DanW's 187 SPS Dominated Reef Journal - Page 88

DanW · 01/17/2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lowbudget

there should be enough sgv guys just let jimmy know. he will bring the crew over
that bin looks like terry's. i think he did the same thing

Thanks Sanh, I appreciate the offer. Trying to nail down a date and time. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes and I'll buy lunch after...In & Out maybe?

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Originally Posted by pookstreet

Don't let Jimmy near your house, EVER!!!!!

Oh geeze I forgot about the curse

DanW · 01/17/2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SaraB

Hope the livestock move went well for you ... any updates?

Hey Sara, well I got everything moved over on Saturday. It took much longer than I anticipated and spent most of the day Sunday setting up the equipment and still didn't get it all done. I think everything made it over but I'm sure that the parameters were swinging like a pendulum. I made a lot of accidental frags that I couldn't deal with at the time and just threw them into the tub. The tub is PACKED...I guess I have more corals than I thought

I did snap a few pictures and will get them posted as soon as I can. Thanks for checking up on me...my back is killing me from bending over so much.

SaraB · 01/17/2011, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the update Dan. Things like this never go as planned and it takes a whole lot longer than ever expected or anticipated!

I'm thinking about taking a couple days off this week to start working on my project as well.

DanW · 01/20/2011, 08:46 AM

Here are some pics from the tank move...sorry for the poor quality but all I had was a point and shoot. Looks like most everything made it OK but I am seeing some issues. Pink Lemonade is RTNing from the tips down and there is some damage to the Ice Fire...hope they'll pull through.

Temp Sump w/skimmer & reactors in place:

Just threw the stuff up the cord octopus has taken over, will clean it up later:

DanW · 01/20/2011, 08:51 AM

Some of the corals that I transferred over.

Rock with encrusted corals (Oregon Tort, Lime in the Sky, Green Jacket Drivaricata, Willi Milli)

DanW · 01/20/2011, 08:54 AM

Really crappy pictures of the tub, I'll try to get better ones later.

SaraB · 01/20/2011, 09:10 AM

Wow, you did jam pack those corals into the tub! I sure do hope your RTN and other issues settle down on your couple of pieces that are my favorites too

Dejavu · 01/20/2011, 10:09 AM

Looks like your moving right along. Hopefully the RTN stops.

DanW · 01/21/2011, 08:11 AM

Happy Friday everyone. The tank gets moth balled tomorrow

only a few more picts in my Photobucket then?

SaraB · 01/21/2011, 09:44 AM

Happy Friday Dan! Good luck with getting the tank put away tomorrow!

mpoletti · 01/21/2011, 09:50 AM

Good luck with the move Dan. Where is the set up currently?

DanW · 01/21/2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SaraB

Happy Friday Dan! Good luck with getting the tank put away tomorrow!

Thanks Sara. I think I've got 6 or 7 guys lined up to lift the tank so hopefully it will go pretty smooth. When we moved it in I only had 4 guys and that bad boy was HEAVY!

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Originally Posted by mpoletti

Good luck with the move Dan. Where is the set up currently?

Thanks Mark. The bin is in my mom's garage right now, the tank is still in my living room. The tank is drained with all the plumbing disconnected so I just gotta clean it up a bit and get it into storage. With any luck this should take less than 20 minutes.

saltyg135er · 01/21/2011, 12:11 PM

Good luck on the move Dan. I heard some of the SGV reefers are coming over to help, I would be there to to help but I got work. But I van feed you guys if your willing to drive out to Anaheim,

. The only way I can help out now is to feed the crew that helps a great man that has always helped me. I go Dim Sum till 3 if you guys can make it, there will be no waiting too, just let me know how many and I'll save you guys a table. LMK and good luck on the move.

Dejavu · 01/21/2011, 04:36 PM

Happy Friday Dan. Good luck with the tank tare down!

DanW · 01/22/2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by saltyg135er

Good luck on the move Dan. I heard some of the SGV reefers are coming over to help, I would be there to to help but I got work. But I van feed you guys if your willing to drive out to Anaheim,

. The only way I can help out now is to feed the crew that helps a great man that has always helped me. I go Dim Sum till 3 if you guys can make it, there will be no waiting too, just let me know how many and I'll save you guys a table. LMK and good luck on the move.

Thanks Michael. Yeah the SVG reefers are really steppin' it up. I'm humbled by the offer of people that I haven't met in person (lowbudget and his bro) offering and coming down. Jimmy (Jimmy007), Tony (Avatar on WWC) and my buddy Terry (Stryker) are also showing up. Very cool dudes and I really appreciate their help

Not sure that we'll be able to make it up, at least I won't...this is the last weekend that I have to finish packing the house and there is A LOT to do

I am dying to get to your restaurant though, definitely after I finish the move.

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Originally Posted by Dejavu

Happy Friday Dan. Good luck with the tank tare down!

Thanks Brian, I appreciate it.

DanW · 01/24/2011, 11:02 AM

Well, getting it into storage went fine, no issues. Thanks to Stryker, Avatar and special thanks to the SGV crew (Jimmy007, lowbudget and "Bolo") for driving out so far to lend a hand. I know that a Double-Double isn't adquate compensation for your time (and muscle) and really owe you guys a favor. (BTW at some point we get to move it again

) Thanks again fellas

Here's the display's pitstop

...and the door slammed and locked...

SoCal LowBaller · 01/24/2011, 12:53 PM

dan if you need to get it out of the storage my place or my brother garage and house the tank for you. save you some money wow storage is expensive

DanW · 01/24/2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal LowBaller

dan if you need to get it out of the storage my place or my brother garage and house the tank for you. save you some money wow storage is expensive

Oh, that's your screen name! I didn't know that was you dude. Thanks again for helping me out, I appreciate you guys coming out and I know that it's a long drive. Yeah, it is pricy but it also has to hold some of my wife's breakable keepsakes...it was the deal I had to make ahh...the right thing to do to keep her stuff safe

denash24 · 01/26/2011, 09:36 AM

Hi Dan sorry to see your tank come down for a while it's been an inspiration for me the last few years, but once you find a new home and get settled in I'm sure everything will be back to normal.

DanW · 01/26/2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by denash24

Hi Dan sorry to see your tank come down for a while it's been an inspiration for me the last few years, but once you find a new home and get settled in I'm sure everything will be back to normal.

Gee thanks Mario, I appreciate the compliment and well wishes. Kinda feels wierd not having a tank to fiddle with and looking after the bin is not quite the same...actually kinda depressing. The best thing to do is to watch what I'm doing and do the opposite...it'll increase your chances of success

I see your looking for a bigger tank...please keep me informed, maybe I can help you stock it with a bunch of browned out cuttings

02REDZ28 · 01/26/2011, 04:34 PM

Wow Dan, I'm sorry to see the system taken down. Do you have a new home purchased yet or are you buidling a new home?

Best of luck with your garage situation, I'm sure your animals will pull though.

I'm finally back in the hobby today... Flooded a 45 gallon cube today. Its my first since August 2009.

DanW · 01/26/2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 02REDZ28

Wow Dan, I'm sorry to see the system taken down. Do you have a new home purchased yet or are you buidling a new home?

Best of luck with your garage situation, I'm sure your animals will pull though.

I'm finally back in the hobby today... Flooded a 45 gallon cube today. Its my first since August 2009.

Hey Patrick, congrats on jumping back in, now you gotta change your signature line

Yeah, it's a drag not having the display up and when I finally get completely moved out (by the weekend) I'll have to think about things I'll do differently when I can get it back up. Not many people build or have their houses built for them out in SoCal these days. Looking for a "resale" home in very specific areas, actually totally driven by the schools my kids will attend.

What are you planning on doing with your tank...mixed, SPS, LPS, FOWLR? LMK if you start a build/stocking thread.

Belial · 01/27/2011, 11:57 PM

Hope all is well Dan! Good Luck!

SaraB · 01/28/2011, 11:38 AM

Happy Friday Dan!

DanW · 01/28/2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Belial

Hope all is well Dan! Good Luck!

Thanks Bob, as well as can be with a bin as a "display"

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Originally Posted by SaraB

Happy Friday Dan!

Happy Friday Sara. Had no internet access at the house this morning, the wife turned of the cable, internet and phone today. We just need to move a few more things, clean up and we're outta there.

01/17/2011, 01:18 PM	#2178
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Thanks for the update Dan. Things like this never go as planned and it takes a whole lot longer than ever expected or anticipated! I'm thinking about taking a couple days off this week to start working on my project as well. __________________ Sara

01/20/2011, 09:10 AM	#2182
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Wow, you did jam pack those corals into the tub! I sure do hope your RTN and other issues settle down on your couple of pieces that are my favorites too __________________ Sara

01/20/2011, 10:09 AM	#2183
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Looks like your moving right along. Hopefully the RTN stops. __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

01/21/2011, 09:44 AM	#2185
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Happy Friday Dan! Good luck with getting the tank put away tomorrow! __________________ Sara

01/21/2011, 09:50 AM	#2186
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Good luck with the move Dan. Where is the set up currently? __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

01/20/2011, 08:46 AM	#2179
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Here are some pics from the tank move...sorry for the poor quality but all I had was a point and shoot. Looks like most everything made it OK but I am seeing some issues. Pink Lemonade is RTNing from the tips down and there is some damage to the Ice Fire...hope they'll pull through. Temp Sump w/skimmer & reactors in place: Just threw the stuff up the cord octopus has taken over, will clean it up later:

01/20/2011, 08:51 AM	#2180
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Some of the corals that I transferred over. Rock with encrusted corals (Oregon Tort, Lime in the Sky, Green Jacket Drivaricata, Willi Milli)

01/20/2011, 08:54 AM	#2181
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Really crappy pictures of the tub, I'll try to get better ones later.

01/21/2011, 08:11 AM	#2184
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Happy Friday everyone. The tank gets moth balled tomorrow only a few more picts in my Photobucket then?

01/21/2011, 12:11 PM	#2188
saltyg135er Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: El Monte Posts: 1,177	Good luck on the move Dan. I heard some of the SGV reefers are coming over to help, I would be there to to help but I got work. But I van feed you guys if your willing to drive out to Anaheim, . The only way I can help out now is to feed the crew that helps a great man that has always helped me. I go Dim Sum till 3 if you guys can make it, there will be no waiting too, just let me know how many and I'll save you guys a table. LMK and good luck on the move.

01/21/2011, 04:36 PM	#2189
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Happy Friday Dan. Good luck with the tank tare down! __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

01/24/2011, 11:02 AM	#2191
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Well, getting it into storage went fine, no issues. Thanks to Stryker, Avatar and special thanks to the SGV crew (Jimmy007, lowbudget and "Bolo") for driving out so far to lend a hand. I know that a Double-Double isn't adquate compensation for your time (and muscle) and really owe you guys a favor. (BTW at some point we get to move it again ) Thanks again fellas Here's the display's pitstop ...and the door slammed and locked...

01/24/2011, 12:53 PM	#2192
SoCal LowBaller Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 734	dan if you need to get it out of the storage my place or my brother garage and house the tank for you. save you some money wow storage is expensive

01/26/2011, 09:36 AM	#2194
denash24 Me too! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Whittier, CA Posts: 1,103	Hi Dan sorry to see your tank come down for a while it's been an inspiration for me the last few years, but once you find a new home and get settled in I'm sure everything will be back to normal. __________________ Mario.... SCMAS 140G rimless bare bottom mostly SPS

01/26/2011, 04:34 PM	#2196
02REDZ28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MI Posts: 244	Wow Dan, I'm sorry to see the system taken down. Do you have a new home purchased yet or are you buidling a new home? Best of luck with your garage situation, I'm sure your animals will pull though. I'm finally back in the hobby today... Flooded a 45 gallon cube today. Its my first since August 2009. __________________ Patrick 1.5 Liters is a good size for a beer, not an engine. Current Tank Info: Aquarium Free

01/27/2011, 11:57 PM	#2198
Belial Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, WestGG Posts: 43	Hope all is well Dan! Good Luck!

01/28/2011, 11:38 AM	#2199
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Happy Friday Dan! __________________ Sara