Here We Go Again! - Page 59

goldenmean · 10-27-2007, 09:39 AM

your pics just keep getting better and better!
What new camera did you get?

That is one mean looking fish shot.

Melanie · 10-27-2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks! It's a little Sony Cybershot.

Melanie · 10-29-2007, 07:22 AM

Well, I'd love to post pics of the little scarlet skunk cleaner shimp I got on Saturday, but he disappeared as soon as he hit the tank and I've never seen him since. I did a one-hour acclimation and put him in right after lights-out. He went behind the rocks and into the twilight zone.

I had intended to keep a close eye on him because of my coral banded shrimp. He is very territorial and I placed Skunk on the left side (CBS likes the right side best.) My intention is to get 3 Skunks total, but I wanted to see if one would make it past Killer.

Oh, and I did a 10 gal. water change and cleaned the tank. I also pulled and scubbed as much hair algae as I could find. I didn't do my water tests because I didn't feel well. I had grabbed a group of zoas with my bare hands and 20 min. later got a tingling sensation in my hand, tightness in my chest, dizzyness, and numbness in my face. I'm going to look for the disposable type aqua gloves. I really hate the big rubber aquagloves I have now and never use them.

Craig Manoukian · 10-29-2007, 09:18 AM

My pair of Skunk Cleaners and Scarlet Hermits got along swimmingly! Hope yours fair as well.

hma · 10-29-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie

Well, I'd love to post pics of the little scarlet skunk cleaner shimp I got on Saturday, but he disappeared as soon as he hit the tank and I've never seen him since. I did a one-hour acclimation and put him in right after lights-out. He went behind the rocks and into the twilight zone.

I had intended to keep a close eye on him because of my coral banded shrimp. He is very territorial and I placed Skunk on the left side (CBS likes the right side best.) My intention is to get 3 Skunks total, but I wanted to see if one would make it past Killer.

Oh, and I did a 10 gal. water change and cleaned the tank. I also pulled and scubbed as much hair algae as I could find. I didn't do my water tests because I didn't feel well. I had grabbed a group of zoas with my bare hands and 20 min. later got a tingling sensation in my hand, tightness in my chest, dizzyness, and numbness in my face. I'm going to look for the disposable type aqua gloves. I really hate the big rubber aquagloves I have now and never use them.

Hello Melanie,

Skunck cleaner you are keeping best as a pair or maybe two pairs. These are at least my experiences. If I have maintained 3 or 5, one of them died mostly fast.

Craig Manoukian · 10-29-2007, 04:58 PM

Mell totally missed the asnaphylactic shock episode you encountered. An antihystimine help help, but gloves are better!

tbittner · 10-29-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie

Well, I'd love to post pics of the little scarlet skunk cleaner shimp I got on Saturday, but he disappeared as soon as he hit the tank and I've never seen him since. I did a one-hour acclimation and put him in right after lights-out. He went behind the rocks and into the twilight zone.

YOU SAID NOTHING ELSE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS!!!

Melanie · 10-29-2007, 08:45 PM

I wondered who would remind me of that! I almost didn't post it. I made all kinds of justifications to myself to get the skunk. None of which are really valid. I just need to stay away from the store. I only went in to get my bulbs which WERE on my self-allowed list. But they were out of bulbs in my size so I .... well you get the picture. I would be better off buying the bulbs on-line so I'm not tempted into getting livestock or corals.

goldenmean · 10-29-2007, 08:52 PM

HA HA!
Busted!

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-29-2007, 08:54 PM

Why? Corals are fun! lol! You have room!

tbittner · 10-29-2007, 09:03 PM

Melanie, I hate to say it, but you have it BAD!!!!!

Welcome to my wife's nightmare!!!
I'm the same way. Boxes show up at the door and she just rolls her eyes...

Melanie · 10-29-2007, 09:46 PM

Christopher, a couple of days ago I said I wasn't going to buy any more stuff for my tank (livestock or coral) until after Christmas. I would only let myself get the bare neccessities (like the bulbs.) I even said you guys could yell at me in all caps if I posted I bought something. Not even a week went by and I bought the shrimp. He seemed neccessary at the time.

vdituri · 10-29-2007, 09:49 PM

Congrats on your new addition Melanie.
Sorry you were ratted out. lol

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-29-2007, 09:50 PM

Haha! That's cool! Then at Christmas; it feels GREAT to get stuff (specifically kole). the shrimp will be nice and established by the time the Kole gets in there! (Please!)

cynicechoes · 10-29-2007, 10:13 PM

Wow! I think I definitely want to get gloves now! Sorry to hear about the sick spell!

You got busted! lol... NO MORE MEL! lol I say that but I bought so much more stuff than i was supposed to the last shop I made!

10-27-2007, 10:15 AM	#872 (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! Thanks! It's a little Sony Cybershot. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-29-2007, 07:22 AM	#873 (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! Well, I'd love to post pics of the little scarlet skunk cleaner shimp I got on Saturday, but he disappeared as soon as he hit the tank and I've never seen him since. I did a one-hour acclimation and put him in right after lights-out. He went behind the rocks and into the twilight zone. I had intended to keep a close eye on him because of my coral banded shrimp. He is very territorial and I placed Skunk on the left side (CBS likes the right side best.) My intention is to get 3 Skunks total, but I wanted to see if one would make it past Killer. Oh, and I did a 10 gal. water change and cleaned the tank. I also pulled and scubbed as much hair algae as I could find. I didn't do my water tests because I didn't feel well. I had grabbed a group of zoas with my bare hands and 20 min. later got a tingling sensation in my hand, tightness in my chest, dizzyness, and numbness in my face. I'm going to look for the disposable type aqua gloves. I really hate the big rubber aquagloves I have now and never use them. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-29-2007, 09:18 AM	#874 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! My pair of Skunk Cleaners and Scarlet Hermits got along swimmingly! Hope yours fair as well. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-29-2007, 04:58 PM	#876 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Mell totally missed the asnaphylactic shock episode you encountered. An antihystimine help help, but gloves are better! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-29-2007, 08:45 PM	#878 (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 wondered who would remind me of that! I almost didn't post it. I made all kinds of justifications to myself to get the skunk. None of which are really valid. I just need to stay away from the store. I only went in to get my bulbs which WERE on my self-allowed list. But they were out of bulbs in my size so I .... well you get the picture. I would be better off buying the bulbs on-line so I'm not tempted into getting livestock or corals. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-29-2007, 08:54 PM	#880 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Why? Corals are fun! lol! You have room! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-29-2007, 09:03 PM	#881 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Melanie, I hate to say it, but you have it BAD!!!!! Welcome to my wife's nightmare!!! I'm the same way. Boxes show up at the door and she just rolls her eyes... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

10-29-2007, 09:46 PM	#882 (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! Christopher, a couple of days ago I said I wasn't going to buy any more stuff for my tank (livestock or coral) until after Christmas. I would only let myself get the bare neccessities (like the bulbs.) I even said you guys could yell at me in all caps if I posted I bought something. Not even a week went by and I bought the shrimp. He seemed neccessary at the time. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-29-2007, 09:49 PM	#883 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Congrats on your new addition Melanie. Sorry you were ratted out. lol __________________ 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.

10-29-2007, 09:50 PM	#884 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Haha! That's cool! Then at Christmas; it feels GREAT to get stuff (specifically kole). the shrimp will be nice and established by the time the Kole gets in there! (Please!) __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-29-2007, 10:13 PM	#885 (permalink)
cynicechoes Midas Blenny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 116 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Wow! I think I definitely want to get gloves now! Sorry to hear about the sick spell! You got busted! lol... NO MORE MEL! lol I say that but I bought so much more stuff than i was supposed to the last shop I made! __________________ ~Casey~ _____________________________________________ "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -Thomas Edison "Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." -Thomas Edison "Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." -Groucho Marx "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." -Albert Einstein "Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free." -The Shawshank Redemption (one of the best movies ever IMO) Restarting the Nano Reef - I'll take all the advice I can get!

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