dustins first tank. 120 gallon(lots of pics)

[dustin_P74]

find a way to earn cash for each post you make here.

if there was a way, i would. i mean do you know how much bank id make?

 

[Piggy]

Sorry to hear about your mom. I'll be praying she finds something new soon.

 

[dustin_P74]

i have found a new angel fish that i am absolutely in love with, but sadly i dont think i will never own one
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/natsci/fish/images/maskedangel.html

 

[yote]

Purdy fish

 

[dustin_P74]

but its not $10,000 "purdy"

 

[Piggy]

but its not $10,000 "purdy"

If you work for Wall street you could spend your bonus on it.

 

[dustin_P74]

If you work for Wall street you could spend your bonus on it.

even if you have the money you wont find one for sale

 

[dustin_P74]

i got some good news. 1) i will be staying in the hobby after all, my mom got the full years severance. 2) i have now seen all anthias eat, which is good

 

[Piggy]

That is good news.

 

[Alexander]

good to hear dustin. hopefully your mom is back on her feet in no time. also good to hear your anthias are eating

 

[Alexander]

i think im in love too.
http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/zoo/fish/angelfishes/apolemichthys/Akingi.htm

 

[cthegame]

thats great news dustin. Im happy for you and your family.

 

[Bifferwine]

Good news Dustin! I'm glad things have worked out.

I just don't understand. How does it save money to give someone a full year's pay for doing nothing, instead of just keeping them employed and paying the exact same amount but get work done for you in return instead??? I mean, I can see 2 weeks severance pay or something making sense. But one year? Why even fire the person in the first place?!

 

[Bifferwine]

Good news Dustin! I'm glad things have worked out.

I just don't understand. How does it save money to give someone a full year's pay for doing nothing, instead of just keeping them employed and paying the exact same amount but get work done for you in return instead??? I mean, I can see 2 weeks severance pay or something making sense. But one year? Why even fire the person in the first place?!

 

[flojo]

I'm glad to hear Dustin. Regardless of the situation its better than others. My dad got layed off day before thanksgiving this year with just two weeks pay and I have two little brothers still in grade school. You better help your mom as best you can!

 

[dustin_P74]

ok so its long overdue but i have to start taking my bio balls out of my sump, only on problem. i dont know how to get the plumbing off that connects the tank to the sump. here are some pics of how its set up.

the only reason i dont know how to do this is because when it was setup the people that did it used pvc glue on everything

 

[cthegame]

i have no clue but if its glued i imagine you're gonna have a hard time.

 

[Oscarsdad608]

That is a union in the middle. Just let the water drain out and you unscrew it and the top will lift off.

 

[yote]

Surly they didnt glue those unions together?
You should be able to just unscrew them.

 

[dustin_P74]

ok thanks guys, its off. how many should i take out, and how often should i take them out