Manny Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 You gotta love them nagging wives. My wife won't stop bothering me about how I should buy Dustin 220gallon tank. Gosh just leave me alone already will ya? Don't you guys just hate this problem?[emoji15] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Probably best to just go ahead and make your wife happy ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 No kidding manny what the heck is the hold up? I'm not getting it. Even in real life talking about this with you, you didn't give a sound reason NOT to upgrade. Just "that's a big upgrade". Rule of thumb in life. Not just reefing. If there's something you want, and your wife not only gives you the blessing, but insists you act...do it without question 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Meh I'm not sure if I'm ready for another transition to a bigger tank. I'm afraid to lose my coral in the move and most of all, I have lifted that tank twice when empty. Not a fun activity. Then I would have to wait to find a buyer for my tank and seeing how people love reefing in College Station, it would probably be a good while before it sold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 I could make up the cost after I sell my setup but up front cost would be heavy until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I almost bought Dustins tank. The only thing that stopped me was the depth. That thing is a monster. Even with my pteradactyl like wingspan touching the sand bed was out of the question. I prefer shallower systems myself. At the end of the day.....JOIN THE BIG TANK CLUB. I can't imagine selling a reef tank is hard in a college town just price it's as a cool see through cooler and throw in some pabst blue ribbon and it'll sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yes that depth is a major setback for me as well. I have little t-rex arms and would never be able to reach all the way down. But I still do want something that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I wish it was a bit longer though and more shallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Pedretti Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Its really deep...I used a ladder to do stuff and even then used grabbers if I had to reach deep (mostly because I dont like my armpits, shoulders, and long hair wet with salt water) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 The carnival is in town and this is the most popular ride. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Good news is that I actually did have the strawberry shortcake acro I was confused about the identity of the acro and thought it was a rainbow nasuta. So I don't have the rainbow nasuta and still think what is supposed to be it is some kind of pocillopora. Bad news is that my urchin decided to hide my strawberry shortcake under a rock for about a week. I pulled it out and it had some damage but didn't look so bad. I might have light shocked it. I put it on my SB and within the day it totally RTN'ed and died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Coming soon to a Manny near you: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reburn Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Good looking stuff. What ever happened to the whole tank upgrade conversation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wife still wants it but I'm still holding back. I go to grad school next fall and,that means another move. After 4 years of grad school I am back on active duty so that means 2 more moves in 4 years. Finally after I fulfill my obligation, I will have a custom tank built in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Well it sounds like a plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That last piece is pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looks like an Aquasd order to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 That last piece is pretty awesome. My favorite of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looks like an Aquasd order to me!It smells and taste like one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Man you have so much beautiful stuff. Thanks again for saving my *** tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Man you have so much beautiful stuff. Thanks again for saving my *** tonight.Anytime homie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 How are those polyps doing in your tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 How are those polyps doing in your tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They're doing well. I won't be home before my lights are out tonight but I'll snap a picture tomorrow. They look more pink in you tank though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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