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[Nirol]

He's also paid for it in full...THAT makes a big difference right there. You haven't laid out a dime yet to TBS.

Ouch! Hey, I'm not bashing TBS by any means! I know they have the best rock and they can't control the weather, so I am waiting patiently...and I know the plan is to fulfill part twos first. They have my order, my credit card, and my blessing to send it and then call...nothing else I can do...I have pics and a story all set to go...

 

[BlitzK]

We've had a few days of nice WX and looks like a few of the next days will be nice as well.

I'm still busy trying to kill all of my aiptasia

 

[patsan]

Ouch! Hey, I'm not bashing TBS by any means! I know they have the best rock and they can't control the weather, so I am waiting patiently...and I know the plan is to fulfill part twos first. They have my order, my credit card, and my blessing to send it and then call...nothing else I can do...I have pics and a story all set to go...

Didn't mean it to be an ouch! You took what I said the wrong way!
Hopefully you'll get yours soon too. There's lots of people waiting and maybe a bunch will be happy in the very near future.

 

[Nirol]

Didn't mean it to be an ouch! You took what I said the wrong way!

I know you weren't trying to be mean. I have read all of your posts and know that. I was just trying to make a tough issue a little lighter that's all...but I do thnk it would be easier to be patient waiting on part two and have sand, some rocks, and some life emerging than to watch algae grow in my empty tank. I can take a picture of that algae I guess...

 

[patsan]

Being I have been on both ends of the stick waiting for both parts, I think I have to disagree a little with you on that one.
It's just as hard waiting for part 2 as part 1....because once you get the part 1 and the tank is cycled, you need that clean up crew and you're more or less left in limbo until you get the rest of your order. You can't add anything to the tank. So it's like....okay, I'm half way there, but now can't move on until I get the rest.
You question whether you should feed the tank or not....you don't want to buy a cleanup crew because you know any day you could get the call and will get all you need....
Heck, I guess it's just as frustrating as waiting for part 1..but once you get the completed order, you can then plan for future things you're going to do with your tank.
I guess I feel I'd rather not be left in limbo waiting to complete it...and although none of us like to wait, if I did it again, I'd rather wait for part 1 more than part 2.
Still hoping you won't have to wait much longer! (you should have ordered before your BD)

 

[Nirol]

Being I have been on both ends of the stick waiting for both parts, I think I have to disagree a little with you on that one.
It's just as hard waiting for part 2 as part 1....because once you get the part 1 and the tank is cycled, you need that clean up crew Still hoping you won't have to wait much longer! (you should have ordered before your BD)

Good point! I would need that clean up crew. I set my BD as the day to order...I knew it would be awhile before I got it. I was just thrilled to get to the day I could make that order!

 

[patsan]

Good point! I would need that clean up crew. I set my BD as the day to order...I knew it would be awhile before I got it. I was just thrilled to get to the day I could make that order!

You'll see when you finally get it, and I do think you'll agree that if you did have to wait, you'd rather wait for part 1 more than part 2. (I know you won't agree with that comment right now. lol)
Anytime we can get the TBS is a great day! Heck, I still get so excited for everyone when I hear they're getting theirs. I just wish they'd show more pictures of it and share their stories more! But it's like a mini re-living of getting it!

 

[Nirol]

I agree! all I have to go on is other peoples pics...I have a bunch of equipment pics etc. but thought I'd wait until I got the rock...

 

[jazack]

I have been waiting for part two for about 45 days now. However, in that time span, I HAVE added a mini clean up crew of Turbo Snails and hermits. I also have 3 fish (yellow headed jawfish, cardinal fish) a HUGE Zenia rock that came out of another persons tank that was grown from a frag, Kenya Tree Coral, Zoanthids plus eveything on my part 1 is growing like crazy. I already have coralline algea encrusting my overflow box and it has started on the back glass. So basically, my tank looks sweet right now as it is and is flourishing big time! Hopefully, whenever part 2 comes, it wont screw my tank over!!! I get the feeling that i dont really need the 50 hermits and snails they are sending with my part 2 as my tank is in pristine condition as it is right now. Oh yeah, it is a 75 gallon tank.

 

[Nirol]

OK... see Pat, waiting 45 days for part 2 isn't so bad then...let me tell you what I have in my tank: Water, a PH, algae, light, uhh..more water...yawn...(sorry, I couldn't resist)

 

[aetaylor]

Now since we are all in the wait mode and the alge is starting to claim its turf, is it ok to clean the glass or should I just cover my tank with a sheet , Will the C/C be able to hold a defence against the alge even if is close to (if not over 1 inch long)?
I too have been waiting for awhile for my 2nd half, but when people come over and can't belive all the intresting lif on my rocks, I find a new found strenghth to carry me on a little longer. I know the people are starting to get a little aintcy, but just hold on. Together we can make it.

 

[Nirol]

Now since we are all in the wait mode and the alge is starting to claim its turf, is it ok to clean the glass or should I just cover my tank with a sheet , Will the C/C be able to hold a defence against the alge even if is close to (if not over 1 inch long)?
I too have been waiting for awhile for my 2nd half, but when people come over and can't belive all the intresting lif on my rocks, I find a new found strenghth to carry me on a little longer. I know the people are starting to get a little aintcy, but just hold on. Together we can make it.

I have my lights running just to be able to check on temperture swings, timers, etc. Weird to light an empty tank but I have been able to work out some issues. I added some Macro algae to my sump so I also have algae in the display. I clean the front and sides routinely, the back glass will be a frenzy for the C/C.

 

[patsan]

It's fine to clean the glass! It must look pretty scruffy now if you haven't cleaned it yet! Can you even see into the tank anymore?

 

[AquAsylum]

I have some old rock (getting a TBS package to top everything off) and it was covered with several inches of green slime algae. I gave it a good scrub and was very pleased to see happy coralline- a lot more than I expected, and even some new sponges! Don't worry, the green hair won't kill the coralline.

 

[dirty harry]

I never thought I would see the day that customers would be discussing who is suffering more, those waiting for part 1 or those waiting for part 2. I've been wondering how long folks would wait before the pain outweighed the benefit of the wonderful rock.

 

[Nirol]

I never thought I would see the day that customers would be discussing who is suffering more, those waiting for part 1 or those waiting for part 2. I've been wondering how long folks would wait before the pain outweighed the benefit of the wonderful rock.

LOL! True! Can you believe it! I remember one time standing in the freezing rain in line to get some concert tickets! Still, I enjoyed the show! Or maybe its like waiting for super bowl tickets, you know you are in line to get them, and you know it will be fun to go, but the anxiety is going to kill ya! (Ok TBS don't go and raise prices, just because I compared you to the Super Bowl!)

 

[PotysGSXR]

well, i just ordered my package (35g) last week on thursday so it hasnt even been a week yet for me. i'm guessing its gonna be a long wait for me. sigh. anyone know what the situation is with the turbulence/weather/visibility in florida is right now? i ordered the package without the sand cuz i have sand coming in from elsewhere. i guess ill have sand to look at for the next few months. (maybe there'll be some worms! YAY! -_-)

 

[BlitzK]

TODAY: WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 KNOTS AND
GUSTY IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.
TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY: NORTHEAST WINDS 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4
FEET.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY: EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.

 

[banik]

Anybody know if they have been able to dive this week?

 

[scubaguy699]

As much as I hate to say it judging by the weather, I would doubt it.