mboswell1982
Active Member
see, goes to show what i know about flow an powerheads 
an he still hasnt recommended a pump for me for my tank LOL
an he still hasnt recommended a pump for me for my tank LOL
Red Sea Max or Solana?
- Thread starter fireykat04
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fireykat04
Member
Rotary; I have to ask, *What* test kit do you recommend?
mboswell1982
Active Member
ooooohhh oooohhhhh i can answer this one
rotary says"salifert or tunze test kits, exclusively"
rotary says"salifert or tunze test kits, exclusively"
rotarymagic
Active Member
Originally Posted by Fireykat04
http:///forum/post/2855794
Rotary; I have to ask, *What* test kit do you recommend?
salifert and Tunze products only.
Or you can get big baller and use pinpoint probes lol.
http:///forum/post/2855794
Rotary; I have to ask, *What* test kit do you recommend?
salifert and Tunze products only.
Or you can get big baller and use pinpoint probes lol.
mboswell1982
Active Member
Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2855798
salifert and Tunze products only.
Or you can get big baller and use pinpoint probes lol.
http:///forum/post/2855798
salifert and Tunze products only.
Or you can get big baller and use pinpoint probes lol.
spiderwoman
Active Member
I absolutely love my RSM and had the option of getting a Solana. If I want to go *top off* with the RSM I'll just remove the hood and put a clip-on 175 W MH on it. I did add a Tunze 6025 for flow.
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2855796
ooooohhh oooohhhhh i can answer this one
rotary says"salifert or tunze test kits, exclusively"
http:///forum/post/2855796
ooooohhh oooohhhhh i can answer this one
rotary says"salifert or tunze test kits, exclusively"
mboswell1982
Active Member
did i call it or what kat? me an rotary had this argument last night LOL the salifert kits start out at around 28 bucks a kit, they dont do a master kit, so u gotta buy em all separate, an i was askin him about usin the red sea master kit til i can afford those, an he just kept saying the same thing over an over LOL salifert an tunze only!!! LOL
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2855808
did i call it or what kat? me an rotary had this argument last night LOL the salifert kits start out at around 28 bucks a kit, they dont do a master kit, so u gotta buy em all separate, an i was askin him about usin the red sea master kit til i can afford those, an he just kept saying the same thing over an over LOL salifert an tunze only!!! LOL
That's hilarious; I read your reply then his. Okay, I'm out for awhile. Thanks so much for all the info. I'll be back!!!
http:///forum/post/2855808
did i call it or what kat? me an rotary had this argument last night LOL the salifert kits start out at around 28 bucks a kit, they dont do a master kit, so u gotta buy em all separate, an i was askin him about usin the red sea master kit til i can afford those, an he just kept saying the same thing over an over LOL salifert an tunze only!!! LOL
That's hilarious; I read your reply then his. Okay, I'm out for awhile. Thanks so much for all the info. I'll be back!!!
mboswell1982
Active Member
gonna go pick up ur tank huh? LOL u better take pics
alexknight
Member
I would go with the Solana, I have the 34 gal and I LOVE IT, its by far the best tank I have owned. the back of the tank is clear so you can see whats going on with the pump,skimmer everything. The only down side I have SO far is I am having a bit of a problem with micro bubbles I cant tell they are they unless I take a picture.
thats my tank if you would like to check it out.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/338283/upgrade-34-gal
thats my tank if you would like to check it out.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/338283/upgrade-34-gal
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2855827
gonna go pick up ur tank huh? LOL u better take pics
I wish; I'm debating on waiting until after Christmas to see if the prices come down.
http:///forum/post/2855827
gonna go pick up ur tank huh? LOL u better take pics
I wish; I'm debating on waiting until after Christmas to see if the prices come down.
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by Alexknight
http:///forum/post/2855838
I would go with the Solana, I have the 34 gal and I LOVE IT, its by far the best tank I have owned. the back of the tank is clear so you can see whats going on with the pump,skimmer everything. The only down side I have SO far is I am having a bit of a problem with micro bubbles I cant tell they are they unless I take a picture.
thats my tank if you would like to check it out.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=338283
Wow I went and looked at the pics. Niiiiiiice, totally awesome. I saw in the old post that you said you got a great buy on the tank? Where if I may ask did you buy from?
http:///forum/post/2855838
I would go with the Solana, I have the 34 gal and I LOVE IT, its by far the best tank I have owned. the back of the tank is clear so you can see whats going on with the pump,skimmer everything. The only down side I have SO far is I am having a bit of a problem with micro bubbles I cant tell they are they unless I take a picture.
thats my tank if you would like to check it out.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=338283
Wow I went and looked at the pics. Niiiiiiice, totally awesome. I saw in the old post that you said you got a great buy on the tank? Where if I may ask did you buy from?
alexknight
Member
Originally Posted by Fireykat04
http:///forum/post/2856266
Wow I went and looked at the pics. Niiiiiiice, totally awesome. I saw in the old post that you said you got a great buy on the tank? Where if I may ask did you buy from?
I bought it from my LFS, I was able to buy only the tank and not the whole set, If I had to get the stand and lighting fixer I would not of bought it. I think the whole thing was like 900.00 or something but I just got the tank for 150-200, some where in there lol.
http:///forum/post/2856266
Wow I went and looked at the pics. Niiiiiiice, totally awesome. I saw in the old post that you said you got a great buy on the tank? Where if I may ask did you buy from?
I bought it from my LFS, I was able to buy only the tank and not the whole set, If I had to get the stand and lighting fixer I would not of bought it. I think the whole thing was like 900.00 or something but I just got the tank for 150-200, some where in there lol.
subielover
Active Member
I think my next tank will be a solana. My lfs sells them for 389. for just the tank and stand, and then give 20% off any lights. Seems like a reasonable deal to me.
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2856692
I think my next tank will be a solana. My lfs sells them for 389. for just the tank and stand, and then give 20% off any lights. Seems like a reasonable deal to me.
Very reasonable; I found just the tank on Aloha Aquariums for 292 or about that. Just a little under 300
http:///forum/post/2856692
I think my next tank will be a solana. My lfs sells them for 389. for just the tank and stand, and then give 20% off any lights. Seems like a reasonable deal to me.
Very reasonable; I found just the tank on Aloha Aquariums for 292 or about that. Just a little under 300
fireykat04
Member
I went to my LFS today and they had a Solana and the Red Sea Max side by side. I have to say; I wasn't impressed with the Solana. I had only seen pics of it and the red sea looked sooo much better put together. The Solana looked fragile. I know everyone says the Solana has the better skimmer but, now I'm so not sure.
rotarymagic
Active Member
It's not fragile, but don't plan on throwing a basketball at your aquarium lol. It's got the modern look.
fireykat04
Member
Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2858412
It's not fragile, but don't plan on throwing a basketball at your aquarium lol. It's got the modern look.
I'll refrain from throwing things at it. The LFS guy really put this tank down. He didn't like ANYTHING about it. He was pushing the RSM. He did say he'd sell me just the tank for 292......
http:///forum/post/2858412
It's not fragile, but don't plan on throwing a basketball at your aquarium lol. It's got the modern look.
rotarymagic
Active Member
he was pushing the rsm because it was probably more expensive..
remember on the rsm: the stock PRISM skimmer sucks, the lights suck, runs hot, etc.
modding the lights on the RSM to fit in the stock hood runs over $400...
This is my 15gallon, similar to a solana. The water is just starting to clear. Thats a 150w MH over it. The water comes within a half inch of the surface. Mine does have a sump though...
remember on the rsm: the stock PRISM skimmer sucks, the lights suck, runs hot, etc.
modding the lights on the RSM to fit in the stock hood runs over $400...
This is my 15gallon, similar to a solana. The water is just starting to clear. Thats a 150w MH over it. The water comes within a half inch of the surface. Mine does have a sump though...