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anytime I add () this is the indication that is it me thinking outside the sentence!!!
Needs
Only need left I know of is the sand, & live rock from friend (he works Sun/Mon next week)
Why
Who
What
When
Where
& How
My mother being a PhD in English ground into me these are the reason for everything we write....
So
Why:
I have been interested in fish keep for years (I have 3 Fresh tanks, 5g @work, wife's 10G, & the OG 20G) my wife came to me a 3+ years ago and said lets do a saltwater tank. I said ok let me research it for a while and I agreed to do a FOWLR.... 2y later I am ready (I think). my freshwater tanks are stupid ez I only do water changes every 2 weeks and haven't checked chems except every month or so-- as they are all VERY stable (home tanks for years)
Who:
Besides the lovely wife, I have to say my 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 kids (16 boy & 14 girl) are also involved.
When:
Next week to have my tank up and running though it isn't 100% dependent on me. My work schedule is 6 out of 8 nights & then I am off for 6 straight. This Friday starts my off stretch so I plan on having it up and running on Monday
Where:
Is a 50g tank. It had to fit a particular spot and being only 1187sq.ft house there isn't much room. ALOT of time on craigslist found me a tank that will work perfectly (pretty sure it is custom made) I do realize that it is deep (30") & on the stand I can barely reach the bottom glass (I am 5'11). Paid only $140 for tank, stand, generic LED light, lid, & a Fluval 70 HOB filter. IT has been in the dining room now for 4 months (frustrating my wife/kids)
How:
A co-worker has a long time established tank and has 15lb of dry rock "seeding" in his tank. I will also be using live sand and Prime Stability when I "fire up my tank"
Will definitely be with trial and hopefully little error. I do realize that salt is more attention to detail and has alot more money invested than freshwater.
What:
my goals; Clownfish, Orchid Dottyback, Neon Black Goby, Coral Beauty, and some invertebrates. This will be over a year or more. my closest LFS is 1H away, (OKC has a beautiful store but is almost 3h 1 way) I have a Petco 15min but only for limited supplies (& maybe invertebrates tho)
I would love a starfish and lobster though I am not sure how to get at least one in my tank --everywhere I read and watch on YouTube basically says don't do it
Past
Present
Future
Dreams
Failures
Past:
I guess would be the 3 fresh water tanks and several other pets.
I have a pet sitter that is very flexible for when I am on vacation etc., also have a co-worker that has a 21y established tank that has said he can come help while I am on vacation and if I run into issue he will be more than willing to come lend a "semi professional opinion"
Present:
50g
Future:
I have been told by wife that for her (next year?) I am doing a Corals tank for her! --not exactly sure but may wind up doing a separate (40g breeder) coral tank for her or connecting it somehow!!
Dream:
to have a fully working MDT, coral tank (system?) that will be in harmony with itself and a representation of a working ecosystem, which will provide satisfaction to me and my wife
I know I will do a sump in the future and I realize my bioload will be kind of high (eventually) --best way to address this is with a sump. But with my house size and space available I am not sure how this will work (yet)
anytime I add () this is the indication that is it me thinking outside the sentence!!!
Needs
Only need left I know of is the sand, & live rock from friend (he works Sun/Mon next week)
Why
Who
What
When
Where
& How
My mother being a PhD in English ground into me these are the reason for everything we write....
So
Why:
I have been interested in fish keep for years (I have 3 Fresh tanks, 5g @work, wife's 10G, & the OG 20G) my wife came to me a 3+ years ago and said lets do a saltwater tank. I said ok let me research it for a while and I agreed to do a FOWLR.... 2y later I am ready (I think). my freshwater tanks are stupid ez I only do water changes every 2 weeks and haven't checked chems except every month or so-- as they are all VERY stable (home tanks for years)
Who:
Besides the lovely wife, I have to say my 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 kids (16 boy & 14 girl) are also involved.
When:
Next week to have my tank up and running though it isn't 100% dependent on me. My work schedule is 6 out of 8 nights & then I am off for 6 straight. This Friday starts my off stretch so I plan on having it up and running on Monday
Where:
Is a 50g tank. It had to fit a particular spot and being only 1187sq.ft house there isn't much room. ALOT of time on craigslist found me a tank that will work perfectly (pretty sure it is custom made) I do realize that it is deep (30") & on the stand I can barely reach the bottom glass (I am 5'11). Paid only $140 for tank, stand, generic LED light, lid, & a Fluval 70 HOB filter. IT has been in the dining room now for 4 months (frustrating my wife/kids)
How:
A co-worker has a long time established tank and has 15lb of dry rock "seeding" in his tank. I will also be using live sand and Prime Stability when I "fire up my tank"
Will definitely be with trial and hopefully little error. I do realize that salt is more attention to detail and has alot more money invested than freshwater.
What:
my goals; Clownfish, Orchid Dottyback, Neon Black Goby, Coral Beauty, and some invertebrates. This will be over a year or more. my closest LFS is 1H away, (OKC has a beautiful store but is almost 3h 1 way) I have a Petco 15min but only for limited supplies (& maybe invertebrates tho)
I would love a starfish and lobster though I am not sure how to get at least one in my tank --everywhere I read and watch on YouTube basically says don't do it
Past
Present
Future
Dreams
Failures
Past:
I guess would be the 3 fresh water tanks and several other pets.
I have a pet sitter that is very flexible for when I am on vacation etc., also have a co-worker that has a 21y established tank that has said he can come help while I am on vacation and if I run into issue he will be more than willing to come lend a "semi professional opinion"
Present:
50g
Future:
I have been told by wife that for her (next year?) I am doing a Corals tank for her! --not exactly sure but may wind up doing a separate (40g breeder) coral tank for her or connecting it somehow!!
Dream:
to have a fully working MDT, coral tank (system?) that will be in harmony with itself and a representation of a working ecosystem, which will provide satisfaction to me and my wife
I know I will do a sump in the future and I realize my bioload will be kind of high (eventually) --best way to address this is with a sump. But with my house size and space available I am not sure how this will work (yet)
