Reef Discussion

daveH · Sep 6, 2016

After 5 long months having my tank amazingly cared for by @somethingfishy76, the move is finally on tomorrow morning.
We've got it all worked out pretty well and don't expect any hiccups. Besides what could possibly go wrong?
I'll post some pics of the event for everyone's amusement.

Wrangy · Sep 6, 2016

Pics are most definitely a requirement! :D

Sam Parker · Sep 6, 2016

Plenty of pics, plenty of hands help hopefully too?

Good luck ;)

Andrew B · Sep 6, 2016

Good luck with the move!!

MagicJ · Sep 6, 2016

If I didn't have to work I would fly up and give you a hand :)

Sam Parker · Sep 6, 2016

MagicJ said:
If I didn't have to work I would fly up and give you a hand :)

Haha such mate ship from one weekend in each other's presence. Sensational!

Well, I know you guys knew each other before - but let me dream ;)

Rob · Sep 6, 2016

dont forget to take the seachem :)

slin1977 · Sep 7, 2016

Good luck with the move today.
It will be a big day but worth it when that first lager goes down.

ReeferRob · Sep 7, 2016

daveH said:
Besides what could possibly go wrong?

Those are famous last words mate. Right after hold my beer and watch this, lol.

Sam Parker · Sep 7, 2016

progress report??

daveH · Sep 7, 2016

Started at 8.00am finished by 1.30 - everything went as smooth as silk.

Started at 8.
Draining the tank - all the corals are out and in a heated bin - rest of the rocks about to go

Drained and sand out

All loaded and ready to go

Everything in its new home and ready to assemble.

Spent about an hour working out a scape that we were happy with and came up with a great one. Had to warm some of the water to get everything up,to temp and and then in went the fish (poured) and then the corals.
The fish took about 15 min to come out and start cruising around picking at the rocks - no stress no agro - brilliant.
The tank gets a fantastic bath of afternoon sun if I want - it looks great with the sun streaming through the tank.
Time for some Guzman Y Gomez and a beer (we had already had a couple of working beers) to finish the day off.
Again, I can't thank @somethingfishy76 enough for all his help today and over the past 5 months, I wouldn't be sitting in front of this amazing tank right now without his help.

Wrangy · Sep 7, 2016

Geez you've had a good couple of weeks Dave! New car, keys to the house, you got to see me and now you can sit back with a beer and relax in front of the tank home :D

Glad to hear it went smoothly mate :D

Sam Parker · Sep 7, 2016

Weren't wrong about the to being large either Hahahaha

MagicJ · Sep 7, 2016

Maybe this can be your new job @daveH :D

daveH · Sep 7, 2016

MagicJ said:
Maybe this can be your new job @daveH :D

I certainly plan to make it pretty close to a full time job ;)

daveH · Sep 7, 2016

Wrangy said:
Geez you've had a good couple of weeks Dave! New car, keys to the house, you got to see me and now you can sit back with a beer and relax in front of the tank home :D

Glad to hear it went smoothly mate :D

Seeing you was of course the top of the list haha

MagicJ · Sep 7, 2016

daveH said:
I certainly plan to make it pretty close to a full time job ;)

I meant moving tanks :p

macca_75 · Sep 8, 2016

Look after my new Coral @daveH :p

Well done on the move.

daveH · Sep 8, 2016

macca_75 said:
Look after my new Coral @daveH :p

Well done on the move.

Thanks mate.
Actually Gerhard and I split your coral so that we can both look after it for you - we'll both be sending you photos ;)

macca_75 · Sep 9, 2016

It was a nice looking piece and I am sure you won't notice the frag soon. May things continue smoothly for you. Look forward to seeing you again when you host the national catch up next year.....