TJD's RSM 250
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I use about 5 gals a week topoff water
magicmann
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If you are getting mocro bubbles with the skimmer just have a look at this thread
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/66778-rsm-250-stock-skimmer-tips.html
I had bubbles at first but they soon went, its all to do with how high the grate is that lets water into the rear chamber.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/66778-rsm-250-stock-skimmer-tips.html
I had bubbles at first but they soon went, its all to do with how high the grate is that lets water into the rear chamber.
Good advise ^
Tank's been running for a week. Here's the water parameters after today's test:
Specific Gravity: 1.025
pH: 8.0
Alk: 2.0
Calcium: 410
Phosphate: 0.0
Ammonia: 0.0 - 0.25 (results of 2 different test kits)
Nitrite: 0.0
Nitrate: 0.0 - 5.0 (results of 2 different test kits)
Alk is worrying me a little bit. The first result yielded a 3.2 and today is a 2.0. Not to mention I've been adding the coral buff that came with the starter kit.
No algae bloom yet and really no signs of it anywhere.
Specific Gravity: 1.025
pH: 8.0
Alk: 2.0
Calcium: 410
Phosphate: 0.0
Ammonia: 0.0 - 0.25 (results of 2 different test kits)
Nitrite: 0.0
Nitrate: 0.0 - 5.0 (results of 2 different test kits)
Alk is worrying me a little bit. The first result yielded a 3.2 and today is a 2.0. Not to mention I've been adding the coral buff that came with the starter kit.
No algae bloom yet and really no signs of it anywhere.
I read through Lee's (Leebca) Marine Fish Stocking Limit thread and was curious as to what other 250 owners have been using as a guide to stocking their tanks with fish. How many inches of fish has been or is successful for you? Is the 23" recommendation in the manual accurate? Thoughts?
This is a kettle of fish subject
imo - a lot depends on your husbandry skills & maintenance dedication.
I am pretty conservative in my approach & stocking fish (bio-load) I really believe in slowly & not to many - what is "not to many"... well that imo - depends on the above... with in reason.
I am pretty conservative in my approach & stocking fish (bio-load) I really believe in slowly & not to many - what is "not to many"... well that imo - depends on the above... with in reason.
imo - you can start water changes anytime - I would... also toss in a deli shrimp
First water change in the books.....water parameters are good except for ALK being a little low at 2.4 - 2.6.
I haven't experienced an algae bloom yet though. In past tank set-ups I've experienced them within the first week; however, I used dry rock and 'dry' argonite sand in this set-up.
Additionally in the past, I've added my CUC before any other livestock in order to have my janitors in place. Having said that, should I look to add a fraction of John Maloney's recommendations even though I'm not seeing an over abundance of algae?
I haven't experienced an algae bloom yet though. In past tank set-ups I've experienced them within the first week; however, I used dry rock and 'dry' argonite sand in this set-up.
Additionally in the past, I've added my CUC before any other livestock in order to have my janitors in place. Having said that, should I look to add a fraction of John Maloney's recommendations even though I'm not seeing an over abundance of algae?
Go slow ... 
You want to make sure the cycle finishes before adding any livestock (cuc) or anything... my guess is you will see an algae bloom with in the next couple of weeks, don't worry about not having the cuc in place, I a real believer in letting it run it's course (it's going to anyway)... just keep testing...
Watch for the ammonia to soar, followed by the ammonia falling, then watch for the nitrites soaring, followed by nitrites falling & then the nitrates soar, when ammonia & nitrites are near zero, do large water changes (30-40%) to bring down nitrates - cycle complete - add cuc - Cheers !
You want to make sure the cycle finishes before adding any livestock (cuc) or anything... my guess is you will see an algae bloom with in the next couple of weeks, don't worry about not having the cuc in place, I a real believer in letting it run it's course (it's going to anyway)... just keep testing...
Watch for the ammonia to soar, followed by the ammonia falling, then watch for the nitrites soaring, followed by nitrites falling & then the nitrates soar, when ammonia & nitrites are near zero, do large water changes (30-40%) to bring down nitrates - cycle complete - add cuc - Cheers !