"Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos"

CAVINCA · 01-10-2008, 07:54 PM

Well I took the plunge and joined the marine aquarium community. This will be a chronicle following all the progress, that I've made, screwing things up. Im not even sure that's called progress... But, I consider any lesson learned is progress. I love everyone elses reefs they look amaising... Hopefully I can produce my own little corner of the ocean.

And so begins our shallow look at a vast deep sea (Is anyone still reading?).

First thing that must be done in this hobby, aside from research, is to find a tank. I want to give a special thanks to Jack for being to patient and putting up with my indecisiveness and constant stream of PM's.

I finally made a decision and purchased the 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI. it even came with a free stand... AWESOME...
Well after patiently waiting for my baby, i got a call from my house that my tank arrived.

YAY!!! 3 days

Well after work I came home and

First lesson learned...

Lesson Numero Uno: Don't skimp on shipping.

FedEx royally sucks

Luckliy nothing was broken, although my stand was missing some hardware. But all is good i have more hardware coming and will soon be up and running, or at least up.

More updates to come. Sorry for the narrative.

goldenmean · 01-10-2008, 08:01 PM

I look forward to seeing this tank come to life

vdituri · 01-10-2008, 08:35 PM

Great start.
Look forward to future updates.

boozeman · 01-10-2008, 08:48 PM

CAVINCA · 01-11-2008, 08:39 AM

I changed my mind can a Mod move this to the chronicle section? Thanks.

boozeman · 01-11-2008, 09:59 AM

you got it

btw, catchy tittle....what does it mean?

CAVINCA · 01-11-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

you got it

btw, catchy tittle....what does it mean?

Thanks, Its spanish for
"Carl's Marine Tank Chronicle"

CAVINCA · 01-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Well i got a call yesterday, 1-11-08, and the company that built my stand was sending me a new one. I thought they were only sending the hardware but oh well no complaints. Yesterday i also ordered the rest of my initial equipment. I got a ro/di unit. aquacontroller jr with serial, temp, and dc8. refractometer, pump for mixing, 2 heaters, and a 160cfm fan.

The Aquacontroller Jr. with serial port, temp probe, and dc8 was 250 free shipping... Check out Saltycritters.com

thats it for my update.

OH heres a list of coarl candidates
Pachyclavularia
Catalaphyllia
Euphyllia glabrescens
Lobophyllia
Stylophora
Turbinaria
Tubastrea
Any Zoanthids
Lobophytum
Ricordea
Xenia
Blastomussa wellsi
Euphyllia divisa
Gorgonia

Now thats the end of my update.

michael_cb_125 · 01-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Great start. Make sure to go slow with the new tank.

CAVINCA · 01-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Sure thing...My wallet can only go so fast

michael_cb_125 · 01-12-2008, 04:52 PM

I can totally understand that!!

CAVINCA · 01-13-2008, 10:17 PM

Ive been searching for live rock online... anyone know of any good deals going on? my lfs is selling some bad lookin tonga rock for 9.50 a pound...

framerguy · 01-15-2008, 04:24 PM

Live Rock - Tampa Bay Saltwater Aquacultured Live Rock

I've heard nothing but good feedback about these guys. I've never used them though. But I think I will when I get my 450 up and ready.

CAVINCA · 01-15-2008, 05:19 PM

i checked it out and they were awesome...only thing was shipping really messed me up. it was 160x2 for shipping the whole 2 piece package on top of like 360 for the package itself. The guy that helped me was awesome though. my case was an awkward one, i dont have any major airports within a 3 hour drive...

CAVINCA · 01-15-2008, 08:24 PM

01/15/08

UPDATE
I recieved my two heaters, maxi jet, and my 160 cfm monster of a fan...

my ACjr will be coming later straight from neptune.

01-10-2008, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	"Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Well I took the plunge and joined the marine aquarium community. This will be a chronicle following all the progress, that I've made, screwing things up. Im not even sure that's called progress... But, I consider any lesson learned is progress. I love everyone elses reefs they look amaising... Hopefully I can produce my own little corner of the ocean. And so begins our shallow look at a vast deep sea (Is anyone still reading?). First thing that must be done in this hobby, aside from research, is to find a tank. I want to give a special thanks to Jack for being to patient and putting up with my indecisiveness and constant stream of PM's. I finally made a decision and purchased the 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI. it even came with a free stand... AWESOME... Well after patiently waiting for my baby, i got a call from my house that my tank arrived. YAY!!! 3 days Well after work I came home and First lesson learned... Lesson Numero Uno: Don't skimp on shipping. FedEx royally sucks Luckliy nothing was broken, although my stand was missing some hardware. But all is good i have more hardware coming and will soon be up and running, or at least up. More updates to come. Sorry for the narrative.

01-10-2008, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Great start. Look forward to future updates. __________________ 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.

01-10-2008, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,802 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" __________________ ...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

01-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" I changed my mind can a Mod move this to the chronicle section? Thanks.

01-11-2008, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,802 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" you got it btw, catchy tittle....what does it mean? __________________ ...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

01-12-2008, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Well i got a call yesterday, 1-11-08, and the company that built my stand was sending me a new one. I thought they were only sending the hardware but oh well no complaints. Yesterday i also ordered the rest of my initial equipment. I got a ro/di unit. aquacontroller jr with serial, temp, and dc8. refractometer, pump for mixing, 2 heaters, and a 160cfm fan. The Aquacontroller Jr. with serial port, temp probe, and dc8 was 250 free shipping... Check out Saltycritters.com thats it for my update. OH heres a list of coarl candidates Pachyclavularia Catalaphyllia Euphyllia glabrescens Lobophyllia Stylophora Turbinaria Tubastrea Any Zoanthids Lobophytum Ricordea Xenia Blastomussa wellsi Euphyllia divisa Gorgonia Now thats the end of my update.

01-12-2008, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Great start. Make sure to go slow with the new tank. __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

01-12-2008, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Sure thing...My wallet can only go so fast

01-12-2008, 04:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" I can totally understand that!! __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

01-13-2008, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Ive been searching for live rock online... anyone know of any good deals going on? my lfs is selling some bad lookin tonga rock for 9.50 a pound...

01-15-2008, 04:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,992 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Live Rock - Tampa Bay Saltwater Aquacultured Live Rock I've heard nothing but good feedback about these guys. I've never used them though. But I think I will when I get my 450 up and ready. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

01-15-2008, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" i checked it out and they were awesome...only thing was shipping really messed me up. it was 160x2 for shipping the whole 2 piece package on top of like 360 for the package itself. The guy that helped me was awesome though. my case was an awkward one, i dont have any major airports within a 3 hour drive... __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos (CLOSED) Carl's 55 Gallon Underwater Inn CARL

01-15-2008, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" 01/15/08 UPDATE I recieved my two heaters, maxi jet, and my 160 cfm monster of a fan... my ACjr will be coming later straight from neptune. __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos (CLOSED) Carl's 55 Gallon Underwater Inn CARL

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