April 2015 Reefer of the Month (ROTM)---mfinn!!

Nanook · 04/01/2015, 01:36 PM

Thank-you Reef Central for this honor.

I guess you could say I've been involved with the hobby since I was about 10 years old in 1962 when I spent most of a summer visiting my grandparents on Hood Canal in Washington state.

I kept small tide pool critters in a 10 gallon tank that my grandpa had at the cabin, and learned how important water changes were to keeping the critters alive.

I soon got into keeping and breeding freshwater and in 1985 I setup my first saltwater fish only tank.

It took about 2 years before I started checking out different tanks in my area that had corals in them and that's when the hobby addiction really kicked in.

I setup my first tank with live rock, a sump and a skimmer in 1988.
I had a couple mentors that taught me that when you go out of your way to help someone or pay it forward, the action gets continued.

Description of RC ROTM:

In appreciation and honor of the members that regularly contribute to our discussion forums, we would like to acknowledge a Reefer each month that stands out as exceptional for their outstanding service to others. This person will be selected by the Reef Central Staff, based on their willingness to help others in response to questions, giving advice, and overall disposition. The honoree will be given the Reef Central ROTM tag, that will appear above their avatar and will follow them for one year after being awarded. This will not only demonstrate to others that you have been chosen as a trustworthy source of information, but also as a positive role model for others to emulate. Additionally, we are pleased to upgrade your membership to the premium level for one year.

We look forward to honoring one person, each month, by highlighting them here on Reef Central. This will include a recent photograph of yourself, or your avatar if you prefer not to show your actual face, along with what you love about the hobby of reef keeping and why you have chosen Reef Central to be your home. Each month the face and paragraph of the ROTM will change, but you can forever hold the honor of knowing that you were one of the chosen few to have earned this title and our respect as a member in great standing.

Best Regards,

The RC Staff

Dmorty217 · 04/02/2015, 07:07 AM

Congrats sir, well deserved and welcome to the club!

Wazzel · 04/02/2015, 07:53 AM

Congrats.

gone fishin · 04/02/2015, 08:04 AM

Congrats

glaukos · 04/04/2015, 07:58 AM

Congrats from me too

nonstopfishies · 04/04/2015, 12:12 PM

There are two tanks of the month this month?

Nanook · 04/04/2015, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonstopfishies

There are two tanks of the month this month?

This is the Reefer of the Month, different category from Tank of the Month.

deleau · 04/04/2015, 01:46 PM

Congratulations. Well deserved. Thank you for helping me and countless others on RC.

mfinn · 04/04/2015, 07:19 PM

Thanks everyone.

moondoggy4 · 04/05/2015, 11:02 AM

Congrats and well deserved.

rfgonzo · 04/05/2015, 08:58 PM

Congrats!!!

kfisc · 04/06/2015, 02:10 PM

Awesome tank! Congrats!

Code4 · 04/06/2015, 09:43 PM

I do believe I see a Copperband! Awesome tank and beautiful fish.

congratulations!

Shelley

mfinn · 04/07/2015, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code4

I do believe I see a Copperband! Awesome tank and beautiful fish.

congratulations!

Shelley

Thanks.

Yes, I did add a Copper Banded Butterfly recently.
It was eating aggressively at the store.
I kept it in my qt-tank for 4 weeks and it ate pretty much everything I tried.
Even small pellets. Although, not as much as roe or Mysis.

Code4 · 04/07/2015, 08:11 PM

That is great that your copper banded ate so quickly. And not picky. I live in WY. Hard to get quality fish or food here. I ordered live black worms a few months ago. I set up two large, shallow Rubbermaid containers for them. Drilled a hole in each for an air hose. Feed them fresh water fish food. Rinse once or twice a week and they are thriving. I was told they love them. I am confident I can keep a copper band now.

Continued good luck to you.

Shelley

kurt_n · 04/10/2015, 10:46 PM

Congrats!

MizTanks · 04/10/2015, 10:51 PM

Congratulations!!! Much deserved

steve2003 · 04/15/2015, 11:18 AM

congrats!!!

mfinn · 04/15/2015, 11:24 AM

Thank-you everybody

Alex Y EcoTech · 04/15/2015, 01:30 PM

Congratulations Martin!!

MUCHO REEF · 04/16/2015, 08:55 AM

M, congrats my friend. Keep up the good work as it is always appreciated. Awesome tank as well. Again.....congrats.

MUCHO REEF

mfinn · 04/16/2015, 08:59 AM

Thanks guys.

neonpoke · 04/21/2015, 01:31 AM

Awesome - congrats!

Mrs. Music · 04/23/2015, 07:08 PM

Congrats and thank you. Lovely tanks.

Sk8r · 04/29/2015, 02:52 PM

Gorgeous!

04/01/2015, 01:36 PM	#1
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	April 2015 Reefer of the Month (ROTM)---mfinn!! Thank-you Reef Central for this honor. I guess you could say I've been involved with the hobby since I was about 10 years old in 1962 when I spent most of a summer visiting my grandparents on Hood Canal in Washington state. I kept small tide pool critters in a 10 gallon tank that my grandpa had at the cabin, and learned how important water changes were to keeping the critters alive. I soon got into keeping and breeding freshwater and in 1985 I setup my first saltwater fish only tank. It took about 2 years before I started checking out different tanks in my area that had corals in them and that's when the hobby addiction really kicked in. I setup my first tank with live rock, a sump and a skimmer in 1988. I had a couple mentors that taught me that when you go out of your way to help someone or pay it forward, the action gets continued. Description of RC ROTM: In appreciation and honor of the members that regularly contribute to our discussion forums, we would like to acknowledge a Reefer each month that stands out as exceptional for their outstanding service to others. This person will be selected by the Reef Central Staff, based on their willingness to help others in response to questions, giving advice, and overall disposition. The honoree will be given the Reef Central ROTM tag, that will appear above their avatar and will follow them for one year after being awarded. This will not only demonstrate to others that you have been chosen as a trustworthy source of information, but also as a positive role model for others to emulate. Additionally, we are pleased to upgrade your membership to the premium level for one year. We look forward to honoring one person, each month, by highlighting them here on Reef Central. This will include a recent photograph of yourself, or your avatar if you prefer not to show your actual face, along with what you love about the hobby of reef keeping and why you have chosen Reef Central to be your home. Each month the face and paragraph of the ROTM will change, but you can forever hold the honor of knowing that you were one of the chosen few to have earned this title and our respect as a member in great standing. Best Regards, The RC Staff __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/02/2015, 07:07 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Congrats sir, well deserved and welcome to the club! __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/02/2015, 07:53 AM	#3
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Congrats. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

04/02/2015, 08:04 AM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Congrats __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

04/04/2015, 07:58 AM	#5
glaukos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,106	Congrats from me too __________________ Mike Just doing my hobby and having great fun with it....no room/need for drama:) the only way to win with a toxic person, is not to play

04/04/2015, 12:12 PM	#6
nonstopfishies Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 685	There are two tanks of the month this month? __________________ Dustin

04/04/2015, 01:46 PM	#8
deleau Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 367	Congratulations. Well deserved. Thank you for helping me and countless others on RC. __________________ "The plural of anecdote is not data." Current Tank Info: 258g (72.5x30x27.5), 4x Radion Gen3 Pro, 2x Hamilton Aruba Sun V Series (4x Blue Plus 80W), 2x Vortech MP40WQD, Apex Gold + WXM, Dreambox 5d, Bubble King Supermarin 200, Red Dragon 3 150W, Tunze 3155, Finnex Ti 800W

04/04/2015, 07:19 PM	#9
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	Thanks everyone. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

04/05/2015, 11:02 AM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Congrats and well deserved.

04/05/2015, 08:58 PM	#11
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Congrats!!! __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

04/06/2015, 02:10 PM	#12
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	Awesome tank! Congrats!

04/06/2015, 09:43 PM	#13
Code4 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: WY Posts: 277	I do believe I see a Copperband! Awesome tank and beautiful fish. congratulations! Shelley

04/07/2015, 08:11 PM	#15
Code4 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: WY Posts: 277	That is great that your copper banded ate so quickly. And not picky. I live in WY. Hard to get quality fish or food here. I ordered live black worms a few months ago. I set up two large, shallow Rubbermaid containers for them. Drilled a hole in each for an air hose. Feed them fresh water fish food. Rinse once or twice a week and they are thriving. I was told they love them. I am confident I can keep a copper band now. Continued good luck to you. Shelley

04/10/2015, 10:46 PM	#16
kurt_n Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 2,592	Congrats!

04/10/2015, 10:51 PM	#17
MizTanks Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marquette, Michigan Posts: 98	Congratulations!!! Much deserved __________________ Those who matter don't mind. Those who mind don't matter! Current Tank Info: Nano reef

04/15/2015, 11:18 AM	#18
steve2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 36	congrats!!!

04/15/2015, 11:24 AM	#19
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	Thank-you everybody __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

04/15/2015, 01:30 PM	#20
Alex Y EcoTech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,956	Congratulations Martin!! __________________ Alex Y. Customer Service Representative at EcoTech Marine Call: 1-800-785-0338 Ext. 2 or E-mail: Service@EcoTechMarine.com

04/16/2015, 08:55 AM	#21
MUCHO REEF Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,682	M, congrats my friend. Keep up the good work as it is always appreciated. Awesome tank as well. Again.....congrats. MUCHO REEF __________________ Anyone can build a reef.....the greater challenge......is to grow one. Current Tank Info: 70 gallon zoanthid, Palythoa and Mushroom Reef.

04/16/2015, 08:59 AM	#22
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	Thanks guys. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

04/21/2015, 01:31 AM	#23
neonpoke Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 18	Awesome - congrats! __________________ _____________ Current Tank Info: 100 Gallon DSA

04/23/2015, 07:08 PM	#24
Mrs. Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sylvania, OH Posts: 636	Congrats and thank you. Lovely tanks.

04/29/2015, 02:52 PM	#25
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Gorgeous! __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.