Birthday Initiation

Nann · 02-29-2008, 11:33 AM

According to Wiki Initiation is a rite of passage ceremony marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society. I'm going to call cycling my tank my saltwater initiation. I had no idea that it would

*take so long
*smell a bit
*produce, "what the h-ll!!", oh diatoms /grumble grumble
*provide opportunities for electrocution (skimmer incident, long story)
*force me to deal with my aversion to things with multiple legs (hello cuc!)
*be so fascinating even when empty.

Hi! I'm new. We researched all over the forums during our setup. Thanks for the help so far guys. The tank was a birthday gift from my husband. We're all having a great time!

Nann

36 gallon with 40 pounds live rock/sand, 1 occelaris and 1 biaculeatus. They are best friends. I was very surprised.

AQTCJAK · 02-29-2008, 11:35 AM

Welcome Aboard

vdituri · 02-29-2008, 12:02 PM

LOL.
Best introduction I've ever read!

It's funny, cause it's true.

P.S. - Welcome into the clubhouse!

boozeman · 02-29-2008, 12:45 PM

BigAl07 · 02-29-2008, 12:53 PM

Hello

and Welcome

Frankie · 02-29-2008, 01:28 PM

Welcome to RS Nann!

Dentoid · 02-29-2008, 03:37 PM

tbittner · 02-29-2008, 03:52 PM

Welcome to RS, Nann! I too really laughed at your introduction. Keeping a saltwater aquarium really is a very unique experience. It's also very addictive.

lcstorc · 02-29-2008, 03:56 PM

Welcome to RS!
Now that you have been initiated the next step is to become an addict and have several tanks.
PS We love pics here.

nikkipigtails · 02-29-2008, 04:47 PM

Welcome. Your intro is TOTALLY true! Got any pics of your tank so far?

Nann · 03-01-2008, 12:35 AM

Thanks for the nice reception

Here's a tank shot for ya.

althea2you · 03-01-2008, 09:28 AM

LOL nice intro!! welcome to RS!!!

02-29-2008, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nann Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Birthday Initiation According to Wiki Initiation is a rite of passage ceremony marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society. I'm going to call cycling my tank my saltwater initiation. I had no idea that it would take so long smell a bit produce, "what the h-ll!!", oh diatoms /grumble grumble provide opportunities for electrocution (skimmer incident, long story) force me to deal with my aversion to things with multiple legs (hello cuc!) be so fascinating even when empty. Hi! I'm new. We researched all over the forums during our setup. Thanks for the help so far guys. The tank was a birthday gift from my husband. We're all having a great time! Nann 36 gallon with 40 pounds live rock/sand, 1 occelaris and 1 biaculeatus. They are best friends. I was very surprised.

02-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,203 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Welcome Aboard __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-science.html Videos http://murrayproductions.org/DIY%20a...%20off%204.wmv http://murrayproductions.org/Reef%20...grass%2007.wmv

02-29-2008, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Hello and Welcome __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-29-2008, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,025 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Welcome to RS Nann! __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

02-29-2008, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,529 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Birthday Initiation __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,070 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Welcome to RS, Nann! I too really laughed at your introduction. Keeping a saltwater aquarium really is a very unique experience. It's also very addictive. __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

02-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Welcome to RS! Now that you have been initiated the next step is to become an addict and have several tanks. PS We love pics here. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

02-29-2008, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 1,100 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Birthday Initiation Welcome. Your intro is TOTALLY true! Got any pics of your tank so far? __________________ Our 180 Gallon Family Project

03-01-2008, 12:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nann Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Birthday Initiation Thanks for the nice reception Here's a tank shot for ya.

03-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,233 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Birthday Initiation LOL nice intro!! welcome to RS!!! __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

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