BaghdadBean Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 My name is Bean and I’m addicted to collecting equipment and staring at a dry build in my dining room for over a decade… oh wait, wrong support group. Or is it? I’ve been out of hobby for a loooong time. Used to be pretty deep into blackwater planted freshie tanks in the 80’s, then switched to saltwater (hard to call those early ones reef tanks) and ran a succession of variously successful or painful mixed reefs through into the early 2000’s. Had just started my dream tank build in 2009 when life took some twists, I sold my house, and bought a small ranch. I’ve been running livestock out here ever since, but my reef systems had to be dismantled due to water quality and quantity issues out here, and some electrical concerns with this old ranch house. So fast forward, and I have the electrical recently upgraded with four dedicated circuits installed for aquarium use, we resurrected a well for the livestock which allows us to use the house well for more than bare necessity, and I’m finally getting things together to restart my stalled out reef build. We still have to do some structural work to the house (supports, subfloor & tile, moving a HVAC vent, adding a couple oh crap drains) so I won’t be getting the system started in the house until next spring, but I’m at the point where it’s okay to start cycling rock, building my water station, and begin building the live food culturing systems in the garage. Gotta say, technology sure evolved. With that said, I hope y’all don’t mind if I come in with some questions about some of what’s changed in the hobby. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.Tichenor Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Welcome back to the hobby! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaghdadBean Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jtichenor said: Welcome back to the hobby! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandVib3s Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Welcome back!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaMonica Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Lots of room it looks like there. Maybe could even collect rainwater. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 8:49 AM, BaghdadBean said: With that said, I hope y’all don’t mind if I come in with some questions about some of what’s changed in the hobby. I have a well also. Can be a good thing or bad thing. Water is the most important ingredient! Good to hear your well is squared up and ready to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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