Setting up my RSM Refugium - Page 6

mrfishy · 12-28-2008, 04:10 PM

got a chance to buy a 2nd hand one in great condition otherwise i would be going for a cheaper one that's for sure. just getting bits as they come up for sale,i have spend a fortune in the past couple of months on corals mp20 and my aquatronic system
the better half is starting to give me that look

you know the one !!!!

Reefmack · 12-28-2008, 05:49 PM

Try not to think about how much money you've spent on and in the tank - it helps keep me from getting sick over it.

mrfishy · 12-30-2008, 08:31 AM

hi folk
just picked up a tunze 9005 2nd hand looks like new with all the bits and bobs in the original box and instructions, the guy had run it for 6 months before going on to a huge tank
all for $80

Reefmack · 12-30-2008, 09:49 AM

mrfishy - good deal! Mine was second hand too - $100 over a year ago. The guy I got it from only ran it a month - he has the great job of being given free tanks and equipment to test and review for suppliers. Mine was also like new - original box, parts. It didn't even look used at all.

mrfishy · 12-30-2008, 11:15 AM

hi reef mack
got to start looking for a sump tank now to fit the 9005 !
hoping to find one ready made with 3 sections, looking for about a 20in wide x 15in deep x 12-15 deep, not sure how many gallons that will give me

Reefmack · 12-30-2008, 11:32 AM

Hi mrfishy - you can probably find a tank volume calculator online, somewhere. I've seen them, but can't remember where. Mine is just a standard 10 gallon tank, which I used to leave me space for my ATO reservoir, to keep it all out of sight. Keep in mind that the sump/fuge won't be filled to the top, so you won't get the total volume that the sump could hold - a lot will depend on your baffles, plus you need extra volume to account for the water that will drain back into the sump when the return pump is shut off, or if you lose power.

mrfishy · 12-30-2008, 11:49 AM

thanks reef mack
just found a volume calc and got 19 gallons but as you say i will not get that much water volume,will let you know how my search for a sump goes !!

Rue · 12-30-2008, 04:37 PM

I like the idea of a refugium...but I think I'll have to live without one...

All the plumbing is giving me phobias...

BTW...nothing wrong with your silicon job - I'd do it EXACTLY the same way....

And since I have no tank pics to share...I'll share some parrot pics too...

Taken a couple of days ago - my Amazon is playing (and screeching) with me...

Here's the African Grey checking out my camera...

And here's my Pionus 'discovering' the bookshelf (4 months after we bought it)...

Reefmack · 12-30-2008, 07:13 PM

Great to see the birds again Rue. I didn't realize you had 3! That's 5 bird pics in this thread LOL!

Rue · 12-31-2008, 09:15 AM

We need a sub-forum...SW tank owners WITH parrots...

Reefmack · 12-31-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rue

We need a sub-forum...SW tank owners WITH parrots...

Great idea, but don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen. But, we could have a thread in the RSM section for "RSM Owners With Birds", but then we'd need one for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians.....

BigAl07 · 12-31-2008, 09:57 AM

how about a thread like

"RSM Owners With OTHER pets"

That way just about everyone can "play"

mrfishy · 12-31-2008, 10:11 AM

great idea

doubleduece · 12-31-2008, 03:22 PM

Mr Fishy I had a sump custom made from a local acrylic tank fabricatorWelcome to SP Aquatics!, it cost me about $225(Kinda Pricey The owner is a pre maddonna), with three sections and a shelf for the return pump, deminisions 21x16x16, it works out great with the water level I run in the fuge, during a power failure the water level goes up to a half inch from the top...

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Rue · 12-31-2008, 04:19 PM

Good idea - 'other pets'...don't wanna be exclusive!

LOVE the custom refugium...but it still has plumbing...

12-28-2008, 04:10 PM	#76 (permalink)
mrfishy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: devon uk Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium got a chance to buy a 2nd hand one in great condition otherwise i would be going for a cheaper one that's for sure. just getting bits as they come up for sale,i have spend a fortune in the past couple of months on corals mp20 and my aquatronic system the better half is starting to give me that look you know the one !!!!

12-28-2008, 05:49 PM	#77 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 10,423 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium Try not to think about how much money you've spent on and in the tank - it helps keep me from getting sick over it. __________________ 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. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems 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

12-30-2008, 08:31 AM	#78 (permalink)
mrfishy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: devon uk Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium hi folk just picked up a tunze 9005 2nd hand looks like new with all the bits and bobs in the original box and instructions, the guy had run it for 6 months before going on to a huge tank all for $80

12-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#79 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 10,423 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium mrfishy - good deal! Mine was second hand too - $100 over a year ago. The guy I got it from only ran it a month - he has the great job of being given free tanks and equipment to test and review for suppliers. Mine was also like new - original box, parts. It didn't even look used at all. __________________ 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. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems 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

12-30-2008, 11:15 AM	#80 (permalink)
mrfishy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: devon uk Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium hi reef mack got to start looking for a sump tank now to fit the 9005 ! hoping to find one ready made with 3 sections, looking for about a 20in wide x 15in deep x 12-15 deep, not sure how many gallons that will give me

12-30-2008, 11:32 AM	#81 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 10,423 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium Hi mrfishy - you can probably find a tank volume calculator online, somewhere. I've seen them, but can't remember where. Mine is just a standard 10 gallon tank, which I used to leave me space for my ATO reservoir, to keep it all out of sight. Keep in mind that the sump/fuge won't be filled to the top, so you won't get the total volume that the sump could hold - a lot will depend on your baffles, plus you need extra volume to account for the water that will drain back into the sump when the return pump is shut off, or if you lose power. __________________ 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. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems 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

12-30-2008, 11:49 AM	#82 (permalink)
mrfishy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: devon uk Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium thanks reef mack just found a volume calc and got 19 gallons but as you say i will not get that much water volume,will let you know how my search for a sump goes !! Last edited by mrfishy : 12-31-2008 at 10:12 AM.

12-30-2008, 04:37 PM	#83 (permalink)
Rue Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 529 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium I like the idea of a refugium...but I think I'll have to live without one... All the plumbing is giving me phobias... BTW...nothing wrong with your silicon job - I'd do it EXACTLY the same way.... And since I have no tank pics to share...I'll share some parrot pics too... Taken a couple of days ago - my Amazon is playing (and screeching) with me... Here's the African Grey checking out my camera... And here's my Pionus 'discovering' the bookshelf (4 months after we bought it)... __________________ Professional Obfuscator - because someone has to be... RSM - The Original, 34g Custom frag tank 27g FW tanks, 25g, 25l, 55g

12-30-2008, 07:13 PM	#84 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 10,423 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium Great to see the birds again Rue. I didn't realize you had 3! That's 5 bird pics in this thread LOL! __________________ 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. 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W 14K HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 1 x 24W KZ Fiji Purple T5, 1 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, Vortech battery backup, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Nano Reef Systems 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

12-31-2008, 09:15 AM	#85 (permalink)
Rue Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 529 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium We need a sub-forum...SW tank owners WITH parrots... __________________ Professional Obfuscator - because someone has to be... RSM - The Original, 34g Custom frag tank 27g FW tanks, 25g, 25l, 55g

12-31-2008, 09:57 AM	#87 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,134 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium how about a thread like *"RSM Owners With OTHER* pets" That way just about everyone can "play" __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!! Nitrate** (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

12-31-2008, 10:11 AM	#88 (permalink)
mrfishy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: devon uk Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium great idea

12-31-2008, 03:22 PM	#89 (permalink)
doubleduece Midas Blenny Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: VirginiaBeach,VA Posts: 86 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium Mr Fishy I had a sump custom made from a local acrylic tank fabricatorWelcome to SP Aquatics!, it cost me about $225(Kinda Pricey The owner is a pre maddonna), with three sections and a shelf for the return pump, deminisions 21x16x16, it works out great with the water level I run in the fuge, during a power failure the water level goes up to a half inch from the top... [IMG][/IMG]

12-31-2008, 04:19 PM	#90 (permalink)
Rue Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 529 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Setting up my RSM Refugium Good idea - 'other pets'...don't wanna be exclusive! LOVE the custom refugium...but it still has plumbing... __________________ Professional Obfuscator - because someone has to be... RSM - The Original, 34g Custom frag tank 27g FW tanks, 25g, 25l, 55g

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