Still here!!

[drbronx]

So it's been quite a while since I actively posted due to a number of competing responsibilities due to a recent home purchase, restoration and move (which is still ongoing). I have downsized my former tanks into a 65 gallon mixed reef situated at my private practice office and a temporary 30 gallon tank in the basement of my new home until I construct a larger reef when time/resources allow. Since my time away from this forum I have been saddened to see the gradual depletion of many of our Binghamton area reefers, partly in response to the economic hardships imposed by the recession. Hopefully, though fewer in number, the remaining diehard members as well as the newer blood can endeavor to reclaim some of the former spirit and activity of the So. Tier reef Society.

Here are some pics from my mixed reef at my office. Its an extremely low tech display with no sump, with only a small HOB skimmer and a canister filter. And yet it appears to be thriving.

 

[drbronx]

OK, while I am at it, a couple more:

 

[pimpinitup6969]

Glad to see your still around Jerry! The forum has been pretty dead without you.... Love the look of the new tank! When your ready to do some fragging let me know. I have been Leaning more towards softies from a lack of time to spend maintaining my tanks

 

[nwrogers]

Looks nice Jerry! I like it!!!

 

[Piazzon12]

Looking really good Jerry! Those LPS are really looking good, love the maze

 

[livingstone]

It appears you also have a 'varmint' tank. Or is that live food for the reef?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

good to see you're still around, Jer.

 

[o.a.j]

:thumbsup: Very nice !!! look'n good !!!

 

[Dave VG]

Wow nice to see you posting again Jerry. Life can get very busy very fast. Although I am currently tankless I still frequent here and upstate at least once a day. I must say I miss the Zoo thread as well. Are there any updates on it??

 

[Neoz]

Nice to see you back on the boards Jerry...

 

[drbronx]

Wow, thanks for the good words everyone. It's good to be back.

DaveVG: Great to see that you still check the boards despite being tankless. I will soon post some updates on the zoo tank. If you haven't seen it in a while, its looking pretty sweet.

Livingstone: The "varmint" tank houses two tortoises: A baby Sulcata, and a Russian tortoise. So yeah, my office is a bit of a menagerie.

GaryM: Nice to see that you still patrol our humble forum. I hope to catch you at a future meet. I wonder if St. James is hosting one this year. He usually posts it by now. I sent a PM to Blugobi (Geo) but as yet...no word.

Nate and Adam: The stalwart reefers of this forum...I will definitely be in touch with each of you real soon. We definitely need to swap some (coral) DNA

Pimpinitup: I have a number of softies I am cultivating for sale/trade. I will post when ready.

OK, I think that covers it!

 

[livingstone]

The "varmint" tank houses two tortoises: A baby Sulcata, and a Russian tortoise. So yeah, my office is a bit of a menagerie.

Wow, those are some long term pets! They may out live you.

 

[Capt_Cully]

great collection of softies. looks awesome!

 

[LUCKYLATO]

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hey tank looks great but looks as if it needs some trimming up frag time

 

[Sunnyfish]

Nice tank, what canister filter are you using?

 

[drbronx]

Just a little Rena canister. Just something to run some carbon, Chemi=pure and ferric oxide. Skimming is performed with a Remora pro hob skimmer. Congrats on your first post Sunnyfish and Welcome!