Just Bought RSM 130D!!! - Page 2

Dweezil · 11-01-2009, 11:42 PM

Definately run both! Read the Red Sea Manual, I don't believe anywhere they say the second pump is a "backup" as a matter of fact, many of us have added more flow to the tank than just the 2 pumps. :-)

Coltlyn21 · 11-01-2009, 11:46 PM

Thats what I was thinking after I read the manual but thought i would get other RSM owners takes on it as well. Thank you!

redsea reefer · 11-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Yup, both pumps should be on.

David Shaw · 11-02-2009, 02:09 AM

Definitely run both pumps, madness for the LFS to say not to. Point one to the water surface for agitation and to break up any surface film, and the other deep into the tank. Dipping your rock in high salinity or freshwater for a minute just forces the hitchhikers to flee the rock, it won't destroy bacteria, i have had no problems by doing so. Dip not a soak, and if you do, no more bristleworms !

Sounds like your LFS are talking nonsense. 25% once a month water change is asking for algae issues if you ask me. Stick to a weekly water change with R/O. If you are going to water change monthly then be sure to check your parameters weekly to be sure everything is fine.

Check on here if you want anything asking, theres so many experienced reefers willing to offer advice, they helped me so much!

Reefmack · 11-02-2009, 08:43 AM

Agreed - both pumps!

nanoreefing4fun · 11-02-2009, 07:33 PM

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Just a question to all. My LFS told me I only need to run 1 of the 2 pumps. They say the 2nd is a back up incase #1 goes out...... What is everyone else doing, running 1 or both???

Come on over to rsm club

and see all the beautiful beautiful beautiful RSM tanks and...

and don't listen to lfs...

run both pumps, point one up to break surface a bit...

weekly water changes big key 5 gals 10 - 15%

Start a tank thread in the owners club & ask any questions you have, everyone is very very nice & more than willing to help with sound advise.

11-01-2009, 11:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dweezil Plate Coral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 721 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Bought RSM 130D!!! Definately run both! Read the Red Sea Manual, I don't believe anywhere they say the second pump is a "backup" as a matter of fact, many of us have added more flow to the tank than just the 2 pumps. :-) __________________ ~Tammy "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt" ~ Abraham Lincoln My Tank Thread

11-01-2009, 11:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
Coltlyn21 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Bought RSM 130D!!! Thats what I was thinking after I read the manual but thought i would get other RSM owners takes on it as well. Thank you!

11-01-2009, 11:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
redsea reefer Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.A, California Posts: 2,150 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Bought RSM 130D!!! Yup, both pumps should be on. __________________ Eddie 34g RSM 130 with 45#'s live rock and 30#'s aragonite reef sand. Tunze 9002 skimmer with inTank media rack - Koralia 2 My Tank Thread

11-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
David Shaw Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Bought RSM 130D!!! Definitely run both pumps, madness for the LFS to say not to. Point one to the water surface for agitation and to break up any surface film, and the other deep into the tank. Dipping your rock in high salinity or freshwater for a minute just forces the hitchhikers to flee the rock, it won't destroy bacteria, i have had no problems by doing so. Dip not a soak, and if you do, no more bristleworms ! Sounds like your LFS are talking nonsense. 25% once a month water change is asking for algae issues if you ask me. Stick to a weekly water change with R/O. If you are going to water change monthly then be sure to check your parameters weekly to be sure everything is fine. Check on here if you want anything asking, theres so many experienced reefers willing to offer advice, they helped me so much! __________________ Manchester, UK RSM 130D Tunze 9002 Skimmer Media Rack & InTank Collection Cup Non Stock Heater (stock one just quit working) Stock Pumps Initial Setup With Live Rock & Live Substrate My Tank Thread http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...sm-130d-2.html

11-02-2009, 08:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Bought RSM 130D!!! Agreed - both pumps! __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

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