TheMachinistReefer
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- Maryland
Hi all,
Im a loooong time lurker and wanted to say thanks to all the posts that have guided me over the years.
Ive had tanks since I could remember. Little back story: about 8 years ago I had a 40 gallon breeder mixed reef that was really successful and I was happy with. Went on vacation, had someone watch the tank. Came back everything was dead. $1000s down the drain, so I stepped away. Then my first son was born and the spark was back. Him and I started a little 10gallon mixed reef. I gave it no time or money. I figured it was just a phase. He just wanted "Nemo" so that's what we did. This tank, some how, lasted 2 years with little to no maintenance. Then my son, who is now 6, asked for more fish. So my wife bought a 75 gallon tank for my birthday. This is my largest tank to date and the most fun. Its overcome many obstacles in its 3-4 months of life. From dinos to some euphyllia white bugs. All thanks to you guys.
Im a loooong time lurker and wanted to say thanks to all the posts that have guided me over the years.
Ive had tanks since I could remember. Little back story: about 8 years ago I had a 40 gallon breeder mixed reef that was really successful and I was happy with. Went on vacation, had someone watch the tank. Came back everything was dead. $1000s down the drain, so I stepped away. Then my first son was born and the spark was back. Him and I started a little 10gallon mixed reef. I gave it no time or money. I figured it was just a phase. He just wanted "Nemo" so that's what we did. This tank, some how, lasted 2 years with little to no maintenance. Then my son, who is now 6, asked for more fish. So my wife bought a 75 gallon tank for my birthday. This is my largest tank to date and the most fun. Its overcome many obstacles in its 3-4 months of life. From dinos to some euphyllia white bugs. All thanks to you guys.
