Red Sea Max Owners

RSM · #1 06-17-2008, 01:15 AM

I just found out the problem with my pumps on my RSM. The carbon bag was caught in both intake tubes of the powerheads. I used a plastic tube and pushed the carbon bag lower into the chamber and WOW! The water flow is amazing now. Hopefully this is the same case for you NATS. Let me know.

Chaloupa · #2 06-17-2008, 01:36 AM

WOOT..thats a good thing! Good to hear...but I think I will still put in a powerhead as I like a lot of flow!

RSM · #3 06-17-2008, 02:13 AM

I think i will add one as well later on.

Brent F · #4 06-17-2008, 02:20 AM

Many people running the RSM as a reef tank leave out the carbon and ceramic bags. They restrict flow and trap detrius

RSM · #5 06-17-2008, 02:42 AM

Really, so all they have is a sponge? I thought it is beneficial to have both carbon and ceramic for a filter? I can see how it restricts flow as it has happened to me but all is fixed now with both bags inside.

Brent F · #6 06-17-2008, 03:27 AM

Yes, and on the older tanks (more than 6 months old) people cut the black sponge in half and leave out the white sponge.

If you have live rock in the display you don't need the ceramics in the back.

RSM · #7 06-17-2008, 03:36 AM

That makes a lot of sense.I do have 24lbs of live rock in my display. I guess i dont need the ceramics. Thanks for your help.