yauger May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 hey everyone I just wanted to drop a line and introduce myself. My name is Josh and I have been keeping reefs for about 5 years now with a 120 gallon being my first. I now have a 15 gallon custom nano with a 20 gallon sump with fuge. The tank mainly has zoanthids in there for now but I really want to keep some hard corals in there later on. I'm a student at NOVA and George Mason University, I also work for SAIC in the IT security field, and a husband of 8 years to my wonderful wife. I am from Korea (military brat, claim the place you stayed the most years) and my wife is from Panama. I got into reef keeping because I go to Panama once a year for Vacation (own a condo there) and go scuba on the reefs off the coast (for those who didn't know Panama's coast line is in the Caribbeans) Seeing all the corals in my tank brings me back down to that peace place where beer is $.50 a bottle and the pace is very lazy. well in any case it's very nice to meet yall and I hope to see you at the next meeting! oh and I'm not very creative with user names and such so I just used my last name, besides most of my friends call me that because it used to be our favorite drink. Cheers! Yauger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almon May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 Hi Yauger, and welcome. My name is Almon (it's my first name) and I'm sort of new the to club also. Everyone is very helpful, lots to learn, and plenty of trading.....it's been great. I look forward to seeing you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 Welcome to the group. You'll find plenty of helpful advice here. If you ever plan on upgrading tanks or equipment, it would be wise to pay the $20 to join to be a full member and get access to the "for sale" and group buy sections. Best $20 I ever spent in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 WELCOME! This is it, you've arrived, you've found it. WAMAS is home to the some off the best reefers in the world . Yup I said it (Def not reffering to myself though) And will be an outstanding resource and community for you though out your time in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 welcome to the club Josh and when could i borrow your condo on the beach in panama, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia May 27, 2007 Share May 27, 2007 Glad to have you aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 27, 2007 Author Share May 27, 2007 thanks everyone! I'm sure that the $20 a year will be a good investment. I really hope to get to know everyone here so I can better my tank and maybe get some frags here and there! thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 28, 2007 Author Share May 28, 2007 silly question.... how do I pay for the year membership? Also is there a buy, sale, trade fourm? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco May 28, 2007 Share May 28, 2007 click on the "join us" tabe at the top. Easiest is paypal from there. And welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mammoth May 28, 2007 Share May 28, 2007 The $20 pays for itself...usually around the first visit to a store that offers a WAMAS discount On top of that you get access to the sales forums and members forums....finally welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 28, 2007 Author Share May 28, 2007 thanks guys I paid my $20 via paypal, I hope this should enable me to see more forums than I do now, especially the selling forum cause I need a skimmer. Happy Memorial Day! HOOAH to all US Army soldiers out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawns May 29, 2007 Share May 29, 2007 welcome!! when you get a chance you should post some pics of your settup. i love to see quality nanos!! shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA May 29, 2007 Share May 29, 2007 Welsome Yauger! Been away from the boards over the w/e and will get you and others caught up today! Using my Blackberry won't allow me to paypal so will update you when I'm in front of my office PC! Have fun!! Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 29, 2007 Author Share May 29, 2007 yall are great, yeah I'll post some pics today, I'll get ye ol camera out and snap a couple for WAMAS, BTW when I do; I really would like some pointers cause this is my first "nano" and I don't think I've got everything down to a science just yet! yauger oh I'm happy I join WAMAS, yall are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman May 29, 2007 Share May 29, 2007 I believe we met last week @ BRK, welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 29, 2007 Author Share May 29, 2007 whats up Leishman? yeah I'm glad I met you and Gadgets last week at BRK you guys are hilarious. Whats going on with Gadgets anyways; he's selling his tanks off? Does anyone know how to attach pictures to the thread as a post? I took some pics of my tank and wanted to show you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 29, 2007 Author Share May 29, 2007 I uploaded some pictures in my gallery so please check them out, here are a couple of pictures I have on photobuckett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal May 30, 2007 Share May 30, 2007 Lookin' good Yauger! First thing I'd recommend is to ditch the swing-arm hydrometer and get a refractometer. It's not an absolute must but, IMHO and IME, they are much more accurate and easier to use. How long have you had the tank set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 30, 2007 Author Share May 30, 2007 (edited) Lookin' good Yauger! First thing I'd recommend is to ditch the swing-arm hydrometer and get a refractometer. It's not an absolute must but, IMHO and IME, they are much more accurate and easier to use. How long have you had the tank set up? haha yeah tell me about it, I leave that hanging there to remind me not to waste money on crap... If you look in my gallery check out my other sump pictures you will see a refract in a blue case down there too! thanks though... the tanks age is around 7 months now, its kinda hard keeping it clean but I manage to clean it real nice for pictures and visitors. Edited May 30, 2007 by yauger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite May 30, 2007 Share May 30, 2007 hey Josh, nice meeting you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 30, 2007 Author Share May 30, 2007 hey Josh, nice meeting you thanks, very nice to meet you to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 30, 2007 Author Share May 30, 2007 So I just read in the DIY forum that you can spray paint PVC pipes and then use it in your aquarium. (If I misread that someone please let me know before I kill everything in my tank!) With this in mind I'm gonna redo my return so I can spray paint it black to match the back wall and so it's not as noticeable. what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger May 31, 2007 Author Share May 31, 2007 JP I think I owe you a beer! no no no I don't think I KNOW cause you have had crazy patience with me and my Paint on PVC issue... lol Cheers! Let me know when you want them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigJPDC May 31, 2007 Share May 31, 2007 =) No need man, just glad I could help. I hope to one day compare my $2 NYC cigars to your $0.50 Panama cigars though. I really like the clean look you have going on your tank. I'd like to acheive the same thing with my T5 rigs. How about some details on your return plumbing? Is the one valve for speedy water changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger June 1, 2007 Author Share June 1, 2007 =) No need man, just glad I could help. I hope to one day compare my $2 NYC cigars to your $0.50 Panama cigars though. I really like the clean look you have going on your tank. I'd like to acheive the same thing with my T5 rigs. How about some details on your return plumbing? Is the one valve for speedy water changes? Yup, I'm kinda lazy when it comes to water changes and all so I plumed in a 3/4 hose barb so whenever I do my weekly water changes all I have to do is connect the hose and run it to the sink. I just modified the drain plumbing to accommodate the euro-reef skimmer I'm getting in the mail today. so I'll post new pics when I get things installed. the only issue I have right now is that I'm supposed to be on my way to Solomons Islands... oh well I guess a couple hours late isn't so bad. cheers! BTW I got you on those beers probably in July I will host a tank tour/BBQ served with a large cooler of beers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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