Just got done setting up my RSM! - Page 5

Reefmack · 11-06-2008, 06:19 PM

I don't feed as much frozen as I used to, but I usually feed Mysis. I just picked up my first PE Mysis and they are much larger than normal frosen mysis. Cyclopeeze is good, but a little goes a long way for fish and corals - try to break up a cube and just feed a small piece at a time or you'll add a lot to the tank that will just rot and add bio-load & eventually algae food. I just posted earlier today some pros& cons on the ATO's in the RSM - that changing water level in back can get you into an overflow situation if you don't have the second float switch low enough to prevent it. If a dirty pad lowers the flow in back enough that the ATO pump stays on too long it could overflow the display tank. Not good!

Mavjoy · 11-06-2008, 06:31 PM

Reefmack- thanks for giving me all the info about ATO. I'll just stick with manual topping off..hehe..I'm not having too much evaporation problem right now, but just worried about when summer gets here. Cyclop-eeze is cool then. I'll try it later and hopefully my fish and corals like it. Yeah, I don't like putting to much food in the tank, a small piece is more that enough. Thanks again RM.

Reefmack · 11-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Mavjoy - here's the thread with the ATO discussion - it's in the skimmer thread of all places!

ATO in the RSM - the good and the bad

Mavjoy · 11-06-2008, 07:48 PM

Thanks RM I'll check it out. By the way, I got some pics..lots of them!!..LOL..got bored and took some random shots of my tank..My maroon clown is finally in my tank coming from my 10 gal. It was funny, he jump out on the container 3 times landing twice on the carpet and once in the table, but he is still alive..LOL..anyways, here are the pics...hope you guys like it.

MY FUGE AT NIGHT

MY MAROON CLOWN

FTS

MORE RANDOM SHOTS

MY BLUE XENIA

MY ONE AND ONLY CRAB(2ND SHELL)

BONSAI TREE

DESERVE A PROMOTION(HARD WORKER)

SNAIL ATE MY DENDRO..LOL..JK

That's pretty much it...All my LS are inside my RSM and by the looks of it, they are really happy in their new home. I can see all my corals are just popping. Some of them are already splitting..blasto use to have 3 now its 6..time to get my weekly maintenance on the road. Got a Sharks game to attend to tonight...GO SHARKS!!!!!

Reefmack · 11-06-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice pics Mavjoy!

Mavjoy · 11-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Thanks RM. My wallet is telling me to get something new..lol...i want to get another blasto or a monti..or even a fish so my clown is not all by himself.

blue_eyes53813 · 11-07-2008, 01:07 PM

Your tank looks so clean. Good Job

Reefmack · 11-07-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavjoy

Thanks RM. My wallet is telling me to get something new..lol...i want to get another blasto or a monti..or even a fish so my clown is not all by himself.

I know what you mean about the wallet. I'd really like to get one or two nice aussie lord acans, but the prices are so darn high. Plus, I don't have much room left for anything.

Mavjoy · 11-07-2008, 07:31 PM

Hi everyone, I just came from my LFS and I've been checking this sponge,its called a Blue tubular sponge(Haliclona sp.), and it looks really healthy and been in the store for a while now. Anyone got any experience with this? What kind of acclimation is needed? It looks awesome and you can't beat the color. I might be able to get it for $30 or less for a nice 3-4 inches.

Mavjoy · 11-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Hi folks, I got some new additions today. I got this purple polyp type, also got a branch polyp and a flower pot(not open yet) Here are some pics:

The branch polyp one

Updated FTS...hope you guys like it..

the flower pot is right under the frogspawn(almost in the middle of the tank.

Reefmack · 11-10-2008, 06:12 PM

Lookin good! Those branched polyps are radical - I've never seen any like that before.

Mavjoy · 11-10-2008, 07:40 PM

Thanks RM, those branched polyps are cool..they have black tips too.

Mavjoy · 11-18-2008, 12:15 AM

Here are some pics of my 1 month anniversary RSM. I haven't added any new ones lately. Gotta spend some quality time with my other half..LOL...(or the tank is toast), but she might get me a fish this week for being good...hehe..anyways, here are some photos and can't wait 'til sunday, cause BAYMAC is finally here. First convention around here in the Bay Area.

I really want a clam...with my stock lights?

Reefmack · 11-18-2008, 06:01 PM

Lookin good Mavjoy! I've seen clams in stock RSMs. Things like Crocea need to be kept on top to get enough light.

Mavjoy · 11-18-2008, 07:26 PM

Thanks RM. I almost got one last nite but someone else got it..hehe..It might be too early for a clam anyways. I'm looking around for another fish to go with my maroon clown. Some neon gobys would be nice. What do you have in yours? Thanks.

11-06-2008, 06:19 PM	#61 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! I don't feed as much frozen as I used to, but I usually feed Mysis. I just picked up my first PE Mysis and they are much larger than normal frosen mysis. Cyclopeeze is good, but a little goes a long way for fish and corals - try to break up a cube and just feed a small piece at a time or you'll add a lot to the tank that will just rot and add bio-load & eventually algae food. I just posted earlier today some pros& cons on the ATO's in the RSM - that changing water level in back can get you into an overflow situation if you don't have the second float switch low enough to prevent it. If a dirty pad lowers the flow in back enough that the ATO pump stays on too long it could overflow the display tank. Not good! __________________ 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]

11-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Reefmack- thanks for giving me all the info about ATO. I'll just stick with manual topping off..hehe..I'm not having too much evaporation problem right now, but just worried about when summer gets here. Cyclop-eeze is cool then. I'll try it later and hopefully my fish and corals like it. Yeah, I don't like putting to much food in the tank, a small piece is more that enough. Thanks again RM. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-06-2008, 06:34 PM	#63 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Mavjoy - here's the thread with the ATO discussion - it's in the skimmer thread of all places! ATO in the RSM - the good and the bad __________________ 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]

11-06-2008, 07:48 PM	#64 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Thanks RM I'll check it out. By the way, I got some pics..lots of them!!..LOL..got bored and took some random shots of my tank..My maroon clown is finally in my tank coming from my 10 gal. It was funny, he jump out on the container 3 times landing twice on the carpet and once in the table, but he is still alive..LOL..anyways, here are the pics...hope you guys like it. MY FUGE AT NIGHT MY MAROON CLOWN FTS MORE RANDOM SHOTS MY BLUE XENIA MY ONE AND ONLY CRAB(2ND SHELL) BONSAI TREE DESERVE A PROMOTION(HARD WORKER) SNAIL ATE MY DENDRO..LOL..JK That's pretty much it...All my LS are inside my RSM and by the looks of it, they are really happy in their new home. I can see all my corals are just popping. Some of them are already splitting..blasto use to have 3 now its 6..time to get my weekly maintenance on the road. Got a Sharks game to attend to tonight...GO SHARKS!!!!! __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#65 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Nice pics Mavjoy! __________________ 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]

11-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#66 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Thanks RM. My wallet is telling me to get something new..lol...i want to get another blasto or a monti..or even a fish so my clown is not all by himself. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-07-2008, 01:07 PM	#67 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Your tank looks so clean. Good Job __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

11-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#69 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Hi everyone, I just came from my LFS and I've been checking this sponge,its called a Blue tubular sponge(Haliclona sp.), and it looks really healthy and been in the store for a while now. Anyone got any experience with this? What kind of acclimation is needed? It looks awesome and you can't beat the color. I might be able to get it for $30 or less for a nice 3-4 inches. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#70 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Hi folks, I got some new additions today. I got this purple polyp type, also got a branch polyp and a flower pot(not open yet) Here are some pics: The branch polyp one Updated FTS...hope you guys like it.. the flower pot is right under the frogspawn(almost in the middle of the tank. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-10-2008, 06:12 PM	#71 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Lookin good! Those branched polyps are radical - I've never seen any like that before. __________________ 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]

11-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#72 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Thanks RM, those branched polyps are cool..they have black tips too. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-18-2008, 12:15 AM	#73 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Here are some pics of my 1 month anniversary RSM. I haven't added any new ones lately. Gotta spend some quality time with my other half..LOL...(or the tank is toast), but she might get me a fish this week for being good...hehe..anyways, here are some photos and can't wait 'til sunday, cause BAYMAC is finally here. First convention around here in the Bay Area. I really want a clam...with my stock lights? __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

11-18-2008, 06:01 PM	#74 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,160 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Lookin good Mavjoy! I've seen clams in stock RSMs. Things like Crocea need to be kept on top to get enough light. __________________ 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]

11-18-2008, 07:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
Mavjoy Achilles Tang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san jose ca. Posts: 809 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just got done setting up my RSM! Thanks RM. I almost got one last nite but someone else got it..hehe..It might be too early for a clam anyways. I'm looking around for another fish to go with my maroon clown. Some neon gobys would be nice. What do you have in yours? Thanks. __________________ My RSM Tank..Oh Yeah! Tunze Nano skimmer, Outer Orbit 250hqi with 2x24 Ati Blue+ and 2x24 KZ Fiji Purple, Auto Top Off unit, Vortech MP40W, RKL Controller, 2X Drew's Dosing Pump http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...up-my-rsm.html What We Must Do Is Encourage A Sea Change In Attitude, One That Acknowledges We Are A Part Of The Living World, Not Apart From It......Dr. Sylvia Earle

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