The Red Sea Max Aquarium - Page 5

Iraf · 06-04-2008, 07:46 AM

get a refractometer also, hydrometers have a semi-bad rep

Daniel072 · 06-04-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by railroader46

I have recently purchased on of these and so far I have been impressed with it. It does come with hydrometer/ thermometer and I have found that the thermometer is about 1.5 degrees off, so I purchased a coralife digiatl this morning.

Don't trust the digital thermometers. they are good for getting close but I've found that the "oldschool" glass thermometers are still the most accurate in the hobby.

Matt Rogers · 06-06-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel072

Don't trust the digital thermometers. they are good for getting close but I've found that the "oldschool" glass thermometers are still the most accurate in the hobby.

And they don't use batteries!

Daniel072 · 06-06-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Rogers

And they don't use batteries!

nybatu · 06-07-2008, 12:32 AM

i have one RSM and i am very happy so far as you said mechanical filtration black sponge really reduce water flow also increase nitrate i will move my foams this weekend and moreover i will replace the chemical filter bag and carbon with 5-7 lb rabble live rock. temperature is raising sometime up to 84F,i don't have the chiller.

Daniel072 · 06-07-2008, 12:53 AM

I would leave the carbon option open in the RSM as you may need it.

railroader46 · 06-11-2008, 06:31 PM

Get a refractometer the one that comes with gave me reading that were too high. I get my water from a lfs and I know that the sg is supposed to 1.023 and my hydrometer was reading 1.026 and they were using a refractomer.

HORTON16 · 06-25-2008, 09:09 AM

i am interested in this tank and i am getting my tank today.

I need help

I can go for the oceanic biocube 29 with the stand for $450 or i can get this tank for $800

I really think it is expensive but if it is that amazing i would be interested in it

Can someone tell me

Oceanic 29 with stand or the RSM with the test kits, salt, chiller, stand, sand, skimmer, heater

Thanks

HORTON16 · 06-25-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORTON16

i am interested in this tank and i am getting my tank today.

I need help

I can go for the oceanic biocube 29 with the stand for $450 or i can get this tank for $800

I really think it is expensive but if it is that amazing i would be interested in it

Can someone tell me

Oceanic 29 with stand or the RSM with the test kits, salt, chiller, stand, sand, skimmer, heater

Thanks

BUMP

Iraf · 06-25-2008, 11:07 AM

If you gave me a oceanic bio-cube I'd trade it for a JBJ in a heartbeat Oceanic doesnt even manufacture them they contract it out and stick their names on it.

RSM is 100% the best 1 box Reef solution I've ever seen

Personally I own a JBJ due to the fact I paid as much for my tank, LR, LS and other stuff as what just this tank cost

06-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#41 (permalink)
Iraf Snowflake Eel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tulsa, Ok Age: 30 Posts: 2,356 Skin: Classic Karma: 15008	get a refractometer also, hydrometers have a semi-bad rep _________ 90g DSA - D.O.B. 11-4-08 Probably soon to have a new re-birth

06-07-2008, 12:32 AM	#45 (permalink)
nybatu Bristle Worm Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: new york Posts: 132 Skin: Mint Karma: 15	i have one RSM and i am very happy so far as you said mechanical filtration black sponge really reduce water flow also increase nitrate i will move my foams this weekend and moreover i will replace the chemical filter bag and carbon with 5-7 lb rabble live rock. temperature is raising sometime up to 84F,i don't have the chiller. _________ "starting something is half way of the finishing" so don't afraid to start.

06-11-2008, 06:31 PM	#47 (permalink)
railroader46 Skunk Shrimp Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 287 Skin: Mint Karma: 859	Get a refractometer the one that comes with gave me reading that were too high. I get my water from a lfs and I know that the sg is supposed to 1.023 and my hydrometer was reading 1.026 and they were using a refractomer. _________ 90 gallon reef project born 8-16-2009

06-25-2008, 09:09 AM	#48 (permalink)
HORTON16 Sea Dragon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coral Springs Florida Age: 17 Posts: 528 Skin: Mint Karma: 723	i am interested in this tank and i am getting my tank today. I need help I can go for the oceanic biocube 29 with the stand for $450 or i can get this tank for $800 I really think it is expensive but if it is that amazing i would be interested in it Can someone tell me Oceanic 29 with stand or the RSM with the test kits, salt, chiller, stand, sand, skimmer, heater Thanks _________ http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6...0f4f867jc3.jpg

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06-07-2008, 12:53 AM	#46 (permalink)
Daniel072 Tang Whisperer=) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,140 Skin: Mint Karma: 16723	I would leave the carbon option open in the RSM as you may need it.

06-25-2008, 11:07 AM	#50 (permalink)
Iraf Snowflake Eel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tulsa, Ok Age: 30 Posts: 2,356 Skin: Classic Karma: 15008	If you gave me a oceanic bio-cube I'd trade it for a JBJ in a heartbeat Oceanic doesnt even manufacture them they contract it out and stick their names on it. RSM is 100% the best 1 box Reef solution I've ever seen Personally I own a JBJ due to the fact I paid as much for my tank, LR, LS and other stuff as what just this tank cost