) Yellow Tang (in RSM):
Bumble Bee Shrimp next to a Trochus Snail (in 8g):
Yellow Sea Cucumber (in RSM):
Sexy Shrimp and Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone (in 8g):
Funny swimming over a new Fungia coral (in RSM):
Gotta run for now! Take care,
--Kyle
How's everybody doing? Just dropping in with some quick updates:
1. On a personal note, the "new office" I was opening up (discussed on this page), got shut down along with me and my two new hires, just 2 months after opening. It came as a real shocker - I was the longest term employee there and personally launched / operated 3 successful lines of business there. But, I wasn't meshing well with the CEO and I'm two time zones away from the main office. Anyway, I'm now working on getting a new business of my own started.
2. I bought an 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube for that office, and have it home with me now. I have my first nem in it (a Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone) and two Sexy Shrimp hosting in it. I also have a Hi-Fin Banded Goby and Randall's Pistol Shrimp paired up with it. Two other small inhabitants - a Bumble Bee Shrimp (about 1/4"!) and a Pom Pom Crab. I have a Tail Spot Blenny in quarantine that will get added to this tank probably today! I'm planning on 3 fish in this tank (but they'll all be tiny). The third will probably be a 1" max Red Spotted Goby.
3. My RSM 250 tank is doing great. Over a year and a half in now. I haven't kept a "regular" sea star (just a serpent star), so tried a Fromia recently. Unfortunately it only lasted about a month
It died while I was on a 2 week vacation (just got back) in Orlando, Puerto Rico, and a 7 day S. Caribbean cruise. Everything else was great though after 2 weeks of me being away - whew! I have a Yellow Tang in there now (and it's doing great - eats like a pig) - it had Black Ich appear right after I got it, and I've nursed it back to health. 4. I started an online album for my aquarium. You can take a look here:
Kyle's Aquariums
Here's are some photos of recent additions and first the 8 gallon tank:
Tail Spot Blenny (in QT):
Hi Fin Banded Goby & Randall's Pistol Shrimp (in 8g):
Sunshine, our (small) Yellow Tang (in RSM):
Bumble Bee Shrimp next to a Trochus Snail (in 8g):
Yellow Sea Cucumber (in RSM):
Sexy Shrimp and Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone (in 8g):
Funny swimming over a new Fungia coral (in RSM):
Gotta run for now! Take care,
--Kyle
That was sad to read about the job loss - way too much of that still going on! Best wishes on getting your own successful business going.
The tanks looks great and terrific pictures - nice ones of the Sexy Shrimp and Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone, and that teeny tiny Bumble Bee! I bookmarked the album to check out. Thanks for the update!
Best wishes on getting your own successful business going.The tanks looks great and terrific pictures - nice ones of the Sexy Shrimp and Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone, and that teeny tiny Bumble Bee! I bookmarked the album to check out. Thanks for the update!
Hey Kyle - thanks for checking in & with some really great pics ! Lovely fish & corals & new additions !
Good Luck on getting your new business started!
Good Luck on getting your new business started!
RSM250PEARL
Member
Nice of you to drop in Kyle, pictures are great! Good luck with everything
lethal
Has been struck by the ban stick
Hey Kyle, terrific to hear from you again. Once again, sorry for the job loss but i'm sure you'll bounce back. Congrats on the new tank and inhabitants, they look so cool especially the nem. Did you end up planning that trip downunder? I see you did a Carribean cruise so maybe you changed your mind.