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January 29th, 2008, 10:07 PM
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Reintoduce myself
When I started in this hobby I signed up for anything and everything I could get ahold of, and in the process I forgot all I signed up for. Two years later I get an email from you folks and thought I'd follow up. Nice forum.
To get up to speed I started with a 55er and got frustrated with it's limits, not drilled to incorporate a sump, etc. Battled high nitrates, algae, etc. in it. Was getting ready to overhaul it, built an oversized stand (big enough for a 90, LOL), new lights, and attempted to drill it. Boom! Tempered glass! #&%@$!!! Had enough in the credit union for a Glass Cages 90 gal. RR, which I was driving there in a couple of days anyway to haul some stuff for my son who's in the army. Got the new tank setup, everything survived a week in tubs, and have grown from there. I made about 100# of agrocrete rocks to go with the 50# of LR. Added 90# of Caribsea sugar sand. Setup the sump with a Mag7 pump, Phosban reactor, still got my CSS65 that I've vowed to replace, but my Nitrates and all are doing well. Algae problems are behing me and all is well. My  include: Yellow Tang (the General), True Percula Clown (Squirt), Cherub Angel (Angel), Citron Goby (Goby Won), and Lawnmower Blenny. Other critters include: Pincushion Urchin (Coraline algae eater, grrr!) Brittlestar, Huge Coral Banded Shrimp, Turbo Snail, an wild assortment of hermit crabs, Emerald Crab somewhere in there, and various trochus and Astrae snails. Plus Cheato which I tie to one of the return lines near the surface. It loves the T-5 lights. Growing like crazy, will have to harvest some and sell it again.Corals so far are some Button Polyps and a few Mushrooms. I live a good distance away from any LFS, so I don't add stuff very often. I mostly buy stuff online. I just recently joined the Atlanta Reef Club and hope to take advantage of the meetings and frag swaps. I hope I can contribute some to this forum, though my time is limited as I'm studying for CompTia A+ Certification to change careers. 
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"There you go Lad, Keep as cool as you can. Face piles of trials with smiles!" Pink Floyd 90 gal. AGA RR w/ 20 gal sump CSS, 2 Koralia-4's, Phosban Reactor, Mag 7 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 AGA RR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: guitar and bass Last edited by down and outman : January 29th, 2008 at 10:09 PM. 
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January 29th, 2008, 10:39 PM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
Hi and welcome! Good to see you back! How about some pictures of your setup?
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah  
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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January 29th, 2008, 10:43 PM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
Welcome back.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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January 30th, 2008, 12:48 AM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
Welcome back to the site.
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Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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January 30th, 2008, 04:31 AM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
welcome back.
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Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
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January 30th, 2008, 09:18 AM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
was Goby Won a Star wars reference or did I look into that too much?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4.5 months saltwater, 2 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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February 8th, 2008, 05:24 PM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
Indeed, a STAR WARS fan he is...
Welcome back, is this going to be a reef tank or a FOWLR. either way PIC'S are a must, your account is in jeopardy with out them LOL J/K Welcome to the reef.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 220 Perfecto W/ dual corner overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Not long enough
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February 9th, 2008, 09:56 PM
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welcome...as biff said..pics please!!
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 gallons long, 10g nano reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: bike riding,reefing,home entertainment,site seen.
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February 9th, 2008, 11:34 PM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
Welcome to Living Reefs!! I just got two new maroon and gold clownfish yesterday, and an anemone today, which calmed down the snippy and rather larger Medea-like mama fish. The poor boyfriend just trembles in his scales at her, but I really think they're bonding because they are showing all the signs of a couple to be! The anemone is great because it turns the female into a baby--it's like a baby blanket. She lies down on her side and snuggles with the anemone!!
Anyway, that's what I have. I am just starting out, and have not been able to find my camera since Christmas. I'll post pictures whenever I find it I'll post some. I love this website. Everyone is nice and helpful. Visit again! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12-gallon Aquapod with two Maroon and Gold Clownfish and an Anemone Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 months Other Intrests: Listening to classical music, watching good movies, reading
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February 10th, 2008, 03:52 AM
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Re: Reintoduce myself
welcome back, take off your shoes and stay awhile =)
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4.5 months saltwater, 2 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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