Too Sad To Reef

PeterC99 · Apr 10, 2021

Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their aquatic knowledge, experience and compassion during these Covid times. I know that this forum has been around for years but I only discovered this last year.

By luck I started my first 34 gallon aquarium last April. By September I had upgraded to a 90 gallon. Along the way, I found this forum, made many new friends, and have learned so much about reef keeping. Best part, I watch very little television now and read significant less news. That time has been replace by enjoying my aquarium! These have been difficult times for everyone but this hobby has helped me not only cope but manage very well.

Thank you all and best wishes with your aquarium experiences.

ScottR · Apr 10, 2021

This is a great community. Everyone is here to help each other. I’ve received many cards and packages from my good friends here. I always return the favor. @aquakj if a postcard will help you even .01%, I’ll be happy to send you one. PM me if needed. Same goes for anyone else. I’ve sent out 25+ postcards to fellow reefers here.

aquakj · Apr 12, 2021

Hey Everybody thank you for your support it has truly helped tremendously I felt really great reading all your comments...I felt like myself again and I completed my water change it felt good to be in the zone again...again I really want to thank each and every one of you as your support made me feel really good last week...I will post pics of how the tank is lookiing now that I’ve cleaned it and I think I might add my fish back in today !!!!

PeterC99 · Apr 12, 2021

aquakj said:
Hey Everybody thank you for your support it has truly helped tremendously I felt really great reading all your comments...I felt like myself again and I completed my water change it felt good to be in the zone again...again I really want to thank each and every one of you as your support made me feel really good last week...I will post pics of how the tank is lookiing now that I’ve cleaned it and I think I might add my fish back in today !!!!

Wonderful to hear and please keep writing your experiences on R2R - very therapeutic!

backinthereef · Apr 12, 2021

Just read this thread and you got so many positive and understanding replies! I am so glad to hear about your update and look forward to seeing the updated pics!!

jpnegrete14 · Apr 12, 2021

Take that positive energy and keep it rolling! You got this

aquakj · Apr 21, 2021

Hey Guys...Ive been forgetting to take pics and post them, but I will do so today...Ive also have been feeling great and feel much better, you guys really made a huge impact and gave me a huge boost of energy to get my motivation and inspiration going....so I want to thank each and every one of you for your replies as each one really lifted my spirit, Ill post the pics today when I take my break from work!

dvgyfresh · Apr 21, 2021

aquakj said:
Hey Guys...Ive been forgetting to take pics and post them, but I will do so today...Ive also have been feeling great and feel much better, you guys really made a huge impact and gave me a huge boost of energy to get my motivation and inspiration going....so I want to thank each and every one of you for your replies as each one really lifted my spirit, Ill post the pics today when I take my break from work!

Hell yes ! Happy you have your energy back and I’m sure it is showing in your tank , let’s see those pics

aquakj · Apr 23, 2021

Here is my tank now a bit better less algae and hopefully less dinos

aquakj · Apr 23, 2021

I will be doing my water change this weekend and removing more of that hair algae hopefully my fox face can help me clean some up but I haven't seen it nip at any recently, also I have been running more blue light as I read dinos dont really like blue lights and I have reduced my lighting schedule to about 4 hours a day...I was going to add vibrant and dose it but I read a lot of mixed reviews how its gone well for some but not for others so id rather just not play with any additives if really not necessary. Lastly I want to add more fish, I really want to add a royal gramma, and maybe a kole tang and some other fish Im open to suggestions my tank is 75 gallons so keep that in mind thanks guys!!! Im sure by this message you can tell my spark is back!