Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15636766#post15636766 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Its not usually a good thing when you decide to test your tank because the corals aren't looking so hot....

:lol:
I've never been happy with the results in that situation.

 

[spleen93]

Burn out happens to all of us, Mark. If you're not feeling it now, why not tear the tank down and restart when you're feeling like doing it again? It's often better than letting the tank devolve into the "tank of death" ... been there, done that.

Of course, personally, I'd love to see you continue the tank since I'm still hoping to see it in a month from now.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15638723#post15638723 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wolverine
:lol:
I've never been happy with the results in that situation.

Yep, its usually because of my mistakes. I tested on Friday and it was 8. I looked at a couple corals yesterday and they looked "off"; that is when it tested at 13. I then checked the bubble rate; fine. Then I checked the effluent line and it was more clogged than usual. Reminder to self; flush all lines once a month

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15638743#post15638743 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spleen93
Burn out happens to all of us, Mark. If you're not feeling it now, why not tear the tank down and restart when you're feeling like doing it again? It's often better than letting the tank devolve into the "tank of death" ... been there, done that.

Of course, personally, I'd love to see you continue the tank since I'm still hoping to see it in a month from now.

Yep, I don't know if I could ever get completely out as I like my jocs way too much. I have been giving a lot of thought of keeping only 20-30 percent on my corals and just let things do what they do. Either way, I know that the tank is not thriving, but I also know that things are still growing and are colored up. Once fall rolls around, I will make a decision on what way I will go.

 

[Wolverine]

IME, most burnout happens in the summer, when we have so much other stuff going on. In the fall is when most people who stick with it get reinvigorated.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15640021#post15640021 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wolverine
IME, most burnout happens in the summer, when we have so much other stuff going on. In the fall is when most people who stick with it get reinvigorated.

I couldn't agree more. I am just waiting for college football to start tomorrow so it will be closer to the end of summer. I even changed out some media today as I am trying to take some baby steps to getting the tank back on track.

 

[mpoletti]

I got the camera out for about 5 minutes, but since the jocs were too busy frolicking, I was only able to take a couple pictures. Here is a FTS as of Sept 5th, 2009

 

[eagleONE]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15640726#post15640726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I couldn't agree more. I am just waiting for college football to start tomorrow

OH YEAH! Cal was off to a great start today! :dance:

I just wish Davis football was something worth cheering for... :sad1:

Man, your tank is really starting to fill in. Awesome!

 

[Dejavu]

Wow Mark do your fish have room to swim . Your tank looks great!

 

[Ian]

I wish my tank looked like that when I 'neglect' it :eek1: :lol:

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656694#post15656694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
I wish my tank looked like that when I 'neglect' it :eek1: :lol:

He gave it a B+ grade. I want to see what an A+ would get :lol:.

 

[SaraB]

Wow, can you come and neglect my tank Mark???

 

[DanW]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656694#post15656694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
I wish my tank looked like that when I 'neglect' it :eek1: :lol:

and 1...:eek2:

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656618#post15656618 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eagleONE
OH YEAH! Cal was off to a great start today! :dance:

I just wish Davis football was something worth cheering for... :sad1:

Man, your tank is really starting to fill in. Awesome!

Thanks Jay. Today was a great start to the college season. There were some good games, but I am already looking forward to next weeks action

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656665#post15656665 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
Wow Mark do your fish have room to swim . Your tank looks great!

:lol: My dussumier has broke off a couple branches lately

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15657223#post15657223 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaraB
Wow, can you come and neglect my tank Mark???

Thanks Sara. I am sure that your tanks are doing just fine. Speaking of, where are the updates

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656694#post15656694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
I wish my tank looked like that when I 'neglect' it :eek1: :lol:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15657203#post15657203 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
He gave it a B+ grade. I want to see what an A+ would get :lol:.

C'mon now Brian, there is alot of room for improvement. In fact now that I have taken a picture, I might even need to downgrade

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15656694#post15656694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
I wish my tank looked like that when I 'neglect' it :eek1: :lol:

Have fun at cfm today Ian and crew

 

[crvz]

Not sure how this thread has stayed hidden from me for so long. Tank looks awesome, I'll definitely be poking around to get ideas for my new build.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15657682#post15657682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crvz
Not sure how this thread has stayed hidden from me for so long. Tank looks awesome, I'll definitely be poking around to get ideas for my new build.

Welcome. I can understand how you missed out on this thread; Its only on its 6th split :lol: Good luck on your new build. I have already tuned in