CarmieJo, its definitely the best investment a Reef Keeper can make besides a Karillin Calcium Reactor. I have personally learned everything that I know about reef keeping from the Talking Reef Podcasts and information on the forums. I would suggest that everyone who is not a Premium Member sign up to be since it only cost $3.00 per month on a standard membership. A noble price to help ensure a wealth of information from dissapearing off the Internet.
New Second Job To Support My Habit of Reef Keeping
Well after an initial interview last week and the final interview this morning I will be starting a new second job to bring in so much needed extra income to support my new family and of course my addiction to the Reef Keeping hobby. In celebration of this I took a drive to my loca fish store House of Fins in Greenwich, CT and purchased my first Blue Tortusa SPS Coral which is doing well after an hour acclimation period. It actually opened more of the little polyps then what was showing in the store and it looks amazing.
Photograph - July 23, 2007 - My first Blue Tortusa SPS Coral which is doing just fine after a 1 hour acclimation period.
Photograph - July 23, 2007 - My Green Montipora Capricornus SPS Coral and Blue Tortusa SPS Coral in their little homes within the Reef.
Photograph - July 23, 2007 - The latest shot of my Gold Stripped Maroon Clownfish.
2) Good job on the light situation > throw a couple more shot of that bud, wouldn't mind seeing your handy work.
3) Are your ecotechs wide berth penductor style > not a forceful jetstream although still moving large volumes of water? Magnatised is always a neat plus!
5)Does the unit allow you to upspec the piping diameters on you overflow in the future? if so are you grill teeth able to handle the flow through?
6)Good to see ya buddy, been ages between drinks, glad all is well. Helping to provide beer & bandwith again with your memberships which is always good loyalty speaking.
7) In my opinion, if you want your rays to be happier long term id provide more front side swimming space with gentler curves on the rockwork at the 180 turn spots. Maybe gear the reef/rockwork towards more dominated cave type with clear substructure in the middle with weight transferance geared towards the back & sides, that way swimmming space underneth is achieved & the cave top still provides you lighting real-estate for the corals.
Ok im done, great to see your achievement bud, i like what your creating. congrats too on the move, & congrats in advance to your 2min of pleasure, lifetime of "dad can i have some money" achievment also.
2) Good job on the light situation > throw a couple more shot of that bud, wouldn't mind seeing your handy work.
3) Are your ecotechs wide berth penductor style > not a forceful jetstream although still moving large volumes of water? Magnatised is always a neat plus!
5)Does the unit allow you to upspec the piping diameters on you overflow in the future? if so are you grill teeth able to handle the flow through?
6)Good to see ya buddy, been ages between drinks, glad all is well. Helping to provide beer & bandwith again with your memberships which is always good loyalty speaking.
7) In my opinion, if you want your rays to be happier long term id provide more front side swimming space with gentler curves on the rockwork at the 180 turn spots. Maybe gear the reef/rockwork towards more dominated cave type with clear substructure in the middle with weight transferance geared towards the back & sides, that way swimmming space underneth is achieved & the cave top still provides you lighting real-estate for the corals.
Ok im done, great to see your achievement bud, i like what your creating. congrats too on the move, & congrats in advance to your 2min of pleasure, lifetime of "dad can i have some money" achievment also.
Veriann, its great to hear from you. I was curious as to when you would stumble across my newest post. Suicide Doors are awesom and I actually love the car even though I miss the need for speed from my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX.
I will definitely throw in a couple of more photographs of the lighting for you this evening when I get home. I'm thinking about maybe upgrading the two 150 watt Electronic Metal Halide Balast and 20,000K bulbs to 400 watt Electronic Metal Halide Balast and 20,000K or 14,000K bulbs. That is of course after a Purchase a stronger chiller. The unfortunate part of having to jobs is that I actually have to wait twice as long in order to get home and play with my Reef Aquarium and Canon Digital Rebel.
I actually only have 1 EcoTech VorTech Propeller but to be perfectly this little piece of equipment is God sent in the Reef Keeping hobby. The is a small powerful stream literally that dissapates after about 5 inches from the main propeller but water all over the tank gets moved around even within the caves that I have formed. Also the undertow is amazing, this little device manages to find still water in your tank and give it the shove that it needs. I don't really need another but I'm going to purchase it to decrease the speed and strain on just one VorTech. Also the magnetic coupling allows heat to stay out of your tank which is also a plus. You should definitely get one if you don't have one because it will definitely blow you mind.
My little Nudibranchs are only about 1 month old and still doing well. Colorful little guys if you ask me. I also do not have my Stingrays any more. When I moved I actually was able to donate them to a Car Dealerships that has a beautiful 500 gallon Fish Only Display Tank.
As far as the dad thing goes thank you. It is definitely a life changing experience for the better. The little ones Crib just came in and you would be suprised how heavy Solid Oak is! I still have to clean up the room and paint and get the crib together and wow the list just on and on. By the way definitely more the just 2 minutes of pleasure. Lets just hope after this one the second is a far distant creation in the future.
we each gota do what we each gota do when responsibility knocks.
Congrats anyways bud.
Wow, before my last boy was born i bought another project car. Got in early before she new it was happening..lol
the thing is 10years old & only 57,000km on the clock, this thing was real clean, real looked after! Which is ashame cause all the internals have to be upspec to be truly worthy of "an ozzie exclusive V8 street muscle" Normal power is still outstanding, however trying to find the art of "keeping" traction is down right better, anyways ....Call me patriotic, but my tune is swinging these days, We have been flooded by the LS1 & LS2 engines through GM, (although LS2 is a nice engine).& they have been under the hoods of our aussie cars for some time now. I figure my next build car is going to be a 67 camoro, or 67 ponty firebird so if i wanted american power, id buy an american car, not be forced into submission by a backyard deal for old series engines from the US. So mate, this ones going 100% tough ozzie engineered. & im unashamed to say its my favourite.
OK, fine, you convinced me too. No more freeloading for me either.
I feel your pain on giving up the Evo, too. I just sold my 05 SRT-4 for a more "family friendly" ride
Phurst, great to see your onboard the "Supporting Talking Reef" band wagon. As for the Evolution IX, I actually still have the car and just going back and forth in my mind about keeping her since I do have this new job. But think of all the wonderful reefing toys I can get with the car gone? My brain hurts just going back and forth about the decision.
Photograph - October 13, 2006 - Just too sexy and powerful to want to say goodbye to my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Special Edition.
we each gota do what we each gota do when responsibility knocks.
Congrats anyways bud.
Wow, before my last boy was born i bought another project car. Got in early before she new it was happening..lol
the thing is 10years old & only 57,000km on the clock, this thing was real clean, real looked after! Which is ashame cause all the internals have to be upspec to be truly worthy of "an ozzie exclusive V8 street muscle" Normal power is still outstanding, however trying to find the art of "keeping" traction is down right better, anyways ....Call me patriotic, but my tune is swinging these days, We have been flooded by the LS1 & LS2 engines through GM, (although LS2 is a nice engine).& they have been under the hoods of our aussie cars for some time now. I figure my next build car is going to be a 67 camoro, or 67 ponty firebird so if i wanted american power, id buy an american car, not be forced into submission by a backyard deal for old series engines from the US. So mate, this ones going 100% tough ozzie engineered. & im unashamed to say its my favourite.
Veriann, I couldn't agree with you more. Responsibilities are responsibilities and nothing should take presedence over it. But if you have the cash and the knowledge by all means treat yourself to a job well done whether is be salty related or street power hungry!
Need Help With My Personal Debate: Calcium Reactor or Imrpoved Protein Skimmer
I'm very due for my latest Reef Aquarium purchase and it is very sad to say that I'm having trouble completing this decision on my own. So of course I turn to the wonderful and knowledgable friends within the Talkingreef. I am interested in either a Calium Reactor since my major goal of this Reef setup are SPS Coral, LPS and Clams or an improved skimmer because the current Corallife Super Skimmer rated for 65 gallons of total water capacity (Yes I know I have alot more then 65 gallon of saltwater in my setup) doesn't seem to operate quiet like it was doing on my much smaller setup. My question is this. What would you choose that rate on these factors in this order:
1. Electrical efficieny.
2. Performance.
3. Cost of purcahse.
4. Ease of use and adjustibility.
5. Setup ease for my Reef Aquarium setup.
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I have personally learned everything that I know about reef keeping from the Talking Reef Podcasts and information on the forums. I would suggest that everyone who is not a Premium Member sign up to be since it only cost $3.00 per month on a standard membership. A noble price to help ensure a wealth of information from dissapearing off the Internet.
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I also do not have my Stingrays any more. When I moved I actually was able to donate them to a Car Dealerships that has a beautiful 500 gallon Fish Only Display Tank. 
By the way definitely more the just 2 minutes of pleasure. 
