Cycleguy0623 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well I just made the jump back into saltwater with a used RSM 130. The wife and I reorganized the living room and made a nice little spot for it. I have it just holding regular tap water tonight to make sure the take is all good and all the pumps work correctly. There seem to be a lot of air bubbles in the pumps at the moment. I'll post a little more about plans for the tank tomorrow. It's been a long evening of moving furniture. Equipment: RSM 130 Cobalt Neo-therm 100w heater (replaced the stock one) RSM 130 replacement main pump (Free from red sea ) Love the service from Pinky Mp10 WES Intank Media Basket (in the mail) Tunze 9002 (in the mail) In tank cup (in the mail) Ecchotech Radion radion gen 2 (in the mail) Planned: Controler = Neptune Apex controller ATO = some kind of ATO system. Still trying to figure out good options for the RSM Anything Else you all might suggest that I have not thought of? Filtration: 30 LBS of Dry rock from the LFS 10 LBS Real Reef Rock 20lbs CaribeSea Fuji Pink sand Livestock: CUC 1 Mexican Turbo Snail (added 1/25/14) 1 Florida Cerith Snail (added 1/25/14) 1 Nerite Snails (added 1/25/14) 3 Blue Legged Hermits (added 1/25/14) 1 Emerald Crab (added 1/25/14) 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (added 1/25/14) Reefcleaners CUC package as recommended by John. Way more than I ordered and I didn't count Fish: Still working with the wife on a list for this. She wants to be involved but is only interested in "pretty fishies" 2 Juvenal pecularis clowns Some goby shrimp pair Link to comment
JaceR Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I heard that if you put tubing onto the back of the pumps, to force it to withdraw water from the bottom of the chamber, it helps keep air bubbles out of the display. Link to comment
Angel<3Nanos Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Man i see the RSM 130s everywhere. Its tempting me lol Link to comment
SerenityReef Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 RSM owner here...my thread is in my signature. Check out the search function for answers...bunches there. RSM owners guide, LOTS of info and everyone who owns one is listed. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/154957-red-sea-max-index-thread/ http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/131416-steviets-red-sea-max-experience/ Good luck, take it slow, have fun! Link to comment
Scott7975 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 @Angel ... If you are planning on buying a new 130 then wait a little bit and check around. The new 130c are coming out now. They have updated parts including a better skimmer. Thought I would throw that out there in case you didn't know. Link to comment
Angel<3Nanos Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 @Angel ... If you are planning on buying a new 130 then wait a little bit and check around. The new 130c are coming out now. They have updated parts including a better skimmer. Thought I would throw that out there in case you didn't know. Oh thx man. Ill definitely look into the new ones. I'm really digging this RSMs. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's a really cool tank set up. Perfect size for me and for what I paid I dont mind modding it to improve lighting a little (not that It needs much) and a new skimmer. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Now the big question is live rock or dry rock......... The decision making begins! Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Rock-scape is in. I got some nice dry base rock in there with an awesome scape and Plan to seed with live rock tomorrow. http://s174.photobucket.com/user/chef0623/media/image.jpeg.html'> Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Upgrade the pump. RSM is offering a free pump. Go to their website. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Upgrade the pump. RSM is offering a free pump. Go to their website. I bought it used..... will they still replace them since I'm not the registered owner? Thanks so much for your awesome build thread to! Its been a lot of help in planning this tank. Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks. Yes they will replace the pump just register on the site. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sweet!!!! Thanks Kat! Saves me from buying them myself as planned.... Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 So Red Sea's webpage no longer has the pumps listed for replacement...... I emailed them so here's hoping! Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Just tell them you lived in a place with no internet for a year and that they should have mercy. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Lol.....From what I have heard about there customer service I dont think I have to much to worry about. I have all the time in the world to get the pumps to as I'll be waiting a good while for the dry rock to cycle. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Let the cycling begin.... The water is in and I'll post better pics once it's cleared up a little. I have some filter floss in the back to help catch the suspended stuff after letting the take settle for 6 hours and I just turned the pumps on. Here is a pic from about 30 min after filling it up. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just tell them you lived in a place with no internet for a year and that they should have mercy. Well they took pity on me! new pumps on the way. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Ok so I have a Cobalt Aquatics heater on the way well and have redone the aqua-scape. I just see many dead spots in the tank. Short of a MP-10 what would you all recommend to create some random flow? Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The new pump works wonders for that. Additionally try a WP10. Link to comment
phineous Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Did they say it shipped? I got an email saying I would get one December 11th, but nothing since then. They've probably put me on a $#!t list because I've been whining about their Phosphate Pro test kit. Well they took pity on me! new pumps on the way. Link to comment
phineous Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Look around for a Jebao WP-10. They're pretty new, but will be widely available soon. MP10s are nice if you can find them cheap, but they aren't necessary. A Hydor Koralia is a good cheap option too. While you can, test different configurations of your rockscape. Since the lights are in the center of the tank, they leave a lot of shade on the rocks. If you can arrange it so they angle towards the back you'll have a lot of space to mount coral with a gradual increase in light towards the top. Ok so I have a Cobalt Aquatics heater on the way well and have redone the aqua-scape. I just see many dead spots in the tank. Short of a MP-10 what would you all recommend to create some random flow? Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Did they say it shipped? I got an email saying I would get one December 11th, but nothing since then. They've probably put me on a $#!t list because I've been whining about their Phosphate Pro test kit. They did say it shipped but I have no tracking. I will post once I get it. I would call and ask about it. Heather I is the girl I talked with Iblieave... may have been Hanna... I'm not good with names untill I can put a face to them. Look around for a Jebao WP-10. They're pretty new, but will be widely available soon. MP10s are nice if you can find them cheap, but they aren't necessary. A Hydor Koralia is a good cheap option too. While you can, test different configurations of your rockscape. Since the lights are in the center of the tank, they leave a lot of shade on the rocks. If you can arrange it so they angle towards the back you'll have a lot of space to mount coral with a gradual increase in light towards the top. Thanks for the tip. I have been looking at the MP10's buy worry about it being a new product. The scape I was playing with last night has a little tilt backwards. All the rocks in front of it, for the most part, have full light. I'll post a pic tonight when I get home. The MP10 looks like a great way to go or a Koralia and then pick up a ReefAngel to control them. That way I get the benefits of both the wavemaker and the controler... Thoughts? Link to comment
phineous Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've got a Reef Angel and really like it, but it has some limitations. If you don't mind banging your head against a programing problem every once in awhile you'll like it. Make sure there's enough memory to control the pumps and manage anything else you want in the future. You may want to get the Plus model with more memory. Browse the RA forums to see what it can do, and what people are having trouble with. There's usually someone around who can fix your code. Link to comment
Cycleguy0623 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 First test results with the Red Sea Master Test Kit.... I think NH3 NO2 and NO3 are all ok but I'm worried i screwed up the PH and KH tests. Do the number suggest any thing to you all? http://s174.photobucket.com/user/chef0623/media/ScreenShot2014-01-17at83123PM.png.html'> I've got a Reef Angel and really like it, but it has some limitations. If you don't mind banging your head against a programing problem every once in awhile you'll like it. Make sure there's enough memory to control the pumps and manage anything else you want in the future. You may want to get the Plus model with more memory. Browse the RA forums to see what it can do, and what people are having trouble with. There's usually someone around who can fix your code. I love the idea of the Reef Angel and I'm not worried about the programing but I want to make sure I'm spending the money in the right places up front. Link to comment
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