OscarMeyer's RSM 130D Illumina Powered

OscarMeyer · #1 02-09-2011, 08:24 PM

start out fresh water, got hooked into salt and have been there ever since, im almost a year into it now with the rsm, many of the things i did buy i bought big because i knew at some point i was going to upgrade. ( that build thread is to come and will be way more detailed then this one )

Just wanted to track the progress of the tank, see how everything turns outs, and with my final plans being to convert the tank back into a strictly AIO and keep it super simple, probably as a gift for my mother, because the rest of the equipment will be going into my 90 gal build

Equipment:
Red Sea Max 130D
Tunze 9002
InTank media Rack
InTank slim skimmer cup
Vortec Mp10wes
NextReef MR1 Reactor
Mj1200
AquaMedic ATO
AquaMedic Dual Doser
Vertex Illumina Sr200 24"
Vertex Vlink

Live Stock:
Ocellaris Clown
Midas Blenny
Yasha Goby
Mandarin Goby

Inverts:
Harlequin Shrimp x2
Cleaner Shrimp
Pistol Shrimp
Porcelain Crab

Coral:
Pink Millipora
Blue Roscoe's
Red Planet
Pearlberry
Pink Lemonade
Garf Bonsai
Green Tabler Acro
3 unknown pieces
Assorted zoas
Torch and Hammer Coral
Ricordea
Water Melon Chalice
Green Acans
Crocea Clam

Well enough jabber pictures are better..... So heres a basic Timeline of the tank, ive taken a really slow approach to everything, but thats what this hobby is about.

if i have dates with the pictures will post them.

Feb19,2010

Feb21,2010

Mar1,2010

OscarMeyer · #2 02-09-2011, 08:25 PM

March 5th,09 - FTS

March 5th,09 - RTS

March 5th,09

March 25th,09 - FTS

March 25th,09

March 27th,09

March 31st,09 - I Added part of my CUC Blue legged and Astrea Snails

April 11th,09 - FTS

April 11th,09 - LTS

April 11th,09

April 14th,09 - FTS

April 14th,09 - RTS

April 14th,09 - LTS

April 14th,09

May15,2010

a few pics of the install of the lights: (Stunner Strips, This is the old setup )

Then i got these 2 guys the Flame was fine until he saw the bi-color nipping and picking at the corals, so he decided to join in.... both were moved shortly there after

OscarMeyer · #3 02-09-2011, 08:26 PM

Got a new Camera and new tank stuff!

Thats the timeline i have of my tank ill try to update a new FTS soon.

Heres a few more goodies i have started to stock pile for the new build!

lastlight · #4 02-09-2011, 08:29 PM

Your macros are really interesting! What did you do to get your algae under control?

OscarMeyer · #5 02-09-2011, 08:32 PM

Thanks!

I just Added the cuc, and any algae that i was able to pull off with my fingers I did, and if any piece of rock was easily removable i took it out and scrubbed the algae off, after doing that the cuc took over and it was under control within the month.

OscarMeyer · #6 02-28-2011, 03:47 PM

Video Time!

My Reef

Excuse the Shoddy Camera work, i am no photographer

New FTS will be up today!

fishytime · #7 03-01-2011, 12:35 AM

great macros shots....love the yasha/pistol combo and the shot of the porcelain is killer!....

*thinks "I need a new camera too"*

Youngster Dan · #8 03-01-2011, 07:09 AM

wow, great photos. You've got some skills.

OscarMeyer · #9 03-02-2011, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the Comments!

Sorry about the no new FTS, i had heard problems about the Marineland stealth pro heaters, so i took the opportunity and switched it out, and literally just after i did that, I got a massive shock, so the new heater i bought to hopefully save myself from a shock actually ended up shocking me! the Marineland's back in but I'm planning on changing that very shortly

Anyone know where i could get a good reliable heater? i was thinking Won brother heater? or i might just get a ranco stage 2, not to sure yet.

Should have some new shots later today!

fishytime · #10 03-02-2011, 09:24 PM

just went through your shots again.....just a heads up, in case you didnt know.....bumble bee snails arnt reef safe....they are predatory towards other snails