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PEMfish · 04-28-2008, 11:12 PM

Hes probably to busy taking care of his Dad to post.

michael_cb_125 · 05-07-2008, 02:19 PM

Well I am so sorry that I have been MIA lately.
My Dad was in the Hospital for over a week. He almost did not make it. But now he is back to normal. It was really wierd, he went from dying to working in a few days. Then Megan's Grandfather Passed away. THEN last friday I took a spill on the motocross track. I usually ride bikes but I jumped on our Raptor 700. I hit a jump (that my brother added a lip to) And I wrecked. I had a 400 pound four wheeler land on my knee from six feet up. It dislocated my knee. And my orthopedic doctor said I may have torn my ACL.
But this week I am back on track with the tanks. I added the first two fish to the 240. I moved my pair of PJ Cardinals out of the 100 gallon into thier new home. Water parameters have been stable for over a month. I plan on adding the sand in a week or so. I am taking this tank very slowly. I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. The cardinals dont know how to act in such a huge place. I think I have the rocks put where I want them for now. The rock column looks awesome!!! I will try to get some pictures soon.
There are THOUSANDS of pods in the 240. I guess since it has been running for a few months it has had plenty of time to mature. Coraline growth in good even though I have not been running lights every day.

~Michael

Craig Manoukian · 05-07-2008, 02:27 PM

Great news and welcome back Michael! Will wait patiently for those pics, your tank is/will be awesome dude!

My condolances to Megan and glad your dad is well!

AQTCJAK · 05-07-2008, 02:30 PM

Welcome Back You have Mine & Vickis condolances as well

kathywithbirds · 05-07-2008, 02:30 PM

WOW been a rough one for you. Welcome back!! We missed you!! Hope things are better for your dad, and sorry about Megan's granddad. Send her our condolences.

michael_cb_125 · 05-07-2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks everyone. it is good to be back. I will try to get some pictures this weekend.

Craig Manoukian · 05-07-2008, 02:42 PM

Hope your knee is OK. I tore my left ACL and meniscus on 1/13/08 and I'm just about good as new after surgery on 1/21/08! Hang in there!

xlayedoutx · 05-07-2008, 03:08 PM

If your ACL is torn whatever you do don't slack on the rehab. I tore my ACL, MCL, some cartlidge and cracked my kneecap in half about 8 years ago. It's still not the same as it was.

BarbMazz · 05-07-2008, 03:22 PM

Wow am I glad to see you back. So glad your dad is okay, and please tell Megan I'm so sorry about her grandpa.

I hope your knee is okay! I'm sure you'll be telling us more about it.

Sounds like the tank is coming along very nicely!

Of course, I'm looking forward to pictures!

Dentoid · 05-07-2008, 04:31 PM

Michael! You have really been put through the wringer! I was down in the Charlotte area about 2 weeks ago and went to the
Rockingham Dragway to see the top fuel cars race. I wanted to call you ,but wasn't sure what was going on. I'm happy to hear that your father is feeling better and my heartfelt condolence to Megan. Welcome back my friend!

althea2you · 05-07-2008, 04:49 PM

welcome back Michael! sorry so much has happened in the past couple months for you!!! condolences to Megan, and im glad your dad is feeling better!! and im so sorry you got hurt!!! man!!! that souds horrible!! hope you mend fast and better than ever! hang in there!

Frankie · 05-07-2008, 04:54 PM

Sorry you have been having such a tough time of it Mike. Can't wait to see the pictures!

michael_cb_125 · 05-07-2008, 06:57 PM

Well. I just tested my water. I have not done a water change since it has been set up. Here are my findings:
Ammonia-0
Nitrite-0
Nitrate- 35
PH-8.3

The rock I added was VERY alive so I guess it counterbalanced the Marco Rock's Decay.
I am going to do a 50% water change this weekend and I am ordering sand tonite. I plan on adding Jose in around two to three weeks. I want to add him and his new friend at the same time. So I hope LA has onne in a month or sao. I think they will, as they have had several in the DD in the last month. PLus they had them on the regular fish list.
~Michael

Octoman · 05-08-2008, 04:51 AM

Good to have you back Michael!

BigAl07 · 05-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Hello "wave" and Welcome to the Reef

Oh it's ~Michael! I didn't recognize the name at first

Hey buddy and good to see you back.

Man it has been a wild ride for you lately (pun intended). Hope Megan's ok with her recent loss. Give her an EXTRA big hug from all of your friends at RS!

Glad to hear Dad is on the "mend".

Now back to the tank(s). Sounds like yours is going well. Can't wait to see the pics (is it the weekend yet?

)

How's Megan's tank doing? We're gonna want pics of EVERYTHING you know!!

Again good to see you back buddy.

04-28-2008, 11:12 PM	#1156 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Hes probably to busy taking care of his Dad to post. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

05-07-2008, 02:19 PM	#1157 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,090 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I am so sorry that I have been MIA lately. My Dad was in the Hospital for over a week. He almost did not make it. But now he is back to normal. It was really wierd, he went from dying to working in a few days. Then Megan's Grandfather Passed away. THEN last friday I took a spill on the motocross track. I usually ride bikes but I jumped on our Raptor 700. I hit a jump (that my brother added a lip to) And I wrecked. I had a 400 pound four wheeler land on my knee from six feet up. It dislocated my knee. And my orthopedic doctor said I may have torn my ACL. But this week I am back on track with the tanks. I added the first two fish to the 240. I moved my pair of PJ Cardinals out of the 100 gallon into thier new home. Water parameters have been stable for over a month. I plan on adding the sand in a week or so. I am taking this tank very slowly. I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. The cardinals dont know how to act in such a huge place. I think I have the rocks put where I want them for now. The rock column looks awesome!!! I will try to get some pictures soon. There are THOUSANDS of pods in the 240. I guess since it has been running for a few months it has had plenty of time to mature. Coraline growth in good even though I have not been running lights every day. ~Michael __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

05-07-2008, 02:27 PM	#1158 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,744 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Great news and welcome back Michael! Will wait patiently for those pics, your tank is/will be awesome dude! My condolances to Megan and glad your dad is well! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#1159 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,243 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Welcome Back You have Mine & Vickis condolances as well __________________ 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

05-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#1160 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,932 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 WOW been a rough one for you. Welcome back!! We missed you!! Hope things are better for your dad, and sorry about Megan's granddad. Send her our condolences. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

05-07-2008, 02:40 PM	#1161 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,090 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Thanks everyone. it is good to be back. I will try to get some pictures this weekend. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

05-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#1162 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,744 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Hope your knee is OK. I tore my left ACL and meniscus on 1/13/08 and I'm just about good as new after surgery on 1/21/08! Hang in there! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-07-2008, 03:08 PM	#1163 (permalink)
xlayedoutx Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 If your ACL is torn whatever you do don't slack on the rehab. I tore my ACL, MCL, some cartlidge and cracked my kneecap in half about 8 years ago. It's still not the same as it was. __________________ DEC-07 $10,480.55 MAR-08 $11,092.06 APR-08 $10,929.68 Tank: 60gal 24x24x24 Starphire, AquaC EV-120Skimmer, 10g sump, Reefkeeper 2, 24" Solaris I series.

05-07-2008, 03:22 PM	#1164 (permalink)
BarbMazz Keeper of The List Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,406 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Wow am I glad to see you back. So glad your dad is okay, and please tell Megan I'm so sorry about her grandpa. I hope your knee is okay! I'm sure you'll be telling us more about it. Sounds like the tank is coming along very nicely! Of course, I'm looking forward to pictures! __________________ ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~ "when we were created, the world already had a Reef Central. what it lacked was a Reef Sanctuary" ~travis~ Sorry Bunny. I just couldn't do it any longer.

05-07-2008, 04:31 PM	#1165 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Michael! You have really been put through the wringer! I was down in the Charlotte area about 2 weeks ago and went to the Rockingham Dragway to see the top fuel cars race. I wanted to call you ,but wasn't sure what was going on. I'm happy to hear that your father is feeling better and my heartfelt condolence to Megan. Welcome back my friend! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#1166 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,233 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 welcome back Michael! sorry so much has happened in the past couple months for you!!! condolences to Megan, and im glad your dad is feeling better!! and im so sorry you got hurt!!! man!!! that souds horrible!! hope you mend fast and better than ever! hang in there! __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

05-07-2008, 04:54 PM	#1167 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,035 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Sorry you have been having such a tough time of it Mike. Can't wait to see the pictures! __________________ 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....

05-07-2008, 06:57 PM	#1168 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,090 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well. I just tested my water. I have not done a water change since it has been set up. Here are my findings: Ammonia-0 Nitrite-0 Nitrate- 35 PH-8.3 The rock I added was VERY alive so I guess it counterbalanced the Marco Rock's Decay. I am going to do a 50% water change this weekend and I am ordering sand tonite. I plan on adding Jose in around two to three weeks. I want to add him and his new friend at the same time. So I hope LA has onne in a month or sao. I think they will, as they have had several in the DD in the last month. PLus they had them on the regular fish list. ~Michael __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

05-08-2008, 04:51 AM	#1169 (permalink)
Octoman Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,045 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Good to have you back Michael! __________________ Mark "If you were traveling through outer space, I mean like you're going real fast, like the speed of light, you know... hoooohhhhh... and all of a sudden you started screaming... aaaahhhhh aaaaahhhhh... Do you think your brain would blow up?" My tank thread... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-euphoria.html Tank build... http://55reef.blogspot.com/

05-08-2008, 08:55 AM	#1170 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Hello "wave" and Welcome to the Reef Oh it's ~Michael! I didn't recognize the name at first Hey buddy and good to see you back. Man it has been a wild ride for you lately (pun intended). Hope Megan's ok with her recent loss. Give her an EXTRA big hug from all of your friends at RS! Glad to hear Dad is on the "mend". Now back to the tank(s). Sounds like yours is going well. Can't wait to see the pics (is it the weekend yet? ) How's Megan's tank doing? We're gonna want pics of EVERYTHING you know!! Again good to see you back buddy. __________________ 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!!

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