Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651867#post14651867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Bitrthday dear "Mark's tank",
Happy birthday to you.

It was a year ago to that I switched out tanks and got water in the tank for the 1st time.

:celeb1:

Happy Birthday Mark's Tank!

Divers Den seems to have a spare j-o-c-u-l-a-t-o-r online!

 

[ChurchBoy]

Mark,

You show what can happen when reefing excellence meets up w/ photo excellence & that's simply breathtaking! Makes me want to grow up & "Be Like Mark".

 

[racerw]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651817#post14651817 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Thanks Stacie, btw, let me know if know anyone who has an extra joculator laying around. I am looking to pair up my female.

Do you not want to have any polyp extension

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651902#post14651902 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaraB
Happy Birthday Mark's Tank!

Divers Den seems to have a spare j-o-c-u-l-a-t-o-r online!

Thanks Sara, I have spoken with Kevin already

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651956#post14651956 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by racerw
Do you not want to have any polyp extension

It took me awhile to get used to the look of corals after adding the joc, but now I am used to is and I see that the corals seem to be healthy and still growing

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651950#post14651950 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChurchBoy
Mark,

You show what can happen when reefing excellence meets up w/ photo excellence & that's simply breathtaking! Makes me want to grow up & "Be Like Mark".

Thank You Meng. How are things going with you these days?
The hardest part about being friends with Tim is that I am privledged to see his tank and leaving his house always keeps my ego in check. BTW, the next time you send a box of goodies this way, don't be a afraid to add in an extra piece or two. I am in love with one of the pieces you sent last time

 

[buddie]

happy first b-day , what a great first year !!!
any chance we can see a first day and 1 year birthday pict side by side

 

[mpoletti]

Here is the night I set it up

And the latest Series. Sorry, but nothing current as I can only take pictures at night because the glare coming in from the front window.

 

[SaraB]

Those are great growths shot Mark ... you have a spectacular tank!

 

[PnoyReefeR]

TOTM!

 

[SaraB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14653880#post14653880 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
TOTM!

Exactly!

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14653880#post14653880 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
TOTM!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14654155#post14654155 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaraB
Exactly!

Its nice to have friends like you guys & gals, but I have awhile to be in that league. Maybe by year two it will be ready, besides, there are some really nice TOTM projects coming up

 

[Underwaterparadise]

Well I have not seen too many Tanks where the corals look better then the Pictures but Mark's corals are far Nicer then the pics can ever show. Seeing soo many colors in one glass box reminds me of why I love this hobby so much!

Keep up the good work bro, your tank is one of the nicest ones out there. Hopefully next time I stop by I will have more time to chat.

Rob

 

[Ed Reef]

Happy Birthday Mark's Tank.... agree your tank have come on nicely and will be a matter of time it's voted TOTM

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14655716#post14655716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Underwaterparadise
Well I have not seen too many Tanks where the corals look better then the Pictures but Mark's corals are far Nicer then the pics can ever show. Seeing soo many colors in one glass box reminds me of why I love this hobby so much!

Keep up the good work bro, your tank is one of the nicest ones out there. Hopefully next time I stop by I will have more time to chat.

Thanks Rob. It was good to have you come by and finally see the tank. Next time, you will probably show up with a cooler

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14655909#post14655909 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Happy Birthday Mark's Tank.... agree your tank have come on nicely and will be a matter of time it's voted TOTM

Thanks Ed. Maybe one day, but I am not worried about it at this point. I am just happy to share my successes and pitfalls with others.

 

[buddie]

thanks for the side by side picts. do you plan on any changes to the system for the year ahead or will you stay with what has been working for you?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14657589#post14657589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by buddie
thanks for the side by side picts. do you plan on any changes to the system for the year ahead or will you stay with what has been working for you?

Fortunately, the tank is doing well so I do not see any major changes. Unfortunately, I like to tinker so see what different results I can achieve. The only thing I do know is that I am going to have to make some very difficult decisions in what corals I will have to remove as the tank fills or when I find some new must have acros

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14657625#post14657625 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
The only thing I do know is that I am going to have to make some very difficult decisions in what corals I will have to remove as the tank fills or when I find some new must have acros

Ahem. i have plenty of room in my tank just in case you need a good home for them .

 

[mpoletti]

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14657848#post14657848 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
Ahem. i have plenty of room in my tank just in case you need a good home for them .

Ahem....I don't think they will do that well since the tank is not properly cycled; oh yeah, its still empty