Lawnman Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Which was pricier.....coral or shipping?coral by 5 bucks I am holding off on shipoing to win some more items. Link to comment
Chris! Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Im planning on going to the dealership in the next month and check out the fiesta and the focus, the fiesta would be pretty similar to my fit, which I really dig FWIW, I picked up a '13 escape (same platform, and many similarities, slightly larger) a couple months ago.... 11k miles later I still really enjoy it. I have the smaller 1.6l w/ turbo, I've driven the 2.0 w/ turbo and IMO while less HP the 1.6 was more fun to drive as the turbo kicks in more noticeably..... I get good MPG, I can kick it down and bust out 95-100 no problem and still average 23 for the day which isn't bad considering I fly, and I am always having fun in the turbo so it could be alot better if I really cared to try lol Either way kills my tahoes 13 even when I try to baby it Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 FWIW, I picked up a '13 escape (same platform, and many similarities, slightly larger) a couple months ago.... 11k miles later I still really enjoy it. I have the smaller 1.6l w/ turbo, I've driven the 2.0 w/ turbo and IMO while less HP the 1.6 was more fun to drive as the turbo kicks in more noticeably..... I get good MPG, I can kick it down and bust out 95-100 no problem and still average 23 for the day which isn't bad considering I fly, and I am always having fun in the turbo so it could be alot better if I really cared to try lol Either way kills my tahoes 13 even when I try to baby it I appreciate the info, sounds like the fiesta is the one for me. I really like filling up every two weeks, but want alittle more ommph. Did a 15g WC and things seem to have appreciated it, Im going to do another large change this week, and possibly look into adding something new to the tank before too long. Crazy thing I JUST realized, not feeding much at all sure pissed off my coral, but ALL my hydroids are gone. I hadent realized it till just now, but there GONE Link to comment
plainrt Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Lucky bastard. I have tons of them showing up. Hope they come and go Link to comment
Chris! Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I appreciate the info, sounds like the fiesta is the one for me. I really like filling up every two weeks, but want alittle more ommph. If it is the same 1.6l T in the fiesta st as the escape I imagine it will give you quite a bit of oomph.... The turbo offers up to 20psi of boost from what ive read so in a smaller/ lighter package you should really enjoy it lol Link to comment
plainrt Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 If it is the same 1.6l T in the fiesta st as the escape I imagine it will give you quite a bit of oomph.... The turbo offers up to 20psi of boost from what ive read so in a smaller/ lighter package you should really enjoy it lol Yep my fiesta st is a blast to drive. Power band is so good around town and on hwy. Even more fun on track Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I appreciate the info, sounds like the fiesta is the one for me. I really like filling up every two weeks, but want alittle more ommph. Did a 15g WC and things seem to have appreciated it, Im going to do another large change this week, and possibly look into adding something new to the tank before too long. Crazy thing I JUST realized, not feeding much at all sure pissed off my coral, but ALL my hydroids are gone. I hadent realized it till just now, but there GONE Im glad your hydroids are gone I had some that came on a frag from saltcritters they spread like wild fire but with a lot of hard work I got rid of mine I was so happy as well. Link to comment
Lawnman Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Im glad your hydroids are gone I had some that came on a frag from saltcritters they spread like wild fire but with a lot of hard work I got rid of mine I was so happy as well. Salt critters is notorious for them bastards. I got scars still from getting stung by hydroids on my arm. Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Salt critters is notorious for them bastards. I got scars still from getting stung by hydroids on my arm. SCARS!!! I guess crap doesn't bother me like everyone else I worked in a fish store for 2 years touching all kinds of anemones,hydroids,zoas,plays and everything else. The only thing that ever messed me up was the Black Urchin then the lion fish that hurt like he!! also a Foxface once. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Never had an issue, and I compulsively handle my Zoas, anemones, LPS, SPS, CUC, etc. I guess I've never had anything particularly aggressive/spikey though! Link to comment
kimberbee Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Never had an issue, and I compulsively handle my Zoas, anemones, LPS, SPS, CUC, etc. I guess I've never had anything particularly aggressive/spikey though! Gloves are for wimps. Link to comment
D Z Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Salt critters is notorious for them bastards. I got scars still from getting stung by hydroids on my arm. I'm assuming were talking about digitate hydroids now. I got a scar from one of those bastards too. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Lucky bastard. I have tons of them showing up. Hope they come and go I have to eat crow on this one, I inspected the tank hard tonight, and I've got a few left, but their population has gone down dramatically. If it is the same 1.6l T in the fiesta st as the escape I imagine it will give you quite a bit of oomph.... The turbo offers up to 20psi of boost from what ive read so in a smaller/ lighter package you should really enjoy it lol Im hoping so, going to test drive one tomorrow I'm assuming were talking about digitate hydroids now. I got a scar from one of those bastards too. I've never gotten hurt by them, but Ill agree with the bastard part Gloves are for wimps. Amen Sister SCARS!!! I guess crap doesn't bother me like everyone else I worked in a fish store for 2 years touching all kinds of anemones,hydroids,zoas,plays and everything else. The only thing that ever messed me up was the Black Urchin then the lion fish that hurt like he!! also a Foxface once. I got the great idea to #### around with an urchin during our honeymoon, hurt like hell and made me feel like shit for the rest of the day. I was getting pretty stressed at work, so I just put everything aside after my guys left at 4 and did a little side project for myself. We are cleaning out the shop and had a decent pile of extra drawers from old jobs. I ended up taking 6 of them, along with some extra marine grade ply from a recent job, and built a tool chest for the man room downstairs, going to get something to line the drawers tomorrow and get it filled up Planning on putting peg board on one side and a metal sheet on the other, both for storage I just couldnt see nice dovetail drawers go into the dumpster Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Took a couple of cell phone shots, realized I had the pic quality turned down before, so they turned out pretty good aside from the algae outbreak Finally getting the green to come out Lookin good, from Lawn Red meat has bounced back Rainbow Chalice is really starting to grow Thought this came out pretty cool Link to comment
kguske2 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Man that chalice might be the smallest coral in your tank but damn it looks good! Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Man that chalice might be the smallest coral in your tank but damn it looks good! LOL, thanks man, its really getting that orange to come out. btu if you look right above it, the convict chalice is a serious booger Link to comment
Lawnman Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Corals are looking great man. I just started the kalk back up Monday and corals already look better. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Took a couple of cell phone shots, realized I had the pic quality turned down before, so they turned out pretty good aside from the algae outbreak Finally getting the green to come out Lookin good, from Lawn Red meat has bounced back Rainbow Chalice is really starting to grow Thought this came out pretty cool Looks great my friend glad your hydroid issue worker out. I really like the red meat coral. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Looking good man! Those LPS are happy! Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Greg, you're the man. debatable, but Ill take it Looking good man! Those LPS are happy! Thank you sir! I've been feeling pretty apathetic about the tank lately, today started out as a deep cleaning, and ended 4 hours later with a complete rescape, everything scrubbed down, and the sump completely vacuumed out. Only have pictures under the blues, but once things clear out tomorrow I'll pull out the nikon and take some pretty pictures. [ I got done at 4:30, and came in to look at the tank at 8:30 to see the nem had split between the then and now, been waiting for this to happen, glad it finally did And I've got to show this guy off Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 New scape looks good bro. Congrats on the nem split. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 New scape looks good bro. Congrats on the nem split. thanks broski, I was wondering if it was ever going to, getting pulled out of the water for 15 min and having a change in flow and light did the trick. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 thanks broski, I was wondering if it was ever going to, getting pulled out of the water for 15 min and having a change in flow and light did the trick. Yea I'd say so sir. I think I'm going to order the aqua buddy RODI system and some red sea coral pro salt to start making my own saltwater. Link to comment
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