Bill's Intro to the Reef - 5 Gallon Rimless

[Billbug68]

Caught the bristle worm venturing out the other night, investigating the new zoos I glued to some rock. It's weird, first inch or so is red, then the rest(that I've seen) is a black/purplish color.

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

Caught the bristle worm venturing out the other night, investigating the new zoos I glued to some rock. It's weird, first inch or so is red, then the rest(that I've seen) is a black/purplish color.

Awesome! Thats great. Your tank had came out very good! I see your torch (I think its called that) isnt really showing much life right now. How is it doing?

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jwh0818

Awesome! Thats great. Your tank had came out very good! I see your torch (I think its called that) isnt really showing much life right now. How is it doing?

Thanks. Yes, it's a torch. I pissed it off the other day while messing with the tank. It was also getting too much flow for a while. I adjusted the powerhead and it started coming out again more. I think it's a short tentacle one(if there is such a thing?), so it doesn't get super long.

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

Thanks. Yes, it's a torch. I pissed it off the other day while messing with the tank. It was also getting too much flow for a while. I adjusted the powerhead and it started coming out again more. I think it's a short tentacle one(if there is such a thing?), so it doesn't get super long.

Itll come back. I noticed in the beginning when you got it, it had opened more. I may try my luck with a 10g salt cube

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jwh0818

Itll come back. I noticed in the beginning when you got it, it had opened more. I may try my luck with a 10g salt cube

The torch is actually doing well, it's the candy cane that is in shambles... I knew from the start i really wanted a torch and its definitely my favorite so far! I love watching it sway in the gentle flow. It's like it hypnotizes me... Go for it! I'm addicted to salt now! It's really fun!

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

The torch is actually doing well, it's the candy cane that is in shambles... I knew from the start i really wanted a torch and its definitely my favorite so far! I love watching it sway in the gentle flow. It's like it hypnotizes me... Go for it! I'm addicted to salt now! It's really fun!

Yeah I want too but the money wont be there for awhile. Any big check we get now is going to this new car payment unfortunately!

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jwh0818

Yeah I want too but the money wont be there for awhile. Any big check we get now is going to this new car payment unfortunately!

I feel ya. I have two...

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

I feel ya. I have two...

Im gonna be paying 350.00 a month and 169.00 for insurance wow what have I got myself into. Another 4 years and its mine! But still I sense a salt tank real soon from me. I have a lfs that has amazing corals an such

[Billbug68]

I find myself asking that question all the time! Luckily, I already had the tank and light, so it didn't cost me too much.

Edit: mine are 409 AND 225 + 160 in insurance + mortgage + utilities, etc, etc, etc... Oh, the woes of being an adult...

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

I find myself asking that question all the time! Luckily, I already had the tank and light, so it didn't cost me too much.

Edit: mine are 409 AND 225 + 160 in insurance + mortgage + utilities, etc, etc, etc... Oh, the woes of being an adult...

Crap ypu beat me. I pay all that minis a mortgage. Only house insurance

[jmay33]

I don't have any crazy bills, but I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and my electric bill skyrocketed from $75 to $285. Our electric company added a bunch of fees to every month, so this is what we have to look forward to.

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jmay33

I don't have any crazy bills, but I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and my electric bill skyrocketed from $75 to $285. Our electric company added a bunch of fees to every month, so this is what we have to look forward to.

An extra $25 for every fish tank?

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

An extra $25 for every fish tank?

Lol. I've downsized!! so fortunately for me, no.

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jmay33

Lol. I've downsized!! so fortunately for me, no.

Haha. Dang, I miss having an apartment, no yard work... Now I have to fix everything!

[jmay33]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

Haha. Dang, I miss having an apartment, no yard work... Now I have to fix everything!

Haha. I will try to remember that because I absolutely cannot wait to have a yard. I want to land scape and I want a dog that weighs more than 5 lbs. lol.

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jmay33

Haha. I will try to remember that because I absolutely cannot wait to have a yard. I want to land scape and I want a dog that weighs more than 5 lbs. lol.

That's exactly how I felt! Haha

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by jmay33

Haha. I will try to remember that because I absolutely cannot wait to have a yard. I want to land scape and I want a dog that weighs more than 5 lbs. lol.

I have a dog that weighs 50 and she doesnt even like to go outside

[Billbug68]

Originally Posted by jwh0818

I have a dog that weighs 50 and she doesnt even like to go outside

Dang, wish my dog was that lazy! Haha

[jwh0818]

Originally Posted by Billbug68

Dang, wish my dog was that lazy! Haha

Yeah I wish she was active! She is a year to a year and a half the vet said!

[jmay33]

Haha. My dog is a serious princess. He (yes, he) wants to be outside when he wants to be outside. But he wants to be inside when he wants. And only when he wants. Lol. I he's active and naps all the time too. I guess he's just a little weirdo.