trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 So you all can laugh at how much hair algae and cyano has taken over the tank? I don't think so. Come on dude, we need a good laugh on a friday.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Yea, I could use a good chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 So you all can laugh at how much hair algae and cyano has taken over the tank? I don't think so. Who cares, it's all part of having a new tank. If you need something to keep your self busy you can always pull the hair algae out manually. It's take a while and can't hurt the tank. Also, before you do a water change take a turkey baster and blast all the cyno slime off the rocks and sand so it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 So you all can laugh at how much hair algae and cyano has taken over the tank? I don't think so. While I can understand (and respect) your hesitation, I doubt there will be any laughing. At this point in the game, the algae is normal. We have all been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 While I can understand (and respect) your hesitation, I doubt there will be any laughing. At this point in the game, the algae is normal. We have all been there. Speak for yourself. Im definitely prepared to laugh.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Who cares, it's all part of having a new tank. If you need something to keep your self busy you can always pull the hair algae out manually. It's take a while and can't hurt the tank. Also, before you do a water change take a turkey baster and blast all the cyno slime off the rocks and sand so it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Speak for yourself. Im definitely prepared to laugh.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onux20 April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 ^^^^^^ Now THAT is funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Nice chad, but Mike is really the pot stirrer.! I just like to turn the heat up on it.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Check out my new sig and user name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Check out my new sig and user name... LOVE IT..!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Ryan, you cant hide from us forever.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S April 13, 2012 Author Share April 13, 2012 (edited) Check out my new sig and user name... very funny... so... does that mean I can't get two colonies from Fins & Feathers this weekend for $75 and $37.50? Edited April 13, 2012 by Ryan S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 yeh you can, ill hold onto them for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 yeh you can, ill hold onto them for ya Evan, your sooo sneaky.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 LMAO!!!!! Here is Ryan over the past three months: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Check out my new sig and user name... Is there a facebook page yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Is there a facebook page yet? LOL. Like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S April 13, 2012 Author Share April 13, 2012 LOL. Like. Roni! Not you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amay121 April 13, 2012 Share April 13, 2012 Really guys, I can understand some poking fun, but constantly doing it? Really makes new folks want to join the club when they can get a thrashing on here. Regardless of the constant criticism, enjoy your tank, that's why we have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni April 14, 2012 Share April 14, 2012 Roni! Not you too! lol. Just messing with you. I know it's hard to do but really, the best thing you can do for your tank right now is to be patient. I think your initial enthusiasm was commendable. You shouldn't get down because of the normal cycling process in a tank. I would really focus on doing small water changes, observing your tank and checking your water parameters. If you want to try some corals, stick to nice easier corals. SPS aren't the only coral out there that's pretty. Personally, I still love green star polyps, mushrooms, and pulsing xenia, corals that most beginners do great with. If you really want to try some new corals to get some coral in your tank, wait until your parameters are stable for at least a month and then try those. I can bring you some frags at the meeting, as I'm sure others can. However, don't change things around dramatically. Don't mess with your lighting. Don't change out your water motion. Don't mess with your skimmer. Don't add new reactors or start something like biopellets or vinegar. Don't try out zeo or something else dramatic. You've got all the basics to have success in this hobby. Now just add a little patience and you'll be successful. Everyone is teasing you because we've all made the mistakes of going too fast and experienced the highs and lows of starting up a new tank. We're trying our best to help you avoid those same mistakes which is why people are hammering on the patience factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf April 14, 2012 Share April 14, 2012 lol. Just messing with you. I know it's hard to do but really, the best thing you can do for your tank right now is to be patient. I think your initial enthusiasm was commendable. You shouldn't get down because of the normal cycling process in a tank. I would really focus on doing small water changes, observing your tank and checking your water parameters. If you want to try some corals, stick to nice easier corals. SPS aren't the only coral out there that's pretty. Personally, I still love green star polyps, mushrooms, and pulsing xenia, corals that most beginners do great with. If you really want to try some new corals to get some coral in your tank, wait until your parameters are stable for at least a month and then try those. I can bring you some frags at the meeting, as I'm sure others can. However, don't change things around dramatically. Don't mess with your lighting. Don't change out your water motion. Don't mess with your skimmer. Don't add new reactors or start something like biopellets or vinegar. Don't try out zeo or something else dramatic. You've got all the basics to have success in this hobby. Now just add a little patience and you'll be successful. Everyone is teasing you because we've all made the mistakes of going too fast and experienced the highs and lows of starting up a new tank. We're trying our best to help you avoid those same mistakes which is why people are hammering on the patience factor Well said!! Don't hate us for poking fun!! We have all been in your shoes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 14, 2012 Share April 14, 2012 Honestly I am jealous. I am tankless right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic April 14, 2012 Share April 14, 2012 Dude, one time I had so much hair algae, I could have sold it to vegan people for a profit! (lol) We have all been in your shoes before! I would consider all this teasing and fun-play a sign of people actually caring for your tank and trying to help you. I mean, come on... it has been 19 pages on this thread and almost everyone answered ever single question asked and patiently provided their generous help and expertise. PS: Please keep away from F&F this weekend unless you wanna donate all your purchases to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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