Hi
I am rather ashamed to say my current tank(RSM 130d) has been neglected (for various reasons) and is looking rather pathetic. My plan is to reboot this tank so would like some input on my ideas. Firstly, all current livestock will be moved to anther tank that I bought but have not yet commissioned - plan is to move current water, some liverock,existing filter media, no sand (sand to be disposed of) and then livestock, and do regular water changes to assist with possible nitrate build up.
Question one - problems with the above, or tips?
Then the reboot of the RSM 130.
I want to empty the tank completely and give it a thorough clean, and try and buff out any scratches as well, then start fresh with new sand, liverock, water, and cycle from scratch. Hardware wise - the lights have already been upgraded to LED, controlled with APex controller. I plan to add a chiller (already purchased), as well as TheWaterboy UV ALGAE-X , 3 IN 1 REACTOR (already purchased). I am seriously considering adding a sump, to increase water volume, reduce live rock in display tank, upgrade skimmer, include area for refugium. etc
My questions re the above.
1) sump - has anyone on this forum done this to a RSM or boyu TL 550 - did it make a substantial difference?
2)overflows - tunze has one that some guys overseas have used - siphon based - seems to come highly recommended - is it worth considering this option vs drilling? (It seems the back glass is not tempered and can be drilled).
3) What happens to the back area (current filtration area) of tank if I add a sump, can I use the area for pod growth/liverock (no lighting)?
Thanks in advance.
I am rather ashamed to say my current tank(RSM 130d) has been neglected (for various reasons) and is looking rather pathetic. My plan is to reboot this tank so would like some input on my ideas. Firstly, all current livestock will be moved to anther tank that I bought but have not yet commissioned - plan is to move current water, some liverock,existing filter media, no sand (sand to be disposed of) and then livestock, and do regular water changes to assist with possible nitrate build up.
Question one - problems with the above, or tips?
Then the reboot of the RSM 130.
I want to empty the tank completely and give it a thorough clean, and try and buff out any scratches as well, then start fresh with new sand, liverock, water, and cycle from scratch. Hardware wise - the lights have already been upgraded to LED, controlled with APex controller. I plan to add a chiller (already purchased), as well as TheWaterboy UV ALGAE-X , 3 IN 1 REACTOR (already purchased). I am seriously considering adding a sump, to increase water volume, reduce live rock in display tank, upgrade skimmer, include area for refugium. etc
My questions re the above.
1) sump - has anyone on this forum done this to a RSM or boyu TL 550 - did it make a substantial difference?
2)overflows - tunze has one that some guys overseas have used - siphon based - seems to come highly recommended - is it worth considering this option vs drilling? (It seems the back glass is not tempered and can be drilled).
3) What happens to the back area (current filtration area) of tank if I add a sump, can I use the area for pod growth/liverock (no lighting)?
Thanks in advance.