Jim and Russ Rock - My new 90

[nijunet]

Hi all,
I just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to Jim and Russ. They brought over my new 90 gallon and helped me set it up last night. It was tough but, thanks to them it is up and running. Everything has made it even my mandarin which didn't look to happy. Here are a few pictures for you Jim.

The tank has cleared up nicely and I will post some more pictures tonight.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!:thrash:
Nicole

 

[masterswimmer]

For the record, Jim and Nicole did all the work.

I was the master of siphoning water from one tank to the other and making a mess of her floor

When we finished, the animals were all released and seemed happy, vying for position in their new territory. The only little guy looking stressed was the target mandarin. Glad to hear he's looking good now too.

And MOST importantly, your purple tang looked great.

Can't wait to see new, updated pix.

swimmer

 

[cali_reef]

You don't have a picture of Russ sleeping on the couch? :lol2:

 

[nijunet]

Cali,
No sleeping on the couch, he was a hard worker and it was much appreciated.

Russ,
I will have updated pictures later on today once I finish the scaping.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

looking forward to the pics.

 

[bergerd]

Great. Looking forward to seeing the tank live!! Congratulations. Remind me please; how big was your other tank?

 

[nijunet]

Hi Berg,
My old tank was a 55, I'll have some good pictures for you later.

 

[masterswimmer]

You don't have a picture of Russ sleeping on the couch? :lol2:

:smash:

I wanted to, Jim wouldn't let me :lol_large .....besides, one pic like that in a lifetime is enough. :theyareon

swimmer

 

[bad coffee]

It looks good! And it does look like Russ is doing a bunch of work.




B

 

[masterswimmer]

And it does look like Russ is doing a bunch of work.


B

Amazing how deceptive a still picture can be :lol_large

R

 

[nijunet]

Here are a few more pictures. I did a little scaping last night, let me know what you think.

Tank with actinics

Happy clowns

My tang happy in her new home

 

[House of Laughter]

Nicole, I knew you'd eventually bridge the two islands - I like the look - nice and open, with plenty of nooks and crannies for the fish to play/swim in.

Keep up the good work -

Now, get those halide plugs in and fire those babies up!!!

Congrats and enjoy!

House

 

[masterswimmer]

Nicole, I agree with Jim about firing up those halides. Not sure if you're aware, but it is very important NOT TO TOUCH the bulbs with your bare hands. MH bulbs get exceedingly hot and the oils from your skin can cause them to burst. So make sure you use a rag or paper towel or glove when you hold the bulb.

Now lets see some MH pix :biggrin:

swimmer

btw, I like the scaping. You did a great job!

 

[nijunet]

Hey House and Master,
I like the scaping also, I think I might have to move the bridge which I don't want to but there are a few rics on it and I am not sure if the halides are going to be too powerful for them. But, I will find out tonight because I hooked up the halides last night so, hopefully they will be on when I get home if I set the timer properly:redface: Then there will be more pictures. I think I am turning into a picture junkie!!
Nicole

 

[House of Laughter]

Turning ? :fight2: better be more pictures tonight

J

 

[nijunet]

Just a little update. Everything is settling in and the water has cleared up nicely.

My new Potter, thanks to Jim. Hope you like the picture I caught him as best as I could.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

wow. i really like that potter. but i wouldn't trust my coral beauty w/ him

 

[nijunet]

Thanks Scarf,
I wanted the Flame angel first but apparently he didn't make it so I guess it worked out for the best because it really is a beautiful fish!

 

[nijunet]

A bump for Jim and Russ!! Happy New Year everyone.

 

[masterswimmer]

Wow Nicole, everything really settled in beautifully. Great job. I love the Potters also. Sweet looking fish.

Don't be shy with more pix :biggrin:

R