ITHK's RSM 130
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Nowellsy SNR
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Hi and welcome
Fantastic looking tank well done
Fantastic looking tank well done
ithk21620
New Member
Well I have decided to build my sump. Here is a picture of the design, I must thank my friend Jeron for helping me with the design.
I ordered the Lifereef RSM overflow today along with the refugium light, pumps, media reactor, and all the other goodies I need. All the items should be here late next week and I plan on working on the build then.
I will post pictures as I go and of the final product once I get done.
I ordered the Lifereef RSM overflow today along with the refugium light, pumps, media reactor, and all the other goodies I need. All the items should be here late next week and I plan on working on the build then.
I will post pictures as I go and of the final product once I get done.
ithk21620
New Member
I have my sump done, I forgot to take pictures of the process but here is the final product. I ended up making the baffles moveable by using the technique listed in this article: Pressure Lock Baffles
I also ordered a Magnavore Simplicity Chemical Reactor but I didnt like the size of it so I decided on a NextReef MR1 (Rated up to 250 gal) because I plan on building a large reef once I buy a new house. Replaced the Mag7 pump with a Mag5 because the Mag7 was LOUD!! Here are some updated picks with the Sump/Fuge and new corals
Full Tank Shot
Close Ups
New Sump
Life Reef Overflow with Hofer Gurgle Buster
Water Return, I ran the return to about 2" off the bottom of the chamber of death so it keeps everything moving in the back and things dont settle
I also ordered a Magnavore Simplicity Chemical Reactor but I didnt like the size of it so I decided on a NextReef MR1 (Rated up to 250 gal) because I plan on building a large reef once I buy a new house. Replaced the Mag7 pump with a Mag5 because the Mag7 was LOUD!! Here are some updated picks with the Sump/Fuge and new corals
Full Tank Shot
Close Ups
New Sump
Life Reef Overflow with Hofer Gurgle Buster
Water Return, I ran the return to about 2" off the bottom of the chamber of death so it keeps everything moving in the back and things dont settle
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Great pics beautiful tank ! Very nice sump !!!
How your rockscape held together? Very pretty !
How your rockscape held together? Very pretty !
ithk21620
New Member
Thanks!
The coral in picture #3 is Cactus Coral, I went to a local reef club meeting and I picked up that nice size frag for $20, couldnt let it sit there for that!
I drilled a siphon break at the top, one problem I have been having is alot of floating particles but I think once it all gets stired up and calms down it will work great.
Believe it or not it is just sitting on each other, it is very stable. I was going to drill and rod it together but after playing with it I decided not to.
I am glad you like my tank, I have put alot of time in it since my sister passing and it means alot to me that you enjoy it as much as I do, I know she would.
redsea reefer
Well-Known Member
Very nice tank!
ithk21620
New Member
Well I decided to go broke and I bought a 150 gal tank a week ago. It needs lots of TLC but thats what winter is for. I picked up a used tank, stand, canopy, and sump for $350. The sump has a built in skimmer and is pretty worthless so I am going to build a new 55 gal sump for the system. Also going to build a steel stand because I just dont trust that much money sitting on a couple 2x4's. For now I am planning on keeping my RSM 130 but that might change once the BIG tank is finished and I buy a new house (No Room in my current house) I will add a link to my signature for the new thread I am starting for the tank if you care to follow along.
audemars
Member
I am sorry for the loss of your sister. Thats great that you have decided to dedicate the tank to her! I know she is smiling down on it
The tank is great and welcome to RS! I was from the form you were but this place has such a great community feel and the people are just wonderful! If you look at doing a sump/fuge ask "ReefMack" because he know everything and has that set up on his 130.
The tank is great and welcome to RS! I was from the form you were but this place has such a great community feel and the people are just wonderful! If you look at doing a sump/fuge ask "ReefMack" because he know everything and has that set up on his 130.
ithk21620
New Member
Well my Purple LTA is now bleached and I am not happy. I bought a different light setup to hopefully bring it back. It is eating great but lost its color so I am hoping some T5 HO will help. I wanted to geet a MH fixture but got a great deal on a T5 HO setup so I will try that first.
Redid the sump, the "Movable Baffle" idea is great but they tend to shift on you and mess everything up so I did the tried and true method of silicone. No other updates on the RSM. Still working on the 150 gal setup though.
Redid the sump, the "Movable Baffle" idea is great but they tend to shift on you and mess everything up so I did the tried and true method of silicone. No other updates on the RSM. Still working on the 150 gal setup though.