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fishoholic
02-09-2013, 11:42 PM
Dam you potters angel quit eating zoas especially the really pretty bam bam zoas :sad: Must find way to save a frag! At least until I can catch Mr fast and sneaky!

The Grizz
02-10-2013, 12:13 AM
Must find way to save a frag!

Send them to hospital Grizz :biggrin:

fishoholic
02-10-2013, 12:34 AM
Send them to hospital Grizz :biggrin:

It's more of a case of how to make a frag of it. They are all attached and spread thin along a rock thats under a few others. Not sure how to get at it to make a frag, but once that's done they'll be safe in my 80g :razz:

Phil
02-10-2013, 12:38 AM
Just a thought I bought a master craft dremmel and it came with a long flexible extention u can use inside the tank with a diamond blade I bought it for $20 on sale. I use it all the time never wore out the first diamond blade yet

fishoholic
02-10-2013, 02:29 AM
Just a thought I bought a master craft dremmel and it came with a long flexible extention u can use inside the tank with a diamond blade I bought it for $20 on sale. I use it all the time never wore out the first diamond blade yet

Interesting idea, how long is the extension? They are approx. 14" under water.

Phil
02-10-2013, 02:33 AM
Its got to b at Least that I'd say. I'll look tomorrow I'd say 24"36"

fishoholic
02-10-2013, 03:24 AM
Its got to b at Least that I'd say. I'll look tomorrow I'd say 24"36"

Cool thanks

lockrookie
02-11-2013, 06:45 AM
FYI Picasso triggers and feather dusters don't mix.. Rip feather duster

Salt2Death
02-12-2013, 02:21 AM
That's odd... Hot lots of dusters and my Picasso could care less, but he is a food pig!!


Sent Via The Pirate Ship...

lockrookie
02-12-2013, 02:46 AM
That's odd... Hot lots of dusters and my Picasso could care less, but he is a food pig!!


Sent Via The Pirate Ship...

Mine likes to taste test everything that comes in the tank... And I believe he liked the taste of it everything else he leaves alone other than to play toss with a frag or two with my regal until I glue them down

Coralgurl
02-12-2013, 02:51 AM
Mine likes to taste test everything that comes in the tank... And I believe he liked the taste of it everything else he leaves alone other than to play toss with a frag or two with my regal until I glue them down

Lol, that's kinda funny. I can see it, hey, how's this one, he forgot about it, ya dude that's awesome, think we can toss it where he can't reach? My snails always somehow knock over my frags, no matter how much glue I use. :twised:

Nano
02-12-2013, 03:35 AM
Agh!!!!! Watching tanked makes me so mad!! Those guys are the reason we can't have clams anymore!

Man. Even I know more then those two combined lol

Phil
02-12-2013, 03:42 AM
I read threw some of the new laws and I didn't think it said u couldn't import anymore just there was more red tape and hoops to go threw

Aquattro
02-12-2013, 04:18 PM
New frag tank ordered.....

kien
02-12-2013, 04:19 PM
New frag tank ordered.....

Are you plumbing it inline or standalone ? I'm formulating a frag tank now too and want to try and attach it in line but there are also advantages of standalone.

Aquattro
02-12-2013, 05:08 PM
Are you plumbing it inline or standalone ? I'm formulating a frag tank now too and want to try and attach it in line but there are also advantages of standalone.

My stand alone system isn't working out, and it's more work than it's worth. So I'm going to build a smaller tank that sits inline. That also means no duplication of systems, and life is easier.

SeaHorse_Fanatic
02-12-2013, 07:01 PM
Who else loves Skype?

My little girl Felicia went to Malaysia for almost 4 weeks with my parents and she's having a great time. Miss her like crazy but at least with Skype, we can video call once or twice a day so that's not bad at all compared to in the past. With Skype, no need for expensive long-distance telephone plans or calls & you get to see who you're talking to. It's awesome.

Anthony

lockrookie
02-12-2013, 07:28 PM
Who else loves Skype?

My little girl Felicia went to Malaysia for almost 4 weeks with my parents and she's having a great time. Miss her like crazy but at least with Skype, we can video call once or twice a day so that's not bad at all compared to in the past. With Skype, no need for expensive long-distance telephone plans or calls & you get to see who you're talking to. It's awesome.

Anthony

My wife's family lives in ny and north corolina so we use Skype or our Xbox all the time to keep in touch. I like the Xbox better personally but with Skype she can walk around the house on her IPod. Great tools

Coralgurl
02-12-2013, 07:49 PM
I just called my boss a delusional dumbass to his face.... He called me a cranky bitch....hmmmm who has better odds of being fired!

lockrookie
02-12-2013, 08:03 PM
Depends on who witnessed it :)

The Grizz
02-12-2013, 08:09 PM
Sounds like a lovers spat :pound: but seriously that actually sounds like me and my wife daily :surprise:

Coralgurl
02-12-2013, 09:05 PM
No witnesses. But we were meeting with lawyers, waiting on them to show. They won't fire me :biggrin:

lockrookie
02-13-2013, 05:36 AM
Every time I see my emerald crabs lurking in the tank I think Of the movie the dark crystal.. Now I want to watch it lol... Poor fizgig

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/054B55C4-55D7-4946-9759-EA16A7BFE9F6-11116-00000F3CEE3CB9D6.jpg

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af103/lockrookie/B37DC868-841B-4CDB-B3C4-9C314FFF664E-11116-00000F3CE6CFD543.jpg

fishoholic
02-13-2013, 01:32 PM
Who else loves Skype?

My little girl Felicia went to Malaysia for almost 4 weeks with my parents and she's having a great time. Miss her like crazy but at least with Skype, we can video call once or twice a day so that's not bad at all compared to in the past. With Skype, no need for expensive long-distance telephone plans or calls & you get to see who you're talking to. It's awesome.

Anthony

I do, I got to see my sister and her family on it at Christmas time :biggrin:

fishoholic
02-13-2013, 01:33 PM
Definition of depressing: decluttering and organizing for an hour this morning only to have it look like nothing was done! :sad:

fishoholic
02-13-2013, 02:37 PM
I believe it's important to have company stay with you at your house once in awhile. That way you can amaze yourself by how clean your house can be!!!! :lol:

jorjef
02-13-2013, 03:21 PM
My tolerance for stupid people is at an all-time low today. 'I pity the foo' that asks me another stupid question.

lastlight
02-13-2013, 03:28 PM
My tolerance for stupid people is at an all-time low today. 'I pity the foo' that asks me another stupid question.

is anyone here using bio-pellets? i hear they work but i'd like to hear from some reefers and avoid using the search feature for fear of bringing down the server with the pile of results i'd get. please and thank-you =)

Aquattro
02-13-2013, 03:36 PM
is anyone here using bio-pellets?

what are bio-pellets?

kien
02-13-2013, 03:42 PM
what are bio-pellets?

I like to leave bio pellets in my other white "tank" once a day.

Pan
02-13-2013, 03:48 PM
I like to leave bio pellets in my other white "tank" once a day.

Flush man...Flush!

Aquattro
02-13-2013, 03:48 PM
I like to leave bio pellets in my other white "tank" once a day.

TMI

Delphinus
02-13-2013, 04:26 PM
I thought you were supposed to use the bowl part, not the tank part..

lastlight
02-13-2013, 04:28 PM
I thought you were supposed to use the bowl part, not the tank part..

yeah bowl is standard. going up top is called an upper decker and reserved for folks you're not fond of LOL.

Lance
02-13-2013, 10:17 PM
Holy Crap! This thread has gone for one.

kien
02-13-2013, 10:36 PM
Holy Crap!

Actually, it's not that Holy..

jorjef
02-13-2013, 10:37 PM
Man if I had only had time to read these posts I could have had a good laugh, de-stressed and avoided the ugly brow beating the poor new guy at work had to endure... Oh well, now he knows me a wee bit better.

Coralgurl
02-15-2013, 02:32 AM
Well, a search that started 15 years ago has kicked back into full gear again. My dad was left with his younger brother in an orphanage in Rhodesia with the onset of WWII. We have found info on his father, found half brothers, cousins and just today had contact with someone on his moms side. We thought my dads full brother died when he was around 19, around 1959ish, but found out someone had contact in the late 1970s in south Africa. All efforts now focused on finding him, dead or alive. Gawd, I hope we find him alive, I would move mountains to reconnect them, they are both in their 70's now, 50 years since they last saw each other. I just can not imagine, my dad for almost his entire life did not have a family, just us, now....wow...where to start.....

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 03:57 AM
Now thats totally amazing Sheena, hope things work out for you.

SanguinesDream
02-15-2013, 04:33 AM
Random thought.

Why am I lying naked in bed on Valentines Day surfing for corals instead of "entertaining" my spouse?

I suck.

jorjef
02-15-2013, 04:47 AM
.

lockrookie
02-15-2013, 05:34 AM
There are no words to reply to that random thought I just kinda clammed up.......

kien
02-15-2013, 05:39 AM
.

That time of the month again?

jorjef
02-15-2013, 11:24 AM
That time of the month again?

Well I, I :cry: What I mean is...:lol: but all you ever :evil: I can't take this anymore :drinking: I'm just going to :microwav:

fishoholic
02-15-2013, 01:04 PM
I thought you were supposed to use the bowl part, not the tank part..

:spit: Tony you almost made me spit my coffee out! :lol:

eli@fijireefrock.com
02-15-2013, 03:33 PM
As silly as it may sound ..I always wondered about the highest count at one given time here on canreef...and today I was actually part of it.lol

There are currently 150 members and 765guests. Most users ever online was 937, Today at 10:04 AM.

eli@fijireefrock.com
02-15-2013, 03:49 PM
Holy macro.what's so special in canreef now.or I should say great that this is rating high

There are currently 149 members and 735guests. Most users ever online was 937, Today at 10:04 AM

SeaHorse_Fanatic
02-15-2013, 03:51 PM
Well, a search that started 15 years ago has kicked back into full gear again. My dad was left with his younger brother in an orphanage in Rhodesia with the onset of WWII. We have found info on his father, found half brothers, cousins and just today had contact with someone on his moms side. We thought my dads full brother died when he was around 19, around 1959ish, but found out someone had contact in the late 1970s in south Africa. All efforts now focused on finding him, dead or alive. Gawd, I hope we find him alive, I would move mountains to reconnect them, they are both in their 70's now, 50 years since they last saw each other. I just can not imagine, my dad for almost his entire life did not have a family, just us, now....wow...where to start.....

Wow, that would be amazing to reconnect them after five decades. Are you using Ancestry.ca to help find your long-lost relatives?

kien
02-15-2013, 03:51 PM
Holy macro.what's so special in canreef now.or I should say great that this is rating high

There are currently 149 members and 735guests. Most users ever online was 937, Today at 10:04 AM

It's friday before a long weekend. No one wants to work LOL.. seriously I should get back to work :lol:

Coralgurl
02-15-2013, 04:24 PM
Wow, that would be amazing to reconnect them after five decades. Are you using Ancestry.ca to help find your long-lost relatives?

We have used it yes but it has not directed us to any contacts, more historical information. Unfortunately, being that on my dad's mother's side, the family is from Rhodesia and most have moved to South Africa. Because of the political unrest (and that's putting it mildly what has taken place) in Rhodesia/now Zimbabwe over the last number of decades, most records are lost or have been intentially destroyed. The doors on my grandfather's side keep opening and we are finding more, mostly due to the fact he immigrated back to Europe after the war. Thankfully, this person on my grandmother's side who made contact yesterday is as motivated as we are, is in South Africa and willing to help. If we were talking about Europe, North America, I'm sure we would have found something years ago, Africa is a completely different beast.

When searching for my grandfather, it took 3 years to finalize.

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 05:08 PM
It's friday before a long weekend. No one wants to work LOL.. seriously I should get back to work :lol:

You actually work!!!!! :surprise:


Stay clear..... This Bear bite's off limbs!!

lastlight
02-15-2013, 08:01 PM
Stay clear..... This Bear bite's off limbs!!

Spelling police send you a ticket? :biggrin:

Lose the apostrophe and I think we're all good dawg (bear).

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 08:07 PM
The bear has a appetite for some purple tight wearing freak :lol:

Hard to run with just one leg........

Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

lastlight
02-15-2013, 08:44 PM
are you the tree climbing kind or not? just in case you're faster than I think...

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 08:48 PM
are you the tree climbing kind or not? just in case you're faster than I think...

I climb high rise steel for a living so ya trees are to easy & I am way faster then you might think :lol:


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

Aquattro
02-15-2013, 09:05 PM
I climb high rise steel for a living so ya trees are to easy & I am way faster then you might think :lol:


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

spiderbear, spiderbear, climbs high steel, everywhere...lol

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 09:19 PM
spiderbear, spiderbear, climbs high steel, everywhere...lol

:pound:

So true Brad, I have even been on the Shanga La building in downtown Vancouver as well as a few others.


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

reefwars
02-15-2013, 09:39 PM
ok so let me see if i got this straight......the bear doesnt bits off limbs anymore but now bites them off into bits ??

ok;)

Aquattro
02-15-2013, 09:45 PM
:pound:

So true Brad, I have even been on the Shanga La building in downtown Vancouver as well as a few others.


Used to work in rebar, spent too much time hanging off the 27th floor of partially built buildings :) You can keep it!!

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 10:03 PM
ok so let me see if i got this straight......the bear doesnt bits off limbs anymore but now bites them off into bits ??

ok;)

More like chunks then bits.


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

The Grizz
02-15-2013, 10:04 PM
Used to work in rebar, spent too much time hanging off the 27th floor of partially built buildings :) You can keep it!!

That's the best part, uninstructed views!! I have been on the roof of almost every building in Calgary and even the Calgary Tower roof.


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

gregzz4
02-16-2013, 02:26 AM
... uninstructed views!! ...
Stupid auto-correct ? :razz:
Although ... uninstructed views are random thoughts :lol:

The Grizz
02-16-2013, 02:31 AM
Stupid auto-correct ? :razz:
Although ... uninstructed views are random thoughts :lol:

DAMN IT!!! again!!!

Aquattro
02-17-2013, 05:05 PM
Sitting at work doing xperf boot trace timings. If you know what that means, you know how much it sucks :razz:

Reef Pilot
02-17-2013, 05:10 PM
Sitting at work doing xperf boot trace timings. If you know what that means, you know how much it sucks :razz:
Having slow boot problems? Are you picking through profiles trying to find the culprits.

ckmullin
02-17-2013, 05:12 PM
I cannot respect adults who use the phrase 'tickety-boo' or for that matter people who don't put butter topping on popcorn!!!!!

:Banane40:
(son loves madagascar 3 with that darn circus afro)

Aquattro
02-17-2013, 05:19 PM
Having slow boot problems? Are you picking through profiles trying to find the culprits.

No just a 20ish hour long QA assessment of a new image build on new hardware. 15 hour day yesterday -lol

32 iterations of boot trace as part of the performance eval..

Reef Pilot
02-17-2013, 05:58 PM
No just a 20ish hour long QA assessment of a new image build on new hardware. 15 hour day yesterday -lol

32 iterations of boot trace as part of the performance eval..
Fun.... guess you can't just fire up a big script that handles all interventions and exceptions....

Aquattro
02-17-2013, 06:01 PM
Fun.... guess you can't just fire up a big script that handles all interventions and exceptions....

Oh ya, I've automated it and have autologon enabled, but half are in a disconnected state and we sometimes see errors (folder redirection, etc) come up where we need to intervene anyway. Mostly it's sit and watch it reboot. Then compile the data for median start up time. The other 15 hours is clicking everything and extensive scenario testing. Melt your brain kind of stuff. But it's all OT, so I'm happy :)

Reef Pilot
02-17-2013, 06:06 PM
Oh ya, I've automated it and have autologon enabled, but half are in a disconnected state and we sometimes see errors (folder redirection, etc) come up where we need to intervene anyway. Mostly it's sit and watch it reboot. Then compile the data for median start up time. The other 15 hours is clicking everything and extensive scenario testing. Melt your brain kind of stuff. But it's all OT, so I'm happy :)
OT?? Well, of course you don't want to automate it too much...:biggrin: And here I thought you were some senior mgr that was doing this so he didn't have to pay his staff OT...:evil:

Zoaelite
02-17-2013, 06:08 PM
spiderbear, spiderbear, climbs high steel, everywhere...lol

Buhahaha.

Aquattro
02-17-2013, 06:11 PM
OT?? Well, of course you don't want to automate it too much...:biggrin: And here I thought you were some senior mgr that was doing this so he didn't have to pay his staff OT...:evil:

lol! Nope, all double time, although once your eyes start crossing, you wonder if it's worth it :)

jorjef
02-17-2013, 10:15 PM
Bombastic can pound out fantastic any time it wants.....

ckmullin
02-17-2013, 10:18 PM
I see purple people all around....GET OFF ME GET OFF.

Leah
02-17-2013, 10:35 PM
Bombastic can pound out fantastic any time it wants.....

Calmtastic yourself...

jorjef
02-18-2013, 12:10 AM
Calmtastic yourself...

Reality comes from the inception of a bombastic thought built in a fantastic unrealistic realm dealt out onto a whimsical playground called life for us to believe or not to believe......calmtastic can't survive there.

The Grizz
02-18-2013, 07:08 PM
I'm only going to say this one last time & only because I'm a little annoyed...........I wish there was a way to have the edit feature in the buy & sell section & only for the OP. that way they could add the "pending" or "sold" to an item on there first post. Now I know it's gone & gone for good, I can live with it but if you can't be bothered to read the last post of the OP in there FS thread then don't bother sending a PM about items that are clearly labeled & updated.


Ok.....I feel a little better......but only a little.

ckmullin
02-18-2013, 07:13 PM
struggle is essential for life

The Grizz
02-18-2013, 07:23 PM
struggle is essential for life

Glad you think so......I have had more then my share of STRUGGLE to last 10 lifetimes.........enough is enough...........time for some smooth sailing.

kien
02-18-2013, 07:32 PM
I'm only going to say this one last time & only because I'm a little annoyed........I wish there was a way to have the edit feature in the buy & sell section & only for the OP. that way they could add the "pending" or "sold" to an item on there first post.

I would PM a mod and ask them to add "Pending" or "sold" to your sale post in the body or the title itself if your thread has spun a few pages. I agree that this visibility is helpful :-). If the sale thread is just a page it's not as big a deal but if it has spun several pages then this does tend to happen often.

The Grizz
02-18-2013, 07:35 PM
I would PM a mod and ask them to add "Pending" or "sold" to your sale post in the body or the title itself if your thread has spun a few pages. I agree that this visibility is helpful :-). If the sale thread is just a page it's not as big a deal but if it has spun several pages then this does tend to happen often.

Maybe its time to have it closed off and star a new thread with what is left. There are a lot of items & most are sold or pending to people I know are good for it & there's only a few thing left.

Besides I needed to vent a little before I ripped some random limb off someone :biggrin:

kien
02-18-2013, 07:36 PM
Maybe its time to have it closed off and star a new thread with what is left. There are a lot of items & most are sold or pending to people I know are good for it & there's only a few thing left.

But you can't close threads. It'll still linger in the for sale forum :-)

The Grizz
02-18-2013, 07:38 PM
But you can't close threads. It'll still linger in the for sale forum :-)

Ah ya right, maybe get mods to add " read OP last post!! ":biggrin:

ckmullin
02-18-2013, 07:56 PM
Why not move the buy/sell topic once done to an 'archive' area. People can still read that area but no posting allowed. Archiving will be work but it'll make the general buy/sell area clean and neat.

When a topic is done ie all items sold...the member must inform buy/sell mods. Then at that point it will be transfered into the archive.

This might be more work than allowing a member to edit posts to add 'completed' 'sold' but will make a buy/sell forum clean with new items only. Of course this is a big suggested change...if that idea isn't liked someone @ sometime has to put in 'sold' in the topic title!

jorjef
02-18-2013, 08:06 PM
Anyone seen a new mouse trap? It catches mice....just like the old one.

Aquattro
02-18-2013, 08:10 PM
Why not move the buy/sell topic once done to an 'archive' area. People can still read that area but no posting allowed. Archiving will be work but it'll make the general buy/sell area clean and neat.

When a topic is done ie all items sold...the member must inform buy/sell mods. Then at that point it will be transfered into the archive.

This might be more work than allowing a member to edit posts to add 'completed' 'sold' but will make a buy/sell forum clean with new items only. Of course this is a big suggested change...if that idea isn't liked someone @ sometime has to put in 'sold' in the topic title!

I'm not sure which staff member is going to do that. I know it's not me, and I have more time than the others. Sooo :)

This is really in the category of "first world problems" and not really worth the effort going on about it.

Aquattro
02-19-2013, 02:57 AM
2 feet of tubing short to fire up the new inline frag tank. #@%$#$

On a good note, 12 years owning clownfish, and tonight they're laying eggs.

fishoholic
02-19-2013, 03:14 AM
Go away to Banff for a couple of days and I miss 4 pages of random thought posts :surprise:

spiderbear, spiderbear, climbs high steel, everywhere...lol

:pound:

2 feet of tubing short to fire up the new inline frag tank. #@%$#$

On a good note, 12 years owning clownfish, and tonight they're laying eggs.

That sucks! I hate when you get so close to finishing something then run out of materials.

That's cool about the clowns though.

fishoholic
02-19-2013, 03:22 AM
Drove 4-5 hrs to get to Banff on Sunday, worth it for a mini mountain holiday get away. Must admit I'm not looking forward to the drive back :sad:

View from the top of the evil gondola ride

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/Snapbucket/6C167B2E_zpsbff928ef.jpg

kien
02-19-2013, 03:26 AM
2 feet of tubing short to fire up the new inline frag tank. #@%$#$

On a good note, 12 years owning clownfish, and tonight they're laying eggs.

MacGyver something with some of your garden hose. We don't want excuses we want results!

Aquattro
02-19-2013, 03:31 AM
MacGyver something with some of your garden hose. We don't want excuses we want results!

My only option is to chop up my expensive water change hose, and that ain't happening!! I'll grab more at lunch tomorrow, should have water (and frags) in it tomorrow night.

Zoaelite
02-19-2013, 03:55 AM
10807

All fun and games lounging in the pool until you realize the back wall is infested with black widows... Then it's even more fun and games feeding them random insects =D.

spit.fire
02-19-2013, 06:16 AM
Shift work sucks

How can a crew of 4 guys produce triple the work of the crew of 10??

ckmullin
02-19-2013, 06:22 AM
:bananahuge::bananahuge::bananahuge::bananahuge:

The Grizz
02-19-2013, 09:45 AM
Getting woke up at 3:30 am by my daughter in law cause her kitchen is soaked is not fun!! My tank is directly above it!!!!

fishoholic
02-19-2013, 01:03 PM
Getting woke up at 3:30 am by my daughter in law cause her kitchen is soaked is not fun!! My tank is directly above it!!!!

Did your tank leak or was it from something else?

Coralgurl
02-19-2013, 01:42 PM
Getting woke up at 3:30 am by my daughter in law cause her kitchen is soaked is not fun!! My tank is directly above it!!!!

Hope it's nothing serious!! I was told this morning my kitchen is soaked as well, skimmer is leaking somewhere. :twised:

kien
02-19-2013, 02:04 PM
I'm not sure which staff member is going to do that. I know it's not me, and I have more time than the others. Sooo :)

This is really in the category of "first world problems" and not really worth the effort going on about it.

The "problem" is that the first world is lazy :-). If in perusing the Buy/Sell it would be more efficient if I didn't have to click on the thread to see if it has been sold. A "Sold" sign on the title would go a long way in helping with my laziness.

However, I do agree with the no edit policy on this forum as archival record of items sold and their values is helpful for reference.

:deadhorse:

Aquattro
02-19-2013, 02:34 PM
The "problem" is that the first world is lazy :-). If in perusing the Buy/Sell it would be more efficient if I didn't have to click on the thread to see if it has been sold. A "Sold" sign on the title would go a long way in helping with my laziness.

:deadhorse:

The way I see it, if someone has no time or energy to click on something that might be a great deal for them, how are they ever going to get out of bed to go buy it?? lol
And for staff to do more to compensate for "lazy" just isn't gonna happen. We're all pretty lazy ourselves :)

ckmullin
02-19-2013, 02:38 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21501568

Coming to a table *neigh* (pardon me) near you.

The Grizz
02-19-2013, 02:48 PM
Did your tank leak or was it from something else?

Hope it's nothing serious!! I was told this morning my kitchen is soaked as well, skimmer is leaking somewhere. :twised:


It was from a connection on the return pump that was leaking, I have no idea how much leaked out but it was a pool of water under the tank as well.

ckmullin
02-20-2013, 06:54 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/02/20/edmonton-cow-on-the-loose.html

Coppers were seen later in the day having a backyard bbq.

kien
02-20-2013, 09:10 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/02/20/edmonton-cow-on-the-loose.html

Coppers were seen later in the day having a backyard bbq.

Pigs vs Cows?

ckmullin
02-20-2013, 09:11 PM
Pigs vs Cows?

:lol:

kien
02-20-2013, 09:22 PM
:lol:

straight out of Animal Farm! Can't make this stuff up :-)

ckmullin
02-20-2013, 09:28 PM
straight out of Animal Farm! Can't make this stuff up :-)

Damn that was a good movie...right up there with Bachelor Party!!! lol

lastlight
02-20-2013, 09:30 PM
four legs gooood. two legs baaaad.

jorjef
02-21-2013, 12:05 AM
I am reree tyree of fancee names.

kien
02-21-2013, 12:12 AM
I am reree tyree of fancee names.

ORA U OK ORA U gunna Garf??

jorjef
02-21-2013, 12:37 AM
ORA U OK ORA U gunna Garf??

I'm ora k, just tyree. Just need some Bazooka Joe and I will be feeling like superman again, no sour apples here!!

kien
02-21-2013, 12:42 AM
I'm ora k, just tyree. Just need some Bazooka Joe and I will be feeling like superman again, no sour apples here!!

That's good to hear! Maybe try some Pink Lemonade? Wouldn't want you to go all Nuclear Green and Incredible Hulk on us. Stay Sunny D my friend. Life is a bowl of Strawberry Shorcake.

jorjef
02-21-2013, 12:52 AM
That's good to hear! Maybe try some Pink Lemonade? Wouldn't want you to go all Nuclear Green and Incredible Hulk on us. Stay Sunny D my friend. Life is a bowl of Strawberry Shorcake.


:faint:

ckmullin
02-21-2013, 01:27 AM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/02/20/mb-life-for-sale-online-ad-winnipeg.html

Winnipeg man selling his worldy possessions on Kijiji
Business owner's online ad offers his store, home, boat and more for $1.1M

Wonder if the wife knows! :) Can hear the guy saying "Honey, I've got to go for a couple days on business" LOL

Baldy
02-21-2013, 06:33 AM
I find it strange that while at a heavy metal concert tonight I wonder what emitters and optics were used on the led stage lighting.

Maybe I need to stop driving to these and start drinking more :)

fishoholic
02-21-2013, 01:21 PM
It was from a connection on the return pump that was leaking, I have no idea how much leaked out but it was a pool of water under the tank as well.

:sad: that sucks

If it makes you feel any better, pumps (skimmer ones) hate me.

ckmullin
02-22-2013, 03:38 AM
Beware your crotch...it is conspiring against you!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/02/21/calgary-crotches-kill.html

Proteus
02-22-2013, 04:17 AM
Gotta say I don't much like big sigs

kien
02-22-2013, 04:41 AM
Gotta say I don't much like big sigs

Oh? Why not?

ckmullin
02-22-2013, 04:56 AM
http://activeden.net/item/bugs-the-30second-bugsmishin-time-killer/full_screen_preview/14131

have phun

lockrookie
02-22-2013, 04:56 AM
Oh? Why not?

Oh sure make me log on via web to see that big sig of yours lol. The joys of tapatalk you miss out on things

Proteus
02-22-2013, 11:52 AM
Oh? Why not?

Hahaha

No just when a sig takes up half the page and the post is three words. My thumbs goes numb from all the scrolling on my phone. Lol

Aquattro
02-22-2013, 12:27 PM
Now taking requests for big sig removal services...:)

Proteus
02-22-2013, 12:48 PM
Now taking requests for big sig removal services...:)

I vote kein.

kien
02-22-2013, 01:03 PM
I vote kein.

I vote Kein too. That guy is a bit of a jerk.

Aquattro
02-22-2013, 01:07 PM
I vote Kein too. That guy us a bit of a jerk.

He's dead. I killed him. Kein's not here now..

Proteus
02-22-2013, 01:25 PM
I vote Kein too. That guy is a bit of a jerk.

You said it. Lol

kien
02-22-2013, 01:30 PM
He's dead. I killed him. Kein's not here now..

And good riddance! Seriously, guy couldn't even spell right. Everyone knows it's 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.

keinsnothere
02-22-2013, 01:51 PM
And good riddance! Seriously, guy couldn't even spell right. Everyone knows it's 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.


Shut up. I'm not dead. Just sleeping. Oh, hey...want some frags? hahahaha, sucker!!

Proteus
02-22-2013, 02:02 PM
Hey brad check this new guy IP. I think it's kein

jorjef
02-22-2013, 02:03 PM
Who is this... 'keins no there' or is it 'kein snot here' he needs to review Hooked on Phonics :lol:

Aquattro
02-22-2013, 02:27 PM
Hey brad check this new guy IP. I think it's kein

You do know you keep referring to kein when you probably mean kien, right? kein is kien's evil twin. but he's not here. Or he snot here. I dunno...

Proteus
02-22-2013, 02:33 PM
You say potato
I say tomato

Aquattro
02-22-2013, 02:35 PM
You say potato
I say tomato

That was sort of my point :)

ckmullin
02-22-2013, 02:41 PM
http://cdn.iwastesomuchtime.com/January-30-2012-02-57-39-tests.jpg

Baldy
02-22-2013, 04:09 PM
Awesome man!! I needed that today!

ckmullin
02-22-2013, 04:15 PM
Awesome man!! I needed that today!


Glad you enjoyed!


This will give you another good shot.

http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/Bunny_Suicide_Comic_Pics_226_2007.php
Too long to post so here is 1 preview.

http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/img/1011_35_226_2007.jpg

Can't resist here is another!

http://www.jimmyr.com/blog/img/1011_57_226_2007.jpg

The Grizz
02-22-2013, 04:49 PM
GOING TO SEE RUSH AGAIN IN CALGARY!!!!! EDMONTON WAS AWESOME!!!

:Banane10::Banane10::Banane10::Banane10::Banane10:

jorjef
02-22-2013, 05:20 PM
Speaking of banana's I bought two at lunch today....... for 58 cents. After store mark up and freight is considered what does the poor SOB that grows the banana's pocket?? sheeeeez

Aquattro
02-22-2013, 05:41 PM
Speaking of banana's I bought two at lunch today....... for 58 cents. After store mark up and freight is considered what does the poor SOB that grows the banana's pocket?? sheeeeez

http://smallfarmersbigchange.coop/2011/06/07/the-true-cost-of-bananas/

jorjef
02-22-2013, 06:18 PM
Offering the farmer just a bit higher price than the co-ops just cements the fact that money IS the root of all evil....Damned if you take it, rolling pin from the wife if you don't.

The Grizz
02-22-2013, 06:32 PM
I like bananas with peanut butter on toast...........

Baldy
02-22-2013, 06:33 PM
GOING TO SEE RUSH AGAIN IN CALGARY!!!!! EDMONTON WAS AWESOME!!!

:Banane10::Banane10::Banane10::Banane10::Banane10:


Going to see them play Minnesota tonight. First one of the year so I'm looking forward to it!!

The Grizz
02-22-2013, 06:35 PM
Going to see them play Minnesota tonight. First one of the year so I'm looking forward to it!!

Ya wrong rush dude, this is the band RUSH!

lockrookie
02-22-2013, 06:35 PM
Houston we have a leak in the 50 and can't find it gonna be a loooong weekend

chef
02-22-2013, 07:19 PM
There is something comforting about hanging with my reef and palm tree collection while doing a water change, observing new growth and just checking out what I work so hard to accomplish as it dumps snow 10 feet away. life is good! :razz:

Baldy
02-22-2013, 07:51 PM
Ya wrong rush dude, this is the band RUSH!

Rofl. Oops, guess I'm just pumped about going to the game tonight.

Proteus
02-22-2013, 07:53 PM
I like bananas with peanut butter on toast...........

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/5CF3543D-4844-47EC-A039-491496A317ED-1739-00000239C44CB68B.jpg

spit.fire
02-22-2013, 08:05 PM
I like bananas with peanut butter on toast...........

Needs bacon

daplatapus
02-22-2013, 11:14 PM
Needs bacon

Mmmmmm, bacon.....

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 12:08 AM
Mmmmmm, bacon.....

"Sir would you like to Make it Bacon?"

The Grizz
02-23-2013, 12:09 AM
Needs bacon

Not everything is better with bacon, specially a staple like PB & B, but I do love bacon.

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 12:20 AM
Not everything is better with bacon...

True. This does nothing for me:

http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/250/draft_lens18317415module152300725photo_1313120253b acon_bra.jpg

Nano
02-23-2013, 12:44 AM
^^^ this guy :wink:

Now taking requests for big sig removal services...:)

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 12:56 AM
^^^ this guy :wink:

nope

Aquattro
02-23-2013, 01:36 AM
That was annoying.

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 02:02 AM
That was annoying.

LOL

Madmak
02-23-2013, 02:08 AM
I would NOT enjoy it, but I would still eat it.

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 02:09 AM
I would NOT enjoy it, but I would still eat it.

That's a good pickup line @ the bar!

The Grizz
02-23-2013, 02:39 AM
I would NOT enjoy it, but I would still eat it.

Doesn't look cooked enough for me to even have a nibble. :puke:

gregzz4
02-23-2013, 02:48 AM
Now taking requests for big sig removal services...:)
I vote turf it :wink:

Baldy
02-23-2013, 03:02 AM
Doesn't look cooked enough for me to even have a nibble. :puke:

But it would be feeding the bear...

The Grizz
02-23-2013, 03:08 AM
But it would be feeding the bear...

I like my bacon crispy please :biggrin:

Madmak
02-23-2013, 03:21 AM
I'm kinda reminded of the taste of bacon wrapped scallops...

gregzz4
02-23-2013, 03:23 AM
I'm kinda reminded of the taste of bacon wrapped scallops...
Mmmmm ...... times comin to hit The Keg again

The Grizz
02-23-2013, 03:27 AM
Mmmmm ...... times comin to hit The Keg again

Hmmmmmm The Keg..........calimari, scallops, lobster, crap legs & a steak!!

hillegom
02-23-2013, 03:39 AM
I'm kinda reminded of the taste of bacon wrapped scallops...

I like bacon and I love scallops. But the two together? Yeech. Not for me!
Kind of cancel each other out.

Madmak
02-23-2013, 03:44 AM
I bet none of you bacon fans have a roll of this just kicking around. It's pretty rare...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/23/azegyza4.jpg

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 03:58 AM
I bet none of you bacon fans have a roll of this just kicking around. It's pretty rare...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/23/azegyza4.jpg

Sell it on ebay...thought I saw Jebus in that one slice of bacon!

subman
02-23-2013, 04:02 AM
Hmmmmmm The Keg..........calimari, scallops, lobster, crap legs...

Man I got to avoid the Keg in Red Deer.

Nano
02-23-2013, 04:08 AM
:pound: crap legs lol deep fried with a side of au poos :D

chef
02-23-2013, 04:09 AM
I wrap my scallops in smoked salmon instead of bacon. Smokey and tender. Sear the hell out of the scallop on both sides for a few secs, and the salmon is butter tender!

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 04:11 AM
I wrap my scallops in smoked salmon instead of bacon. Smokey and tender. Sear the hell out of the scallop on both sides for a few secs, and the salmon is butter tender!

Never tried but sounds quite good.

The Grizz
02-23-2013, 04:24 AM
Man I got to avoid the Keg in Red Deer.

:pound: crap legs lol deep fried with a side of au poos :D

Oh p*** off both of you, you know I meant CRAB legs :razz:

Auto correct is a real pain in the arse, nothing like change correctly spelled words.

ckmullin
02-23-2013, 05:35 AM
Random Thought Thread meet Random Program Thread.

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com

Some garbage some good, it's hit and miss...but at least free. Used this site off and on for years.

gregzz4
02-23-2013, 05:51 AM
Man I got to avoid the Keg in Red Deer.
Ahahaha ... totally missed that 'auto-correct' :lol:

lockrookie
02-23-2013, 07:11 AM
Ahh the buzz from inhaling lacquer in the wee hours of the night

hillegom
02-24-2013, 05:59 AM
This is so unusual, I had to post

http://www.slothster.com/2352-Cat-On-Boat-Plays-With-Dolphins.html

eli@fijireefrock.com
02-24-2013, 08:58 AM
This is so unusual, I had to post

http://www.slothster.com/2352-Cat-On-Boat-Plays-With-Dolphins.html

:twised:
Thanks for the link ...I just spent the last hour going through it...some funny and heart videos:biggrin:
Need some sleeep now for a long day tomorrow.

Coralgurl
02-27-2013, 12:06 AM
Got rear ended on the way home tonight. No snow on the ground, skies clear and the friggin guy just hit the gas and nailed me. Damages don't look bad, mostly paint but won't know till it gets looked at tomorrow. This car has not been good for me....:twised:

ckmullin
02-27-2013, 12:32 AM
Ouch...hope it wasn't the one I had seen that day!

The Grizz
02-27-2013, 12:45 AM
Crappy deal Sheena, maybe you should have got the car in black instead. Hope you didn't get whiplashed.

Coralgurl
02-27-2013, 12:53 AM
Ouch...hope it wasn't the one I had seen that day!. Yep, same one

Crappy deal Sheena, maybe you should have got the car in black instead. Hope you didn't get whiplashed.

Come on, the car is orange, hard not to see!! Just a bit of a headache now. Stopped at the dealer after to see if they want to buy it back......

The Grizz
02-27-2013, 01:22 AM
Come on, the car is orange, hard not to see!! Just a bit of a headache now. Stopped at the dealer after to see if they want to buy it back......

Yes but maybe because it was orange, the bright color spooked him.:scared:

Coralgurl
02-27-2013, 01:29 AM
Yes but maybe because it was orange, the bright color spooked him.:scared:
Nice one. Lol. Made me smile:biggrin: usually the orange makes em get out of my way, not run me over....

fishoholic
02-27-2013, 02:47 AM
Got rear ended on the way home tonight. No snow on the ground, skies clear and the friggin guy just hit the gas and nailed me. Damages don't look bad, mostly paint but won't know till it gets looked at tomorrow. This car has not been good for me....:twised:

That sucks :sad:

lockrookie
02-27-2013, 03:57 AM
. Yep, same one



Come on, the car is orange, hard not to see!! Just a bit of a headache now. Stopped at the dealer after to see if they want to buy it back......

I had a few inappropriate jokes pop in my head involving rear end and tapping but all in all glad your ok.

zum14
02-27-2013, 05:05 AM
I cant seem to get enough of this one. Puts a smile on my face even on a crappy day when I think about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCv-HxktZFc

ckmullin
02-27-2013, 05:09 AM
Always have liked this selection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwAw9ThDQmk

:hippie:

fishoholic
02-27-2013, 05:20 AM
Geez.....you enhance a couple of guys looks and they don't even notice :sad: :razz:

ckmullin
02-27-2013, 05:29 AM
http://www.jibjab.com/ecards/dances

always fun

The Grizz
02-27-2013, 02:39 PM
Look ma, I got some new bling ^^^^ :biggrin:

kien
02-27-2013, 04:21 PM
Look ma, I got some new bling ^^^^ :biggrin:

And well deserved! That photo looks killer on the front page :-D

ensquire
02-27-2013, 06:02 PM
Look ma, I got some new bling ^^^^ :biggrin:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18798128/jokes%20and%20smileys/ThumbsUp.jpg

Seriously though, Well Done...

Proteus
02-27-2013, 07:02 PM
Yeah nice shot Greg. Buy far my Fav

spit.fire
02-27-2013, 08:07 PM
Sometimes I like to show up to work 2hrs early so day shift gets all excited that their shift is almost over just to be disappointed that it isn't... Is that mean?

Baldy
02-27-2013, 09:00 PM
Sometimes I like to show up to work 2hrs early so day shift gets all excited that their shift is almost over just to be disappointed that it isn't... Is that mean?
yes

The Grizz
02-27-2013, 09:17 PM
Sometimes I like to show up to work 2hrs early so day shift gets all excited that their shift is almost over just to be disappointed that it isn't... Is that mean?

I think that is awesome, but I'm :twised: like that

ckmullin
02-28-2013, 03:29 AM
"mechanically recovered residue"

Best phrase of the day!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21530861

spit.fire
02-28-2013, 05:28 AM
Today at work they gave me almost all new tape measures after checking tolerances on mine, they replaced all the tapes I don't use with new ones and didn't replace the one I use

Hurray for 4 new tapes :)

lastlight
03-04-2013, 04:57 PM
Tomorrow marks 3 years since my wife's stem-cell transplant. Today at her checkup she was officially transferred to long term care and is not technically a cancer patient any longer. Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!

Delphinus
03-04-2013, 05:09 PM
Wow. Best wishes and continued success for the future.

kien
03-04-2013, 05:12 PM
Tomorrow marks 3 years since my wife's stem-cell transplant. Today at her checkup she was officially transferred to long term care and is not technically a cancer patient any longer. Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!

That's great news! Glad to hear that it had a happy ending. That's quite a trump card that she's going to have for the rest of her life.. "what's that dear? You have to shovel 3 feet of snow? Well, I beat cancer. HTFU."

lastlight
03-04-2013, 05:16 PM
Lol thanks guys. Yeah I can counter with "I've had a lot of fish tanks" etc but in the end I'm going to be putting my gear on and going out to shovel the van off aren't I? sidewalks are condo's job :mrgreen:

Coleus
03-04-2013, 05:16 PM
great to hear and congratulate her and you for beating the odds

The Grizz
03-04-2013, 05:20 PM
That's AWESOME news Brett!!


Stay clear..... this Bear bites off limbs!!

Coralgurl
03-04-2013, 06:03 PM
:cheer2: That's fantastic news Brett!! :boxing:Take that cancer - pow!!

Tomorrow marks 3 years since my wife's stem-cell transplant. Today at her checkup she was officially transferred to long term care and is not technically a cancer patient any longer. Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!

lastlight
03-04-2013, 06:09 PM
:cheer2: That's fantastic news Brett!! :boxing:Take that cancer - pow!!

yeah we need more good news in the news. i should clarify that when they said she was the only one they meant from BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) -> Long term care or whatever they call it.

lockrookie
03-04-2013, 06:36 PM
That's awesome news

hillegom
03-04-2013, 06:53 PM
Brett, thats good to hear. Good news.
Cancers a bad deal all around and its refreshing to hear of good news in that sector.

fishoholic
03-04-2013, 07:02 PM
Tomorrow marks 3 years since my wife's stem-cell transplant. Today at her checkup she was officially transferred to long term care and is not technically a cancer patient any longer. Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!

Awesome :cheer2:

SeaHorse_Fanatic
03-04-2013, 07:03 PM
Tomorrow marks 3 years since my wife's stem-cell transplant. Today at her checkup she was officially transferred to long term care and is not technically a cancer patient any longer. Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!


Great to hear my friend. Cancer is a real bugger. My wife's cousin died of throat cancer around age 30. Her sis was diagnosed with breast cancer Boxing day 2011 and her aunt was just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer (she's not even a smoker). So its really heartening to hear good news on the Big C front.

Anthony

Lance
03-04-2013, 10:10 PM
Whoo Hoo! Brett that is awesome news! I'm so happy for you and your family.

ckmullin
03-04-2013, 10:31 PM
Some of the best news of the day.

The Grizz
03-04-2013, 11:25 PM
By far the best news that I have heard, all i get around here is news that the house boiler is leaking, my sump on the 165 is leaking & now cracked, you have to move your daughter today oh and sunday we are having a house full of people for the grandsons 1st birthday.

THAT WAS ALL THIS PAST WEEKEND!!

Needless to say I am a little POed today!! :mmph: :censored: :frusty:

gregzz4
03-05-2013, 02:25 AM
Her doctor's told her she's the only one they know of to do this!
Congrats on being the first, Mrs. Brett :mrgreen:

cuz
03-05-2013, 02:39 AM
By far the best news that I have heard, all i get around here is news that the house boiler is leaking, my sump on the 165 is leaking & now cracked, you have to move your daughter today oh and sunday we are having a house full of people for the grandsons 1st birthday.

THAT WAS ALL THIS PAST WEEKEND!!

Needless to say I am a little POed today!! :mmph: :censored: :frusty:

weekly pity parties latley no?? :twised:

fishoholic
03-05-2013, 02:53 AM
I wonder if I have it in me to shut down my two 230g's and my 80g and only keep a few of those fish in a 90g ish cube? Hummmmmm I wonder if there'd even be enough interest in my big fish to make it worth while to consider. Also can't help but think it would be a major PITA to try to shut it down. Not to mention how do I say good-bye to my big fish :sad:

Coralgurl
03-05-2013, 03:11 AM
I wonder if I have it in me to shut down my two 230g's and my 80g and only keep a few of those fish in a 90g ish cube? Hummmmmm I wonder if there'd even be enough interest in my big fish to make it worth while to consider. Also can't help but think it would be a major PITA to try to shut it down. Not to mention how do I say good-bye to my big fish :sad:

Families take different shapes and you've made your fish part of yours. I've got a couple that I've had for almost 2 years and as frustrated as I get, can't imagine not having them! You are funny though, if the right tank came up, you'd do another one.....you said so earlier today...lol:lol:

The Grizz
03-05-2013, 03:42 AM
You are funny though, if the right tank came up, you'd do another one.....you said so earlier today...lol:lol:

Laurie would have to buy a bigger house first :razz:

kien
03-05-2013, 03:53 AM
I wonder if I have it in me to shut down my two 230g's and my 80g and only keep a few of those fish in a 90g ish cube? Hummmmmm I wonder if there'd even be enough interest in my big fish to make it worth while to consider. Also can't help but think it would be a major PITA to try to shut it down. Not to mention how do I say good-bye to my big fish :sad:

Couldn't you just put them in the 260? It's not like Doug is using it ATM. He prob wouldn't even notice.

ckmullin
03-05-2013, 04:29 AM
A very interesting article: http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/04/health/surrogacy-kelley-legal-battle/index.html

lastlight
03-05-2013, 04:40 AM
Couldn't you just put them in the 260? It's not like Doug is using it ATM. He prob wouldn't even notice.

That'd be the TRUE test of how addicted he really is to My Little Ponies Multiplayer 2000 or whatever the heck he's into these days. Laurie attempts to move into his tank... does he step in?

My hunch is you'd regret it Laurie. You like your big fish a bunch from what I know. I had one hell of a time parting with my Big Mac and only had him 6 months. For the last month he spent in my tank I barely ever went down to watch him. The tank had been gutted of all its coral and I didn't want to see him knowing that I'd be losing him. You're far more invested into big fish than I was.

fishoholic
03-05-2013, 05:08 AM
Families take different shapes and you've made your fish part of yours. I've got a couple that I've had for almost 2 years and as frustrated as I get, can't imagine not having them! You are funny though, if the right tank came up, you'd do another one.....you said so earlier today...lol:lol:

That's cause I was thinking of how much cheaper and easier it would be to maintain a 90g cube instead of my 3 big tanks. There are certain fish more then others that I'm attached to that I can't imagine parting with. That being said though I'd feel guilty/sad rehoming the others.

I recently went over my monthly budget and I'm over budget every month by $500 in bills. Explains why my credit card is jumping up by leaps and bounds instead of getting paid off. Kinda thinking I need to cut back on bills before I get more into debt, and shutting down my big tanks (I'm estimating) would save around $200 a month in power and water.

That'd be the TRUE test of how addicted he really is to My Little Ponies Multiplayer 2000 or whatever the heck he's into these days. Laurie attempts to move into his tank... does he step in?

My hunch is you'd regret it Laurie. You like your big fish a bunch from what I know. I had one hell of a time parting with my Big Mac and only had him 6 months. For the last month he spent in my tank I barely ever went down to watch him. The tank had been gutted of all its coral and I didn't want to see him knowing that I'd be losing him. You're far more invested into big fish than I was.

Funny you should mention "moving into" his tank as when I talked to him about downsizing my tanks his response was to completely shut his tank down as he rarely takes care of it and rarely looks at it. Sadly his tank still looks way nicer then mine :twised:

Not 100% sure I'd regret it, but most likely I would. Somedays I think about how much money I'd save and how I wouldn't have to feel guilty for not always taking proper care of the tank etc. etc. but then I think about this or that fish and how much I like them and how it's really not that much work to take care of it (just a matter of not being lazy and getting it done) and I change my mind once again.

lastlight
03-05-2013, 05:42 AM
my relief at being free of the monthly costs out-weighed my regrets i have to say. that and i could also tell from doing a few water changes larger than 50g weekly that the tank would look even better if i invested MORE into it to do bigger changes to both water and all the media. Feels great to be returning to a volume of water I have had before and i also know the associative costs that go with it.

kien
03-05-2013, 06:05 AM
my relief at being free of the monthly costs out-weighed my regrets i have to say. that and i could also tell from doing a few water changes larger than 50g weekly that the tank would look even better if i invested MORE into it to do bigger changes to both water and all the media. Feels great to be returning to a volume of water I have had before and i also know the associative costs that go with it.

I can relate to this as well.. It was really hard to shut down my 131g because I was really attached to my fish. Both tanks started to slide as a result tho. I still miss my clown tang, emperor angel and parrot fish and banana wrasses.. It is a lot easier to maintain the mixed reef with only 150g as opposed to 300+ gallons across two tanks though.

I think we all have a certain water volume that's the 'sweet spot' for us while taking into account our current lifestyle. If you move beyond your 'sweet spot' you risk overextending yourself. Mind you that 'sweet spot' can also change over time as your lifestyle changes.

lastlight
03-05-2013, 06:40 AM
I think we all have a certain water volume that's the 'sweet spot' for us while taking into account our current lifestyle. If you move beyond your 'sweet spot' you risk overextending yourself. Mind you that 'sweet spot' can also change over time as your lifestyle changes.

you nailed this so accurately. that's exactly it! btw i ran into the current owner of your banana's tonight at Big Als. He's promised me pics they're doing very well he said.

Proteus
03-05-2013, 12:27 PM
Although my large tank was small compared to a lot of yours (180)
I found it unfeasible to keep it running with the associated cost. I know that I could have been leaner on it. But that wasn't me. I went from that 180 to a 26 now moving to a 35g and am more satisfied with my small tank. Cost vs time I feel I get more enjoyment out of the smaller tanks. Thats my sweet spot but that can always change down the road

fishoholic
03-05-2013, 01:39 PM
my relief at being free of the monthly costs out-weighed my regrets i have to say. that and i could also tell from doing a few water changes larger than 50g weekly that the tank would look even better if i invested MORE into it to do bigger changes to both water and all the media. Feels great to be returning to a volume of water I have had before and i also know the associative costs that go with it.

That's the debate I've been having in my head: costs vs regret :neutral:

I can only afford (thanks to my mom helping me buy salt on boxing day) to do 60g water changes a week. Even then it's not enough to keep the water quality high :sad: But how to pick and choose between my fish IDK (except for a few certain must haves) and to say good-bye to all the large ones would be hard :sad:

I can relate to this as well.. It was really hard to shut down my 131g because I was really attached to my fish. Both tanks started to slide as a result tho. I still miss my clown tang, emperor angel and parrot fish and banana wrasses.. It is a lot easier to maintain the mixed reef with only 150g as opposed to 300+ gallons across two tanks though.

I think we all have a certain water volume that's the 'sweet spot' for us while taking into account our current lifestyle. If you move beyond your 'sweet spot' you risk overextending yourself. Mind you that 'sweet spot' can also change over time as your lifestyle changes.

Ya that is part of the problem, my tanks have been sliding due to lack of
maintenance. Not to horribly but they definitely could look better and have better water quality if the water volume wasn't as large. Been thinking about what to do........600g to attend to is not my sweet spot by any means!

Coralgurl
03-05-2013, 06:50 PM
That's the debate I've been having in my head: costs vs regret :neutral:

I can only afford (thanks to my mom helping me buy salt on boxing day) to do 60g water changes a week. Even then it's not enough to keep the water quality high :sad: But how to pick and choose between my fish IDK (except for a few certain must haves) and to say good-bye to all the large ones would be hard :sad:



Ya that is part of the problem, my tanks have been sliding due to lack of
maintenance. Not to horribly but they definitely could look better and have better water quality if the water volume wasn't as large. Been thinking about what to do........600g to attend to is not my sweet spot by any means!

I would think you need to be honest and decide if you really enjoy all the tanks or is the amount of work/costs causing you to resent them, as much as you love your fish. I think when the resentment starts, its time to reevaluate what you have going on and decide from there. Why not keep one of the 230's and one of the smaller tanks and blend your favorites. You don't mention how you feel about your reef (corals), so maybe keep the large fowlr and a smaller reef, best of both worlds, but half the costs.

fishoholic
03-05-2013, 07:23 PM
I would think you need to be honest and decide if you really enjoy all the tanks or is the amount of work/costs causing you to resent them, as much as you love your fish. I think when the resentment starts, its time to reevaluate what you have going on and decide from there. Why not keep one of the 230's and one of the smaller tanks and blend your favorites. You don't mention how you feel about your reef (corals), so maybe keep the large fowlr and a smaller reef, best of both worlds, but half the costs.

Ya I've always cared more about the fish then the corals. My absolute must have no matter what fish is my thornback boxfish. However by choosing him first and foremost it limits the kind of tank I can have. Boxfish need peaceful tank mates and low flow. I've also discovered too big of tankmates even peaceful ones stress them out and the rock work has to be set up in a way they won't get themsleves stuck in it. I lost my cowfish from him getting stuck in the rocks so I want to be careful about that.

jorjef
03-06-2013, 02:49 PM
The thinly veiled sigh of 'oh poor me' is sure to fall on deaf ears.... Speak and you will be heard.

spit.fire
03-07-2013, 02:45 AM
I'm tempted to buy a black sun coral on Friday and do a dendro/sun coral/zoa tank

The Grizz
03-07-2013, 03:24 AM
:faint: 4 1/2 hrs later I finally have my 165 gal tanks sump back in, filled with new mixed water & running once again. Also did a WC in the nano & ponies tank since there was enough water...........anyone want to come clean up my mess now? I'm wiped out............

ckmullin
03-07-2013, 04:25 AM
yah, wonder why kids get phobias!!!!

http://2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/4/d/collegehumor.8f333c6419e52f5da6a5789d239756b4.jpg

The Grizz
03-07-2013, 04:26 AM
I would be more frightened of the handler then the dog, she look plan evil :twised:

MMAX
03-07-2013, 12:52 PM
I would be more frightened of the handler then the dog, she look plan evil :twised:

Don't they always say that pets look like their owners? This one's almost bang on.

phi delt reefer
03-07-2013, 01:41 PM
Don't they always say that pets look like their owners? This one's almost bang on.

thats mean... what did the dog ever do to you :P

lastlight
03-07-2013, 07:22 PM
http://www.fishbrains.net/images/93/marco.jpg

Aquattro
03-07-2013, 07:47 PM
http://www.fishbrains.net/images/93/marco.jpg

What's that all about? :)

jorjef
03-07-2013, 08:43 PM
Don't let Macross look at your corals through a macro with his third eye laser beam or your pretty corals turn to Marco rock... unno :question:

lastlight
03-07-2013, 09:23 PM
Don't let Macross look at your corals through a macro with his third eye laser beam or your pretty corals turn to Marco rock... unno :question:

excellent! you pass =)

jorjef
03-07-2013, 09:37 PM
I would like to go with 'decipher the picture' again for $1000.00 please.

Zoaelite
03-07-2013, 10:30 PM
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7053/suckitq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/suckitq.jpg/)

zum14
03-08-2013, 02:35 AM
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7053/suckitq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/suckitq.jpg/)

Ahhhhhhhhh...... awesome!

lastlight
03-08-2013, 02:51 AM
His SNL DVD is so hilarious.

Delphinus
03-09-2013, 12:18 AM
I got my open water certification last week! Hooray for me.

Problem is now I want to do more diving.... le sigh.

Lance
03-09-2013, 12:42 AM
I got my open water certification last week! Hooray for me.

Problem is now I want to do more diving.... le sigh.


Move down here to the coast Tony. I'll go with you.

blacknife
03-09-2013, 01:55 AM
my skimmer is making funny noises but appears working close to normal... things are busy in my house.. i probabay wont get to it for a few days..


only problem is.. i walk past it every time i go to my room and can hear it if i dont close my door... .... here is hoping the kids go to sleep early sometime before days off..

Delphinus
03-09-2013, 03:13 AM
Move down here to the coast Tony. I'll go with you.

One day!!! I sure hope anyhow. :)

daplatapus
03-09-2013, 04:21 AM
We should have a canreef divers club. Meet and greet over a surf and turf :D