Here We Go Again! - Page 62

ScubaDrew · 11-01-2007, 04:43 PM

Mel - great shots as usual now, makes me really want a clown!

good idea octo! been trying to find a suitable 'white' object to dial that in!

thanks,

Drew

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Originally Posted by Octoman

Awesome pics Mel! Try using a white coffee filter under the tank lights to dial the white balance in.

Melanie · 11-01-2007, 06:07 PM

Thanks for the tip Octoman! I will have to try that out.

I had a really awful day at work today and I even cried. I hate crying! I try to limit myself to one or two cries a year. I almost quit and went to work at my LFS! It's great to be home and on with my fun RS friends. I'm finally starting to relax.

cynicechoes · 11-01-2007, 07:44 PM

I'm sorry Mel! I hate days like that! Everyone has them though, and you just have to try to remember that things could probably be worse and they will get better!

Craig Manoukian · 11-01-2007, 07:51 PM

Bummer Mel, sent you a feel better PM!

Dentoid · 11-01-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie

Thanks for the tip Octoman! I will have to try that out.

I had a really awful day at work today and I even cried. I hate crying! I try to limit myself to one or two cries a year. I almost quit and went to work at my LFS! It's great to be home and on with my fun RS friends. I'm finally starting to relax.

I would give you karma to make you feel better, but rest knowing that I'm thinking about you. Crying is actually good for you. It releases endorphins that make you feel better.

GeeWizzItsMe · 11-01-2007, 08:10 PM

Melanie, I hope you feel better!

vdituri · 11-01-2007, 09:08 PM

Sorry to hear about your sucky day.

Remember, most smiles are started by someone else smiling.
So I'm sending you a smile.

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Dentoid · 11-01-2007, 09:18 PM

Turn that frown upside down!

Melanie · 11-01-2007, 09:19 PM

You guys are great! Thanks for all the smiles and nice wishes.

I keep telling myself that all offices have the same problems and some are worse than others. Most of the time mine is wonderful and maybe I overreacted.

kathywithbirds · 11-01-2007, 09:31 PM

I've cried over work at times. And not once was it the times I worked at LFSes, I tell ya. Maybe there's something to be learned in that....

although don't quit your job. more $ is more $.

vdituri · 11-01-2007, 09:32 PM

Yeah, and more $ is more FI$HES. LOL

Melanie · 11-04-2007, 01:10 PM

Today was clean the tank day again and boy was it eventful! I seriously think I am the poster child for what NOT to do with your tank.

Everything started out well. I used surgical gloves this time and did a nice thorough glass cleaning, sponge cleaning, 5 gal. water change, rinsed my carbon/phosguard, cleaned my UV light sleeve, cleaned the skimmer cup.

I can't locate the safety part of my hydor koralia. It blew off and I can only find part of it. The little guard is missing somewhere in the tank.

I pulled a little hair algae and now I'm lights out. I discovered that if I do that, it doesn't come back as quickly. Pull, then lights out for 24 hours.

Well, just when I thought I was done, I see a puddle in front of the tank. What the ????? Well, I didn't properly reseal my UV and it was pumping water all over the floor behind the tank and it seepd out front. Without thinking, I reached back there to hand tighten it. You know the warning labels all over it...and the box....and the instructions? What does it say? "Unplug unit before any maintenance." This includes tightening the seal. I got a HUGE shock that I still feel all the way up into my shoulder. Ouch ouch ouch. Wet hands on electral devices....jeez.

So, now that you've heard about my adventure this morning, I will post some photos I took.

Craig Manoukian · 11-04-2007, 01:29 PM

Mel,

Nice photos as always! Did you get my PM? Keep up the good work!

lcstorc · 11-04-2007, 01:54 PM

Sorry about the shock. I came so close to electrocuting myself on day that hubby came home and made the tank "Lynn proof" I just react instead of thinking of my own safety. (I was trying to get a fish out of the overflow and made a series of bad decisions. LOL)
Anyway glad it wasn't too bad and sorry work was crappy. At least you have the weekend to get over it and can start fresh on Monday knowing you will have a suprise on Tuesday.

I did your frag today so all I have to do is manage to get it out of the tank and packaged up Monday. I'll leave it open during work so it can gete oxygen before I close it up for shipping. I think I am more excited about sending this package than you will be to receive it.

Keep smiling.

Melanie · 11-04-2007, 08:15 PM

Today's Test Results (7:30 PM) - Lights out all day
Temp 78
pH 8.4
Sg 1.025
Phos. 0
Nitrate 0
Ammon. 0
Nitrite 0
Ca 360
dKH 6
Mg 1170

Since my Ca is low I added 1 tsp Red Sea Success Calcium +3. (Mixed with a cup of fresh water and trickled into sump.) Tomorrow morning I will add some Mg and retest tomorrow night.

I'm beginning to think Tropic Marin Pro Reef was the better salt. I've been low in Mg and Ca since I switched to Instant Ocean and then Reef Crystals. Hmmmmm.

11-01-2007, 06:07 PM	#917 (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 for the tip Octoman! I will have to try that out. I had a really awful day at work today and I even cried. I hate crying! I try to limit myself to one or two cries a year. I almost quit and went to work at my LFS! It's great to be home and on with my fun RS friends. I'm finally starting to relax. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

11-01-2007, 07:44 PM	#918 (permalink)
cynicechoes Midas Blenny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 114 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! I'm sorry Mel! I hate days like that! Everyone has them though, and you just have to try to remember that things could probably be worse and they will get better! __________________ Casey & Cody(probably not) -Thus the task is not to see what nobody yet has seen, but to think what nobody yet has thought about that which everybody sees. - Unknown Our Newbie Reef Tank Journey!

11-01-2007, 07:51 PM	#919 (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! Bummer Mel, sent you a feel better PM! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-01-2007, 08:10 PM	#921 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Melanie, I hope you feel better! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

11-01-2007, 09:18 PM	#923 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! Turn that frown upside down! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-01-2007, 09:19 PM	#924 (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! You guys are great! Thanks for all the smiles and nice wishes. I keep telling myself that all offices have the same problems and some are worse than others. Most of the time mine is wonderful and maybe I overreacted. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

11-01-2007, 09:31 PM	#925 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,797 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Here We Go Again! I've cried over work at times. And not once was it the times I worked at LFSes, I tell ya. Maybe there's something to be learned in that.... although don't quit your job. more $ is more $. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

11-01-2007, 09:32 PM	#926 (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! Yeah, and more $ is more FI$HES. 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.

11-04-2007, 01:10 PM	#927 (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 was clean the tank day again and boy was it eventful! I seriously think I am the poster child for what NOT to do with your tank. Everything started out well. I used surgical gloves this time and did a nice thorough glass cleaning, sponge cleaning, 5 gal. water change, rinsed my carbon/phosguard, cleaned my UV light sleeve, cleaned the skimmer cup. I can't locate the safety part of my hydor koralia. It blew off and I can only find part of it. The little guard is missing somewhere in the tank. I pulled a little hair algae and now I'm lights out. I discovered that if I do that, it doesn't come back as quickly. Pull, then lights out for 24 hours. Well, just when I thought I was done, I see a puddle in front of the tank. What the ????? Well, I didn't properly reseal my UV and it was pumping water all over the floor behind the tank and it seepd out front. Without thinking, I reached back there to hand tighten it. You know the warning labels all over it...and the box....and the instructions? What does it say? "Unplug unit before any maintenance." This includes tightening the seal. I got a HUGE shock that I still feel all the way up into my shoulder. Ouch ouch ouch. Wet hands on electral devices....jeez. So, now that you've heard about my adventure this morning, I will post some photos I took. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

11-04-2007, 01:29 PM	#928 (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! Mel, Nice photos as always! Did you get my PM? Keep up the good work! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-04-2007, 01:54 PM	#929 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,939 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! Sorry about the shock. I came so close to electrocuting myself on day that hubby came home and made the tank "Lynn proof" I just react instead of thinking of my own safety. (I was trying to get a fish out of the overflow and made a series of bad decisions. LOL) Anyway glad it wasn't too bad and sorry work was crappy. At least you have the weekend to get over it and can start fresh on Monday knowing you will have a suprise on Tuesday. I did your frag today so all I have to do is manage to get it out of the tank and packaged up Monday. I'll leave it open during work so it can gete oxygen before I close it up for shipping. I think I am more excited about sending this package than you will be to receive it. Keep smiling. __________________ 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

11-04-2007, 08:15 PM	#930 (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 (7:30 PM) - Lights out all day Temp 78 pH 8.4 Sg 1.025 Phos. 0 Nitrate 0 Ammon. 0 Nitrite 0 Ca 360 dKH 6 Mg 1170 Since my Ca is low I added 1 tsp Red Sea Success Calcium +3. (Mixed with a cup of fresh water and trickled into sump.) Tomorrow morning I will add some Mg and retest tomorrow night. I'm beginning to think Tropic Marin Pro Reef was the better salt. I've been low in Mg and Ca since I switched to Instant Ocean and then Reef Crystals. Hmmmmm. __________________ 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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