+Todd Council Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi, my name is Todd. Just when my life was simplifying, I decided to jump back into salt and set up a reef tank. I kept salt water in the 80 and early 90s when a trickle filter and some actinic lights let you grow some anemones. I took a little break to help raise my sons and concentrate on some other hobbies so I have been tankless for quite a while. This last year I set up a 30 gallon planted tank in my classroom and put some amano shrimp and red cherry shrimp in the tank and BAM, rekindled the desire to get back into salt. I have been visiting aquarium shops, reading this forum, and researching all the changes that have taken place in the hobby over the last 25 years. I was planning on starting with a new tank BUT this past week I bought an established 175 gallon reef tank. I couldn't pass it up but realizing the daunting task of moving fish and corals across town, I contacted one of the members on ARC to see about helping with the move. Thanks in advance for putting up with my questions as I try to get back in the saddle. I'll let you know how the move goes! Peace Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wow, that is really "jumping back in" ... good luck with the move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Welcome back. Go big or go home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Todd Council Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Exactly, Jestep! There is a lot of buffer in a big tank and hopefully chemistry won't change as quickly as it could on a smaller tank. (Hopefully) It really is the folks at Fish Gallery's fault. I took my wife in to see the Red Sea Reefer tanks and she liked the big tank behind it more. So in a way, I'm just keeping her happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So in a way, I'm just keeping her happy. I try to use this justification (often-unsuccessfully) all the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome to the club and back to the hobby! Can't wait to see pics of your setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome back Todd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Welcome back, I'm sure you're shocked in how much the tech has changed in aquarium systems and husbandry. Lots of new options and animals that weren't available at the beginning of the hobby. Look forward to having you in the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Todd Council Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Now the hardest (not most challenging) part. I have the move scheduled for Jan 20. Time to WAIT and read, read, read. Oh, and set up a RO/DI system and mix a bunch of salt water. The challenging part comes when the tank is at my house and I become responsible for all the critters in the tank. I started college as a marine biology major in Wilmington, NC then switched to geology half way through. I got my masters in geology at UT and worked on the precipitation of a calcium carbonate mineral in Mono Lake, CA. I can't wait to jump back into carbonate equilibria on a practical side. The thought of firing up a calcium reactor and monitoring pH in the reaction chamber as I add CO2 makes me really excited. On the bio side, I'm still learning what is in the tank. I know all the fish, but the corals are completely new to me. Right now I am going through the pictures of the tank and trying to ID all the corals and anemones. wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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