Restarting the RSM 130D - FW Start Page 9

[Ratvan]

Ok so livestock booked and reserved, going to go see them Monday to make the decision as to whether or not they will be my only Three additions (well ish) 

 

[Ratvan]

and now hearing that the office is going to be shut down again... FFS

[debbeach13]

Well that really blows.

[Ratvan]

Just now, debbeach13 said:

Well that really blows.

Yeah it is a ballache, just got the bloody thing up and running after last time.

 

I have a big directors meeting tomorrow, will see if i can count as Skeleton staff and work from the Office. I am not messing around with transporting my PC Desktop and kit to the office, to the house, to the office. 

 

Still not had to top up the ATO yet, nearly 2 weeks of use and still have roughly 2 of the 10 gallons remaining, might have to look into auto feeders again 🙄

[debbeach13]

I hope the meeting results in you being allowed into the office. If not are you going to not get the clowns and BTA?

[Ratvan]

4 minutes ago, debbeach13 said:

I hope the meeting results in you being allowed into the office. If not are you going to not get the clowns and BTA?

If I cant stay in the office at least three days a week, then no not going to stock the tank. 

[afcajax73]

1 minute ago, Ratvan said:

If I cant stay in the office at least three days a week, then no not going to stock the tank. 

so just because you can't go into the office, we all have to suffer?

 

of course, I'm joking.. 

 

that's not good news at all! I hope you manage to get it sorted though. are there any provisions to give you access during non-office hours if you can continue to work from home.. so maybe travel in, in the evening for maintenance etc? 

[Ratvan]

Hey by the time that I get home tonight Boris could have done another U turn and all this will be for nothing! Will find out and update tomorrow

 

 

Maybe i should look for a cheap EVO

[billygoat]

Ugh another shutdown... I swear man you just can't catch a break with this tank. 😥

 

Hopefully this time at least they won't turn off the power entirely? Are at least some people going to be in the office?

[Ratvan]

2 minutes ago, billygoat said:

Ugh another shutdown... I swear man you just can't catch a break with this tank. 😥

 

Hopefully this time at least they won't turn off the power entirely? Are at least some people going to be in the office?

Well the return pump, ato and heater are on a UPS Battery Backup this time around, but will find out tomorrow. Pre owner 13.5G Evo for £40? That'll do

[debbeach13]

You are just to funny. Yes that sounds like a very good deal for that tank.

[Ratvan]

I know that I will be unable to go another 3 months without setting up another SW tank, at least the Evo is fairly small and if in good condition cheap as for what it is. Also the same size as my 15g freshwater which is no more, do that'll please the ex Mrs Ratvan 😁

[debbeach13]

Do you still have the old stand or table the old tank was on?

 

[Ratvan]

1 minute ago, debbeach13 said:

Do you still have the old stand or table the old tank was on?

 

Yes and this one will go inside a splash tray 🙄

 

No use having that fight again

[Ratvan]

Ok so for the time being I can continue to work from the office, I will be the only member of my team not working from Home so i can maintain the 2m distancing rule that we have introduced in and around the office. As a result of this I picked up a cheap Clownfish pair from a local breeder rather than go for the Tomato Clowns and BTA that I was planning, 

 

This way is cheaper and the fish should be more hardy. I do have names in mind, but lets see how they cope with the weekend alone first

 

 

Decided that tonight will set up the little 5.5G Cube for a short term homing fix in case things change and I need to leave the office permanently 

[debbeach13]

That is good news about the office, for now anyway. Good idea about the little just in case tank. Good luck with the new fish. Are you also passing on the BTA for now?

[Ratvan]

2 minutes ago, debbeach13 said:

That is good news about the office, for now anyway. Good idea about the little just in case tank. Good luck with the new fish. Are you also passing on the BTA for now?

For the moment yes i think that its the best idea 

[debbeach13]

Agreed with the tank being so new and possibly have to work from home again a couple fish and a couple softies would probably make more sense incase you have to move it all. I looked up some care for BTA posts and I am not sure about my lights. It seems BTA need almost as much light as SPS. Recommended 220 - 350 par. I found data on the orbit on my 20L is only 190 - 220 at 9" - 6". I am not 100% positive if that is for a single fixture or the dual like I have. Now I will try to find some data on my Nanobox duo maybe that on a 10 gallon would be better. 

[Ratvan]

10 minutes ago, debbeach13 said:

Agreed with the tank being so new and possibly have to work from home again a couple fish and a couple softies would probably make more sense incase you have to move it all. I looked up some care for BTA posts and I am not sure about my lights. It seems BTA need almost as much light as SPS. Recommended 220 - 350 par. I found data on the orbit on my 20L is only 190 - 220 at 9" - 6". I am not 100% positive if that is for a single fixture or the dual like I have. Now I will try to find some data on my Nanobox duo maybe that on a 10 gallon would be better. 

Yeah I did see that, thankfully my PAR38 bulb gives a decent PAR reading throughout the water column, if i find it lacking I have a second that I cold hook up too 

[debbeach13]

Oh I have one ABI tuna blue par 38 with a goose neck in the garage. Never really been used.

[Ratvan]

just agreed to swap my cube for a Spec V, that'll do as a clown hotel for at least 6 months. Picking it up tomorrow lunch time

[Ratvan]

might have to set up a new thread when i pick this tank up tomorrow

[Ratvan]

[debbeach13]

Looks very familiar. Here's to a new start to a nice pico!

[Ratvan]

Just now, debbeach13 said:

Looks very familiar. Here's to a new start to a nice pico!

Its the floating rock scape, getting water and bacteria in it now. I'm hoping I have a few weeks for it to cycle otherwise it'll be fish in cycle as the LFS is now shut as I'm in lockdown again 😔