The 180gal Family Project - Page 12

nikkipigtails · 03-27-2008, 06:18 PM

Any time Barb, as long as it's not cold! I only own one sweater. I've been to Ohio once. It was for New Years. We went to visit Tommy's best friend in Hamilton. It ended up snowing the day we left so we built anatomically correct snowmen on their front porch. They were newlyweds so we thought it was appropriate.

I think Tommy spent $200 on the whole pond that he got at Lowe's. We got the rock in the from the 47 gal tank that's in Olivia's room. It was originally set up as FW and came with an oscar in it. The goldfish were 27 cents each at Wal-mart.

nikkipigtails · 03-27-2008, 06:43 PM

oh...make sure to supply the hard labor. I found out that holes are best dug by strapping young men when they're shirtless and it's hot outside.

BarbMazz · 03-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Oh! Hmmm. Do I even KNOW anyone young and strapping who would be willing to work in the hot, hot sun with their shirts off, sweating as they labor ever so hard? Hopefully, I'll be able to find some of those.

So, we'll sit in the shade under the weeping willow sipping iced tea whilst they dig the hole?

nikkipigtails · 03-27-2008, 08:00 PM

That's the general idea. If nothing else, we can always place an ad in the paper and hold auditions. WANTED: Young, single, strapping men to dig small hole stirtless. Must be comfortable being oogled and whistled at by married women.

lcstorc · 03-27-2008, 08:00 PM

Just caught up. Lots of stuff happening around here. Be sure you let that silicone cure for quite a while.
Woodstock lost a good part of her tank when she put in a new sump that was not totally totally dry.
Can't wait to see progress pics.

nikkipigtails · 03-27-2008, 08:07 PM

It's going to have to cure for at least 2 weeks until we get the painting and plumbing done.

Craig Manoukian · 03-27-2008, 08:35 PM

Nice pond Nikki!

As an expecting mom I would avoid all chemicals just to be safe that's what husbands are for, eh?

nikkipigtails · 03-28-2008, 12:25 PM

I'm not expecting...I already had her...don't get rumors started!

Craig Manoukian · 03-28-2008, 12:26 PM

My bad, Olivia does need a sibling though. Careful on date night!

nikkipigtails · 03-28-2008, 12:28 PM

Give me some time, man! She's only 3 months old. I can only handle so much at once!

Craig Manoukian · 03-28-2008, 12:31 PM

tbittner · 03-28-2008, 01:00 PM

Are you ok, Nikki? You know we care.

BarbMazz · 03-28-2008, 01:04 PM

Nikki, I have to admit I'm wondering a bit about the black silicone. I wonder about the dyes added. Is it still "pure" silicone that's okay to use on aquariums? I'm not questioning your judgement; just making sure, ya know?

nikkipigtails · 03-28-2008, 05:38 PM

Yeah, it's aquarium silicone. My face has sufficiently peeled...it's like I wet to the dermatologist and got a chemical peel but I'm fine.

Craig Manoukian · 03-28-2008, 05:56 PM

Glad to hear your face will be as soft as Olivia!

03-27-2008, 06:18 PM	#166 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project Any time Barb, as long as it's not cold! I only own one sweater. I've been to Ohio once. It was for New Years. We went to visit Tommy's best friend in Hamilton. It ended up snowing the day we left so we built anatomically correct snowmen on their front porch. They were newlyweds so we thought it was appropriate. I think Tommy spent $200 on the whole pond that he got at Lowe's. We got the rock in the from the 47 gal tank that's in Olivia's room. It was originally set up as FW and came with an oscar in it. The goldfish were 27 cents each at Wal-mart. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-27-2008, 06:43 PM	#167 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project oh...make sure to supply the hard labor. I found out that holes are best dug by strapping young men when they're shirtless and it's hot outside. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-27-2008, 07:38 PM	#168 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,316 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Oh! Hmmm. Do I even KNOW anyone young and strapping who would be willing to work in the hot, hot sun with their shirts off, sweating as they labor ever so hard? Hopefully, I'll be able to find some of those. So, we'll sit in the shade under the weeping willow sipping iced tea whilst they dig the hole? __________________ 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~

03-27-2008, 08:00 PM	#169 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project That's the general idea. If nothing else, we can always place an ad in the paper and hold auditions. WANTED: Young, single, strapping men to dig small hole stirtless. Must be comfortable being oogled and whistled at by married women. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-27-2008, 08:00 PM	#170 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Just caught up. Lots of stuff happening around here. Be sure you let that silicone cure for quite a while. Woodstock lost a good part of her tank when she put in a new sump that was not totally totally dry. Can't wait to see progress pics. __________________ 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 of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

03-27-2008, 08:07 PM	#171 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project It's going to have to cure for at least 2 weeks until we get the painting and plumbing done. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-27-2008, 08:35 PM	#172 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Nice pond Nikki! As an expecting mom I would avoid all chemicals just to be safe that's what husbands are for, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-28-2008, 12:25 PM	#173 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project I'm not expecting...I already had her...don't get rumors started! __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-28-2008, 12:26 PM	#174 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project My bad, Olivia does need a sibling though. Careful on date night! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-28-2008, 12:28 PM	#175 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project Give me some time, man! She's only 3 months old. I can only handle so much at once! __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#176 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-28-2008, 01:00 PM	#177 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Are you ok, Nikki? You know we care. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-28-2008, 01:04 PM	#178 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,316 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Nikki, I have to admit I'm wondering a bit about the black silicone. I wonder about the dyes added. Is it still "pure" silicone that's okay to use on aquariums? I'm not questioning your judgement; just making sure, ya know? __________________ 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~

03-28-2008, 05:38 PM	#179 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,808 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The 180gal Family Project Yeah, it's aquarium silicone. My face has sufficiently peeled...it's like I wet to the dermatologist and got a chemical peel but I'm fine. __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

03-28-2008, 05:56 PM	#180 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The 180gal Family Project Glad to hear your face will be as soft as Olivia! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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