2KS2K

I know the contest is over but medical reasons stopping me from posting.. here is my end of year photo! Congrats to the winner! Thank you @CuttleFishandCoral and @Jorgefor having a lil fun during this 💩 year!

I know I’m ready for another stick grow out!! 
 

Everyone have a happy and safe new year! 

Next if it doesn’t work out!! 

Oct update.. still need to get a better camera these photos don’t do it justice 

10 minutes ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

Ummm.  One point of contention... I am the undisputed king of overboard.

 

Maybe if I tell my wife that I won’t get so much crap lol

@Taylorhardy1when I was younger I did the 9-5 as a auto body helper and seen what they were making and soon after I decided I need to get me $hit together at an early age.. I have the time to wait and am in no hurry! I like to do things once. You learn real quick when u try and skimp out on parts and it comes back to bite u in the @ss almost everytime! I have cars to thank me for that. My wife likes to say I’m captain overboard! 

@pdxmonkeyboythat is really the only thing I worry about is weight. As I have “fun” safes on the other side of the wall. When trying to decide on size I figured the 84-96 range would be good with 3/4 glass.. I wouldn’t do a bigger tank in glass. I was hoping to save some weight by going 26in high. I really don’t think I would like the maintenance side of a 30 but I’f it’s going to cost the same as a 26 id go for it. 

@pdxmonkeyboylol ya definitely not photoshopped! I’ve been labeled a lot of different things, mostly @ss hole but never that. I don’t work on cars for a job but more of a hobby.. I do alright! You can’t reap the rewards if you never take a risk. I personally don’t like the look of acrylic. Yes I know glass scratches easy but When it comes to stuff like that it doesn’t bother me. We all make mistakes. We’re all in the hobby to burn hundreds of dollars just some people due it with fish, coral or equipment! My dad and I want round and round about this, he doesn’t see why I would spend the money I do but same time I don’t see why he spends $75k on a boat. To each there own!

1 hour ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

Personally, I think you might have a hole in your head if your looking for a glass tank in that size.   
Wait... your profile photo shows you wearing flame pants and a diaper.... I will just post pics. 

 

Well that’s not the first time I’ve herd that in my life lol! 
With the way 2020 is going I’m surprised I’m not wearing a diaper yet lol just kidding Yes please post pics! I too try and keep my hands out of the tank but I work on cars and am afraid to do anything without gloves at least 

that did make me laugh so props to you! 

1 hour ago, SuncrestReef said:

Ha!  You didn't click the photo to expand the whole image:

@SuncrestReefthank you for having my back lol we do live in a different time! 

18 hours ago, obrien.david.j said:

This spring, I too started over.  Complete overhaul of the equipment room.   (sump/etc)   My conclusion, best thing I've done is build the RO and SW mixing station, and connect them up with DOS pumps to do Daily Auto Top Off, and Daily Auto Water Changes.    Why didn't I do this 15 years ago!

And now, I'm overhauling the display tank side of the system.  Working my way up to taking the existing display tank down and putting its replacement in place.   This will happen in October.  

This was on my to do list I just haven’t figured out how I want to set it up yet.. it’s bad I have a plumbing supply store that sells norwesco tanks and I eye the big ones every time I drive by! 

13 hours ago, Blue Z Reef said:

If I were to start over today, I would probably make minor changes to my stand to reinforce an area or two better, but otherwise happy where I’m at.

That’s the thing that worries me the most is the stand. I feel like a lot of the off the shelf tanks have horrible stands and don’t want to end up with a pond in my living room! I’ll probably end up with a steel stand but have also looked at the 8020 stuff just to save weight!

13 hours ago, SuncrestReef said:

I don't know where to start.  Much of it depends on your budget.  A year ago I was planning a massive reboot of my reef by adding a large addition onto my house including a dedicated fish room, new massive tank, 6-seat bar, billiards room, and new deck with a built-in BBQ.  But then COVID hit and my plans were scrapped.

Even if I can't do this massive overhaul, the main things I would do differently in my existing tank footprint would be to have a smaller aquascape where my rock isn't so high that corals would be too close to the water surface, and try to reduce the number of devices (3 reactors, skimmer, refugium) in my sump to make maintenance easier.

wow that’s a huge undertaking! Never thought about it being to close to water line that’s good advice! Partly me wanting such a deep tank is that it would almost double the area I have now for all that equipment. That and the stand I have now only  being 28” high really sux to do anything under it! 

13 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

I would have actually followed through with med school plans.

 But, the years of unanchored travel and adventure following college was worth it. 

My advice, decide on a size and double it. 

Always have those memories! I’m wanting a 96x32x26/30ish tank (have to be able to get it in the house). Wish I would of had it when I had my windows in my house replaced! 
 

But where is everyone going for that tank size? I’ve looked at planet, custom and Cda but have had a lot of mixed reviews 

Love mine! If you have multiple tanks this is a must! Glws 

If you were to start over what would you do different? I have multiple tanks and have considered doing one large tank. I’m not a fan of the Red Sea or water box tanks due to the fact that plumbing them is a pita, I want min of 30 deep and have seen seen multiple stands that are quite frankly junk. I’m looking for that 15 year tank! If you could have a glass tank built who would you choose? What equipment do you wish you could change/upgrade? Basically want to hear the good and bad! Tia!
 

It’s saying you can not accept messages?

2 minutes ago, goldenbasketreef said:

Flametip BTA, 2" when open full will grow to normal size BTA, 45.00

Multiple quantity available

 

Sold

Pm sent!

What’s out there!? Looking for an anemone that isn’t “rose, rainbow or red”! Might consider if there more acid wash look! 
TIA 

Camera is going bad so I cant get a decent photo of the true colors! It has fully encrusted the plug on the side that gets the most light.. PE is better everyday 

hopefully soon I can get this camera situation figured out.

first photo is shot with a orange pair of glasses as a filter 

second photo is with no filter 

my fat mandarin wanted to photo bomb 💣!! 

Yes here is the side shot. It’s almost attached to the rock on the one side that gets the most light. I just fed the tank.

Another month down! Just added t5 hybrid! Hopefully I don’t cook it!

Sold please close 

I’ll move it!!

Pm sent! 

Won’t be having macna this year 

12 minutes ago, Matteo said:

If you have the truck space, I can help load maybe? I live close-ish by and ain't got much going on my time these days. Shoot me a PM if you need some assistance! 

Awesome reefing community right there! 

I have a 72-18-24 reef ready 120 gallon with stand and canopy. Has a spot of discolored silicone on one of the weir and doesn’t effect anything.. back glass is painted black. Has diy screen top.. will include 4 new bulkheads but no other plumbing. Located in Cornelius. It’s clean ready to go! Trade for high end sticks or other high end equipment. Looking to get $600 obo 

Must pick up

Are the 36” T5s used? Brand? Thanks