thinking of down grading

[fjr_wertheimber]

Actually, RSM stock lighting is PCs, technically they're T5s because they're folded over 5/8" bulbs, but lacking the individual reflectors of T5s which is what increases their efficiency so much. The new RSM 55 gallon tank uses actual T5s, rather than PCs.

[tony]

Actually, RSM stock lighting is PCs, technically they're T5s because they're folded over 5/8" bulbs, but lacking the individual reflectors of T5s which is what increases their efficiency so much. The new RSM 55 gallon tank uses actual T5s, rather than PCs.

thats what i remember reading. thanks

[dabudkrew]

ok so what should i do with my live rock? it does have algea everywhere now since i dont have any equipment, i just have the lights still on a timer, should i wait till i get the RSM to place it in there and get a cleaning crew to clean it up? i have bad cyano and bubble algae, i think im going to replace the sand only

[caferacermike]

If you only have the LR and it's covered in algae start doing small daily water changes and make the rock completely dark. Drape a comforter or something over the tank to black it out. The bacteria (what we really want from the LR) won't be effected at all. You may even still grow out copepods. Blocking the light will kill the algae and doing daily water changes will remove the waste from the dying algae helping to prevent recurring outbreaks.

[dabudkrew]

can i water from my old tank and place it in my new one, or half old and half new? what would be a good clean up crew for a RSM?

[labrown]

Keep us posted! I have wanted to see someone put one of these together.

[dabudkrew]

i will, should get it this week

[Mr Cob]

i will, should get it this week

My brother-in-law just purchased one a few weeks ago and he loves it. We spent the weekend performing mods to it. I love the sleek look of it.

Good buy in my opinion.

[Andrew v.s wild]

The red sea max is really nice.
I saw one at alamon aquatics the other day!!