Finally - First Full Tank Shot after 5 years into the hobby

[gtareef]

Thanks everyone. But I'm still not satisfied. I want to add more sps colonies within the next few months and maybe redo the rock. Hopefully Reef Raft will bring in some crazy Aussie pieces soon.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Gorgeous. What happened to the Pearlberry? One of my favourites. If too painful, no need to reply.

[gtareef]

Lol no worries. I killed over 200 or more because of rookie mistake or equipment failure since started this hobby. Although this one was painful, it wasn't that bad compared to when clams spawned and killed over 70% of my sps within 24 hours.

A store in Toronto asked me to hold their corals for a few months. I took the challenge and put about 50 pieces in my 270g. Within two weeks a lot of my sps started rtn and all I could think of is chemical warfare.

Prior to that those pieces have been with me for more than 2-3 years.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by gtareef

Although this one was painful, it wasn't that bad compared to when clams spawned and killed over 70% of my sps within 24 hours.

I've had this happen to me before too. I was holding some giant clams for a local reefer who was supposed to have his new tank set up and pick up the clams in 3 months. At the 6 month mark, they spawned, tank and house smelled like the ocean (and not in a good way) and lost 70+ percent of my corals too. I was a bit choked to say the least.

Anthony

[gtareef]

Wow. That’s sucks. I spoke to other reefers and the same thing happened to them but their system was able to handle it.

I have a great skimmer but that wasn't enough. After that incident I sold three large clams and just kept one.

[gtareef]

I hope your friend gave you some freebies for your lost.

[gregzz4]

Awesome FTS bud

[Taipan]

I have had the privilege to be invited on many occasions to visit member "gtareef" and I am always awe struck. He is humble, generous with his advice, and a hobbyist of the highest order. An asset to this community.

The great thing (for me) - he and member Explor3r (Alex) are only a few minutes away from me.

[gtareef]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Awesome FTS bud

Thanks bud!

Originally Posted by Taipan

I have had the privilege to be invited on many occasions to visit member "gtareef" and I am always awe struck. He is humble, generous with his advice, and a hobbyist of the highest order. An asset to this community.

The great thing (for me) - he and member Explor3r (Alex) are only a few minutes away from me.

Thank you my friend! Those exact same words can describe you both as well

[shiftline]

Beautiful shots