I've been lurking on this forum for several months now and I thought it was finally time to come out and say hello. I'd also like to chronicle my 1/2 TBS tank that's getting ready to be dismantled and moved, as well as express my appreciation to Richard for not adding me to his blocked senders list.
I have Part 1 of a 75 gallon package in my 90 gallon tank, where it's been since August of 2008. I didn't get Part 2, because somewhere during that time I went insane and decided that if a 90 gallon tank was so much fun, a 225 gallon tank would be even better. I just didn't realize it would take until freakin' January to get the 225 gallon up and running.
Now, I'm patient, but not that patient. I slowly added to the 90 gallon until it's become a full fledged reef tank. Since Part 1 cycled, it's remained stable and has pretty much been able to take anything that I've thrown at it, which I believe is certainly not due to anything I've done, but rather a testimony to how great a start it got with the TBS rock and sand. Here's some pics of it now:
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I've gone back and forth about whether or not to keep the smaller tank, but have finally decided that I will turn it into a seahorse tank. Long story short, friends getting divorced and out of the hobby, seahorses need home. My arm was twisted and twisted until I agreed (yeah, right!) to take them. They're coming with their own rock/feeding stations, etc., so after much bugging the crap out of Richard, he helped me come up with a plan to stock the big tank with new TBS sand, and Part 1 (and inhabitants) will be moved to the big boy tank. And then I'll finally be able to get Part 2! I've also got a Biocube 29 that will be incorporated into the 90 gallon. As I said earlier, I have gone insane and have tried to take everyone else with me.
Here's the 225 gallon with the TBS sand (and lobster!). I have my gigantic (could saddle and ride him) gorilla crab in the 'fuge and he's thriving. The rock came with the tank.
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Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it - thanks for listening/reading. I can't wait to finally - six or seven months later - get Part 2. Wish me luck!!
I have Part 1 of a 75 gallon package in my 90 gallon tank, where it's been since August of 2008. I didn't get Part 2, because somewhere during that time I went insane and decided that if a 90 gallon tank was so much fun, a 225 gallon tank would be even better. I just didn't realize it would take until freakin' January to get the 225 gallon up and running.
Now, I'm patient, but not that patient. I slowly added to the 90 gallon until it's become a full fledged reef tank. Since Part 1 cycled, it's remained stable and has pretty much been able to take anything that I've thrown at it, which I believe is certainly not due to anything I've done, but rather a testimony to how great a start it got with the TBS rock and sand. Here's some pics of it now:
I've gone back and forth about whether or not to keep the smaller tank, but have finally decided that I will turn it into a seahorse tank. Long story short, friends getting divorced and out of the hobby, seahorses need home. My arm was twisted and twisted until I agreed (yeah, right!) to take them. They're coming with their own rock/feeding stations, etc., so after much bugging the crap out of Richard, he helped me come up with a plan to stock the big tank with new TBS sand, and Part 1 (and inhabitants) will be moved to the big boy tank. And then I'll finally be able to get Part 2! I've also got a Biocube 29 that will be incorporated into the 90 gallon. As I said earlier, I have gone insane and have tried to take everyone else with me.
Here's the 225 gallon with the TBS sand (and lobster!). I have my gigantic (could saddle and ride him) gorilla crab in the 'fuge and he's thriving. The rock came with the tank.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it - thanks for listening/reading. I can't wait to finally - six or seven months later - get Part 2. Wish me luck!!
