Hello! New to forum and SW

emj35 · 09-21-2007, 04:12 PM

Wanted to say hi to everyone. I have read a bunch of threads here and have found it to be very informative and friendly. I just started up my first SW tank, a 24 gallon Aquapod. At the moment I have the water, live sand and live rock in it and just waiting for it to cycle (while staring at it looking for signs of life

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vdituri · 09-21-2007, 04:14 PM

I love the staring part. I feel for you. It's THE hardest part of a SW tank, but sooooo worth it. Congratulations on the new tank and welcome aboard.
When you get a chance, jot down what your plans are for this pod.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 04:26 PM

Hello and welcome. You'll get used to staring because it get's worse. You'll wake up in the WEE hours and grab your tank light (go ahead and get one NOW just for wee-hour tank watching) and stick your sleepy nose to the tank just to see what new creatures have come out to play.

Take your time and look around. It's a GREAT place to be

Allen

Dentoid · 09-21-2007, 04:54 PM

emj35 · 09-21-2007, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the quick responses! This is a friendly place

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I saw my first hitchiker yesterday morning, a bristle worm. And he was big! I was totally shocked that something that big could have been hiding out in my rocks. I was just looking over the tank, checking out my aquascaping, and out this thing slithered. I bet my face was priceless.

My boyfriend was bummed he missed it and has spent a lot of time staring at the tank hoping for it to come out again....

Anyway, I thought this was a bad thing, but I've asked a few people and they said to leave him in, he would help keep the tank clean.

I have decided to start a thread in the tank chronicles forum, I just put a couple pics of my aquascape in there. I'd love some feedback! (the link is in my signature)

Kazzy · 09-21-2007, 05:44 PM

Welcome to RS! I would be bummed too if I missed a big bristleworm. And yes, you ought to keep him. A picture would be nice(if you can get one, of course) to make sure it isn't a fireworm though!

Melanie · 09-21-2007, 07:37 PM

Welcome to RS!

CATALYST · 09-21-2007, 07:47 PM

Hi there!

boozeman · 09-21-2007, 07:49 PM

framerguy · 09-21-2007, 07:54 PM

I checked out you cronicle, very nice aquascapiing! I'm with Big Al on the tank light, I have a little flashlight on the buffet in front of the tank and am up several times per night bothering everybody LOL. Welcome to RS.

DrHank · 09-21-2007, 08:20 PM

AQTCJAK · 09-21-2007, 09:50 PM

Welcome Aboard

emj35 · 09-21-2007, 10:28 PM

Wow, this place is so great. Thanks for all the greetings! What is a tank light? I read somewhere that red light is good as it won't scare off the critters. My aquapod has led "moonlights" that I have on at night. Does that do the same? I can see pretty well in there with them on.

sasquatch · 09-21-2007, 10:35 PM

Hi emj! Welcome to RS! your tank is looking good where is the lr from? Have you put in the deli shrimp yet? Steve

framerguy · 09-21-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

What is a tank light?

as far as I know, it's a flashlight...Big Al, what do you think?

09-21-2007, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
emj35 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello! New to forum and SW Wanted to say hi to everyone. I have read a bunch of threads here and have found it to be very informative and friendly. I just started up my first SW tank, a 24 gallon Aquapod. At the moment I have the water, live sand and live rock in it and just waiting for it to cycle (while staring at it looking for signs of life )....

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello! New to forum and SW I love the staring part. I feel for you. It's THE hardest part of a SW tank, but sooooo worth it. Congratulations on the new tank and welcome aboard. When you get a chance, jot down what your plans are for this pod. __________________ 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.

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emj35 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! New to forum and SW Thanks for the quick responses! This is a friendly place . I saw my first hitchiker yesterday morning, a bristle worm. And he was big! I was totally shocked that something that big could have been hiding out in my rocks. I was just looking over the tank, checking out my aquascaping, and out this thing slithered. I bet my face was priceless. My boyfriend was bummed he missed it and has spent a lot of time staring at the tank hoping for it to come out again.... Anyway, I thought this was a bad thing, but I've asked a few people and they said to leave him in, he would help keep the tank clean. I have decided to start a thread in the tank chronicles forum, I just put a couple pics of my aquascape in there. I'd love some feedback! (the link is in my signature) __________________ My Tank Chronicle

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emj35 Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! New to forum and SW Wow, this place is so great. Thanks for all the greetings! What is a tank light? I read somewhere that red light is good as it won't scare off the critters. My aquapod has led "moonlights" that I have on at night. Does that do the same? I can see pretty well in there with them on. __________________ My Tank Chronicle

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