Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 01:50 PM

This is really the pre-Beginning beginning to my reef tank chronicle

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Here is a picture of the (still furnished) spot where my tank will eventually sit. I'm offering you three different views of the wall.

"Eventually" I will build a matching cherry wood stand for the (stoopid) tv and a matching bookcase to the right of the (stoopid) tv.

Please note; if you want an awning made you can call the toll-free number on the (stoopid) tv screen

p.s. i don't like tv

Get your awning here!!

The Wall including part of the fireplace that goes up to the top of the 14ft ceiling

My husband checked the basement, and that wall is a supporting wall so the floor will stand the weight of the tank easily.

My Stuff so far

65g AGA reef ready tank, stand, canopy,
20g long AGA for sump;fuge (will DIY it!)
and
a bunch of miscellaneous un-usable stuff

Barb; Old Lady reefer getting started, and loving it!

zimboy · 12-29-2007, 01:58 PM

cool space for your tank, it will look much better than the TV for sure ( i also dislike TV) I'll be watching this thread with interest.

boozeman · 12-29-2007, 01:59 PM

this thread brought to you by SunSetter awnings

....looks like a great spot for a tank Barb

framerguy · 12-29-2007, 02:08 PM

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p.s. i don't like tv

I'm really glad you told us! I wasn't sure, LOL. You are so much fun, and this is going to be a great tank!

dobejazz · 12-29-2007, 02:10 PM

Great start to the thread. I can't wait to follow your progress

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimboy

cool space for your tank, it will look much better than the TV for sure ( i also dislike TV) I'll be watching this thread with interest.

Thanks, Zimboy... better get comfortable because it's going to take me a while to get this thing going! Um, you could watch some (stoopid) tv while you're waiting.

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

this thread brought to you by SunSetter awnings

....looks like a great spot for a tank Barb

Thanks! Do you think maybe SunSetter awnings would be my financial sponsor? Hmmmm.

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

I'm really glad you told us! I wasn't sure, LOL. You are so much fun, and this is going to be a great tank!

Thank you, sir! I sure hope you're right about the tank!

I'm waiting on a package price from Jack for the more important equipment; lights, RO/DI, skimmer, etc. I'm waiting to actually have the canopy here so I can send some photos to him so he can advise about lights. I'm sure the construction of the canopy will dictate what sort of lights I can use.

Meanwhile, I'm studying as much as I can. I was up till 3am this morning reading about inverts.

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dobejazz

Great start to the thread. I can't wait to follow your progress

Thanks, dobejazz... I hope I can live up to the hype LOL

sasquatch · 12-29-2007, 04:56 PM

where's the old lady? leave the tv, lose the fireplace lol(you can get a nice fire on tv, even on dvd)

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

where's the old lady? leave the tv, lose the fireplace lol(you can get a nice fire on tv, even on dvd)

You crack me up, Sasquatch! I guess you kinda LIKE tv? I think a huge tank all along that wall would be the best choice.

psssst! I'M the old lady

sasquatch · 12-29-2007, 05:08 PM

LOL! I checked your profile, thats not old, barely broken in. as to LIKE tv? oh yeah, tv mmmmm loves tv,

Oh my dear TV
Where would I be without thee?
What would I do?
What would I see?

I could be doing my homework,
Or brushing my hair
But only with you, my dear TV,
Can I sit and do nothing but stare

Without you, I could watch no
Star Trek: The Next Generation,
or Garfield and Friends:
only you can bridge the gap between the two ends.

I am so glad I have you,
my special TV,
I need you,
And you need me.

Octoman · 12-29-2007, 05:13 PM

Looks like another great build on the way, I'm subscribed and ready to go!

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

LOL! I checked your profile, thats not old, barely broken in. as to LIKE tv? oh yeah, tv mmmmm loves tv,

Oh my dear TV
Where would I be without thee?
What would I do?
What would I see?

I could be doing my homework,
Or brushing my hair
But only with you, my dear TV,
Can I sit and do nothing but stare

Without you, I could watch no
Star Trek: The Next Generation,
or Garfield and Friends:
only you can bridge the gap between the two ends.

I am so glad I have you,
my special TV,
I need you,
And you need me.

Are you sure you're not my husband?!?!?

BarbMazz · 12-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octoman

Looks like another great build on the way, I'm subscribed and ready to go!

Thanks, Mark. Gee, now I'm getting kinda nervous.

12-29-2007, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,321 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef This is really the pre-Beginning beginning to my reef tank chronicle . Here is a picture of the (still furnished) spot where my tank will eventually sit. I'm offering you three different views of the wall. "Eventually" I will build a matching cherry wood stand for the (stoopid) tv and a matching bookcase to the right of the (stoopid) tv. Please note; if you want an awning made you can call the toll-free number on the (stoopid) tv screen p.s. i don't like tv Get your awning here!! The Wall including part of the fireplace that goes up to the top of the 14ft ceiling My husband checked the basement, and that wall is a supporting wall so the floor will stand the weight of the tank easily. My Stuff so far 65g AGA reef ready tank, stand, canopy, 20g long AGA for sump;fuge (will DIY it!) and a bunch of miscellaneous un-usable stuff Barb; Old Lady reefer getting started, and loving it! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

12-29-2007, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
zimboy Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 296 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef cool space for your tank, it will look much better than the TV for sure ( i also dislike TV) I'll be watching this thread with interest.

12-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef this thread brought to you by SunSetter awnings ....looks like a great spot for a tank Barb __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,246 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef Great start to the thread. I can't wait to follow your progress __________________ Kelli

12-29-2007, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef where's the old lady? leave the tv, lose the fireplace lol(you can get a nice fire on tv, even on dvd) __________________ castawayreefers.com

12-29-2007, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef LOL! I checked your profile, thats not old, barely broken in. as to LIKE tv? oh yeah, tv mmmmm loves tv, Oh my dear TV Where would I be without thee? What would I do? What would I see? I could be doing my homework, Or brushing my hair But only with you, my dear TV, Can I sit and do nothing but stare Without you, I could watch no Star Trek: The Next Generation, or Garfield and Friends: only you can bridge the gap between the two ends. I am so glad I have you, my special TV, I need you, And you need me. __________________ castawayreefers.com

12-29-2007, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Octoman Majano Slayer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Snail's pace beginning to an Old Lady's 65g Reef Looks like another great build on the way, I'm subscribed and ready to go! __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

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