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thedidavid
12/29/2007, 11:37 AM
My RSM tank just passed 4 months old, with some resident transferred from my decommed NC24DX.
Here are my specs of my RSM tank:
1. Tank Base: Aragonite sand from RSM kit mixed with 6lb Nature Ocean Hawaiian Puka Shell and 6lb Australia Gold Puka Shell --> makes aboout 3" deep sand bed
2. Main Tank Sacpe: was done with artificial life rock (made from hollow carbon fiber mixed with gypsum) and about 3lb real live rock
3. Chiller: JBJ Artica 1/10Hp with Eheim compact 1000 l/hr
4. Fluidize Reactor: Skimz FR-100 with aquapharm SORB-4 driven by Eheim compact 600 l/hr in series with UV sterilizer.
5. UV : Coralife Turbo Twister 3x 9w
6. Wavemaker: Tunze 6055 with 7091 controller and photocell
7. Aquarium Controller: Aquatronica with pH, ORP, level, water leakage modules
8. Ozoniser: Sander Certizon C25
9. Moonlight: Hydor submersible aquarium LED
I did some minor scaping today will upload the photo tomorrow when the mainlight is on.
Here is the photo with LED moonlight original from RSM and additional Hydor LED moonlight shine onto main reflector.

thedidavid
12/29/2007, 12:03 PM
I have problem with uploading photo, so this is FTS photo taken last week.
Hopefully is working now.
http://www.absolutereef.com/forums/uploads/post-3906-1198416988.jpg

Xandernfs
12/29/2007, 12:10 PM
Lookin Nice!!

on_ice
12/29/2007, 12:18 PM
Awesome!

gsusfreak
12/29/2007, 12:29 PM
thats a fine tank you got there.....very colorful.......however, dont be surprise is the tang police comes after you

Chorethorious
12/29/2007, 12:51 PM
Very nice colors! Congrats on a great looking setup.

Rue
12/29/2007, 06:01 PM
Wow! That's the most colourful tank I've seen yet!

LaurentSeattle
12/29/2007, 06:12 PM
Very nice: Could become a nTotM winner!

gigs
12/30/2007, 02:42 AM
Hey thedidavid,

I love it! Do you have some pics of your mods? A picture tells a thousand words. Did you have any issues with micro bubbles? How did you go with the stock RSM skimmer, is it working ok for you? Does your sun coral come out during the day, it looks like it? Sorry to ask so many questions. Am always keen to hear from fellow RSM owners.

thedidavid
12/30/2007, 09:24 AM
Hi Gigs,
I notice the skimmer needs time to break over. I have one complete set skimmer for standby. In fact I always have problem when I am exchanging my skimmer every 1-2 month for cleaning, I always get MB for first week. So what I did is I tune the air inlet slowly and once I heard bubble starts forming I stop and wait for 1-2 days until the gunk is forming steady I start to increase the air inlet by about 1/2 turn. So far this is working for me, it takes lots of frustration to adjust this skimmer but now I get use to it.
The sun coral is only open when I dump the coral food or fish food into the tank.
I did not do lots of modifications, the lighting still stock and all the pumps are still standard only I put lots of add-ons to my tank. I prefer to keep everything inside cabinet since this tank is in my living room.


http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=91616


http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=91615

Capt_Cully
12/30/2007, 03:39 PM
That's some serious coral collection! Nice Scolymia!!!

nanO352
12/30/2007, 04:48 PM
Love your BLue Tang. I recently got one about half that size.

gigs
12/30/2007, 05:46 PM
hi thedidavid,

I have signed up / created account to the SRC forum in your links but am still unable to go to your links as it says "Sorry, but you do not have permission to use this feature." even tho I am logged in. Can you tell me which sub forum and thread is your tank journal as I can browse the treads without isses?

zma21
12/30/2007, 06:23 PM
How is the clam doing under that light?

thin crust
12/30/2007, 09:58 PM
awesome tank. very nice assortment of color!

thedidavid
01/02/2008, 04:13 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11485786#post11485786 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zma21
How is the clam doing under that light?

Sorry for late reply, the clams doing fine, I have 2 crocea and 1 maxima all of them about 4 months old. I think RSM lighting is sufficient for keeping clam.

thedidavid
01/02/2008, 04:16 AM
Controller and wavemaker that I use in my tank.

http://www.absolutereef.com/forums/uploads/post-3906-1198417258.jpg

thedidavid
01/09/2008, 09:40 PM
This is the end of my tank, the tank cracked without apparent reason while no one at home and I only found out 8/1/2008 6:30 pm when I am reaching home after work. It leaves trace of tsunami in my flat. Damaging my parquet and gives me 5 hours non stop cleaning the mess. Sadness losing almost 50% of my live stock and extended damage that will potentially cost me more money. The tank is replaced by RSM but I still having hard time to quel my emotion.
http://www.absolutereef.com/forums/uploads/post-3906-1199809060.jpg

black_majik
01/09/2008, 09:50 PM
Ouch, that was probably the tangs trying to get out. Choose better livestock now the fish gods were not happy

JB23
01/09/2008, 10:06 PM
Sir;
Very sorry for the mishap-however, given all the add-ons, why purchase the RSM in the first place?
Best of Luck-Jerry

thedidavid
01/09/2008, 10:26 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11562704#post11562704 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by black_majik
Ouch, that was probably the tangs trying to get out. Choose better livestock now the fish gods were not happy

It's doesn't matter, this can happen to anyone with who has aquarium, just wish is not your turn next. BTW all the tangs still alive housed at LFS temporarily.

thedidavid
01/09/2008, 10:31 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11562857#post11562857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JB23
Sir;
Very sorry for the mishap-however, given all the add-ons, why purchase the RSM in the first place?
Best of Luck-Jerry

I dunno bro just feel that this tank is the perfect shape and color for my living room, I watch my tank more than the telly, totally cured my couch potato behaviour. I don't really like custom squared type tank.

Philwd
01/09/2008, 11:58 PM
Ouch, that was probably the tangs trying to get out. Choose better livestock now the fish gods were not happy

That wasn't nice. Rubbing salt in his wounds.

Sir - Really sorry to hear of your loss. We almost bought a RSM. Does have that visual appeal. Can't imagine 20-30 gallons on a parquet floor though. Good luck.

MAXreefer
01/10/2008, 12:06 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss thedidavid.
As you mentioned it can happen to all kind of thanks but I feel bad for you to loose such a great setup.
Hope you can recover most and your new tank will be as beautiful as the first one

Regards
Michael
MAXreefer

black_majik
01/10/2008, 12:06 AM
thedidavid- I wasn't literally meaning the tangs are what broke your glass it does happen to everyone's tank. I was poking fun at the fact you have 2 to-be large tangs in a 34. Sorry if you were offended.

By the way your tank looked absolutely beautiful ( aside from the tangs) Sorry for the accident the "ouch" was supposed to mean that i guess it came out the wrong way.

shramj
01/10/2008, 12:47 AM
thedidavid, this same thing happened to me but cracked on opposite corners. I was lucky and was home when it happened. I was able to save all my livestock. I ended up buying another Red Sea Max so I could get everything put back together. I called Red Sea and they are also sending me a replacement tank. I, like you, have no idea why it happened. You can read my thread here, http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1287202&perpage=25&pagenumber=

thrillreefer
01/10/2008, 01:58 AM
That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

thrillreefer
01/10/2008, 02:00 AM
That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. If it happened to mine, I'd just assume the ugly tank fairies had finally caught up with me, but yours looked so nice. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

Y-DesygnGuy
01/10/2008, 09:12 AM
The tank looked awesome, very sorry to read this post this morning!

thedidavid
01/10/2008, 11:36 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11563927#post11563927 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by black_majik
thedidavid- I wasn't literally meaning the tangs are what broke your glass it does happen to everyone's tank. I was poking fun at the fact you have 2 to-be large tangs in a 34. Sorry if you were offended.

By the way your tank looked absolutely beautiful ( aside from the tangs) Sorry for the accident the "ouch" was supposed to mean that i guess it came out the wrong way.

No offense taken.

thedidavid
01/10/2008, 11:50 AM
Yes bro, I saw your thread 2 days ago someone from local forum inform me that similar accident happen with RSM tank. I got prompt replacement the next days after I inform the shop that sold me the tank and I sent email to Red Sea HQ in Asia-Pacific they also promised to give me starter kit but they never deliver or contact me again after they sent the tank yesterday. I also can't explain what causing this tank to crack considering it has 8mm thick glass. I was so paranoia with water going to my floor that's the reason I dump my NC24 and get RSM imho it has much better specification and I am using hollow fiber glass fake live rock that the whole setup weight less than 2lb to prevent straining the glass base. Only to found out my worst nightmare came true 2 days ago. Now my replacement tank is in cycling mode maybe I need 1-2 weeks minimum before the tank ready for LS.

shramj
01/10/2008, 02:46 PM
I was lucky because I was home, I was able to safe about half the tank water and the LFS gave me some water also. I was able to get everything back in the new tank and so far everything has been fine. I did do a 10% water change yesterday but I think I will be ok. It scared me also, I have been worried that it will happen again, RedSea said they had a couple with this problem but it wasn't a common problem, they believe the glass was just weak? I wish you the best in your tank recovery.

elmar
01/10/2008, 05:59 PM
shramj & thedidavid -

Would you mind posting your serial numbers? Perhaps we can check with RSM to see if they were assembled or the glass was "cast" in a similar time frame.

JB23
01/10/2008, 11:00 PM
Elmar;
GREAT Request! Folks, can you please post your serial #s'.
Best of Luck-Jerry

LaurentSeattle
01/10/2008, 11:07 PM
Hey thedidavid,

You had a beautiful setup and I can understand the pain...

Red Sea is shipping you a new MAX and I am sure you will rebuild a gorgeous tank.

Cheers,
Laurent

thedidavid
01/11/2008, 01:34 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11567557#post11567557 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shramj
I was lucky because I was home, I was able to safe about half the tank water and the LFS gave me some water also. I was able to get everything back in the new tank and so far everything has been fine. I did do a 10% water change yesterday but I think I will be ok. It scared me also, I have been worried that it will happen again, RedSea said they had a couple with this problem but it wasn't a common problem, they believe the glass was just weak? I wish you the best in your tank recovery.

Mine almost 2/3 of water leak out from the tank. The living room flooded but not as bad as in my master bedroom behind the tank.
Sometime I just still feel there is some luck the water not completely dry otherwise none of my fishes will survive.

http://www.absolutereef.com/forums/uploads/post-3906-1200032846.jpg

thedidavid
01/11/2008, 01:46 AM
Bro JB23 & Elmar,
I didn't keep record of the tank serial no, the damaged tank had been collected by them on Wed.
I will check my warranty card wheter any info there.
David

reefsr4me
01/11/2008, 10:22 PM
Awesome looking tank before the crack. Do you think you could post some pics of the inside of your cabinet? I would love to see how you arranged your mods.

Bursa
01/11/2008, 10:36 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11562704#post11562704 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by black_majik
Ouch, that was probably the tangs trying to get out. Choose better livestock now the fish gods were not happy

So this guys loses his fish, tank AND likely has hundreds of dollars in damage...to his apartment and his wallet...and you make a stupid joke.

I love the people in this hobby. :rolleyes:

Bursa
01/11/2008, 10:38 PM
To the original poster.

Your tank looked excellent. The tang was a perfect fit IMO...colors matched perfectly. Best of luck with restocking.