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I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you this weekend. I appreciate you taking the time to hang out for awhile during your family vacation. The world needs more people like you!
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I'm trying to get caught up after the MACNA trip. While in Orlando this weekend I got a call from my wife on Friday saying our water heater sprung a leak. Great. On Sunday while traveling home I got a text saying our HVAC wasn't working right. Great..... Anyway, yesterday I picked up enough stuff to replace the water heater and now just need time to do it. I also got the HVAC unit working well enough that despite being 92F outside the house didn't go above 77F. Having that worked on either today or tomorrow.
So, the bad news... #honestyinreefing
Major aggression issues this weekend while I was gone. The change in feeding habits seemed to have triggered a massive fight between my Hippo tang and the Convict tang. Unfortunately, the Convict did not make it. The Hippo is pretty beat up but I think he will pull through. I've had the Convict for well over 2 years and he has been my favorite fish so it is sad to see him gone. Not sure if there was anything I could have done had I been home.
Otherwise, things seem to be going great, especially with the coral. I've got a few coral I need to cut back since they are growing into each other. Trying to decide if I am going to just toss the clippings or try and put them on frag plugs. I'll figure that part out when i actually have time to do the work. If the water heater change out goes smoothly that could be tomorrow.
So, the bad news... #honestyinreefing
Major aggression issues this weekend while I was gone. The change in feeding habits seemed to have triggered a massive fight between my Hippo tang and the Convict tang. Unfortunately, the Convict did not make it. The Hippo is pretty beat up but I think he will pull through. I've had the Convict for well over 2 years and he has been my favorite fish so it is sad to see him gone. Not sure if there was anything I could have done had I been home.
Otherwise, things seem to be going great, especially with the coral. I've got a few coral I need to cut back since they are growing into each other. Trying to decide if I am going to just toss the clippings or try and put them on frag plugs. I'll figure that part out when i actually have time to do the work. If the water heater change out goes smoothly that could be tomorrow.
Sorry to hear you lost that tang.
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2 years, and the favorite. Sigh ...
Hope the hippo makes it. What sizes were they?
Hope the hippo makes it. What sizes were they?
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I'm not sure if I fit into the category of "wonderful people", but it was great to meet you in person at MACNA!!!
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The hippo still looks rough but I'm seeing signs of healing. He is roughly 8" long. I'd guess the Convict was about 6" long.
Nah, people like us are completely replaceable.I'm not sure if I fit into the category of "wonderful people", but it was great to meet you in person at MACNA!!!
But seriously, it was great meeting you in person, also. I enjoyed everyone I had a chance to talk to there. I've found that I get along with almost everyone in the hobby. It seems to take a certain disposition...
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That must have been a vicious battle. Big strong fish do serious damage.
Truely sorry
Truely sorry
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It is hard to believe how much damage they can do. Not sure how much they do directly, but they definitely cut themselves up on the rock while going at it.That must have been a vicious battle. Big strong fish do serious damage.
Truely sorry
Just finished a water change and cleaned the skimmer. Might do some fragging tomorrow if I can find the time and energy.
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Sorry about your Convict after 2 years. Glad the hippo looks to be healing. What was you fav part of the Star Wars park? We’re a big geek fam and looking to plan a trip once kids schedule and jobs settle down.
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The entire area is visually amazing! I was dissapointed in the Smuggler's Run ride. Hopefully the 2nd ride will be better when it opens.
For a Star Wars fan, this was heaven.
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Geesh, that is just nuts. Talk about when it rains, it pours. Hope all is caught up in the household now.
I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful convict tang. I know he was a beloved fish.
Do you think you will try again, or remove the other fish to have another convict or just allow the fish population to grow, change and evolve?
We finally got home late last night. I am whooped.
BTW that weird vertigo I was experiencing kept getting worse. I went to the doctor and I have an ear and sinus infection. It wasn’t just the carpet pattern. lol.
If you will allow a change of subject, how are the anthias doing? Just wondering if they have done well for you.
That’s a pretty tough way to return to the real world! You seem to have handled it well.
That’s a pretty tough way to return to the real world! You seem to have handled it well.
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