downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Well, I have decided to gather as much pictures as i can to show people the progress my tank has made, and keep people updated in the future. It all started with my 20 gallon tank with limited livestock: lot of learning here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Then I bought a 55 gallon tank and started to get some nice fish-only livestock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Then I was given a 45 hex and decided to put tiggy, the fimriated morray eel in it, with the intentions of upgrading: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I then bought the 72 bowfront for "tiggy" the eel. Sadly first day in he lifted the hood and was dried up on the floor. I put him back in and he came back to life, but only for about 6 hours. So I moved the stuff from my 55 in there, and took some back to the LFS, and decided to start turning the 72 into a reef tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Then I bought some Odyssea Metal Halide Lights and built a new stand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I traded some fish away and started purchasing corals: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Bought some real powerheads and also bought some more rock, and more corals, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Here's the tank after a few more weeks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 bought some new corals and an RBTA and here is the tank as of July 2008: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 And August rolled around and I had a tank crash. (sad) I really considered getting out of the hobby because i had lost so much and it really hurt me. (sad)(sad) But then I jumped back up and bought some corals and am rocking again: (rock2) Purchases were made last Friday and yesterday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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downhill_biker Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 And I had the clam before, but got some more good pics of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 So here is the whole tank shot as of today, and also a short video for your enjoyment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Quite the progression there. Your photo taking skills have improved a lot over time too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Very nice tank, and a good progression. I'm glad that you did not throw in the towel when you had a few problems. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 thanks both of you. i am glad i didn't give up either. it is in my blood. as you can see i am heavy into it and have gone through a lot of the major learning curve, and now feel confident. i just wouldn't be the same without my tank. i think the camera skills also improved with the new camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Tank is looking pretty good! Its always a work in progress! Everything looks happy as a clam!!! HEE HEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks, I know I have come a long ways. Finally everything is living and it doesnt take too much effort. I know we have all been there before, but I thought I would post my story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefaquarist Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 all your pics and video are gone [language filter](scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 sorry. i moved everything around. i will start a new thread soon. i will redo it, i apologize, didn't realize it would move everything around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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