My Reef Video this Morning...

Melanie · 09-30-2007, 09:52 AM

Sometimes it's tempting to fill our tanks with fish. I wanted to show a little video of how you can fill your tank with movement without adding a bunch of fish.

My tank is very young, only 2.5 months old! I have only 3 small fish in my 72 gallon. One day, hopefully, it will be full of beautiful corals and no one will say "Where are all of your fish?"

Here is my video on YouTube...

lcstorc · 09-30-2007, 10:40 AM

Very fun video. Another A+ for you and your reef.

Octoman · 09-30-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Melanie

Sometimes it's tempting to fill our tanks with fish.

Very tempting indeed. I have had to try to strike a balance in mine as I want coral and my girlfriend wants fish. But we settled on mostly small fish and hopefully not too many so that our corals can thrive as well.

Beautiful tank Melanie, hard to believe it's only been 2.5 months. You've got some great looking corals with plenty of room to grow. And the three fish you have are all front and center!

Melanie · 09-30-2007, 11:11 AM

Thanks guys!! Yes, there is plenty of room to grow and I'm in no hurry to add any fish. I will have only 4 or 5 smallies in the end.

fishnu · 09-30-2007, 11:23 AM

Simply beautiful.

AQTCJAK · 09-30-2007, 12:18 PM

Very Nice

framerguy · 09-30-2007, 01:57 PM

Very, very nice!! I like the way everything moves so naturally.

vdituri · 09-30-2007, 03:51 PM

Nice video.
Did you ever figure out what kind of snake that was on the other video?
The red underbelly was cool looking.

Melanie · 09-30-2007, 04:01 PM

he he he. No, I never found out what snake it was. But my pool sure looks a lot nicer now that it's refinished and FILLED!

panmanmatt · 09-30-2007, 04:15 PM

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing with us.

BTW, the snake in the other video is a ring-necked snake. Very common and very harmless.

wildherps.com - Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus)

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-30-2007, 05:06 PM

What ever happened to Hermes? I like your car and house! Sorry, I watched all of your videos...

Melanie · 09-30-2007, 05:17 PM

Hermes got sent back to the LFS. He was attacking everything and I put him in my QT but he was miserable in there with no sand to play in. It was killing me so hopefully he got a good home. I miss him every time I see a photo I took of him. He was my favorite for a long time.

Feel free to watch all the videos! There aren't too many. Plus you can get to know me better. And also laugh at me when I say "Who wants to go for a ride over and over in a baby voice!" ha ha ha ha PS My house looked like crap in the snake video. I'll have to do a new one now that my hubby has turned the lanai fabulous!

Dentoid · 09-30-2007, 06:04 PM

Love the video! Everything looks happy and healthy! Kudos to you!

09-30-2007, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My Reef Video this Morning... Sometimes it's tempting to fill our tanks with fish. I wanted to show a little video of how you can fill your tank with movement without adding a bunch of fish. My tank is very young, only 2.5 months old! I have only 3 small fish in my 72 gallon. One day, hopefully, it will be full of beautiful corals and no one will say "Where are all of your fish?" Here is my video on YouTube... __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-30-2007, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... Very fun video. Another A+ for you and your reef. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-30-2007, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... Thanks guys!! Yes, there is plenty of room to grow and I'm in no hurry to add any fish. I will have only 4 or 5 smallies in the end. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... Nice video. Did you ever figure out what kind of snake that was on the other video? The red underbelly was cool looking. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

09-30-2007, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... he he he. No, I never found out what snake it was. But my pool sure looks a lot nicer now that it's refinished and FILLED! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... Very nice video. Thanks for sharing with us. BTW, the snake in the other video is a ring-necked snake. Very common and very harmless. wildherps.com - Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus) __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

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09-30-2007, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Reef Video this Morning... Hermes got sent back to the LFS. He was attacking everything and I put him in my QT but he was miserable in there with no sand to play in. It was killing me so hopefully he got a good home. I miss him every time I see a photo I took of him. He was my favorite for a long time. Feel free to watch all the videos! There aren't too many. Plus you can get to know me better. And also laugh at me when I say "Who wants to go for a ride over and over in a baby voice!" ha ha ha ha PS My house looked like crap in the snake video. I'll have to do a new one now that my hubby has turned the lanai fabulous! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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