Barely made the club but time for my 180 upgrade (Warning: Progress may be slow) - Page 25

dave.m · 09/07/2013, 05:56 PM

re. General Updates

Is it just me? I am getting permissions problems on all the images from Yahoo.

Dave.M

nightOwl · 09/10/2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT

I think the tank looks great.

Richard - It's trying to come back but its such a slow process.

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Originally Posted by SPotter

Henry the tank looks amazing buddy!!!!!

Steve - Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by dave.m

re. General Updates

Is it just me? I am getting permissions problems on all the images from Yahoo.

Dave.M

dave.m - I checked and it may be a permission issue with Flickr. I have them in a private album. Apparently Flickr won't let me share the pictures the way I thought it would work

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worm5406 · 09/10/2013, 06:20 PM

You have to make those a public album. Just make a new album and move them there.

nightOwl · 09/10/2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

You have to make those a public album. Just make a new album and move them there.

worm5406 - It's a little more complicated than that with Flickr. If I make them public it will put them all on my Photostream which will clutter my Photostream. I may make a new album for things like my FTS's since I don't mind them in the photostream. Thinking about it I can probably start a new album just for my thread and treat it like I did the build recap album. That may be the best approach...ahhhhhhhhh decisions decisions...lol.

General Updates - Another Partial Order from Aquarium Specialty

Saturday morning (09/07) on my doorsteps was another part of the order. I now have the missing set of end caps . I sent them an email tonight asking where is the rest of my order. I know I had said I will never order from them again but this I really mean it.... I just do not have a good track record with them as of late. My order was placed on Aug 18th and I still do not have all of my order . I was hoping to have some new lights in place by the time you and Richard stopped by on Saturday but it is not looking like it is going to happen.

worm5406 · 09/10/2013, 07:04 PM

Well we will just deal with what we have...

-Larry

nightOwl · 09/11/2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Well we will just deal with what we have...

-Larry

I am trying some things behind the scenes and hopefully they will work

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worm5406 · 09/14/2013, 10:55 PM

Hey Henry,

Thanks for today. I know RJT and I both had a good day!

For those that do not know, RJT and my self visited with nightOwl today. Started at 1p and I think I left about 8.

I have some pictures, but only of the tank. No group pics, sorry.

It was nice to see a view into another world, up-close and hands on.

Again thanks.

We are going to make it a regular thing, every three months, at another place.

nightOwl · 09/15/2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

Hey Henry,

Thanks for today. I know RJT and I both had a good day!

For those that do not know, RJT and my self visited with nightOwl today. Started at 1p and I think I left about 8.

I have some pictures, but only of the tank. No group pics, sorry.

It was nice to see a view into another world, up-close and hands on.

Again thanks.

We are going to make it a regular thing, every three months, at another place.

Larry,
It was a pleasure to have you guys over and put faces with names! After you left my wife was well you are still alive so I guess they are not murders. I know your son was glad to see you come home as well. Richard hopefully your wife like the food you picked up on the way home. I guess its hard for people outside the hobby to say its a good idea to invite or go visit random strangers...LOL.

Oh by the way you left your syringe for your red sea test kit on my QT tank. I saw it this morning while running some water tests. I am going to process some pictures from yesterday and see if I got any good shots a little later.

RJT · 09/15/2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

Hey Henry,

Thanks for today. I know RJT and I both had a good day!

For those that do not know, RJT and my self visited with nightOwl today. Started at 1p and I think I left about 8.

I have some pictures, but only of the tank. No group pics, sorry.

It was nice to see a view into another world, up-close and hands on.

Again thanks.

We are going to make it a regular thing, every three months, at another place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightOwl

Larry,
It was a pleasure to have you guys over and put faces with names! After you left my wife was well you are still alive so I guess they are not murders. I know your son was glad to see you come home as well. Richard hopefully your wife like the food you picked up on the way home. I guess its hard for people outside the hobby to say its a good idea to invite or go visit random strangers...LOL.

Oh by the way you left your syringe for your red sea test kit on my QT tank. I saw it this morning while running some water tests. I am going to process some pictures from yesterday and see if I got any good shots a little later.

It really is great to meet nice people. I'm glad we have similar personalities and get along so well. Looking forward to our next meeting.

Newbie Aquarist · 09/15/2013, 11:36 AM

I heard the meeting went off with a bang. Hopefully I can make it there next month with no interruptions.

nightOwl · 09/15/2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT

It really is great to meet nice people. I'm glad we have similar personalities and get along so well. Looking forward to our next meeting.

Richard - Ditto to that!

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

I heard the meeting went off with a bang. Hopefully I can make it there next month with no interruptions.

Wayne- I think our next meeting will be in Dec. I think we are targeting every 3 months and just rotate who is the host.

General Updates - Aquarium Specialty Saga Over

I officially cut ties with Aquarium Specialty . On Thursday I called to check on the status of my order once again and finally told them to cancel the remaining part of the order. I also have unsubscribed from their newsletter so no more dealing with them. The people are always nice when you talk to them but issues with my orders are not worth the headache.

General Updates - Friday Delivery

Friday my box of supplies arrived from BRS. In an effort to make sure I am looking at my tank daily I going back to filter socks for my returns. It is also keeping the micro bubbles out of the tank. I am switching my returns to the tank as well. So that will be something I will be updating in the next week or so. I have to get some ball valves then I will be done...I already have the other parts.

To see the pictures click on the the link below.
Build Thread Link

3/4" Lock-line parts

New filter socks

General Updates - Tank Visit on Saturday

So Saturday Larry (Worm5406) and Richard (RJT) were kind enough to stop by and see my tank, hang out, and talk tank. We had donuts, drinks (non alcoholic), and Chinese food. It was a blast! We tried to catch my new most hated fish but we just managed to catch some Hermit crabs...lol. We tested my water for phosphate and found that Red Sea Pro and the Hannah Digital testers both returned the same value. Good thing to know. We also brainstormed on some issues I am currently facing and I think I now have a plan for a few items. Oh and we also convinced Richard he needs to spend a lot of money on a camera like we have...lol.

Cyno

Uncolorful coral

Longspine Cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacantha)

General Updates - Cyno Issues

Saturday after the guys left I turned the lights out and they will remain out for the next three days to clear up the cyno. After the guys saw it It was not as bad as I was thinking. I think some can be fixed with flow and some with the the lights out. I am going bring the lights back on slowly after the three days are over.

worm5406 · 09/15/2013, 07:34 PM

I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok.

Sorry just got home a bit ago after going to baltimore to a 'show' Been on the road since 7am. I did buy one thing from there.

RJT · 09/16/2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok.

Ha. She did say it was okay, but she didn't say I did not have to pay the mortgage. Soooo it will be cheaper than you guys cameras...way cheaper...way way cheaper.

Sorry just got home a bit ago after going to baltimore to a 'show' Been on the road since 7am. I did buy one thing from there.

Good, did you get that item you told us about?

RJT · 09/16/2013, 09:12 AM

[QUOTE=worm5406;21905515]I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok.

Ha. She did say it was okay, but she didn't say I did not have to pay the mortgage. Soooo it will be cheaper than you guys cameras...way cheaper...way way cheaper.

worm5406 · 09/16/2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJT

Good, did you get that item you told us about?

Yup... didn't plan it but it was a good deal. Gotta be able to keep the clowns in line, ya know.

nightOwl · 09/16/2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok.

Sorry just got home a bit ago after going to baltimore to a 'show' Been on the road since 7am. I did buy one thing from there.

Larry - If he gets a better one that will be great. I need an excuse to upgrade again. I have been looking at the 70D or the 7D

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[QUOTE=RJT;21906764]

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok.

Ha. She did say it was okay, but she didn't say I did not have to pay the mortgage. Soooo it will be cheaper than you guys cameras...way cheaper...way way cheaper.

Richard - Cheaper is relative

. Think of it as an investment. Any kids sports is great excuse...remember you investing in their futures. Capturing their cherished memories, no more expensive family portraits...I have a list of excuses you can use...

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Yup... didn't plan it but it was a good deal. Gotta be able to keep the clowns in line, ya know.

Larry - That's good news. I know you were looking forward to picking it up.

worm5406 · 09/16/2013, 08:52 PM

No.. My 'other' one will be here this week. I just have to fill out paperwork and pick it up later.

Sunday's was a surprise, not expected purchase.

nightOwl · 09/16/2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

No.. My 'other' one will be here this week. I just have to fill out paperwork and pick it up later.

Sunday's was a surprise, not expected purchase.

Oh a real surprise...I will hit you up on PM

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nightOwl · 10/01/2013, 04:58 PM

General Updates - Can't Catch That Tang

I officially hate the spotted tang. I have taken just about everything out of my tank three times now to try to catch him and not only is he elusive he taunts me . The trap I borrowed from RJT does not interest him at all. Just about every fish has swam in for mysis except him. I will be redoing my aquascaping in the next week or two. When I initially put the rocks together I used zip ties but over time and with the weight of the corals they broke when trying to remove rocks from the water. In the tank corals look look big but when you actually pull them out they are huge. My Miami Orchard coral is not only huge its heavy...lol. I literally had two 20 gallon totes filled with corals and rock and the fish still eluded me. On top of that he has become even more aggressive since none of his old hiding places are in tact. I have come to the conclusion (holds breath) I will need my wife's help (I feel so defeated) . It's either that or try to use a fish hook to catch him...lol. If they made mini harpoons or spear guns I would be a happy camper .

SPotter · 10/01/2013, 05:47 PM

Hey Henry.....are you using two nets? One in each hand....use one to direct him and the other to scoop.

worm5406 · 10/01/2013, 07:32 PM

I can see if I can get a Tazer... That might work.

nightOwl · 10/01/2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

Hey Henry.....are you using two nets? One in each hand....use one to direct him and the other to scoop.

Steve - He is lighting fast and the glare from the lights did not help. At one point I had three nets at one time...lol. In my mind it was working well until I heard. Honey that is not going to work...you do realize that...right? Under my breath I mumbled I know smarty pants...lol.

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Originally Posted by worm5406

I can see if I can get a Tazer... That might work.

Larry - That would lead to me face first in the tank...lol. My wife would think I was being funny and probably watch me drown...lol.

General Updates - Tang Caught (with the help of the wife of course)Had my pride not been so strong I would have asked my wife last week. I think I spent about 3- 4 hours trying by myself. I was always one of the kids with the I can do it myself attitude. It took less than 30 mins to catch the tang with my wife's help! I ended up isolating the tang to one side of the tank and quickly putting egg crate in place to cut him off from the rest of the tank. After that was done I was able to use my big net and a kabob stick to force him to the egg crate and then scooped him up. Good riddance! My tank is total disarray now but the tang is in the frag tank. I took everything out except a few small rocks and the rock structure near where my clowns host. Strange thing is the rocks don't seem to go back like they were before

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worm5406 · 10/01/2013, 08:43 PM

They will... Just in a better placement!

YEAH.. Glad you caught it, well.. SHE caught it.. HAHAHA, gotta give her credit where credit is due.

RJT · 10/01/2013, 09:16 PM

Congrats!! Fish fry??

nightOwl · 10/03/2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT

Congrats!! Fish fry??

I would heat up some grease but I can see he would not be good eats since he is so mean. That meat would be tough...LOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by worm5406

They will... Just in a better placement!

YEAH.. Glad you caught it, well.. SHE caught it.. HAHAHA, gotta give her credit where credit is due.

I gave her full credit and it did not cost me anything. Well I will find out this weekend when we hit the mall...lol.

09/07/2013, 05:56 PM	#601
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	re. General Updates Is it just me? I am getting permissions problems on all the images from Yahoo. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

09/10/2013, 06:20 PM	#603
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	You have to make those a public album. Just make a new album and move them there. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/10/2013, 07:04 PM	#605
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Well we will just deal with what we have... -Larry __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/14/2013, 10:55 PM	#607
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Hey Henry, Thanks for today. I know RJT and I both had a good day! For those that do not know, RJT and my self visited with nightOwl today. Started at 1p and I think I left about 8. I have some pictures, but only of the tank. No group pics, sorry. It was nice to see a view into another world, up-close and hands on. Again thanks. We are going to make it a regular thing, every three months, at another place. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/15/2013, 07:34 PM	#612
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok. Sorry just got home a bit ago after going to baltimore to a 'show' Been on the road since 7am. I did buy one thing from there. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/15/2013, 11:36 AM	#610
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	I heard the meeting went off with a bang. Hopefully I can make it there next month with no interruptions.

09/16/2013, 09:12 AM	#614
RJT Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 769	[QUOTE=worm5406;21905515]I think he should outdo us and get one that is even better than ours. His wife said it was ok. Ha. She did say it was okay, but she didn't say I did not have to pay the mortgage. Soooo it will be cheaper than you guys cameras...way cheaper...way way cheaper. __________________ 220g In-wall mixed reef with LED's

09/16/2013, 08:52 PM	#617
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	No.. My 'other' one will be here this week. I just have to fill out paperwork and pick it up later. Sunday's was a surprise, not expected purchase. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

10/01/2013, 04:58 PM	#619
nightOwl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,799	General Updates - Can't Catch That Tang I officially hate the spotted tang. I have taken just about everything out of my tank three times now to try to catch him and not only is he elusive he taunts me . The trap I borrowed from RJT does not interest him at all. Just about every fish has swam in for mysis except him. I will be redoing my aquascaping in the next week or two. When I initially put the rocks together I used zip ties but over time and with the weight of the corals they broke when trying to remove rocks from the water. In the tank corals look look big but when you actually pull them out they are huge. My Miami Orchard coral is not only huge its heavy...lol. I literally had two 20 gallon totes filled with corals and rock and the fish still eluded me. On top of that he has become even more aggressive since none of his old hiding places are in tact. I have come to the conclusion (holds breath) I will need my wife's help (I feel so defeated) . It's either that or try to use a fish hook to catch him...lol. If they made mini harpoons or spear guns I would be a happy camper . __________________ To check out my pictures of my tank and trips just click on my name and visit my homepage. Tank Build Thread (Miracles Custom) - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2628737

10/01/2013, 05:47 PM	#620
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	Hey Henry.....are you using two nets? One in each hand....use one to direct him and the other to scoop. __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

10/01/2013, 07:32 PM	#621
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I can see if I can get a Tazer... That might work. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

10/01/2013, 08:43 PM	#623
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	They will... Just in a better placement! YEAH.. Glad you caught it, well.. SHE caught it.. HAHAHA, gotta give her credit where credit is due. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

10/01/2013, 09:16 PM	#624
RJT Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 769	Congrats!! Fish fry?? __________________ 220g In-wall mixed reef with LED's

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