Here We Go Again! - Page 49

Craig Manoukian · 10-09-2007, 09:31 AM

Cool beans Mel!

ScubaDrew · 10-11-2007, 02:37 PM

Wow Mel, just caught up. The growth in your tank is amazing. Congrats! Great photos too. I really enjoy your progress.

Melanie · 10-11-2007, 02:52 PM

More of the little frag that could. It's getting some pigment now.

9/30/07 (1 day)

10/2/07 (3 days)

10/7/07 (one week)

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10/11/07

Thanks for the compliment Drew! I cannot believe the quick growth either. It is much faster than I would have imagined. Maybe I have a blue thumb after all!

Craig Manoukian · 10-11-2007, 02:58 PM

Awesome Mel!

lcstorc · 10-11-2007, 05:42 PM

Great!!!

Melanie · 10-11-2007, 06:25 PM

I have to say a great big thank you to everyone who has helped me along this journey.

I was just gazing into my tank and NOT having to peer through a curtain of bubbles. It occurred to me that I have been frustrated a few times almost to the point of giving up. You all keep cheering me on and helping me solve the problems I run into. I feel like this is OUR tank instead of MY tank.

I've only just started my reef, but every day I see amazing things I never could have experienced without your help and guidance.

Melanie · 10-11-2007, 07:27 PM

Oh! I almost forgot to mention, my new lobphilia almost completely dissolved. I pulled it out of the tank today and it smelled like dead fish. I did a 10 gal. water change trying to catch all of the nastiness that drifted around the tank when I removed it. =O(

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-11-2007, 07:31 PM

Oh no! At least we've all learned that some corals make look a "pretty white", but they might actually be bleached!

AQTCJAK · 10-11-2007, 08:35 PM

Nice FTS Mel

Doot77 · 10-12-2007, 03:30 PM

Well it took me a couple days on and off to read this and it looks like you've come along way. I hope to have some of the same success with my tank that I've just started up recently.

DrHank · 10-12-2007, 03:45 PM

Melanie, I have to tell you that frustration is part of the hobby. It happens and there is nothing you can do but go with the flow. I woke up this morning to my return pump running dry and about 10 gallons of water gone from the big tank. I had reset my skimmer to run a bit wetter last night. All I could say was where's the carpet cleaner and oh well, I had to do a water change this weekend anyway. So, I did it this morning instead.

There will always be something but it's the rest of the time when you get to look at your tank and appreciate it's beauty that makes it all worth while. You now have a beautiful tank to enjoy. Enjoy it. As you add things a little at a time some will work and some won't. Fortunately, it's something that you can watch every day and see something new. You'll soon forget the troubles that you had getting to where you are today. We all advised you but, you're the one who did all the work and now you have a tank that you can be proud of.

vdituri · 10-12-2007, 09:36 PM

If I've helped your tank in any way you are welcome.
If not, I'm sorry. I should have tried harder. lol

Great tank by the way!

Craig Manoukian · 10-13-2007, 12:59 AM

Agreed, awesome full tank shot!

Anselth · 10-13-2007, 03:35 AM

Beautiful tank Mel. Sorry to hear about your lobo

Melanie · 10-13-2007, 04:07 PM

Today's Test Results 4:00 PM
pH 8.3
SG 1.0255
Ammon. 0 ppm
Nitrate 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Phosphate 0 ppm
dKH 9
Ca 400 ppm
Mg 1170
Temp 79

I cleaned the glass with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It really is MAGIC. Thanks AQTCJAK!

Due to the low Mg reading, I dosed 4 tsp. (20 g.) Seachem Reef Advantage Mg. I will test again tomorrow.

Looks like I may switch to Reef Crystals (I have a bucket of that too.) My Ca dropped dramatically since I switched to Instant Ocean and now I don't want it to go any further.

I got a little crop of hair algae and none of my fish or inverts seem interested in it. May persuade me to choose a different fish for my next one. Speaking of, I need to see how long it's been since the Neon Goby died to see how much longer I need to leave my QT fallow.

One of my xenia has attached itself to my big zoa rock. I'm probably going to scrape it off. I don't like it there. My shroom frag has now attached itself to one of my rocks so I'm happy about that. I'm noticing little tiny white seastars on the glass that I kill every day with the MagFloat.

Nothing really new to photograph. Everything is happy and healthy looking.

10-09-2007, 09:31 AM	#721 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Cool beans Mel! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-11-2007, 02:37 PM	#722 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Wow Mel, just caught up. The growth in your tank is amazing. Congrats! Great photos too. I really enjoy your progress. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

10-11-2007, 02:52 PM	#723 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! More of the little frag that could. It's getting some pigment now. 9/30/07 (1 day) 10/2/07 (3 days) 10/7/07 (one week) [/quote] 10/11/07 Thanks for the compliment Drew! I cannot believe the quick growth either. It is much faster than I would have imagined. Maybe I have a blue thumb after all! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-11-2007, 02:58 PM	#724 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Awesome Mel! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-11-2007, 05:42 PM	#725 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,948 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Great!!! __________________ 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 of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

10-11-2007, 06:25 PM	#726 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! I have to say a great big thank you to everyone who has helped me along this journey. I was just gazing into my tank and NOT having to peer through a curtain of bubbles. It occurred to me that I have been frustrated a few times almost to the point of giving up. You all keep cheering me on and helping me solve the problems I run into. I feel like this is OUR tank instead of MY tank. I've only just started my reef, but every day I see amazing things I never could have experienced without your help and guidance. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-11-2007, 07:27 PM	#727 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Oh! I almost forgot to mention, my new lobphilia almost completely dissolved. I pulled it out of the tank today and it smelled like dead fish. I did a 10 gal. water change trying to catch all of the nastiness that drifted around the tank when I removed it. =O( __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-11-2007, 07:31 PM	#728 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Oh no! At least we've all learned that some corals make look a "pretty white", but they might actually be bleached! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-11-2007, 08:35 PM	#729 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,225 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Nice FTS Mel __________________ 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

10-12-2007, 03:30 PM	#730 (permalink)
Doot77 Scopas Tang Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 467 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Well it took me a couple days on and off to read this and it looks like you've come along way. I hope to have some of the same success with my tank that I've just started up recently. __________________ Matt ________________________________ 110 Gallon Oceanic with dual corner overflows and 40 gal Oceanic 150 Sump Livestock : - 1 Mystery Wrasse, 1 Fairy Wrasse, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 Diamond Watchman Goby, 2 Turbo Snails, 6 Nassarius Snails, 1 Fighting Conch, 6 Dwarf Blue Legged Crabs & 6 Dwarf Zebra Crabs, 3 Emerald Crabs, 1 Purple Reef Lobster, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Red Sea Star, 1 Brittle Star, 1 Sand Sifting Star Fish 20 gal Quarantine tank Doot's Reef Chronicle

10-12-2007, 03:45 PM	#731 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Melanie, I have to tell you that frustration is part of the hobby. It happens and there is nothing you can do but go with the flow. I woke up this morning to my return pump running dry and about 10 gallons of water gone from the big tank. I had reset my skimmer to run a bit wetter last night. All I could say was where's the carpet cleaner and oh well, I had to do a water change this weekend anyway. So, I did it this morning instead. There will always be something but it's the rest of the time when you get to look at your tank and appreciate it's beauty that makes it all worth while. You now have a beautiful tank to enjoy. Enjoy it. As you add things a little at a time some will work and some won't. Fortunately, it's something that you can watch every day and see something new. You'll soon forget the troubles that you had getting to where you are today. We all advised you but, you're the one who did all the work and now you have a tank that you can be proud of. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

10-12-2007, 09:36 PM	#732 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! If I've helped your tank in any way you are welcome. If not, I'm sorry. I should have tried harder. lol Great tank by the way! __________________ 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.

10-13-2007, 12:59 AM	#733 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Agreed, awesome full tank shot! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-13-2007, 03:35 AM	#734 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 943 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Beautiful tank Mel. Sorry to hear about your lobo __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

10-13-2007, 04:07 PM	#735 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Today's Test Results 4:00 PM pH 8.3 SG 1.0255 Ammon. 0 ppm Nitrate 0 ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Phosphate 0 ppm dKH 9 Ca 400 ppm Mg 1170 Temp 79 I cleaned the glass with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It really is MAGIC. Thanks AQTCJAK! Due to the low Mg reading, I dosed 4 tsp. (20 g.) Seachem Reef Advantage Mg. I will test again tomorrow. Looks like I may switch to Reef Crystals (I have a bucket of that too.) My Ca dropped dramatically since I switched to Instant Ocean and now I don't want it to go any further. I got a little crop of hair algae and none of my fish or inverts seem interested in it. May persuade me to choose a different fish for my next one. Speaking of, I need to see how long it's been since the Neon Goby died to see how much longer I need to leave my QT fallow. One of my xenia has attached itself to my big zoa rock. I'm probably going to scrape it off. I don't like it there. My shroom frag has now attached itself to one of my rocks so I'm happy about that. I'm noticing little tiny white seastars on the glass that I kill every day with the MagFloat. Nothing really new to photograph. Everything is happy and healthy looking. __________________ 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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