Lalani Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Ya rly, pichers plz. Quote Link to comment
AdrianBryce Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 PICHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Truthfully, there's a film all over the glass. I got extremely discouraged when the Pedersen's Shrimp died and I've had a lot of life junk going on, so I've done absolutely nothing other than daily topping off and feeding. Everything's just kinda maintaining a status quo, nothing's dying, nothing's growing. Quote Link to comment
n0rk Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Consider it a tank in utero... it's just waiting to come out into the world and grow into something special once the time is right Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Consider it a tank in utero... it's just waiting to come out into the world and grow into something special once the time is right :blowskisses: Quote Link to comment
n0rk Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 We've all been there, sometimes reefin' has to take a back-seat to real life. The trick is having a system that can sustain itself under such circumstances... which, realistically, kinda was what it was begun to prove from the outset, non? Quote Link to comment
divecj5 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) We've all been there, sometimes reefin' has to take a back-seat to real life. Couldn't have said it any better....there are certainly more important things that come up leaving the tank in the rear-view for a while. I know that I've been there at least a handful of times in the last 4-5 years of reefing. After reading this, I immediately thought about this article on ReefBuilders about "carefully neglecting your tank." Thought it was a worth a read if you have a chance - http://reefbuilders.com/2010/08/21/careful-neglect/ Take home is that there is neglect (from just not caring) and careful neglect, where you maintain the status quo and health of the tank but don't have either the time or energy to take things to the next level. We all know what an amazing reefer you are Lisa....your tank, although you may find it not up to snuff at the moment, is probably healthier than a lot of tanks on here. Keep chugging along and the tank/critters will be there when you have more time to dedicate to them Edited November 4, 2010 by divecj5 Quote Link to comment
bitts Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 We've all been there, sometimes reefin' has to take a back-seat to real life. The trick is having a system that can sustain itself under such circumstances... which, realistically, kinda was what it was begun to prove from the outset, non? Couldn't have said it any better....there are certainly more important things that come up leaving the tank in the rear-view for a while. I know that I've been there at least a handful of times in the last 4-5 years of reefing. After reading this, I immediately thought about this article on ReefBuilders about "carefully neglecting your tank." Thought it was a worth a read if you have a chance - http://reefbuilders.com/2010/08/21/careful-neglect/ Take home is that there is neglect (from just not caring) and careful neglect, where you maintain the status quo and health of the tank but don't have either the time or energy to take things to the next level. We all know what an amazing reefer you are Lisa....your tank, although you may find it not up to snuff at the moment, is probably healthier than a lot of tanks on here. Keep chugging along and the tank/critters will be there when you have more time to dedicate to them +1 to both I like to compare our tanks to bonsai's, & one of the most important aspects of both. is allowing them time to rest, while you come & go. other wise you find your self holding a bleached twig. your tank loves you, happy to wait. when your at a point where you can sit. calm. focused. centered. it will be there for you. Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Wow, thanks guys. That really helped. A lot. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
Urchinhead Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hey W- Just as an FYI since I am coming to this rather late... Your shrimp may have expired due to old age. The lifespan of these guys are +/- 2 years max and you may have gotten yours at the tail end of that. Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 This tank is due to be featured in a chapter on Algae in a new and final updated version of "The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium" by AJ Nilsen, due to be published sometime this year. Watch for it! Quote Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We'll keep an eye out for it. Quote Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oh, hai derr weet's... Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I miss this tank..... Quote Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Start another one! Quote Link to comment
neuwave Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I miss this tank..... Well you could start a new one? Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Uhhh...... :ducks&runs: Quote Link to comment
divecj5 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 So when are you starting this tank again? Quote Link to comment
danktank Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Weetys getting a new tank?? Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Ssssshhhhh!!! :tiptoesaway: Quote Link to comment
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