Greg's 75g

[gregzz4]

Haven't started the QT hypo yet, but I got the SL1 and a new pH probe running
I was @ J&L today and put a hold on a Kole tang that just arrived yesterday, so I won't start hypo now until Sunday or Monday as I'll pick up the Yellow eye on Saturday
Couldn't have been better timing

The chaeto tank is finally back up and running, although I have nothing to put in it right now
I picked up a pair of 5pc diamond cutting wheel sets for a dremel from Princess Auto
I thought I'd go through a bunch of el cheapo units but, surprise, one disc got the whole job done
It's not the prettiest as I did it freehand, but I'm super happy that I didn't have to remove the baffle
No more leaking over-the-glass/under the trim
That 'mark' below the right angled cut is just a scratch from slipping with the wheel

I was even able to arris all the edges with the wheel

[Nano]

Nice job Greg should keep the creep down now too

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Nano

Nice job Greg should keep the creep down now too

Thanks mang - mission definately accomplished
Now it's time for a couple wobblies and some surfing right after I throw something at the feedmees

[Coralgurl]

Dont ever have anything to say but great job! Things are coming along nice in your slice of the ocean. Nice to be able to sit back and enjoy! I know I've slowed down a lot just to let things stabilize. How's smudge doing?

[Nano]

Me too. I haven't put my hands in the tank for a few days now. That's got a be a record for me :P today I sat in my chair and I only see the one spot open for my purple monti when I get it, other then that I was like "yep.. good job Ken, good job."

[gregzz4]

Thanks for stayin' interested guys and gals

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Dont ever have anything to say but great job! Things are coming along nice in your slice of the ocean. Nice to be able to sit back and enjoy! I know I've slowed down a lot just to let things stabilize. How's smudge doing?

Well thanks for jumpin' in
Mine's slowed down too now, thankfully. I have some dudes in the QT and it will be nearing the end of Nov before they go in the DT. Talk about being patient - yikes

Smudge is doing very well thanks. He's the king of the tank right now, but the biggest scaredy-cat err fox, and the biggest PIGGY I've ever seen. He eats like a freshwater Pike cichlid. Dart, gobble, oh look more over there, dart, gobble, oh you can't have that it's mine, dart, dart, dart

I haven't seen an update on yours - did it make it through after the powerhead traction ?

Originally Posted by Nano

Me too. I haven't put my hands in the tank for a few days now. That's got a be a record for me :P today I sat in my chair and I only see the one spot open for my purple monti when I get it, other then that I was like "yep.. good job Ken, good job."

Nothin' like havin' to do nothin' with your tank but sit back and enjoy
Once I get these guys outta the QT I'll be able to set a lot of this on ignore

Although ... there are still a lot of corals and such I want

[Coralgurl]

Your entire build has been methodical and full of patience, I'm sure the qt time will go by quickly. looks to me in my very limited experience you are doing everything the right way. A great build thread to watch and follow, always watching your updates.

No updates on my tank worth posting. Dealing with another outbreak of cyano, seems to be clearing up. Interest comes and goes. I get panicky about things and having shut down thoughts so I figure leaving it alone ( just maintenance) not adding anything and letting it settle is best for now.

So happy smudge is doing well! Mine didn't make it. After getting stuck to the power head a second time, I put him in a small breeder container I had, floated it in the sump but didn't put the lid on it. He got out and when I got home yesterday he was stuck to the intake of my gfo reactor pump and dead. I will try another one but might put it in my smaller tank to start, they seem like a very gentle fish and might be a good idea to have it with less aggressive eaters for a bit.

Keep the updates coming

[gregzz4]

I'll PM you about this and that

[gregzz4]

Here's a couple new pics of Smudge - maybe I should rename him Pudge

He just went through a 2" square of purple nori in less than 5 mins



Ack, Photobucket is acting up
I'll get the pics up soon



I just got home from J&L a little while ago and am acclimating a Kole to go into QT with the gramma and firefish

Be a nice surprise for Donna when she gets home tonight

[Nano]

Lucky guy. I wish I could have a tang maybe once I build the next tank :P how's all the corals doing?