icsparks March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 New members to WAMAS. My wife and I have been keeping aquatic life most of our lives. Salt water and fresh water along with garden and Koi ponds. If a fish can swim in it we built it. About 10 years ago we lost our 180 gal reef to a freak ice storm that left us without power for 6 days and no backup generator. The tank crashed hard, and with broken hearts we sold the tank and took a break from the hobby. Missing it so much we have returned, only this time we have a backup generator to help save the day. A lot of things have changed it the past 10 years and we are more excited then ever to learn all the tricks that has evolved. To get our feet wet again we set up a 20 gal reef back in December of 2013 and it has been doing great. We also purchased a used 155 gal bow front and are in the process of getting it ready. We are still learning about all the new techniques/equipment and would be grateful for any help and advice down the road. Charles & Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome neighbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome! Glad to hear your diving back in....this hobby does have a pull..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome back and to the club guys!!!! I am sure a lot has changed so don't hesitate to ask any and all questions or shout out for some help!! But you are luckier than the rest of us as you are near Surf & Turf...his tank is to drool over......and he is THE aquascaping guru....lucky lucky you.... New members to WAMAS. My wife and I have been keeping aquatic life most of our lives. Salt water and fresh water along with garden and Koi ponds. If a fish can swim in it we built it. About 10 years ago we lost our 180 gal reef to a freak ice storm that left us without power for 6 days and no backup generator. The tank crashed hard, and with broken hearts we sold the tank and took a break from the hobby. Missing it so much we have returned, only this time we have a backup generator to help save the day. A lot of things have changed it the past 10 years and we are more excited then ever to learn all the tricks that has evolved. To get our feet wet again we set up a 20 gal reef back in December of 2013 and it has been doing great. We also purchased a used 155 gal bow front and are in the process of getting it ready. We are still learning about all the new techniques/equipment and would be grateful for any help and advice down the road. Charles & Pam OMG Frank how excited are you to have someone "out there" with you??!! ha ha ha ha....you both even have koi ponds....I see a fast friendship on the horizon Welcome neighbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makai531 March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcrazyjoker81 March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome back. Tons of things have changed for sure in he 10 years. Mainly the numerous options for amazing LED lighting. Definitely something to look into for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome! Welcome back and to the club guys!!!! I am sure a lot has changed so don't hesitate to ask any and all questions or shout out for some help!! But you are luckier than the rest of us as you are near Surf & Turf...his tank is to drool over......and he is THE aquascaping guru....lucky +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome back and to the club guys!!!! I am sure a lot has changed so don't hesitate to ask any and all questions or shout out for some help!! But you are luckier than the rest of us as you are near Surf & Turf...his tank is to drool over......and he is THE aquascaping guru....lucky lucky you.... OMG Frank how excited are you to have someone "out there" with you??!! ha ha ha ha....you both even have koi ponds....I see a fast friendship on the horizon Thanks Jenn, it is nice to have someone else up this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome to the club and back to the hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 March 1, 2014 Share March 1, 2014 Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OcalaReefGirl March 2, 2014 Share March 2, 2014 Welcome! It is amazing how much has changed in the past 10 years. the lighting alone is a amazing! Have fun learning all you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave w March 2, 2014 Share March 2, 2014 In the past 30 years I've taken several long breaks after tank meltdowns. But after recovering my courage each time I resolved to learn more and come back with a better system. Good luck to you, the hobby has evolved quite a bit in the time you've been gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy March 3, 2014 Share March 3, 2014 welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mc March 3, 2014 Share March 3, 2014 Welcome to WAMAS and back into the hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icsparks March 6, 2014 Author Share March 6, 2014 Thank you for all the warm welcomes. It feels great to belong to a local reef club who will give support and encouragement. We will be posting tank pictures and info on the Dedicated Tank build page as I move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 6, 2014 Share March 6, 2014 Great, we like pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x-ray March 7, 2014 Share March 7, 2014 Welcome back!!! I to came back from a three year break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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