NewB from the 210

[350gt]

I have been lurking on here and I believe its about time I started posting.

I bought most of Robs(robalv) old stuff http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?63101-Selling-it-ALL....SOLD. and have had a bunch of help from Ruben(jrsatx20). Its been a learning experience, as I didnt know squat coming into this. I still dont know much but am learning as I go...

this is when it was setup and the sand was settling and with the old light set up.
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1295.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1295.jpg)



Eitherway this is the lastest pic I do have... I changed the lighting to a aquaticlife HID setup from aquarium designs....
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1390.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1390.jpg)

At night with the built in leds
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1393.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1393.jpg)


As a noob I tend to rush things, but thats a problem I have and have somewhat learned to kick back from my impulse buying. I think of all my hobbies that have came and went this is one that might just stick.

Sofar I have been to Gabes, Aquarium designs and texas tropical and have had good experiences with all three. I think I spend more time at the fish store than at best buy now...... Might do my normal stroll in a bit... see u soon.

[350gt]

I have changed the rock work a little bit recently, plan to do a little more work but understand why ppl say its a PITA...

And I am selling the old light set up if anyone is interested. Will take pics and post a thread as soon as I can.

[ErikH]

Welcome to MAAST, tank and rockwork looks nice and clean!

[ismvel]

Welcome and congrats on your new addiction. It is a pretty one to look at, but you'll feel the pain eventually..... Kidding. Great start and I am sure Erik will chime in here with his patented BE PATIENT post. He is so right with that. Take your time and don't rush anything and you'll come to love the hobby. That is a nice size tank to start off with.

[Scream311]

Welcome to MAAST.

And congrats on one heck of a Full Tank Purchase from Robalv. You got the Skimmer and Live Rock I had on Lay Away with Rob lol

[ismvel]

Welcome to MAAST, tank and rockwork looks nice and clean!

ARRRRRGH, he beat me to the post and made a liar of me when he didn't say to take it slow...Thx Erik..... :)

[ErikH]

TAKE IT SLOW! :)

Sorry, I am all over the place this morning.

[350gt]

thanks everyone. Yes I bought the skimmer but did not pick up the reef keeper.

Asfar as taking it slow, I am trying.. LOL

Tank size, I believe is just about right. I was planning on starting with a nano but was advised not to from plenty of ppl, glad I didnt as I would have wanted to upgrade.

[Big_Pun]

Welcome to MAAST. take it slow and it will be worth it. what light are you running?

[CoryDude]

Welcome good sir! Ruben sandwich, Gabe, and Robert are all good sources for knowledge. Sometimes it's ok to impulse buy a coral since you can easily remove it and sell it here, but definitely be selective on the fish. They're much harder to remove if you get one with a bad temper, one that nips corals, or one that's just going to get too big for the tank.

This club can really help you out. I think I've learned more in the past 3 years here on Maast than I did in the dozen or so years before that.

[350gt]

Welcome to MAAST. take it slow and it will be worth it. what light are you running?

http://aquaticlife.com/hid/index.html

[Scream311]

Wow that's one impressive Light Fixture !

Now I have another item attached to my Christmas List lol

[350gt]

Welcome good sir! Ruben sandwich, Gabe, and Robert are all good sources for knowledge. Sometimes it's ok to impulse buy a coral since you can easily remove it and sell it here, but definitely be selective on the fish. They're much harder to remove if you get one with a bad temper, one that nips corals, or one that's just going to get too big for the tank.

This club can really help you out. I think I've learned more in the past 3 years here on Maast than I did in the dozen or so years before that.

Ruben Sandwich? LOL....

I have picked up a few things, less than I would have wanted but I am trying to slow myself down....

from Gabes:
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1392.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1392.jpg)
this guy has done well and has a few new heads on it now.
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1406.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1406.jpg)

From Ruben:
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1309.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1309.jpg)

Impulse buy from phenomenal aquatics:
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/th_IMG_1397.jpg (http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/fish%20tank/IMG_1397.jpg)

[350gt]

Wow that's one impressive Light Fixture !

Now I have another item attached to my Christmas List lol

I love it.

The timer functions and everything in one plug is what sold me. Just trying to figure out what time I should everything to come on and go at. I am still using the pre programmed settings..

[txav8r]

Welcome! Keep the pictures coming!!

[jrsatx20]

welcome to the dark side.

[350gt]

This isnt the dark side bro.... I have been there, this is far from it... Lol

[jrsatx20]

this hobby is the only thing that keeps me sane.

[jrsatx20]

got an idea. lets cut a hole in ur wall where the tank is now and put a 300 gallon there. and your garage can be the fish room

[350gt]

And my motorcycle?

[hobogato]

welcome to maast!

nice setup you got there, like the way you arranged the rocks

[JLiu]

Welcome

It's a great setup looks like you got off to a runnning start.

[350gt]

thanks again.

[Mike]

Welcome to MAAST... we have a good group of people on here with lots of experience. Shout if you have any questions or need anything.

[350gt]

Tank is still rockin!!!

Didnt realize last week was its 4th bday!....

[Cammed_02]

Nice work man, I'm sure it had it's ups and downs but glad you stuck with it. It always looked great when I saw it.

[350gt]

Thanks bro....

You're right... Up and downs exactly...

I've felt I deserve a nicer tank but never wanted to give up on this one... Its almost where i want it to be... After all these years.

[Kristy]

I've felt I deserve a nicer tank but never wanted to give up on this one... Its almost where i want it to be... After all these years.

Happy 4 years of reefing, JT! I totally relate to the not wanting to give up on this tank philosophy... Be sure to take some pics bc I have a theory that "almost where I want it to be" is actually as good as it gets.

[350gt]

Filled with color, is what I was always after..

These are older pics and stuff has really filled out since. I just need to find the time to snap some up to date photos..

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8579_zps723d65c3.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8579_zps723d65c3.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8575_zpsc0772f1b.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8575_zpsc0772f1b.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8571_zpsb2fb8cc3.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8571_zpsb2fb8cc3.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8568_zps16db65ef.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8568_zps16db65ef.jpg.html)

[350gt]

These were newly planted on the rock I added which stirred up some problems.... Problems are subsiding while the candy apples have took off,... I need to take a pic soon

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8561_zps1f5edfa5.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8561_zps1f5edfa5.jpg.html)

[350gt]

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8548_zps4a54bfba.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8548_zps4a54bfba.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8539_zps53fbaf4c.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8539_zps53fbaf4c.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8535_zps9970b311.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8535_zps9970b311.jpg.html)

[350gt]

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8532_zpsd4161d67.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8532_zpsd4161d67.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8517_zps97caa252.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8517_zps97caa252.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8510_zps950b6c58.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8510_zps950b6c58.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8495_zps7368f6c6.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8495_zps7368f6c6.jpg.html)

[350gt]

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8473_zps22ed1ee6.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8473_zps22ed1ee6.jpg.html)

[350gt]

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8477_zpsa5bf3df7.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8477_zpsa5bf3df7.jpg.html)

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/gsrt5/IMG_8464_zps9fce4a1c.jpg (http://s712.photobucket.com/user/gsrt5/media/IMG_8464_zps9fce4a1c.jpg.html)

[LuckySingh]

Truly amazing tank !!!!

[350gt]

Thanks lucky, but like any other tank it has its flaws....

Been battling aptasia since the tank started(pretty much).... Had a nasty episode with cyano at about the 2 year mark, which i won....
I added rock recently and broke out with diatoms and a bit of cyano.... Which today i noticed hasnt returned in much of the tank since last water change(week ago)....

i tried another product on the aptasia and it made the stuff mulitply!!!....

I placed a order for 16 berghias and 3 spirals of eggs. I placed them in the tank last thursday, so now its a waiting game... I will blast them soon with the laser to help the nudis out a bit...... But ya, this is one expensive battle :-/

[350gt]

I do recommend reeftown for berghias.... They were awesome... They ship out every wednesday and for every 5 you buy, they give you a swirl of eggs....

[Cammed_02]

Thanks lucky, but like any other tank it has its flaws....

Been battling aptasia since the tank started(pretty much).... Had a nasty episode with cyano at about the 2 year mark, which i won....
I added rock recently and broke out with diatoms and a bit of cyano.... Which today i noticed hasnt returned in much of the tank since last water change(week ago)....

i tried another product on the aptasia and it made the stuff mulitply!!!....

I placed a order for 16 berghias and 3 spirals of eggs. I placed them in the tank last thursday, so now its a waiting game... I will blast them soon with the laser to help the nudis out a bit...... But ya, this is one expensive battle :-/

Same thing happened to me. I started with two small heads that I nuked and before I knew it they were popping up everywhere across the tank.

[LuckySingh]

Bergias are the way to go . It'll take time but will work . Key is to get enough Bergias .

[350gt]

Yup, hoping 16 with all the eggs is enough... Put the eggs in my fuge and over flows and all 16 in the display....