Blackbeltmom's RSM250 Build

[blackbeltmom]

My new Black Ice Clown and Fancy Snowflake with Bullet Holes.

 

[goma]

Those are really sweet!!

 

[blackbeltmom]

Those are really sweet!!

I've been thinking about the Black Ice for about three weeks. One of our club sponsors got it as a freebie, after my discount got it for about $20. Hard to resist it at that price.

 

[Mrsalt]

Nice clowns. I'm really starting to like these black variants that are coming about these days.

 

[blackbeltmom]

Thanks.
I thought about keeping a Platinum to replace my Picasso pair that died in my tank mishap, but my husband fell in love with the Fancy Snowflake. I actually think that I might like it more than a Platinum, since it has more color.

Nice clowns. I'm really starting to like these black variants that are coming about these days.

 

[jvelkgrove]

Hey blackbeltmom,

Looking good! What do you use to control your Radions? and if you can share your settings...

 

[deputydog95]

I'm really curious about your radion upgrade.

Specifically, which model did you get?
How long has it been now since the install?
Any issues?
Do you still run the stock cooling fans that come in the red sea hood?
Is light dispersion a concern? Seems like most LED's are mounted at least 8-12" above the tank?
Are you still running the factory splash guard?
How do you control the LED's? It looks like the buttons would be concealed since being placed into the hood. I am running an Apex controller, which I believe is compatible with these but I have no experience.

I'd just replaced my T5's again. That was a quick $120 or so bucks....

My tank is doing really well under the T5's. Lots of growth. More coralline than I can keep up with. However, I love the colors and shimmer of the LED's. I just don't have a ton of confidence in the Steve's kit. No reason why... Everyone seems to like it. Something in my gut says no. Radions on the other hand....

 

[blackbeltmom]

This is one of my favorite pieces. It is a purple sponge that I got from a RASOC (our local reef club) member about two years ago. It was probably between one and two inches when I put it in my tank.
The pipe organ to the right came from Grace at the Reef Farm in Raleigh, NC. It was probably quarter size when I brought it home.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Beautiful - everything looking really healthy !

 

[blackbeltmom]

Thanks.

 

[blackbeltmom]

Birthday presents....
Jason Fox Jack O Lantern Leptoseries


Euphyllia glabrescens

 

[DianaKay]

Very PRETTY!! Your tank has got to be filling in...Do you have room for more still?

 

[blackbeltmom]

Very PRETTY!! Your tank has got to be filling in...Do you have room for more still?

Thanks.
I am trying to sell some things and I pruned a lot of Xenia back and that created a good bit of room.

 

[Galactic Kelp]

Your tank is beautiful.

 

[blackbeltmom]

Thanks so much.

 

[Mark9]

Jason Fox Jack O Lantern Leptoseries

This coral is incredible.

 

[blackbeltmom]

This coral is incredible.

Thanks.

I think so too. I have been wanting one for a long time.

 

[Lexinverts]

I love that Leptoseris! I might have to get one of those too. ;-)

 

[blackbeltmom]

I love that Leptoseris! I might have to get one of those too. ;-)

One of my favorites.

 

[Mrsalt]

Birthday presents....
Jason Fox Jack O Lantern Leptoseries


Euphyllia glabrescens

That top coral is amazing. Very very nice, wish I could get hold off one now......