6 months no water change, no skimmer, no testing and everything looks great

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by acepumping

LMFAO@ so true!!

Thank you for your concise analysis.

I wholly expected a certain kind of a reaction, especially from a certain kind of board member

I agree, its somewhat counter intuitive to how this hobby is often portrayed and I would have never had the confidence to do a set up like this when I first started in the hobby in 2003.

All the more reason I want to share the experience with other reefers.

I'm pretty happy with how this tank has gone.

It's been exactly what the years I have spent learning about this hobby and all the methodology that it entails has led me to expect.

Even so, I was still pleasantly surprised when it seems to have worked so well in practice.

The combination of the DSB, a large amount of well established LR, the proper flow and selectively chosen inhabitants has been a success for my intentions.

I had thought that for sure, after 6 months, there would be a higher ammonia and/or nitrate reading but several tests before i did my first wc proved that wrong.

The water even still smelled fresh and looked clear.

[Jordon]

Pics or it didn't happen. Seriously, every thread I see about "no water changes" the OP never posts photos.

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by acepumping

It's not that, I have too much I could say.. that's all!!

you can always text me again if you still have lots to say...beats adding your insightful input on any thread I post.

Always an entertaining exchange, bro.

"I live my life to the fullest, bro".....lol

Still cracks me up.

I did update my signature....much more appropriate now

Pics are taken, I guess I'll blow the dust off my macbook to load them up to show you guys.

Funny how I'm so used to working on an ipad...should have got the dslr with bluetooth I guess.

Also, tank looks even better now that I've cleaned up the 'scape.

I even picked up some peppermints, a clown goby and traded my wrasse for a gramma.

While adjusting the 'scape, I found I did wind up loosing a number of heads of trumpet corals, they weren't glued and the sea hare knocked them down where they sat face down in the sand for months.

Still...pretty stoked with the results.

[gobytron]

sure you don't, bro.

I find it funny it IS worth your time to add your little comments to my threads.

was sure worth your time to post here but whatever...lol

In any case, the offer is always on the table.

PM me too if you like.

Much appreciated.

[WarDog]

I just got a text from the Canreef attitude meter and the readings are off the charts! Let's get back on topic m'kay.