I'm new to this and would love some interaction

trainedmonkey · 02-19-2008, 10:11 AM

I have no idea what I'm doing here, so please be patient.

In my previous life, I had three saltwater aquariums -- a 150, a 75 and a 55. We had a horrible house fire, and I lost two of my three tanks. We've built a new home, and I figured after what my fish went through, they deserved the biggest home I could get for them. Thanks to my wonderful husband (a contractor) and a small inheritance, I have a 745 gallon aquarium. All the fish have recovered and are thriving nicely.

I guess I need to get into a routine for maintenance and care for this system. That's when I decided to join this site . . .

boozeman · 02-19-2008, 10:16 AM

Are we talking about the same tank you posted about in 2006 ?
Suggestions???

trainedmonkey · 02-19-2008, 10:42 AM

Yes! That was so long ago, I had forgotten.

We had to get out of our rental, so I had to get the 745 set up and everyone moved from their temporary 220 home at our rental. That was tricky, since I had to take the rock out of the 220 so I could put it in the 745. Couldn't pull out to much of the rock with the fish hiding in it. What a nightmare. Not my recommended way to set up a saltwater tank.

Dentoid · 02-19-2008, 10:48 AM

So you are a trained monkey in this life?

Joking! Welcome to the Sanctuary. We won't pick fleas off of you, but we are great for giving advice.

BigAl07 · 02-19-2008, 10:54 AM

Hello

Wow! sounds like a SWEET set-up! I'd have to see pics to make SURE it's real though! You know how monkeys are always playing jokes

tippMANn98 · 02-19-2008, 11:12 AM

Welcome!!! WOW a 745 GALLON TANK?? sounds REALLY NICE!!!!

lcstorc · 02-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Awesome
We MUST see pics.

vdituri · 02-19-2008, 12:08 PM

Before the pics (you guys can wait, it won't kill you)
What do you have hooked up to this tank.

Skimmer make and model
Refugium?
Sump?
Any other kinds of filtration cannister or otherwise?
And a list of inhabitants. fish, snails, crabs, etc.

And by the way...

Sounds wonderful by the way. 745 gallons.

AQTCJAK · 02-20-2008, 11:49 AM

Welcome ABoard

nikkipigtails · 02-20-2008, 12:35 PM

welcome back

goldenmean · 02-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Howdy Hooooo!
Welcome to RS!

Jason25 · 02-20-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Before the pics (you guys can wait, it won't kill you)

No we can't,that tank is to big to wait for pics,lol.

02-19-2008, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
trainedmonkey Tunicate Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm new to this and would love some interaction I have no idea what I'm doing here, so please be patient. In my previous life, I had three saltwater aquariums -- a 150, a 75 and a 55. We had a horrible house fire, and I lost two of my three tanks. We've built a new home, and I figured after what my fish went through, they deserved the biggest home I could get for them. Thanks to my wonderful husband (a contractor) and a small inheritance, I have a 745 gallon aquarium. All the fish have recovered and are thriving nicely. I guess I need to get into a routine for maintenance and care for this system. That's when I decided to join this site . . .

02-19-2008, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I'm new to this and would love some interaction Are we talking about the same tank you posted about in 2006 ? Suggestions??? __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

02-19-2008, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
trainedmonkey Tunicate Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I'm new to this and would love some interaction Yes! That was so long ago, I had forgotten. We had to get out of our rental, so I had to get the 745 set up and everyone moved from their temporary 220 home at our rental. That was tricky, since I had to take the rock out of the 220 so I could put it in the 745. Couldn't pull out to much of the rock with the fish hiding in it. What a nightmare. Not my recommended way to set up a saltwater tank.

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I'm new to this and would love some interaction Welcome!!! WOW a 745 GALLON TANK?? sounds REALLY NICE!!!!

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I'm new to this and would love some interaction Before the pics (you guys can wait, it won't kill you) What do you have hooked up to this tank. Skimmer make and model Refugium? Sump? Any other kinds of filtration cannister or otherwise? And a list of inhabitants. fish, snails, crabs, etc. And by the way... Sounds wonderful by the way. 745 gallons. __________________ 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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02-20-2008, 12:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
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