Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube - Page 2

framerguy · 01-11-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

Al's balls have become famous on RS...

O-M-G! I can't believe you said that...ROTFLMAO! Thanks JFK.

sasquatch · 01-11-2008, 10:40 PM

funny nobody noticed the laptop in the pics, is that an instructions page Al? Im going to call you oneB all from now on lol, so what incentive must we offer to get Julie posting? shall we start suggesting user names???

BigAl07 · 01-11-2008, 10:43 PM

Yes the rock was drilled and pegged. We used Nylon bolts from a local hardware store and I cut the heads off. Then screwed them into the holes and added some small dabs of "Marine Epoxy" in some key areas. Also while we were doing this I also used some LARGE gobs of Super Glue Gel to give a quick "Tack" to help hold things as we went along. It's made in three distinct pieces so it can be taken out easily if needed. The rock structure is VERY porous and has some very cool shapes on it. Once the water clears I'll try to get some close up pics showing all the different pieces of rock and the "caves & pathways she created. We went to an "Auqa-Scaping" session at our local Reef club this week and she got some great ideas and was able to apply them. I have to say it turned our really cool. Once the water settles down and stuff I'll take some more detailed pics.

Thanks for reading

BigAl07 · 01-11-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

funny nobody noticed the laptop in the pics, is that an instructions page Al? Im going to call you oneB all from now on lol, so what incentive must we offer to get Julie posting? shall we start suggesting user names???

the Laptop was for "guidance". She totally built her "Rock-Scape" before hand and we took pictures of it. Then I pulled them up on the laptop (took them in incremental steps) so she could see how she did it before.

oneBall

She said WHY would she post and HOW would she because "Allen is always HOGGING the laptop!" that's not true.. she can use the PC

JFK_Jr · 01-11-2008, 10:48 PM

That's cool Al...

I've got a friend that did that on a 210 gallon reef and was able to make some amazing arches and ledges.

I'm considering doing that if I start a new reef someday.

sasquatch · 01-11-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

That's cool Al...

I've got a friend that did that on a 210 gallon reef and was able to make some amazing arches and ledges.

I'm considering doing that if I start a new reef someday.

hmmm this comment has surfaced a few times now hmmm

kathywithbirds · 01-11-2008, 10:51 PM

She said WHY would she post and HOW would she because "Allen is always HOGGING the laptop!" that's not true.. she can use the PC

AHH!!! that's a big reason I got a laptop for my birthday!!!

AQTCJAK · 01-12-2008, 01:26 AM

Nice tank Julie

InLimbo87 · 01-12-2008, 08:38 AM

Looks great so far Al and Julie, looking forward to seeing it progress

goldenmean · 01-12-2008, 08:49 AM

Great rock work!
It will look awesome covered in shrooms and zoas.
Love the Reef ball.

But why not stock that 6g like the pic on the box?
4 clowns and a giant carpet anemone.
What type of message does that send the beginning reefer!

Royalscott · 01-12-2008, 09:33 AM

Looks great Julie!!! I love your rock work.

lcstorc · 01-12-2008, 10:21 AM

Looks like she is off to a great start. I love the aquascape.
The picture on that box really disturbs me. No wonder people get in so much trouble starting out. Glad you are there to help her do it right.

BigAl07 · 01-12-2008, 10:23 AM

Thanks everyone. She is SO proud of her tank.

I have to agree about the box cover. It's just un-cool to paint such a terrible impression on the new SW tank owner. But she's smarter than that and already said. " I only want a few pretty corals in there...." That's my girl

kathywithbirds · 01-21-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

Thanks everyone. She is SO proud of her tank.

I have to agree about the box cover. It's just un-cool to paint such a terrible impression on the new SW tank owner. But she's smarter than that and already said. " I only want a few pretty corals in there...." That's my girl

... until she wants her OWN 90g... no, wait, it'll be a 210...

DrHank · 01-21-2008, 09:59 PM

So lets see. Julie gets the 5 gallon tank and you get the what? JK glad to see that you are both involved.

Lynn, I agree. I hate that they show pictures of tanks with critters that they never could support. It sends the wrong message, that's for sure.

01-11-2008, 10:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,507 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube funny nobody noticed the laptop in the pics, is that an instructions page Al? Im going to call you oneB all from now on lol, so what incentive must we offer to get Julie posting? shall we start suggesting user names??? __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

01-11-2008, 10:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Yes the rock was drilled and pegged. We used Nylon bolts from a local hardware store and I cut the heads off. Then screwed them into the holes and added some small dabs of "Marine Epoxy" in some key areas. Also while we were doing this I also used some LARGE gobs of Super Glue Gel to give a quick "Tack" to help hold things as we went along. It's made in three distinct pieces so it can be taken out easily if needed. The rock structure is VERY porous and has some very cool shapes on it. Once the water clears I'll try to get some close up pics showing all the different pieces of rock and the "caves & pathways she created. We went to an "Auqa-Scaping" session at our local Reef club this week and she got some great ideas and was able to apply them. I have to say it turned our really cool. Once the water settles down and stuff I'll take some more detailed pics. Thanks for reading __________________ 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!!

01-11-2008, 10:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube That's cool Al... I've got a friend that did that on a 210 gallon reef and was able to make some amazing arches and ledges. I'm considering doing that if I start a new reef someday. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

01-11-2008, 10:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube *She said WHY would she post and HOW would she because "Allen is always HOGGING the laptop!" that's not true.. she can use the PC* AHH!!! that's a big reason I got a laptop for my birthday!!! __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

01-12-2008, 01:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,235 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Nice tank Julie __________________ 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

01-12-2008, 08:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 992 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Looks great so far Al and Julie, looking forward to seeing it progress __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

01-12-2008, 08:49 AM	#25 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,689 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Great rock work! It will look awesome covered in shrooms and zoas. Love the Reef ball. But why not stock that 6g like the pic on the box? 4 clowns and a giant carpet anemone. What type of message does that send the beginning reefer! __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My First Quarantine Tank. 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

01-12-2008, 09:33 AM	#26 (permalink)
Royalscott Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 563 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Looks great Julie!!! I love your rock work. __________________ Janetta & Scott 29 Gallon BioCube The Nano Club Wear Gloves

01-12-2008, 10:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Looks like she is off to a great start. I love the aquascape. The picture on that box really disturbs me. No wonder people get in so much trouble starting out. Glad you are there to help her do it right. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-12-2008, 10:23 AM	#28 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Thanks everyone. She is SO proud of her tank. I have to agree about the box cover. It's just un-cool to paint such a terrible impression on the new SW tank owner. But she's smarter than that and already said. " I only want a few pretty corals in there...." That's my girl __________________ 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!!

01-21-2008, 09:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube So lets see. Julie gets the 5 gallon tank and you get the what? JK glad to see that you are both involved. Lynn, I agree. I hate that they show pictures of tanks with critters that they never could support. It sends the wrong message, that's for sure. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

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