Tank birthday, 47+ years

[Paul B]

I got my fish food prepared for my surgery next week as I won't be able to use my left arm for a while. I also do this when I go away so my tank sitter only has to dump one in the tank every day.
These are film containers. For anyone under 50, film was used in cameras before cell phones. It is like Scotch Tape but pictures stick to it.

 

[Paul B]

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship
And orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today.'
The bartender says 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink.
In fact, this one is on me.'
As the woman finishes her drink
The woman to her right says
'I would like to buy you a drink, too.'
The old woman says
'Thank you.
Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.'
'Coming up' says the bartender
As she finishes that drink,
The man to her left says
'I would like to buy you one, too.'
The old woman says
'Thank you.
Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.'
'Coming right up' the bartender says.
As he gives her the drink, he says
'Ma'am, I'm dying of curiosity.
Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?'
The old woman replies
'Sonny, when you're my age,
You've learned how to hold your liquor...
Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.'

'OLD' IS WHEN....
Your sweetie says
'Let's go upstairs and make love'
And you answer:
'Pick one, I can't do both!'



'OLD' IS WHEN...
Your friends compliment you
On your new alligator shoes
And you're barefoot!



'OLD' IS WHEN...
A sexy babe or hunk catches your fancy ....
And your pacemaker opens the garage door!​

'OLD' IS WHEN....
You don't care where your spouse goes
.. Just as long as you don't have to go along.



'OLD' IS WHEN...
You are cautioned to slow down
By the doctor instead of by the police



'OLD' IS WHEN...
'Getting lucky' means you find your car
.. In the parking lot.

'OLD' IS WHEN...
An 'all nighter' means not getting up
To use the bathroom.
​

 

[Paul B]

I collected some seaweeds on my morning walk. These things don't last long in my tank but I like the coolness factor.

 

[Paul B]

I don't know whats going on with my tank but it's a good thing. My inhabitants have always been healthy but after I eliminated the invasive sponge and the subsequent dino's and algae that resulted from it and I changed out 80 gallons of ASW and put in NSW, (That I have used for years) everything is looking and acting like they are in the ocean.

Corals that I thought were dead and growing like crazy and taking over bare real estate. My fish always spawned but now it's like they found an aphrodisiac. My mandarins, Ruby Red Dragonettes, Fireclowns and some gobies and bleenies are all over each other like wet suits. My fish that are not paired are also all pregnant with obvious eggs.

I am happy but wish I knew what I did that was different. I am getting a shoulder replacement in a couple of days so I won't 'be collecting water or sticking my hand in there for a few months.

After I put everything back from the sponge situation, I left out about 10lbs of rock. I may put it in eventually, I don't know yet. I am sure in a couple of months the corals will again cover everything like it used to. :D

I think I have about 40 fish.

Even my 12 year old urchin is smiling.

 

[Sean_B]

tank looks great, good luck with the shoulder

 

[atoll]

You're just following what nature intended as much as possible Paul. Thereare no secrets with mother nature she tells all it's just some either fail to listen, don't trust her or think they know better.

 

[Rybren]

Good luck with the surgery Paul. Make sure that they don't go to Home Depot to get parts.

 

[Jekyl]

Good luck with the surgery Paul. Make sure that they don't go to Home Depot to get parts.

Still better than Lowes.

 

[Paul B]

This morning after my 6:00am beach walk

I did a little maintenance that needed to be done before my tomorrow morning surgery. Things I won't be able to do for a while.

I noticed my skimmer water level was to low and I found the ozonizer almost clogged. That happens about every two months and I need to take it apart to clean.

My skimmer top needed cleaning

as did my algae scrubber

 

[atoll]

There is a 6 page thread on here going started by a guy who has eventually come to the conclusion that starting with live rock is better than just using dry rock. Well welcome back to the age of style.
Thread 'Think I Was Wrong…It HAS TO Be Live Rock' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/think-i-was-wrong…it-has-to-be-live-rock.1003254/

 

[LadyMac]

Tank is beautiful! Good luck with the shoulder replacement. Hoping it heals perfectly and swiftly.

 

[Paul B]

Thank you. :)

I am waiting to go to the hospital. They called and changed it from 7:00 to 9:00 am so I have time to do nothing. I watched a video of the shoulder replacement and I told my surgeon that if has a problem to wake me up so I can give him some pointers. He wasn't amused. :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

The hospital is about 40 minutes away.

 

[Nano_Man]

Good luck hope they do a good job and a speedy recovery for Rock pooling lol . All the best Paul

 

[Paul B]

I also may bring my own hardware for him to use. I also told him if my new titanium shoulder isn't made in the US. Leave it out or use wood. :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

Alright the UK would be fine also. :)

 

[atoll]

I also may bring my own hardware for him to use. I also told him if my new titanium shoulder isn't made in the US. Leave it out or use wood. :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

Alright the UK would be fine also. :)

Well we pioneered hip replacement many years ago so a shoulder should be no problem at lol

 

[Paul B]

While I'm waiting, I am brading the dorsal fin spines on this guy.

 

[Nano_Man]

While I'm waiting, I am brading the dorsal fin spines on this guy.

Know thats a really nice fish the markings and colours are stunning. Wow

 

[Paul B]

I have to stay in the hospital over night. But I am kind of scared. I met my nurse. :astonished-face:

 

[Nano_Man]

I have to stay in the hospital over night. But I am kind of scared. I met my nurse. :astonished-face:

She will put your shoulders and hips out on the first day of care lol

 

[Rybren]

I hope that the surgery went well Paul.