The Red Sea Max Aquarium

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by Matt Rogers, Dec 6, 2006.

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  1. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    get a refractometer also, hydrometers have a semi-bad rep
     
    Iraf, Jun 4, 2008
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    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.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    And they don't use batteries! :)
     
    Matt Rogers, Jun 6, 2008
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    :thumbs_up
     
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  5. nybatu

    nybatu Bristle Worm

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    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.
     
    nybatu, Jun 7, 2008
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  6. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I would leave the carbon option open in the RSM as you may need it.
     
    Daniel072, Jun 7, 2008
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  7. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    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.
     
    railroader46, Jun 11, 2008
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  8. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    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, Jun 25, 2008
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  9. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    BUMP
     
    HORTON16, Jun 25, 2008
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  10. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    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
     
    Iraf, Jun 25, 2008
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