Tn23's Noobie AIO(All In One)
 

Hey guys, my name is Thomas and I'd like to share my RSM S650 build and progress with everyone.

I've been in this hobby for awhile now. Prior to this tank, I also owned another RSM which was the 250. It all started when I visited another members house(tang daddy).
He suckered me into this addictive hobby :twised:. Started with a 20G --> RSM250(68G) ---- RSM S650(180G) And this will be the last one....

Build Specs:
Display: White RSM S650
Sump: RSM Sump
Stand: RSM Stand, The Frag tank has a custom build stand coated with white + high gloss. Skinned with white high gloss panels to match the DT.
Frag Tank: 3ft x 2ft x 16 build by Concept Aquariums.

Equipment:
Lighting: DT has 10 bulb T5s, FT running ATI Sunpower 8bulbs T5s.
Return Pump: DT: red sea pump, FT: Quite one pro 5000
Skimmer: Reef Octopus 5000 SSS
Controller: Apex
Media: Carbon pack in sump!


anyways, let the pictures begin! Please excuse the poor quality. 99.9% of the photos will be from cell phones. I am trying to get Walter to teach me how to use my underwater camera still:redface:


Tank and frag tank plumbed and assembled
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...psc329dd64.jpg

FT Plumped into the Sump as well:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/neja8e5y.jpg


The start of my 14 Day Zeo Cycle
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/22/umedubav.jpg

Here some photos of the tank's current scape prior to having it filled with water: (Big Thanks to Eli@Fijireefrocks)
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...psfde132a0.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5cb97e13.jpg

Filled but still murky from the sand:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4167a22b.jpg


Photo after Day #14 of the Cycle:

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79a7141a.jpg

To be continued...... Thanks for reading, please feel free to leave any comments or criticism :idea:

Looks great, aquascape looks really good.

Looks awesome. Hoping mine will look as good when I am ready to add coral and fish.

what lights are you using? I love just how vibrant and blue-ish it looks.

Added an Apex: Probably a good idea to have a controller.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/yga5y7ur.jpg

Next up was an IP camera, so when I'm away I can worry less:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/04/qaquryge.jpg



Tank after transfer of corals: (after some dosing :redface:)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/23/e6enabyt.jpg


After 6 months in:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/03/a3y8aje9.jpg

And who could ever forget Christmas....
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/...ps40971f1c.jpg


Last more recent FTS: We are all caught up and I can start adding to the Journal freshly now!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...c3d9e4e98a.jpg

Calvin, I'm using T5s. Alot of blue+ bulbs.

Always have enjoyed viewing you tank. Awesome, Thomas.

Holy C**p!!! Amazing!!! I need to see this in person the next time I'm over!

Just awesome, thanks for sharing.

Beautiful tank, very nice set up. Thanks for sharing

♥