Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Rakie]

@Rakie doesn't have ants in the house

Yeah, last year they were biting us in our sleep. I had no idea those little black ants were capable of biting, or that i'd feel it, let alone it actually sting a bit. Little jerks.

 

[Rakie]

Poor babies. It should be about over with.

Illegal mortars go off between 6pm when sun is still out and about 1am, it's 10pm so we got a little while to go here. Lasts awhile. And they've been going on for 3-4 days and will continue to go off for 4-5 days. And of course on NYE all the left overs go off.

 

[HunterW]

Slept the 4th away, got to tear down a used 15 column and relocate the fish to a fw condo for rehoming.To ease the pain, going to go shopping at my LFS for salt and stuff later today. Happy belated 4th all.

 

[Katrina71]

Slept the 4th away, got to tear down a used 15 column and relocate the fish to a fw condo for rehoming.To ease the pain, going to go shopping at my LFS for salt and stuff later today. Happy belated 4th all.

I had one of those tanks! If you feel like you missed out, I'm sure there will be more tonight!

 

[Katrina71]

Exactly. I should have taken a picture for you. I know you like food and free. There was a full tray of penne a la vodka and a half tray of excellent grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches.

My absolute favorite comfort meal is grilled cheese and tomato soup. A friend's mom made that for me as a kid. I reconnected with her after 30 years and that was what I asked for when she invited me for dinner. She laughed. Little things you never forget I suppose.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

All the talk of feral kitties, a few pages ago, triggered a memory from when I lived in Sarasota, FL. There was an older, decent sized strip mall. I cannot the name of the mall but I do recall it was on Lockwood Ridge Rd and there was a discount movie theater there. In back of the mall, there were always feral cats. A lot of feral cats. I would estimate there were a couple hundred feral cats there at any given time. I used to buy a couple of bags of cat food and dump them back there about once a week. Then I would sit in my car and watch. It was something I always enjoyed doing.

Here are a couple pictures of my cats, Squeaky and Highness. They are sisters and I got them as very tiny kittens. They've been with me since 2006.

 

[Katrina71]

They are beautiful! Torties have a special personality. Mine was a feral tortie. She was absolutely the most bonded cat I've ever had. 21 years. I will always miss my baby.

 

[Katrina71]

Now for some tank stuff. Andrew has what looks like regrowth on his Oregon tort. Fingers crossed. My hammers look like crap. The screen cover came for the new tank. It's beautiful! Sorry reefing has taken a back burner for a couple of weeks, but life happens. Should have some new stuff to show y'all in a few weeks!

 

[Katrina71]

The screen had been ordered for a while. My husband is getting more tired of the empty tank. Lol.

 

[sfin52]

All the talk of feral kitties, a few pages ago, triggered a memory from when I lived in Sarasota, FL. There was an older, decent sized strip mall. I cannot the name of the mall but I do recall it was on Lockwood Ridge Rd and there was a discount movie theater there. In back of the mall, there were always feral cats. A lot of feral cats. I would estimate there were a couple hundred feral cats there at any given time. I used to buy a couple of bags of cat food and dump them back there about once a week. Then I would sit in my car and watch. It was something I always enjoyed doing.

Here are a couple pictures of my cats, Squeaky and Highness. They are sisters and I got them as very tiny kittens. They've been with me since 2006.

Highness top squeaky bottom. They are adorable.

 

[Katrina71]

Making plans for the coral expo in September!

 

[Katrina71]

Only one kitten so far came out to eat. It's silly that I'm a little worried.

 

[Katrina71]

Blurry pic, but you can see the kitten kissing mommy cat.

 

[Katrina71]

The 2 kittens last night.

 

[dantimdad]

@dantimdad do not feel too bad. It happens. I wiped out most of my SPS recently with an Alkalinity spike (among other issues). Sucks, but we just need to move forward and be patient.

Thanks. I won't let it deter me from the hobby but, it does sting. They were looking so pretty.

I will wait a few months and see how the tank does before trying again. I ended up rearranging the rock to give more places for corals while I was at it and it looks much better IMO.

 

[Katrina71]

Look at this! Never seen one like it.

 

[Katrina71]

Thanks. I won't let it deter me from the hobby but, it does sting. They were looking so pretty.

I will wait a few months and see how the tank does before trying again. I ended up rearranging the rock to give more places for corals while I was at it and it looks much better IMO.

Let's see it!

 

[Fin]

Look at this! Never seen one like it.

What is it?

 

[Katrina71]

What is it?

I'm honestly not sure. It looks like an lta rfa! It's for sale, I sent an email to ask. Never seen one.

 

[Katrina71]

I'm going to do something with my rics before they go in the new tank. Either cut the rock or murder them.