Blu's First attempt...

Hexabob · 01-08-2008, 05:03 PM

Hello all I have been so engrossed in all of your very interesting chronicles I have been inspired to make my own. This is really just a minor one as i am about to deploy and i am not sure i can convince the wife to carry with posting updates.
I guess I should start off with a full tank shot of my 65 gallon:

I know it is meager but this whole salt water thing to me is very exciting and scary at same time. I wanted to start small so that if I have losses they will seem much smaller. As you can see I only have a few pieces:

My Devil's Palm ( I think that is the name) Leather

My 2 Zoas: Of which I can not get a good photo. Keep getting bad glare off the over flow.

And My Mushrooms (I think) Ones looks kindof saagy.. i hope it is alright... Looks ok today.

I also have 2 Polyops:

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And 2 surprises that came with my LR:

And this green stuff I am assuming is alive. It turns kind of white at night.

I also have 2 yes only 2 measly fish Bang Cards and they are not the lets hang out in the open kind.

Best shot I could get so far:

As I said this is really only a trial tank and I guess in the end will pretty much only be the wife's. She picked out most of it so far, and I have a 92 gallon corner that I intend to start sometime in August when I return. Until then i an stuck with this kind of humble start. I also FOWLR 72 bow front I am setting up now. I hope these pics work... The site I used for my Meet and Greet sucked for veiwing.

Dentoid · 01-08-2008, 05:17 PM

I do not see any pictures?

Cassette87 · 01-08-2008, 05:22 PM

No pics...

Hexabob · 01-08-2008, 05:37 PM

I guess i really have no idea how to do pics any more... I mean what does [IMG]MY PIC[/IMG] do if not put my pics in the little x that is there now?

JFK_Jr · 01-08-2008, 06:00 PM

You are using Picasa Web Albums... I don't think the web address they use support [IMG].

Open a free Photobucket account....

Hexabob · 01-08-2008, 07:37 PM

Well that fixed it... Should have done it first but...

JFK_Jr · 01-08-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hexabob

Well that fixed it... Should have done it first but...

Cool... Nice pictures

This hobby is always a little intimidating at first... ask questions and go slow is the trick.

The search function on this site is great ... it is an easy and quick way to find information.

ReefGuy69 · 01-08-2008, 08:16 PM

Welcome. Nice set up so far. like JFK said take it slow. research everything. Thats sometimes the funnest part. then sit back relax and enjoy your tank.

Hexabob · 01-27-2008, 12:13 AM

I have added several new pieces and 2 Catalina Gobies. Will try to post more pics tomorrow when I get off duty.

tbittner · 01-27-2008, 12:44 AM

Very nice setup! A 65g isn't exactly small.

I've seen some spectacular 65's. A co-worker has a 65 and I'm very envious of it. It's beautiful! And as my LFS says, "Yes, you'll most likely end up going bigger, but it's usually an additional tank".

Be safe where ever your headed. You're part of the wonderful RS family now.

kathywithbirds · 01-27-2008, 03:31 AM

Cool! What branch you in, Bob?

Hexabob · 01-27-2008, 06:39 AM

Navy, have 8 more years to go, and then the tanks really become mine.

01-08-2008, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hexabob Limpet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Blu's First attempt... Hello all I have been so engrossed in all of your very interesting chronicles I have been inspired to make my own. This is really just a minor one as i am about to deploy and i am not sure i can convince the wife to carry with posting updates. I guess I should start off with a full tank shot of my 65 gallon: I know it is meager but this whole salt water thing to me is very exciting and scary at same time. I wanted to start small so that if I have losses they will seem much smaller. As you can see I only have a few pieces: My Devil's Palm ( I think that is the name) Leather My 2 Zoas: Of which I can not get a good photo. Keep getting bad glare off the over flow. And My Mushrooms (I think) Ones looks kindof saagy.. i hope it is alright... Looks ok today. I also have 2 Polyops: [ And 2 surprises that came with my LR: And this green stuff I am assuming is alive. It turns kind of white at night. I also have 2 yes only 2 measly fish Bang Cards and they are not the lets hang out in the open kind. Best shot I could get so far: As I said this is really only a trial tank and I guess in the end will pretty much only be the wife's. She picked out most of it so far, and I have a 92 gallon corner that I intend to start sometime in August when I return. Until then i an stuck with this kind of humble start. I also FOWLR 72 bow front I am setting up now. I hope these pics work... The site I used for my Meet and Greet sucked for veiwing. Last edited by Hexabob : 01-08-2008 at 07:36 PM.

01-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blu's First attempt... I do not see any pictures? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-08-2008, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... No pics... __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

01-08-2008, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hexabob Limpet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... I guess i really have no idea how to do pics any more... I mean what does [IMG]MY PIC[/IMG] do if not put my pics in the little x that is there now?

01-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... You are using Picasa Web Albums... I don't think the web address they use support [IMG]. Open a free Photobucket account.... __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hexabob Limpet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... Well that fixed it... Should have done it first but...

01-08-2008, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... Welcome. Nice set up so far. like JFK said take it slow. research everything. Thats sometimes the funnest part. then sit back relax and enjoy your tank. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

01-27-2008, 12:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hexabob Limpet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... I have added several new pieces and 2 Catalina Gobies. Will try to post more pics tomorrow when I get off duty. __________________ Dan My little Reef---> http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-attempt.html Soon a 72 Bow FOWLR and a 92 Corner Reef and later a 300+. If you find yourself wanting a vacation look no further that http://www.ytbtravel.com/hexabob we are your next generation travel bussiness.

01-27-2008, 12:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... Very nice setup! A 65g isn't exactly small. I've seen some spectacular 65's. A co-worker has a 65 and I'm very envious of it. It's beautiful! And as my LFS says, "Yes, you'll most likely end up going bigger, but it's usually an additional tank". Be safe where ever your headed. You're part of the wonderful RS family now. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-27-2008, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,712 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blu's First attempt... Cool! What branch you in, Bob? __________________ (\ /) This is Bunny crying. ( ; ; ) He thinks Brainy and Bunnina . ' ' ...are 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 Start: 163.5 Current: I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale...

01-27-2008, 06:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hexabob Limpet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake Virginia Posts: 129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blu's First attempt... Navy, have 8 more years to go, and then the tanks really become mine. __________________ Dan My little Reef---> http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...t-attempt.html Soon a 72 Bow FOWLR and a 92 Corner Reef and later a 300+. If you find yourself wanting a vacation look no further that http://www.ytbtravel.com/hexabob we are your next generation travel bussiness.

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