October 2016-ROTM---gone fishin

Nanook · 09/30/2016, 10:38 AM

It is a great honor for me to be nominated for the ROTM. I find the hobby to be a great stress reliever. I tend to spend a lot of time in the New to the hobby forum trying to calm some jittery nerves. I find most of the time folks just need a little reassurance, I know I sure did when I started. I am glad to be able to pay it forward.

Happy Reefing

Tony

Nanook · 09/30/2016, 10:38 AM

Thanks for all you have contributed to making Reef Central what it is.

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 "premium" for one year.

We look forward to honoring one person, each month, by highlighting them in the Reef Discussion and New to the Hobby Forums. 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

billdogg · 10/01/2016, 06:14 AM

Congratulations!

I have always read your posts knowing that I will learn something from them. Thanks!

gone fishin · 10/01/2016, 08:49 AM

Thanks Bill.

Jeff4777 · 10/01/2016, 08:53 AM

Congratulations

MondoBongo · 10/01/2016, 09:25 PM

congratulations. well deserved!

gone fishin · 10/02/2016, 09:08 AM

Thanks all.

Reefes pieces · 10/03/2016, 07:59 AM

Congratulations!

gone fishin · 10/03/2016, 10:31 AM

thanks

tri4god · 10/16/2016, 06:56 PM

Beautiful Tank. Welcome to the community.

gone fishin · 10/17/2016, 05:45 PM

Thanks

BrianDJS · 10/18/2016, 08:57 PM

Beautiful tank. can you tell me about your lighting? i am considering ditching my hood, and being a newbie, want to weigh the pros and cons. thanks in advance.

Brian

gone fishin · 10/19/2016, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianDJS

Beautiful tank. can you tell me about your lighting? i am considering ditching my hood, and being a newbie, want to weigh the pros and cons. thanks in advance.

Brian

Hey Brian, My lighting consists 3 maxspect razor 420R 16000K LED fixtures. They are programmable, but you would need to play with them to optimize for your particular set up. I have had them for a couple years now and have been happy with them. Budget wise they are bit pricey. Hope that helps, good luck

CindyK · 10/19/2016, 06:16 PM

Sorry I'm so late Tony but congratulations! Well deserved 😁

Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk

gone fishin · 10/20/2016, 07:00 AM

thanks, it is pleasure.

ZeeSparrow · 10/29/2016, 08:02 AM

Well deserved. I haven't been around in a while, but you were very helpful when I was setting up. I also remember some of your responses to others as patient and calm, when they were freaking out.

Congratulations!

gone fishin · 10/29/2016, 08:10 AM

Thanks

09/30/2016, 10:38 AM	#1
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	October 2016-ROTM---gone fishin It is a great honor for me to be nominated for the ROTM. I find the hobby to be a great stress reliever. I tend to spend a lot of time in the New to the hobby forum trying to calm some jittery nerves. I find most of the time folks just need a little reassurance, I know I sure did when I started. I am glad to be able to pay it forward. Happy Reefing Tony __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

09/30/2016, 10:38 AM	#2
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Thanks for all you have contributed to making Reef Central what it is. 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 "premium" for one year. We look forward to honoring one person, each month, by highlighting them in the Reef Discussion and New to the Hobby Forums. 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

10/01/2016, 06:14 AM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Congratulations! I have always read your posts knowing that I will learn something from them. Thanks! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

10/01/2016, 08:49 AM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Thanks Bill. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/01/2016, 09:25 PM	#6
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	congratulations. well deserved! __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

10/01/2016, 08:53 AM	#5
Jeff4777 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 518	Congratulations

10/02/2016, 09:08 AM	#7
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Thanks all. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/03/2016, 07:59 AM	#8
Reefes pieces Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 70	Congratulations!

10/03/2016, 10:31 AM	#9
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	thanks __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/16/2016, 06:56 PM	#10
tri4god Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 171	Beautiful Tank. Welcome to the community.

10/17/2016, 05:45 PM	#11
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Thanks __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/18/2016, 08:57 PM	#12
BrianDJS Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 11	Beautiful tank. can you tell me about your lighting? i am considering ditching my hood, and being a newbie, want to weigh the pros and cons. thanks in advance. Brian

10/19/2016, 06:16 PM	#14
CindyK Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 268	Sorry I'm so late Tony but congratulations! Well deserved 😁 Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Taking "there is no such thing as a stupid question" to a whole new level. Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef under construction, 32 gal Biocube softies

10/20/2016, 07:00 AM	#15
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	thanks, it is pleasure. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/29/2016, 08:02 AM	#16
ZeeSparrow Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 788	Well deserved. I haven't been around in a while, but you were very helpful when I was setting up. I also remember some of your responses to others as patient and calm, when they were freaking out. Congratulations! __________________ Build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2499447 Current Tank Info: 75G w/29G sump, Reefbreeders Photon 48, RO Classic 110-INT, Jebao DCT-8000, 2xJebao RW-8, 2xEheim Jager 150W heaters, Tunze Osmolator ATO, TLF GFO

10/29/2016, 08:10 AM	#17
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Thanks __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT