New here, dont let my wife kill me :)

[JAC-]

Welcome friend. I'm new here too, but already having a great time and learning. +1 on the username that's great.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ScubaFish802]

 

[Thaxxx]

Welcome!
Maybe we should have a pool to see who guesses the closest to the time and date the wife kicks ya to the curb. $5 per guess. All monies will go to you for room and board.

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

Welcome! Which peninsula is it? Pics and build thread when it comes

Surething. It's a Innovative Marine external 200 gallon peninsula. They will be advertised to the public in November or December. If anyone wants one too i bet IM would sort you out.

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[vetteguy53081]

 

[One Reefing Boi]

The fish have their own quaratine tanks, seperated by size, kind, and sensitivity to things like copper.

oh jeez! sounds great!! -- will have to post a build thread once you get your 200gal!

 

[Mywifeisgunnakillme]

oh jeez! sounds great!! -- will have to post a build thread once you get your 200gal!

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Build Thread - Help the 200 gallon Innovative Marine External Peninsula Thread

Well, it's just on paper at this point, but come November... Was in the hobby a decade, a decade ago. Things have changed. Help please. Recommendations on lights, skimmers, sumps, wavemakers, and controllers are very welcome, if you have time to make a suggestion? Budget to top end, i...

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[Memisis]

All in or nothing man. I gave the wife a breakdown of costs last night and we both kinda said "OK, couple more fish and some corals and let's take a spending break".

Best of luck on your reef.

 

[ScottR]

Surething. It's a Innovative Marine external 200 gallon peninsula. They will be advertised to the public in November or December. If anyone wants one too i bet IM would sort you out.

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Welcome!!!! Nice!

 

[LRT]

The glitter fairy will throw glitter in her eyes. She will not even notice.

Welcome to R2R

This is totally awesome im stealing it

Welcome to R2R its too late yourwifesgonnakillu hahaha

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Reef Tanker]

Welcome to R2R! 200 gallon tank? Your username is perfect!

 

[LRT]

Hey All,

New here. Please help me. I was in the hobby for about a decade in the early 2000's. Back at it now. Things have changed. I have a 20 gallon nano. I bought a 200 gallon penisula, will be delivered in November.

I have corals quarantined in the nano and about dozen or so fish quarantined too. Once the fish all eating well and fat, im going to treat them for potential diseases. Aim is to have an ich free, disease free, display from the get go.

I tend to go a bit overboard on hobbies. This one for sure! Don't let my wife kill me, please!

A buddy has really helped me a lot, but i'd like to start a build thread on the 200 gallon and get a lot of input from you all as i buy things for it.

Sorry my last welcome wasn't a formal one so here's another proper response thats probably more fitting

 

[Tired]

Talking to your wife about costs is absolutely the best way to go. I know some people have their SO get mad about how much they're spending, and it can often be prevented by just talking about how much is reasonable. Spending money on something for your SO, or encouraging them to spend on their own hobby, can also work- assuming there's free spending money to be had. If there isn't much spending money available, well, maybe it should go not exclusively to corals anyway.

Does your wife like nice chocolates? Ordering some as a "thank you for not killing me about all the fish" present might be good. Or, heck, try and bake something. People usually like homemade cookies. I have a couple good recipes, if you'd like, for things that are easy to bake.

 

[F i s h y]

Welcome to the party! Encourage your wife to enjoy the hobby with you or encourage her with her own hobbies... mine draws... she likes to draw the fish. And absolutely communicate on the overall expectations for expenses. Im in banking... money is a tough subject and destroys relationships. Don't let your reef be the reason.

Happy reefing!

 

[Flippers4pups]

Welcome to the party! Encourage your wife to enjoy the hobby with you or encourage her with her own hobbies... mine draws... she likes to draw the fish. And absolutely communicate on the overall expectations for expenses. Im in banking... money is a tough subject and destroys relationships. Don't let your reef be the reason.

Happy reefing!

My wife processed my new corals that got from California today. Dipped them, rinsed them and put them in my frag tank while I was at work! I love my wife!

 

[ReefRDY]

Hey All,

New here. Please help me. I was in the hobby for about a decade in the early 2000's. Back at it now. Things have changed. I have a 20 gallon nano. I bought a 200 gallon penisula, will be delivered in November.

I have corals quarantined in the nano and about dozen or so fish quarantined too. Once the fish all eating well and fat, im going to treat them for potential diseases. Aim is to have an ich free, disease free, display from the get go.

I tend to go a bit overboard on hobbies. This one for sure! Don't let my wife kill me, please!

A buddy has really helped me a lot, but i'd like to start a build thread on the 200 gallon and get a lot of input from you all as i buy things for it.

Sounds like you can survive lol

 

[Nick Steele]

Eh she married you so hopefully she knew what she was getting into ;Greedy

Heck my wife never knew and neither did I really until I started my current job that I wanted a reef tank (was more freshwater but starting to sway to salt now). Settled on a small 20G due to plans of moving etc so didn’t want to go to big just yet. Got her talking one night and she envisioned a 8’+ 400+ gallon tank. Not that I ever wanted that big but I will take it when/if I can. Mentioned I didn’t want that big and her statement was “more of what I like means more budget for the tank” so heck I’ll try to go as big as possible when we get a house.

Communication is best to be honest if you like something let your S/O know even if it is expensive it is a heck of a lot better than getting caught up in a lie over a couple dollar (or few hundred/thousands lol).