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Coralgurl 06-25-2012 10:13 PM

reef safe fish!

Earthgirl 06-25-2012 10:38 PM

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

:wink:

Leah 06-25-2012 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthgirl (Post 726638)
Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

:wink:

Yes a Reef Safe Spouse...very important. Good luck with that one. :biggrin:

mandyplo 06-25-2012 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthgirl (Post 726638)
Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

:wink:

Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and running & doing all the work! Lazy lil wiener he is. And the tank isn't even at my house its at his! NOT FAIR!

reefwars 06-25-2012 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandyplo (Post 726644)
Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and running & doing all the work! Lazy lil wiener he is. And the tank isn't even at my house its at his! NOT FAIR!



Oh I'd be changing that lol see my signature lol ;))

tang daddy 06-26-2012 06:12 PM

Heres my list in no specific order.....


A reefer must haves:

Revive coral dip
Magnesium, calcium and Kalk
Super glue thick and putty
Coral snips and tongs
Liverock rubble
Large supply of mysis, brine, pellets, phyto plankton, zoo plankton, coral frenzy and brine eggs
Led flashlight
Extra tanks, heaters and powerheads
Steady hand and patients
2 jobs and a line of credit
Supportive spouse
Passion and patience
Books on coral, fishes and inverts

Leah 06-26-2012 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang daddy (Post 726851)
Heres my list in no specific order.....


A reefer must haves:

Revive coral dip
Magnesium, calcium and Kalk
Super glue thick and putty
Coral snips and tongs
Liverock rubble
Large supply of mysis, brine, pellets, phyto plankton, zoo plankton, coral frenzy and brine eggs
Led flashlight
Extra tanks, heaters and powerheads
Steady hand and patients
2 jobs and a line of credit
Supportive spouse
Passion and patience
Books on coral, fishes and inverts

"2 jobs and a line of credit" :lol:
A spouse with 2 jobs as well and maybe a big fat inheritance :wink:

FishyFishy! 06-26-2012 07:02 PM

wouldn't be able to do it without the CANREEF community



OH..... and a crap load of money.... and an understanding spouse..... and money.....and beer.....and money....did I say money?

Aquattro 06-26-2012 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang daddy (Post 726851)
2 jobs and a line of credit
Supportive spouse
Passion and patience

The big ones, not in any specific order :)

Gizmoh 06-26-2012 07:19 PM

Patience and a desire to learn

+1 tongs, turkey baster, toothbrush, good variety of food, test kits, reef safe spouse


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