Upgrade to RSM 250

[Journeyman]

So, I took the plunge and bought a second-hand RSM250. I will be starting this new journey to repair and replace the old stuff on this tank. Once it is ready I will migrate from the Boyu T550 to the RSM 250.
I am also thinking to upgrade the T5 lighting Starting to migrate as the bulbs go adding one of the Zetlight Lancia 2 marine tank led lights ( will use 2 or 3) as 2 T5 bulbs are blown.

I will replace some of the fans on the tank as some are dead one very noisy.
Will keep posting as I progress.

Will keep posting as I progress.

 

[ThaneF]

Nice upgrade, looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
is the rest of the equipment in the RSM in working condition?

 

[Journeyman]

Nice upgrade, looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
is the rest of the equipment in the RSM in working condition?

Yes all working will use my Tunze 9004 Skimer as it has none, the bubble magnus z6 was available was too big so I decided not to take it with the tank.

 

[viper357]

Awesome upgrade, keep the pics coming.

 

[Journeyman]

Was quite a workout to get the hood undone to get to the fans and to prepare it to do a few modifications. Box with the fan replacements ready.

Got a Boyu CB90 LED light to replace the T5 tubes. Just now to plan the power upgrade to include the timer.

 

[Journeyman]

The fans are now replaced and the new Lights are installed Cover still needs to be put back but Still thinking how to automat e the light settings since ESKOM kills the timmer, tank has been cleaned

The next step Aqua scaping.

 

[Dazz07]

cant you bypass the timer can put an external digital one that keeps its time ?

 

[Journeyman]

cant you bypass the timer can put an external digital one that keeps its time ?

Yes I am thinking about doing something like that at the moment.

 

[Journeyman]

Brought the RMS 250 to the 20th century with the digital timer.

Few issued that needed fixing.
TO DO LIST:
1. Clean Sump:
a. remove filter media - clean / replace
b. clean each channel - one left to do
c. Service and clean return pumps - Done.
2. Repair electric wires - re-solder.
3. Replace Hood cooling fans - Done.
4. Upgrade T5 lights to LED - Done.
5. Upgrade timer with Digital timer - Done.
6. Upgrade LED Timer & programmable controller ( waiting for delivery)
7. Create new addition of aqua scape. ( in-progress ).
8. Move Boyu TL550.
9. Setup RSM250 in new space.
10. Add water and start the cycle.

 

[Journeyman]

Brought the RMS 250 to the 20th century with the digital timer.

Busy to build a new aqua-scape.

Still cleaning the sump in the back quite a big job to remove the old gunk in the channels but getting there slowly now the last one left. Waiting on delivery for the LED light timer programmable controller.

 

[Journeyman]

Moved tanks into their new positions.

Next step is adding LED controller. Waiting for delivery.
Sand and rock work next then water to start cycle.
Adding half of the rock work the rest will follow after the cycle as they are cured and in the TL550.

 

[Journeyman]

Water in, cycle started.