Todvod
Active Member
...after decades of enjoying walking around the fish store, and imaging a saltwater tank of my own one day, the day has come! Well, it actually came last black Friday, when I ordered the SCA 66 PNP system at special holiday pricing. I've been out here almost every day(even before getting the tank), and finally getting around to introducing myself to this great community.
My name's Tod and I'm from Columbus, Ohio. I'm happily married to Patti and together we've been blessed with 5 amazing children. I want to share this great hobby with last 2 before they're out of the house. Time sure does fly.
Well, you'd think I'd be further along more than 6 months later, but nooooo. So much planning, thinking, researching, modifying, screwing up!! Spent a month modifying the stand, another month modifying the sump, another month adding floor support in the crawl space, another month on pvc plumbing(screwed up the very first joint I glued....Doh!), another month leveling the stand(there's a story here), a couple weekends on electrical, another month working on the aquascape, and now, currently trying to find power strips and inline GFCI chords. I'm so close I can almost taste it. Just about ready to get the tank wet and start cycling. Still haven't decided on lighting....$$$...ouch. I also hope to get around to doing a build thread one day. There would definitely be some laughs.
I've already learned so much from many of you out here. This forum has some great people who are obviously passionate about the hobby...and maybe even more passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience so that we can all enjoy a beautiful piece of the ocean. Thanks a bunch!
My name's Tod and I'm from Columbus, Ohio. I'm happily married to Patti and together we've been blessed with 5 amazing children. I want to share this great hobby with last 2 before they're out of the house. Time sure does fly.
Well, you'd think I'd be further along more than 6 months later, but nooooo. So much planning, thinking, researching, modifying, screwing up!! Spent a month modifying the stand, another month modifying the sump, another month adding floor support in the crawl space, another month on pvc plumbing(screwed up the very first joint I glued....Doh!), another month leveling the stand(there's a story here), a couple weekends on electrical, another month working on the aquascape, and now, currently trying to find power strips and inline GFCI chords. I'm so close I can almost taste it. Just about ready to get the tank wet and start cycling. Still haven't decided on lighting....$$$...ouch. I also hope to get around to doing a build thread one day. There would definitely be some laughs.
I've already learned so much from many of you out here. This forum has some great people who are obviously passionate about the hobby...and maybe even more passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience so that we can all enjoy a beautiful piece of the ocean. Thanks a bunch!
