Ranchu's RSM 250 - 65 gallon

[Ranchu50]

The picture above is after sand was poured in.

below.
My friend took me out to see a good guy out in Surrey named Tom. His two double tanks were absolutely amazing! This gave me inspiration again, to keep at it, so i can create a bit of mini Ocean inside my house. Tom hooked me up with a beautiful Gorg (corky finger), some green star polyps, and a neon green singularia.

My daughter and son also helped me stay in the hobby, as they kept asking questions, wanted to watch the fish eat, and showed interest!

[Ranchu50]

over time, my interest wavered up and down. Family life and other hobbies kept creeping up. The biocube ran well and was easy to maintain.

There was spurts of time where I didnt do a water change in 2 months. Then other times where I did water changes every week.

I picked up a bi-coloured blenny, who did well for a year, but then magicAlly disappeared.
I tried two yellow clown gobies who were a pain in the ass to feed. They too died over time.

Finally on Boxing day 2013, I picked up A beautiful Royal gramma who has taught me quite a bit on how to get into the habbit of feeding frozen food.

Throughout 2014, I researched the heck out of the internet to find the most economical, efficient way in upgrading the Biocube's crappy power compact lighting.
It didnt make sense to me, that I have to replace these bulbs to keep my corals thriving, and to eliminate terrible algae blooms.

the Biocube is definitely the perfect starter tank, but it definitely is just that. Its a tank that is easy to run, maintain and keep but there is very limited options you have when it comes to fish selection, coral choice and tank upgrades.

In December of 2014, I found a great deal on a Red Sea Max 250, 65 gallon tank! It was too hard to resist!!!!!

[Ranchu50]

[Tn23]

Great Journal, looking forward to seeing updates !

[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!

[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