Poseidon's NEW Adventure! ;)

chort55 · Sep 9, 2012

Man sorry to hear about all the downs lately! Hopefully this week starts off alot better for you and the family, and good luck with the new puppy

Hopefully she stays liking squeaky squirrels over shoes... my new one likes everything lol

stunreefer · Sep 9, 2012

Poseidon said:
Thanks Austin, the star is a Echinaster echinophorus I have read both reef safe, and NOT reef safe... so far so good, I'll keep my eye on him though.

Those are cool lookin'

I have no experience with them, GL!

creefer · Sep 9, 2012

Sorry to hear of the loss and the balance of the other things that occurred with it, Mike.

The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you and yours.

Wishing you well,

C

SeahorseKeeper · Sep 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Now, how about some puppy pics?

Poseidon · Sep 10, 2012

chort55 said:
Man sorry to hear about all the downs lately! Hopefully this week starts off alot better for you and the family, and good luck with the new puppy Hopefully she stays liking squeaky squirrels over shoes... my new one likes everything lol

Thanks Chris. So far so good.. I may have to stop and get another squirrel real soon though.

stunreefer said:
Those are cool lookin'

I have no experience with them, GL!

Thanks Austin! So far he seems to cruise around looking for algae, which I had plenty of.

creefer said:
Sorry to hear of the loss and the balance of the other things that occurred with it, Mike.

The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you and yours.

Wishing you well,

C

Thank you for the well wishes, I appreciate them.

SeahorseKeeper said:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Now, how about some puppy pics?

That sounds like a good idea! Maybe after work, and football this evening.

We got a call from the hospital last night, Gary passed away about 1AM. Funeral arrangements were already being planned, today they go into full swing. I am guessing it will be Wednesday, but a lot depends on the airline and getting him home. I am ready to put this chapter of life past me for sure!

d'Espresso · Sep 11, 2012

Amazing build! I hopes someday my little tank looks half as good as yours! Keep up the great work.

Poseidon · Sep 16, 2012

d'Espresso said:
Amazing build! I hopes someday my little tank looks half as good as yours! Keep up the great work.

Thanks, I was able to take a couple images to get back on track. Actually these are my FIRST EVER video posts, straight off the iPhone, LOL

Here is the Tank:

Here is the Sump (I guess I covered the microphone on the iPhone at the end, LOL)

revhtree · Sep 16, 2012

Sweet star!

MarvinsReef · Sep 16, 2012

Looking good man.

Poseidon · Sep 17, 2012

revhtree said:
Sweet star!

Thanks Rev!

MarvinsReef said:
Looking good man.

I have a LONG way to go, looking at some of the tanks on here, I am REALLY missing my old 90! You guys were able to watch the pitiful video's right?

chort55 · Sep 17, 2012

Poseidon said:
Thanks Rev!

I have a LONG way to go, looking at some of the tanks on here, I am REALLY missing my old 90! You guys were able to watch the pitiful video's right?

It may not look good compared to ur old 90....but atleast its wet and has the beginning of a reef goin!

On a side note, I know its been a while but where did u pick up the gray coast, or do u have any more? lol I'm thinkin about sands for the new tank...

MarvinsReef · Sep 17, 2012

Yes, vids are working.

A year from now, you'll look back and say WoW.. the tank has gone a long way..

Poseidon · Sep 17, 2012

^^^ That is VERY true Chris. I am thinking that since I have good flow, good light (I think), and enough volume, once I start adding corals (SPS) they should do pretty good.

Poseidon · Sep 17, 2012

MarvinsReef said:
Yes, vids are working.

A year from now, you'll look back and say WoW.. the tank has gone a long way..

I hope so Marv, I have a line on some of my old frags, with some BONUS ones too. Just need to get the time to get over to them. Life seems to keep me hoping from one place to another.

chort55 · Sep 17, 2012

Poseidon said:
^^^ That is VERY true Chris. I am thinking that since I have good flow, good light (I think), and enough volume, once I start adding corals (SPS) they should do pretty good.

Yup all the main bases are covered now get some goodies lol

bknapp · Sep 17, 2012

God bless you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

Poseidon · Oct 6, 2012

Thanks for the kind words all. September is OVER, and I am going to move forward with some corals real soon. Basically the tank was left "running" for a month, the glass was cleaned, and fish fed but that was about it. I have 25 gallons of water mixing right now for a water change that I'll do tomorrow. So my initial observations so far with the tank has been positive. Most algae's are gone, the CUC I have is doing pretty well maintaining the stuff that does grow. The Trumpet coral and Frogspawn are thriving, sticky punch pallies are also thriving, but my gobstoppers are not so happy though.

I still have 4 Green Chromis, and 1 purple fire fish. So far food has been "Marine Chips" by Instant Ocean, the fish all like it, admittedly these fish are not picky eaters though.

My immediate plans are for some corals, SPS this time around. I will have to start supplements as well, I plan on DIY 2 part for now.

The only change I made recently (today) is I turned the Vortec up to 100% from about 80%, no real reason other then I can.

revhtree · Oct 6, 2012

Can't wait buddy. I know this tank is not going to let me down! HA!

skinz78 · Oct 6, 2012

Can't wait to see the first fuzzy sticks in there!

rajkovich207 · Oct 15, 2012

Well I just read your entire thread, first off I am sorry for Your losses, and second... show us the puppy! Shepard's and goldens are my favorite dogs by FAR! Good luck and I can't wait to see more!