Rags2Riches - The Learning Curve. 125g

[RichtheReefer21]

Before this gets going, I want to send a few special thanks out there.

#reefsquad

Between @Humblefish, @Maritimer, @dbl, @HotRocks, @cmcoker, @4FordFamily, @ca1ore, @GoldeneyeRet and many more, thanks for helping me save my fish last year. Whether it was an article, an archive I found, or direct help and advice, thanks so much for keeping me going and giving me a place to learn and study the husbandry of our swimming friends. Couldnt have made it without you. And the fish couldn't have either!

Other thanks to @Fudsey who has rocked with me in my old thread since the start. Helped me connect with @Paul C. For a local phyto and pod supply, and is currently meeting me this week to deliver an overflow he went out of his way to get for me.

@Raege for the donation of the acrylic sump. Even though it may not be used, it was the nicest thing someone has done for a stranger(me) in a long time. Much thanks.

@NY_Caveman for his priceless lessons of patience. Ur thread was a classroom for my brain. Thank you sir.

I'm sure theres many more I owe thanks too, and I'm sorry if I missed you! One, Last, big... thank you r2r!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Please make sure you check the glass to be sure it's not tempered before you drill it.

Already called the manufacturer. All set on that. If not I have the 55 and the 29gal to house them while I find another free tank. LoL

 

[HotRocks]

Thank you for the kind words Rich!

This is the type of post that makes the time we spend helping each other all worth it!

R2R is the reason I am where I am in the hobby today, very special to me. This community is so unique and I still learn new things everyday. I have made friends here and met some of them even though they live 6hrs away @Crabs McJones

I even met a few more today at a local frag swap! So cool!

 

[dbl]

Thanks for taking the time to post such nice comments. As mentioned, this is such a unique and terrific environment and it is moments such as this that make it so.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Its posts like these that make it all worth it none of us are paid, none of us are obligated to be on here helping one another and learning new and exciting information. Its because of the community and the love and respect for one another that we are on here

This makes Crabs happy

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Thank you for the kind words Rich!

This is the type of post that makes the time we spend helping each other all worth it!

R2R is the reason I am where I am in the hobby today, very special to me. This community is so unique and I still learn new things everyday. I have made friends here and met some of them even though they live 6hrs away @Crabs McJones

I even met a few more today at a local frag swap! So cool!

Thanks for taking the time to post such nice comments. As mentioned, this is such a unique and terrific environment and it is moments such as this that make it so.

Its posts like these that make it all worth it none of us are paid, none of us are obligated to be on here helping one another and learning new and exciting information. Its because of the community and the love and respect for one another that we are on here

This makes Crabs happy

#r2rforlife

 

[dbl]

#r2rforlife

Pound sign watched!!!

 

[Dsnakes]

Looking good! Same dimensions as my tank, only you don’t have the monster ugly corner overflows...

 

[Raege]

Rich only way to make a new friends is meeting strangers
Happy to have new friends to share this wonderful adventure with and help in any way I can.
Very well said and I second your sentiments about the awesome R2R team and family

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Looking good! Same dimensions as my tank, only you don’t have the monster ugly corner overflows...

Pretty sure that's how I found ya! Was looking for other long 125g's for inspiration. Hehe.

Pound sign watched!!!

Same!

Rich only way to make a new friends is meeting strangers
Happy to have new friends to share this wonderful adventure with and help in any way I can.
Very well said and I second your sentiments about the awesome R2R team and family

Love me some A team

 

[NY_Caveman]

Thanks Rich, very kind. Rags2Riches is perfect.

 

[Fudsey]

Thanks Rich, glad I can help out and will be good to meet you Thursday ! !

 

[Scurvy]

I’m in for the ride and look forward to seeing it all come together! You’re going to love having the sump.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I’m in for the ride and look forward to seeing it all come together! You’re going to love having the sump.

I'm ready to burst at the thought. I've filled four 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper front to back. The plan is almost complete. I will tidy it up and share a finished draft doodle when I get it right.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Thanks Rich, glad I can help out and will be good to meet you Thursday ! !

Trachy for sale?

 

[Scurvy]

Trachy for sale?

You have a better shot at getting a Kidney than those Trachy’s!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

You have a better shot at getting a Kidney than those Trachy’s!

I got 2, I cant afford to lose 1 right?

 

[mch1984]

I understand the trachy love, I have a huge one and a little one. Thought about giving the little one to my dad so it has room to grow but I can't let it go.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I understand the trachy love, I have a huge one and a little one. Thought about giving the little one to my dad so it has room to grow but I can't let it go.

The whole brain family has some gems throughout the subspecies for sure. My Lobo has finally started coloring up. Slowly turning orange.

I will do a coral photo dump shortly. Waiting for whites to come on.

 

[Fudsey]

You can have one when you pry it from my cold dead hands