My BEST hitchhiker is an OCTOPUS!
- Thread starter Buddy Pine
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CoralFiend
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I had bookmarked this thread way back in the octopus stage and never saw the crash...until today. This thread is amazing with it's roller coaster ride of emotions.
Buddy Pine I too know the feeling of coming home to a 10 day old dead reef that I had babied for 7 years. Mine was only a 75 (pics in my gallery), but hurt none the less. I lost mine to Hurricane Rita in '05 and the subsequent 14 days with no power. My excitement to return home and find my house still standing was quickly knocked down a few notches when I opened the door to find the remains of my reef. I cannot even describe the disappointment I felt, so I know how this affected you.
I was so excited to see you coming back with a vengeance, as this is what I have decided to do also (albeit on a smaller scale than you). Crashes suck, but true reefers are a hardy breed that never give up. Your new set up will be awesome! Love everything you have done so far.
I will anxiously follow this thread again, because I have a feeling it will be all good news from here on out! Please keep us updated or link us to a new build thread, if you start one. Personally, I think you should just contiune this one.
Buddy Pine I too know the feeling of coming home to a 10 day old dead reef that I had babied for 7 years. Mine was only a 75 (pics in my gallery), but hurt none the less. I lost mine to Hurricane Rita in '05 and the subsequent 14 days with no power. My excitement to return home and find my house still standing was quickly knocked down a few notches when I opened the door to find the remains of my reef. I cannot even describe the disappointment I felt, so I know how this affected you.
I was so excited to see you coming back with a vengeance, as this is what I have decided to do also (albeit on a smaller scale than you). Crashes suck, but true reefers are a hardy breed that never give up. Your new set up will be awesome! Love everything you have done so far.
I will anxiously follow this thread again, because I have a feeling it will be all good news from here on out! Please keep us updated or link us to a new build thread, if you start one. Personally, I think you should just contiune this one.
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morayeelsrule
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hey if you ever decide you don't want i have the perfect tank for him and would be more than willing to pay for him thanks
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asfullax
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Absolutly amazing. I am in shock, your old system looked wonderfull, but the new system is just truely inspiring. I wish you the best of luck and I will be watching this thread as I have since the begining. with my attention span, I am amazed at how your story has kept me following. in the words of dori (sorry I had to
) "This is gonna be great, I can tell."
) "This is gonna be great, I can tell."Buddy Pine
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Thanks for your interest, I though this thread got tired. Well, for an update, I still don't have my full filtration system, my Schuran AQ250 Jetstream and other filters should be here next week or let just say a few more weeks. I'vbe spared a lot of patience for this and it better be worth it, waiting for it for almost 6 months! My poor Euro Reef RS?80 model is working overtime. Removed the Tunze 6100 and rock camo, the Hammerhead CL is doing just fine. Here are some latest photos as of tonight, please note i've switched places on rock #2 and #8.
Left side:
Centre:
Right side:
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I'm now paranoid about "Hitchhikers" when I buy new Corals!
Buddy Pine
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Thanks for your interest, I though this thread got tired. Well, for an update, I still don't have my full filtration system, my Schuran AQ250 Jetstream and other filters should be here next week or let just say a few more weeks. I'vbe spared a lot of patience for this and it better be worth it, waiting for it for almost 6 months! My poor Euro Reef RS?80 model is working overtime. Removed the Tunze 6100 and rock camo, the Hammerhead CL is doing just fine. Here are some latest photos as of tonight, please note i've switched places on rock #2 and #8.
Left side:
Centre:
Right side:
End shots:
FT shot:
I'm now paranoid about "Hitchhikers" when I buy new Corals!
I second that what a rollercoaster ride you have been through. I'm glad you stuck with the hobby and even "upgraded" your setup .
I know the thread just died out last month I just happened across it and just had to find out how your tank was doing.
Thanks for the update!!
I know the thread just died out last month I just happened across it and just had to find out how your tank was doing.
Thanks for the update!!
the_anti_honda
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I have been following this thread for some time and and would like to third what was said above..
After it fills in a bit I could see someone being nominated for TOTM in the future. Not that you would be far from deserving it now.
After it fills in a bit I could see someone being nominated for TOTM in the future. Not that you would be far from deserving it now.
Buddy Pine
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After searching and waiting for over six months, my Schuran stuff finally arrived today.
$4,000 worth of plastics?
$4,000 worth of plastics?
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Sorry to hear about your tank. But look, now you have a bigger and better tank!!! I don't mean to be corny or anything, but people like you inspire me. You kept your head up and never quit when things got tough and you came out strong.
Buddy Pine
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No thanks, such wonderfull and intelligent creatures and yet only about a year or two to live. In my experienced, you bond with one and they require a lot more care and attention. It would just break my heart when their time goes and I don't want that to happen to me again. I never even thought of owning an Octopus, it was just a fluke, what are the odds eh? like winning a lottery or something.
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