Lexinverts' Red Sea Max 250

[Lexinverts]

Hello everyone!

Has anyone here used a pump besides the Ehiem Compacts (2000, 3000, 5000) or the Sicce stock pumps to replace pump #1 and #2 in the RSM250? Since I've been dosing 2-part, it seems like my pumps are getting gunked up much faster and I am often soaking them in vinegar to keep them running. It would be nice to have some extra pumps on hand, and I'd like to see what my options are. Thanks!

 

[Danreef]

Hi, can you please elaborate more what is happening to your pumps. I would like to know about lt, because as you, there are many RSM250 using 2 parts dosing. I am one .

Thanks
Daniel

 

[Lexinverts]

Hi, can you please elaborate more what is happening to your pumps. I would like to know about lt, because as you, there are many RSM250 using 2 parts dosing. I am one .

Thanks
Daniel

Hi Dan,
They are getting gritty buildup on them, and the the impeller is getting hung up. I soak them in vinegar for a day or two and then that usually fixes it. While I have been able to fix it so far, it does seem like the dosing will end up wearing my pumps out a little faster.
Andy

 

[Oxylebius]

Yeah, I've heard this happening to many pumps. I have been manually dosing very slowly straight into the DT for this reason. I have a dosing pump, but haven't set it up yet b/c I need to determine where I want it to pump into and clogging of pumps has been my main concern. I already soak my pumps in vinegar water once every 6 months for normal maintenance and hoping that I don't need to do it more often then that.

 

[Lexinverts]

Slowly, but surely, the tank is getting back to normal after my war with Montipora nudibranchs...

Here's a new FTS:



And here's a new video of the tank:

[video=youtube_share;5z06ayH8Ihs]http://youtu.be/5z06ayH8Ihs[/video]

 

[Lexinverts]

The tank was looking quite pristine this evening, so I thought I would share.



I just got a Melanurus wrasse for pest control that I am really diggin' so far.

 

[Oxylebius]

Very nice!

You know you have some coral experts at OSU if you ever need to reach out to them
Some have been hosting this website: http://www.coralscience.org/main/our-team

 

[Lexinverts]

Here's a FTS of my office tank. (I have two RSM250 systems, one at home and one in my office.) The the ORA birdsnest corals in this tank are getting a little out of hand. I should call is the "Bird sanctuary" tank. LOL. They sure go through lots of 2 part Ca and Alk with that fast growth.

 

[Danreef]

Here's a FTS of my office tank. (I have two RSM250 systems, one at home and one in my office.) The the ORA birdsnest corals in this tank are getting a little out of hand. I should call is the "Bird sanctuary" tank. LOL. They sure go through lots of 2 part Ca and Alk with that fast growth.

Do you really work in the office????? ..... LOL.

Nice tanks !!!

 

[Lexinverts]

Here's a picture of my home tank with Steve's LEDs. Unfortunately, there is something about the shimmer of these lights that makes getting a picture of the true color very difficult. It doesn't look nearly so purple in person, but all of my pictures end up purple like this. I think because they lack the shimmer, it's much easier to get a good picture of your tank when running the stock T5s.

 

[Danreef]

Here's a picture of my home tank with Steve's LEDs. Unfortunately, there is something about the shimmer of these lights that makes getting a picture of the true color very difficult. It doesn't look nearly so purple in person, but all of my pictures end up purple like this. I think because they lack the shimmer, it's much easier to get a good picture of your tank when running the stock T5s.

It looks fantastic and very healthy !!!

 

[Lexinverts]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

 

[Lexinverts]

New FTS:



New Maxima:

 

[Lexinverts]

I started using NO3-PO4-X about 2 weeks ago. I have it hooked up to a BRS dosing pump. I started out with the recommended dose and it took my nitrates from 15 ppm down to 0 within 3 days. I backed it off, and now I am dosing about 1 ml per day. My nitrates are holding steady at 1 ppm, which is where I want them to be. What a fantastic product! No more need for Purigen or ChemiPure Elite in the sump.

 

[Wrangy]

Tank is looking fantastic! And that maxima is gorgeous!
Nice work with the nopox too

 

[Pat24601]

I started using NO3-PO4-X about 2 weeks ago. I have it hooked up to a BRS dosing pump. I started out with the recommended dose and it took my nitrates from 15 ppm down to 0 within 3 days. I backed it off, and now I am dosing about 1 ml per day. My nitrates are holding steady at 1 ppm, which is where I want them to be. What a fantastic product! No more need for Purigen or ChemiPure Elite in the sump.

Can you fill me on how you used nopox. I started using it a couple months ago with what I thought were great results. I had a batch of gha that totally disappeared.

Then recently, I had two more batches appear.

I was curious about your dosing pattern and if you removed your chemical filtration and/or whatever else is relevant.

I'm trying to decide between continuing that or going heavier on chemical filtration.

 

[Lexinverts]

Can you fill me on how you used nopox. I started using it a couple months ago with what I thought were great results. I had a batch of gha that totally disappeared.

Then recently, I had two more batches appear.

I was curious about your dosing pattern and if you removed your chemical filtration and/or whatever else is relevant.

I'm trying to decide between continuing that or going heavier on chemical filtration.

I recommend using the NOPOX. However, make sure that you use the Red Sea Nitrate test kit first to determine your starting point. Then I would use about half of the recommended dose. Monitor your nitrate closely, since taking it too low too fast can be harmful as well.

I am dosing 1 ml per day with a BRS dosing pump. It is keeping my nitrates steady between 1 and 2. I removed all of my Chemipure Elite from the back.

Chemical media works, but it is harder to maintain a constant level of nitrate than with the NOPOX, in my opinion.