Ranchu's RSM 250 - 65 gallon

[seabreeze]

Nice... ?Christmas present for yourself

Your story sounds a lot like my start in fish... I attribute my interest to a tank of tropical fish my dad had when I was growing up. Loved watching those fish

When my boys were little they each had a betta in a pickle jar... over time some fancy guppies were added (cause still no extra supplies were needed)... then not soon after a complete tank... and yes some baby red eared slider turtles were added to that tank also lol... they were a pain as they grew!!!

Like you over time changed to saltwater. My first attempt was converting my tropical tank to a marine system... Lol a lot has changed since that time!

Then got a used 120g salt tank that someone built complete with an oak cabinet. Over time that too became outdated. Got myself a new RSM 250... great tank!!

Have since upgraded again... This hobby does that to you

Looking forward to seeing your tank transform ) any questions on the RSM 250 you can always pm me

From a fellow RSM owner

[jhj0112]

I love RSM250.. I currently have RSM130 and would love to upgrade it to 250 oneday! yeah ONEDAY I will ! lol

[Ranchu50]

Originally Posted by seabreeze

Looking forward to seeing your tank transform ) any questions on the RSM 250 you can always pm me

From a fellow RSM owner

Thanks Seabreeze!
I will definitely PM you. i always have lots of questions.

I hope I won't have the urge to change tanks again soon.

This is the biggest tank i've ever had.

I love the all in one systems, because they are clean looking and easy to operate.

[Ranchu50]

I've been home quite a bit over the past week due to the flu.
Now my son has it as well.

Adjusted the Mp10 today a bit.
the rsm 250 stock skimmer is loud and finicky.

Today I had time to play around with the rock structure.

i definitely need more rocks!
The goal is to create a two column structure, with a canyon in between.

Inside the tank are easy corals from my old tank.
branching hammer coral
Green trumpet coral
Red candy cane coral
A yuma
Corky finger gorg
A dying green singularia
A bit of GSP
And a tiny chunk of xenia


I will love to try a bit of easy SPS in the near future.

One coral I really want to try is the Monti plate. i love how that thing grows, and spirals. Just need to find a good location for it.

The plan is to havea good mixture of soft and hard corals.

HAving wayy too many expenses already, this will be a very slow process. But i don't mind buying small frags and watching them grow!

[Bugger]

Looks like your pumps and nozzels could use a vinager bath

[mohammadali]

the skimmer for RSM tanks will affected by water levels, someone upgraded hes skimmer with Aquac skimmer here is the forum if you wanted to see it
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...max-250-a.html

[Ranchu50]

Originally Posted by Bugger

Looks like your pumps and nozzels could use a vinager bath

Yes, I gotta do that soon.
just been a bit lazy haha

[hunggi74]

Originally Posted by Ranchu50

Thanks Seabreeze!
I will definitely PM you. i always have lots of questions.

I hope I won't have the urge to change tanks again soon.

This is the biggest tank i've ever had.

I love the all in one systems, because they are clean looking and easy to operate.

You need to take Seabreeze up on her offer for some pointers on how to run and maintain your tank, really! Have her send you a pic of her tank and you'll understand. She'd be tank of the month/quarter easy if only she posted some pics

[seabreeze]

LOL gonna need to owe you a frag for that Hung LOL

Pic to come when I figure out how to post it LOL

One thing I do suggest (RSM reps please close your eyes and cover your ears) ...change out the skimmer. I went for the Deltec MC500. You only need to do a very tiny adjustment to fit it in. Did it myself and you couldn't notice anything. Picked it up from J&L.

Much much better skimmer if you plan on SPS

There's a few clips on youtube... here's one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53AKnL89x0

Any yes a bit of a vinegar soak will get everything looking like new

[Ken]

hey there, I like bedtime storries, keep those pics coming, greetings from campbell river, regards ken