Red Sea Max ???

[Jgoal55]

This is the description of the lighting on an RSM:

" Complete lighting system
2 x 55 watt T5 power compacts (1 watt-liter/4 watt-gallon)"

So, my question is are they T5 or PC's? Can they keep SPS healthy?

Also, does the RSM come with an ATO? do you even need one since it has a lid?

If I were to buy one of these are there any improvements I need to make or is it really plug and play???

[blu_devl_06]

From what I have read, no personal experience by the way, these are pretty awesome systems that come reef ready for anything and are plug and play. I don't know of anyone that actually has one, but all the reviews are great. I know, not much help.

[Smoothie]

I have only seen 2 in person. One with great softies one clown and the other with a mix, baby clam, false perc pair and a six line. Both had the pads taken out and the back filled with rubble. Great setups.
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[andregarcia_73]

I saw one in person yesterday. Very nice looking but I believe they are pc's. Softies where doing well but other corals where bleaching a bit. From what my friend said its not worth the money. But I have heard people tell me not to buy something and when I do I'm glad I did so I guess its more or a personal choice. I wouldn't buy one personally unless it was used and at a good price.

[CodSack]

http://www.redseamax.com/redseamax/2...AX_HP_130.html

Watch this video

[CodSack]

They are T5's and if you have time check out this guys Red Sea Max

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...&#entry1290471

[andregarcia_73]

Well looks like I may have been wrong but either way check one out first hand And then see. Best wishes

[twocute2b4u]

I have a RSM and the bulbs are T5's. I would say an ATO would not be needed. There are mods that you can buy for the lid. I personally like the RSM.

[Spike]

MY RSM says t-5's but look just like dual 50/50 pc bulbs to me. Softies do well, but what few sps I have put in have not done real well, but they have come from a tank with MH's. My closest coral to the surface is probably about 5". I have difficulty keeping skimmer adjusted, always a fight. An ATO would be nice. I really do love my RSM. I mean it only cost me like $20.00, so I don't want to b*(^) too much. I would say it is a good plug and play. It is the focal point of my family room. I attached a picture of my bulbs.