"Tom's RSM 250"
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tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Thanks all for the kind comments!
nz1989reefer.... While I do have rocks on the back walls, it's really only in spots. With few exceptions I do have good clearance and flow from end to end and throughout my rocks. Also what ever clearance I didn't have my Pistol shrimp made a series of caves & tunnels throughout the tank. I have a right pump Loc-line directing down into the back for additional flow. Once I get my MP-40 I'll do the same thing with Loc-line off my left pump as well.
My levels stay perfect and I blow off my rocks at least once a week. I've got a super CUC that not much gets by them. I do not clean my back wall at all other than the area my clowns are in. As time has gone by I find myself taking rock out and opening up bottom sand area and more mid level space for corals. Build what you want to start and as it grows thru the frist few months you've got time to change it without worrying about mounted corals.
Have fun with your tank & Good luck!
Thanks all for the kind comments!
nz1989reefer.... While I do have rocks on the back walls, it's really only in spots. With few exceptions I do have good clearance and flow from end to end and throughout my rocks. Also what ever clearance I didn't have my Pistol shrimp made a series of caves & tunnels throughout the tank. I have a right pump Loc-line directing down into the back for additional flow. Once I get my MP-40 I'll do the same thing with Loc-line off my left pump as well.
My levels stay perfect and I blow off my rocks at least once a week. I've got a super CUC that not much gets by them. I do not clean my back wall at all other than the area my clowns are in. As time has gone by I find myself taking rock out and opening up bottom sand area and more mid level space for corals. Build what you want to start and as it grows thru the frist few months you've got time to change it without worrying about mounted corals.
Have fun with your tank & Good luck!
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Here are a few new pictures of the same old tank. These are the last before I make the changes adding my MP-40 & new lights going open top. Also, going to replumb both chiller & Fuge to use the added open top area. Building the clear mesh screen cover DIY for my jumpers located in Equipment DIY..... Enjoy!
One of my Ermalds cleaning the Coco's tube...
New Torch found last weekend...
Growth on my old "baby" torch
Growth on my Candy Cane.. Started with 1 head now at 12 with 2 more getting ready to devide.
Red Scooter is a happy camper!
Ric Growth
FTS Today
Picture scan across the front.
Here are a few new pictures of the same old tank. These are the last before I make the changes adding my MP-40 & new lights going open top. Also, going to replumb both chiller & Fuge to use the added open top area. Building the clear mesh screen cover DIY for my jumpers located in Equipment DIY..... Enjoy!
One of my Ermalds cleaning the Coco's tube...
New Torch found last weekend...
Growth on my old "baby" torch
Growth on my Candy Cane.. Started with 1 head now at 12 with 2 more getting ready to devide.
Red Scooter is a happy camper!
Ric Growth
FTS Today
Picture scan across the front.
Nowellsy SNR
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Stunning pics mate tanks looking awsome got some serious Caroline growth on the front off the galss
Stunning pics mate tanks looking awsome got some serious Caroline growth on the front off the galss
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Anthony... While I've got tank down for lights I'm doing major cleaning front and back. The coralline is coming off the 3 sides but it'll be back started back in less than a week. I have a hard time in the corners because of my rock placement.
Tammy, I'm still learning and I mess up all the time, but try to learn from it. Most of my tank credit goes to what I've read & learned from Terry & Glenn. Thank you!
Anthony... While I've got tank down for lights I'm doing major cleaning front and back. The coralline is coming off the 3 sides but it'll be back started back in less than a week. I have a hard time in the corners because of my rock placement.
Tammy, I'm still learning and I mess up all the time, but try to learn from it. Most of my tank credit goes to what I've read & learned from Terry & Glenn. Thank you!
Nowellsy SNR
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Cool Tom
Is it because the Rock is close to the Glass?
Cool Tom
Is it because the Rock is close to the Glass?
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Yes Anthony. I've got enough room to get a magfloat around the corners but not my hand and the scraper. Terry told me of a couple different ways to scrape and I'm going there next. Don't want to move my rock so I'll find another way. Your open aquascape will not have this problem. Have fun!
Yes Anthony. I've got enough room to get a magfloat around the corners but not my hand and the scraper. Terry told me of a couple different ways to scrape and I'm going there next. Don't want to move my rock so I'll find another way. Your open aquascape will not have this problem. Have fun!
Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Fantastic Stunning Pics Tom & Beautiful tank, coral & fish !!!
Shows what can be accomplished with the RSM 250 T5 lights
Fantastic Stunning Pics Tom & Beautiful tank, coral & fish !!!
Shows what can be accomplished with the RSM 250 T5 lights
lethal
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Fantastic pictures Tom. One of the best rsm's that I have seen.
Please forgive the noob question - What's with the coco's tube. I've never seen anything like it. Also keep us up to date with your Vortech addition. Interested to see how it performs.
Fantastic pictures Tom. One of the best rsm's that I have seen.
Please forgive the noob question - What's with the coco's tube. I've never seen anything like it. Also keep us up to date with your Vortech addition. Interested to see how it performs.
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Thanks Glenn... your right, nothing wrong with the 250 lights. My LFS guy told me this weekend I was a fool for going to MH/T5 (I'm still going to do it anyway). He upgraded his 250 hood by changing the bulbs, taking the RSM ballast out and going external Ice-cap to push/overdrive the T5 lights to 85W. He got most of the heat generated in the hood outside the tank and his tank is beautiful. I'm keeping this in the back of my mind as I can always go back to the hood (this way) if I'm not happy with the open top.
Thanks Glenn... your right, nothing wrong with the 250 lights. My LFS guy told me this weekend I was a fool for going to MH/T5 (I'm still going to do it anyway). He upgraded his 250 hood by changing the bulbs, taking the RSM ballast out and going external Ice-cap to push/overdrive the T5 lights to 85W. He got most of the heat generated in the hood outside the tank and his tank is beautiful. I'm keeping this in the back of my mind as I can always go back to the hood (this way) if I'm not happy with the open top.
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Thanks Leigh... Coco Worm has a hard tube unlike the featherdusters. Looking at the Coco tube, the dark purple below the crab was where it was when I got it. Everything else is new growth. Both my emeralds and Mithrax crabs climb it and clean as they go. Someone had a picture a few months ago of what the actual coco worm looked like, I've never seen him come out of the tube.
Thanks Leigh... Coco Worm has a hard tube unlike the featherdusters. Looking at the Coco tube, the dark purple below the crab was where it was when I got it. Everything else is new growth. Both my emeralds and Mithrax crabs climb it and clean as they go. Someone had a picture a few months ago of what the actual coco worm looked like, I've never seen him come out of the tube.
Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
I agree - stunning pictures and tank Tom! I was glad to hear that the emeralds only clean the coco worm's tube and that it wasn't considered as a possible dinner. I think I saw that picture of the worm out of the tube - pretty ugly and grotesque I thought!
I agree - stunning pictures and tank Tom! I was glad to hear that the emeralds only clean the coco worm's tube and that it wasn't considered as a possible dinner. I think I saw that picture of the worm out of the tube - pretty ugly and grotesque I thought!
tnwillia
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Found it....
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-hitchhiker-id/49569-what-heck.html
Found it....
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-hitchhiker-id/49569-what-heck.html
pocketreef
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Re: RSM 250 1 month into cycle
Tom, the tank is looking good. The coraline background is impressive.:grind:
Tom, the tank is looking good. The coraline background is impressive.:grind: