Hey everyone,
I just signed up today for Nano-Reef.com because I overheard the guys at GCReef.com talking about being a new sponsor so here I am tonight checking you guys out! Very Nice Site and information!
After about 3 months of reading and research and insane motivation from my 5 year old son, Blane, I have very recently (August 1st) started a 40 Gal SWA Oceanic Cube and I have been totally swept away by the hobby and the addiction. I dont know what I would have done if I would not have met some "more tenured" hobbyists who have really take me in and taught me so many things....Anyways, take a look at my pics and check it out, I welcome your feedback and thoughts!
For all you old reefers out there that will say..."WHOA!!!, you are moving too fast kid!..." I want to let you know that I have been in excellent hands with the aquarist expert and my main man, Dr. Mark, at GC Reef.com in Corpus Christi. By chance, I luckily met him on another aquarist website, and he has totally adopted me and shepherded me through everything and taught me so much! Several other South Texas stores have also helped me out, but I dont even think words can describe how grateful I am for the mentorship and friendship from Dr. Mark! (Still haven't driven the Porsche 911 Carrera S, will update when I succeed at this) We were joking today that I probably talk to him more than my own wonderful, aquarium hobby-supporting wife these days, and he has had a hand in EVERY SINGLE purchase that I have made to date! Thank God he is an anesthesiologist and doesnt sleep much because I am texting him at all hours days and nights about hitchhikers, weird things, odd fish poop, feeding, salinity problems, geeez, I cant even explain the worries of my poor soul!
Here are my tank inhabitants to-date along with names (all pretty much given by my 5yo):
2 beautiful, healthy clownfish, Mami and Papi (GCREEF.com)
1 mackdaddy lawnmower blenny, GPS aka Leroy (GCREEF.com)
1 Velvet Wrasse, REVO
1 Linkia Starfish, Catch (GCREEF.com)
1 stunning Flame Angel, Roberta Maria (GCREEF.com)
1 big balla, #1 stunner Blue-Spot Jawfish, Zachariah aka Zack Attack (GCREEF.com)
2 cleaner shrimp (Aquarium Masters)
10 blue-legged hermits (GCREEF.com)
5 Astrea snails (GCREEF.com)
7 Nassarius snails (GCREEF.com)
1 Frogspawn (Gabe's Pets)
Here is where Dr. Mark Comes in again, here is my amazing stuff from GCREEF.com SO FAR:
My Lady in Red, Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
Incredible Frogspawn
Tubs Mystic BLue Acropora Frag (sick!!!)
Orange Montipora Capricornis frag
Green Star Polyps
Freakin Insane plate-like coral with FOUR different colonies of red, green, orange, and pink zoanthids, AND Xenia colonies
Beautiful bridge of Orange Zoas with some mushrooms
Kryptonite Trumpet coral frag
mighty long toadstool frag
Duncan coral polyp with SEVEN heads
Equipment from GCREEF.com
Highly recommend to anyone, 2ft Belize Sun by Hamilton Lighting ordered through GCREEF.com, 150W Metal Halide with 14K bulb, 4 blue actinics and 2 strong LEDs
Apex Aquacontroller hooked up to iPhone, so un-needed but so cool!
JB ATO system
C-Scope Refractometer
AND more on the way!!!!
Getting bonus in late September, already talking about setting up 6ft X 2ft X 2FT Starfire Glass Insane tank before Xmas, Dr. Mark and I are starting the planning tomorrow at GCREEF shop.
Seriously, the only way I can repay this individual back for all he has done for me is a shameless plug for a Nano-Reef.com sponsor....If you guys have not already done so, visit www.gcreef.com to see Dr. Mark and James' incredible selection of rare, premium lifestock, BETTER YET, drive down to Corpus Christi on Saturday or Sunday and visit the store in person! They have so much one-of-a-kind, rare, exclusive SPS, LPS, hard, soft, yougetthepoint, coral, clams, etc...it is time to show some love to a NEW NANO-REEF.com sponsor that really deserves it and buy a frag today! I tell you what, if you come down, let me know, and I will come and bring Smoothie King smoothies for everyone! Deal? Let me know your flavor and planned time of visit!!!!
Look forward to your feedback and comments! No hating on the newbie, only love!
Best,
Michael Hensley
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Disclaimer: Please do not take this message in any arrogant or bragging manner, just coming from an excited, enthusiastic new aquarist that has been blessed way beyond I deserve by Dr. Mark and other aquarist members!