teenyreef Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Happy birthday, NR! What a great way to celebrate. I've been doing a @Cannedfish, mysteriously (lazily) dropping out because life happens, and just happened to notice all these nice people mentioning my name - thanks, everyone Here's a picture of my very first reef tank, the 4g pico that started it all for me. As a special birthday present, I promise to post some updated pictures finally, and get my new build thread started 12 1 Quote Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, teenyreef said: Happy birthday, NR! What a great way to celebrate. I've been doing a @Cannedfish, mysteriously (lazily) dropping out because life happens, and just happened to notice all these nice people mentioning my name - thanks, everyone Here's a picture of my very first reef tank, the 4g pico that started it all for me. As a special birthday present, I promise to post some updated pictures finally, and get my new build thread started Wow! I need to send you a Micro-Reefs Aquariums with the type of display you make! 5 Quote Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 8:49 AM, SURVEYMAN46123 said: Happy Birthday Nano-Reef! There is a lot I could say, but I will do my best to keep it simple. I don't recall exactly when I found nano-reef. It was most likely a slow day at the office watching Youtube videos about tanks and decided to start researching. A google image search led me here because of @teenyreef and his IM Nuvo 10. His tank was the first nano that really gave me the confidence that I could have a nice tank of my own. However I lurked, asked a ton of questions, and did a ton of research before I even put water into my tank. I hoped to once be noticed like his tank, but was completely floored when I was featured as the Nano Reef of the Month in May of 2018. A lot of changes have happened since then, but I keep rolling on! This forum has been such a great wealth of information and encouragement over the 3 years of having my tank up and running. I have been asked many times through my Instagram on how to set up a tank, etc., and I always point them in this direction. This is the best place to get all the information you need for little tanks like ours. Outside of tanks, I've gained some friendships for life. I also received some memories I will never forget with my oldest child because of some generous members here. Those members played a part in helping my daughter realize a dream of hers of going to Tokyo, and I just happened to be able to tag along. I'm forever grateful to those members! Thank you for the kind words @Ratvan I want to also thank, @Cannedfish, @Lawnman, @WV Reefer, @DSFIRSTSLTWATER ,@banasophia, @Sancho, @gone_PHiSHin, @SeaFurn, @dferrari13, @frahny, @TatorTaco, @Rory282, @Tamberav, and @HarryPotter for all of the inspiration, knowledge, and laughs. I of course I want to thank @Christopher Marks for giving all of us a wonderful place to learn, share, and make friends. Without him none of us would have as beautiful tanks as we have now or planning to have. Oh lastly I need to share a photo of the tank that started it all for me: Wow, another nano that I must salute! 6 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, mikeguerrero said: Wow, another nano that I must salute! Pretty sure that last pic is also teeny’s, his currently-running IM10. Likely among Top5 on google image if you do a “IM10 nano reef” search. Just simply an amazing tank that inspired so many great IM 10 that followed. 6 Quote Link to comment
SURVEYMAN46123 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 9:35 PM, mitten_reef said: Pretty sure that last pic is also teeny’s, his currently-running IM10. Likely among Top5 on google image if you do a “IM10 nano reef” search. Just simply an amazing tank that inspired so many great IM 10 that followed. Woah, my Tank is right next to Teeny's on a google search? Um that is unexpected and not worthy of being that high. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, SURVEYMAN46123 said: Woah, my Tank is right next to Teeny's on a google search? Um that is unexpected and not worthy of being that high. I don't know how high it is, really, but definitely equally worthy 🙂 4 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 8 hours ago, SURVEYMAN46123 said: Woah, my Tank is right next to Teeny's on a google search? Um that is unexpected and not worthy of being that high. your tank is awesome! 5 hours ago, teenyreef said: I don't know how high it is, really, but definitely equally worthy 🙂 That was my phone's screenshot, and you guys were 1 & 2 !! NO SCROLLING!! @Cannedfish's tank is on the bottom right. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Happy Birthday NR! Thank you CM for creating such a great place for us all and the work you do to keep it going. Thank you to all the great folks on here, the help given and the friendships made- it's what makes NR such a great place. 6 1 Quote Link to comment
ChristopherDido Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Happy Birthday Nano-reef. I know I'm late to the party, but just wanted to say I'm thankful for this community and for the joys of two awesome contests I was able to be a part of! Miss my "jar" reef. 3 Quote Link to comment
PokeReefX Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Woohoo happy birthday 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Thrassian Atoll Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Were the winners already chosen? 3 Quote Link to comment
Frag Factory Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I can't remember my first tank, but I remember making the stupidest post I think I have ever written on this forum. I was fairly young when I joined this place, I would like to think I have matured but somehow doubt that's true. 6 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 So many amazing memories, I really enjoyed these posts! Thank you everyone for your kind words and fun memories. I love seeing some of these past tanks and hearing about early inspirations that got people into the hobby. It's amazing to reflect on how far we've come! Our Nano-Reef.com Sticker Pack winners have now been randomly selected from those who shared a post, congrats to the following 19 winners! @Pjanssen @Lorenz725 @Scorched @ender wiggin @NoOneLikesADryTang @MrsK @The Rainy Day Aquarium @Sharbuckle @Tempestas @Seea @KMitch @DAHNIC561 @Joevember @Ratvan @ef4life @Spencer7 @EthanPhillyCheesesteak @Cannedfish @debbeach13 Thanks everyone for your patience while I get these mailed out. I'll message you all individually for mailing addresses. 🙂 9 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Christopher Marks said: So many amazing memories, I really enjoyed these posts! Thank you everyone for your kind words and fun memories. I love seeing some of these past tanks and hearing about early inspirations that got people into the hobby. It's amazing to reflect on how far we've come! Our Nano-Reef.com Sticker Pack winners have now been randomly selected from those who shared a post, congrats to the following 19 winners! @Pjanssen @Lorenz725 @Scorched @ender wiggin @NoOneLikesADryTang @MrsK @The Rainy Day Aquarium @Sharbuckle @Tempestas @Seea @KMitch @DAHNIC561 @Joevember @Ratvan @ef4life @Spencer7 @EthanPhillyCheesesteak @Cannedfish @debbeach13 Thanks everyone for your patience while I get these mailed out. I'll message you all individually for mailing addresses. 🙂 I think #18 was supposed to be @mitten_reef 2 7 Quote Link to comment
ef4life Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thank you!!! And I’m hoping for another 19 years!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
Cannedfish Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, mitten_reef said: I think #18 was supposed to be @mitten_reef Nice try you rum guzzling scallywag! You’re going to have to pry this clear acknowledgment of my awesomeness from my cold dead hands... which for good measure I’ve cut off and locked in a safe. Then again, I’m half expecting this to be a masterfully orchestrated prank by @Christopher Marks where, after my great victory finally obtaining some NR swag, the following sticker is going to arrive in the mail. 2 12 Quote Link to comment
SURVEYMAN46123 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Congrats winners. :cries in the corner: 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment
DAHNIC561 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Cheers Nano-Reef!!!... 1 Quote Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Hey Chris, Why did I not win? Is it because I make aquariums, so I cannot qualify? Just kidden, super talented reefers made the list, I personally salute all of them... 1 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Got my stickers yesterday. Thanks Chris. 4 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 @Christopher Marks the stickers made it across the pond 5 1 Quote Link to comment
ef4life Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Thank you for the stickers Chris!!! Now I just need to figure out where I’m going to put them. 2 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 You’re very welcome! Glad they’re arriving safe. The stickers are waterproof and dishwasher safe, they look great on tanks, laptops, car windows, or your favorite mug. I’ve had one on a stainless steel mug for a few years now, still looks great! 👍 4 2 Quote Link to comment
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