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steveh · 12-19-2008, 03:30 PM

Hey Matthew, we had a few delays due to waiting for carton translations from distributors (one of the downsides to dealing with 60+ countries!). Anyway, I am going to get an update shortly and suspect it will be January. Watch this space. There's details of the surface skimmer, including a review of it, on www.redseamax.com

MatthewJ · 12-19-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by steveh

Hey Matthew, we had a few delays due to waiting for carton translations from distributors (one of the downsides to dealing with 60+ countries!). Anyway, I am going to get an update shortly and suspect it will be January. Watch this space. There's details of the surface skimmer, including a review of it, on www.redseamax.com

no problem. I have to run my water levels pretty high in order to get good skim and the end result is a very nasty thick film on the water. I'm really hoping the new skimmer box will fix this

steveh · 12-19-2008, 05:37 PM

The new surface skimmer will definately resolve this. I would also suggest pointing one nozzle up at the surface and the other one downwards, so ensure you get surface agitation

mzreenie · 12-20-2008, 12:26 PM

How long should the lights in my 130D last? My tank has only been set up for one month, and one bulb is not working.

steveh · 12-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Definitely not normal. Like any fluorescent lamps, while not a warranty item there is definitely no way it should go this quickly. Please email me with your details, plus date of purchase & shop. (steveh@redseafish.com)

mzreenie · 12-21-2008, 07:41 PM

Thank You Steveh - the bulb was not seated properly, we pushed it in more firmly and it seems to be working now.

fenton · 12-22-2008, 12:15 PM

could you pls give me info on how i would get the 130's skimmer upgrade i live in alberta canada thanks eh

LimoMan · 12-23-2008, 12:48 PM

I seem to be having an RSM stock heater issue. My temp is always 77-79 degrees, this morning it was 73. The operation light is lit and I increased thermostat and still no increase in temp. Please help!

MatthewJ · 12-23-2008, 03:01 PM

How are you measuring the temperature? You might pick up one of those cheap floating glass thermometers (and a new heater) and verify it's not the thermometer that's broken. You should have a backup heater just in case anyway, even if the RedSea one is still under warranty.

LimoMan · 12-23-2008, 03:16 PM

I am using two seperate coralife digi thermometers and both have identical readings. I put another spare in with RSM stock heater and temp is now 78.2, is there a consistant heater out there that may be recommended? Thanks!

MatthewJ · 12-23-2008, 03:32 PM

I like the visi-therm stealth heaters.

Aquarium Heaters: Visi-Therm Stealth Heater

LimoMan · 12-23-2008, 03:38 PM

Much appreciated Matthew, going to get one (maybe two) tomorrow!

Reefmack · 12-23-2008, 04:13 PM

steveh - on the new cabinet ventilation fan - any idea on how it installs? Does it need a cutout made in the cabinet or does it fit the width of the opening in the back of the 130 cabinet? Thanks.

alphasierra · 12-24-2008, 07:00 AM

Steve.. any idea when the new Maxessories will be heading over to Asia/Australia??

steveh · 12-24-2008, 07:09 AM

The new Cabinet Ventilation kit will easily fit into the M130 cabinet. It is supplied with a low voltage transformer and fixing bolts. It really makes a difference to the efficiency and longevity of chillers.

12-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#46 (permalink)
steveh Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea Hey Matthew, we had a few delays due to waiting for carton translations from distributors (one of the downsides to dealing with 60+ countries!). Anyway, I am going to get an update shortly and suspect it will be January. Watch this space. There's details of the surface skimmer, including a review of it, on www.redseamax.com

12-19-2008, 05:37 PM	#48 (permalink)
steveh Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea The new surface skimmer will definately resolve this. I would also suggest pointing one nozzle up at the surface and the other one downwards, so ensure you get surface agitation

12-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#49 (permalink)
mzreenie Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 356 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea How long should the lights in my 130D last? My tank has only been set up for one month, and one bulb is not working.

12-21-2008, 02:23 PM	#50 (permalink)
steveh Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea Definitely not normal. Like any fluorescent lamps, while not a warranty item there is definitely no way it should go this quickly. Please email me with your details, plus date of purchase & shop. (steveh@redseafish.com)

12-21-2008, 07:41 PM	#51 (permalink)
mzreenie Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 356 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea Thank You Steveh - the bulb was not seated properly, we pushed it in more firmly and it seems to be working now.

12-22-2008, 12:15 PM	#52 (permalink)
fenton Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Medicinehat Alberta Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea could you pls give me info on how i would get the 130's skimmer upgrade i live in alberta canada thanks eh

12-23-2008, 12:48 PM	#53 (permalink)
LimoMan Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea I seem to be having an RSM stock heater issue. My temp is always 77-79 degrees, this morning it was 73. The operation light is lit and I increased thermostat and still no increase in temp. Please help!

12-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#54 (permalink)
MatthewJ Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 372 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea How are you measuring the temperature? You might pick up one of those cheap floating glass thermometers (and a new heater) and verify it's not the thermometer that's broken. You should have a backup heater just in case anyway, even if the RedSea one is still under warranty.

12-23-2008, 03:16 PM	#55 (permalink)
LimoMan Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea I am using two seperate coralife digi thermometers and both have identical readings. I put another spare in with RSM stock heater and temp is now 78.2, is there a consistant heater out there that may be recommended? Thanks!

12-23-2008, 03:32 PM	#56 (permalink)
MatthewJ Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 372 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea I like the visi-therm stealth heaters. Aquarium Heaters: Visi-Therm Stealth Heater

12-23-2008, 03:38 PM	#57 (permalink)
LimoMan Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea Much appreciated Matthew, going to get one (maybe two) tomorrow!

12-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#58 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,145 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea steveh - on the new cabinet ventilation fan - any idea on how it installs? Does it need a cutout made in the cabinet or does it fit the width of the opening in the back of the 130 cabinet? Thanks. __________________ 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]

12-24-2008, 07:00 AM	#59 (permalink)
alphasierra Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea Steve.. any idea when the new Maxessories will be heading over to Asia/Australia??

12-24-2008, 07:09 AM	#60 (permalink)
steveh Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ask Red Sea The new Cabinet Ventilation kit will easily fit into the M130 cabinet. It is supplied with a low voltage transformer and fixing bolts. It really makes a difference to the efficiency and longevity of chillers.

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