Pratt Reef Project - The Transition

[jhale]

I like the new sand , hmm.

WOW the work Frank did is amazing!

Man I thought the tank would last longer than the old one
jk, who needs a center brace anyway?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

great idea w/ the plastic bag. i was breaking my head all week trying to figure out how to pour water in the tank w/o lifting the sand. i tell you MR is full of genious.

so did it work? :biglaugh:

 

[prattreef]

yes for the most part. Still got cloudy , but it cut down the dust considerably.

 

[masterswimmer]

yes for the most part. Still got cloudy , but it cut down the dust considerably.

HEY.......It worked great, until SOMEONE (no names mentioned) decided it was time to remove it before completely full! :tongue1: Besides, there's a big difference between cloudy and sandstorm.

swimmer

 

[SlamaJama]

it was me ok, after ur nap u had a epifany, so get a grip...it was a ok idea...lots and ooos and ahhhss for like 5 min...then it was in the way..lmao

note: i will prob use this idea the next time i do dsb, worked well

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i would always use a bowl on top of a plate but i like this idea 100X better

 

[masterswimmer]

it was me ok, after ur nap u had a epifany, so get a grip...it was a ok idea...lots and ooos and ahhhss for like 5 min...then it was in the way..lmao

note: i will prob use this idea the next time i do dsb, worked well

Yeah it was you! :lol: And that was no nap......it was deep sleep (REM too :lol2: ).

Now you know why it says 'no driving' on pain med bottles :shhh: .

swimmer

 

[bad coffee]

dunno. looked like a nap to me

 

[SlamaJama]

yeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[masterswimmer]

dunno. looked like a nap to me

Get with the program. Taking a nap requires a chicken and a hammock! :biglaugh:

 

[prattreef]

Today's update:

The tank looks phenomenal --crystal clear, corals are all very happy-- not a sign of dieoff (still early I know). Polyp extension continues to improve.

On the fish front, th news is not as bleak--- The Naso survived the night, though it still is very stressed out and refuses food. The clowns, both Hippo tangs, the arabian dottyback and the purple pseudo are all out and eating, though breathing in a somewhat labored fashion (not the clowns). The surprise sighting was my male Lyretail anthias who looks rough, went after the mysis, but spit it out. All others are AWOL. Progress for sure.

My Dean came by today to check out the new system and she was floored She extends a big thankyou to MR and wanted to know if we planned an open house or something to say thanks... she really gets it

I'm away for the weekend starting his evening, but the tank is in my colleague Jason's capable hands.

Updates on Sun. evening.

Peace,

Randy

 

[FRY]

hey Russ i thought you were in a depth tough on makeing a plan for the next move was going to be

 

[masterswimmer]

hey Russ i thought you were in a depth tough on makeing a plan for the next move was going to be

Same page Frank. Thanks! :lol2:

swimmer

 

[SlamaJama]

Get with the program. Taking a nap requires a chicken and a hammock! :biglaugh:

excellent russ...lmao

 

[bad coffee]

Sand grain sizes for those who are wondering.

 

[bad coffee]

I'd say the transition went well
Pic from today... I gotta get a grey card and wb to the lights. I can't get the real colors yet.

B

 

[digitalreefer]

Looks amazing... I'm proud to have been a part of the set up!

 

[masterswimmer]

Randy my friend, that looks absolutely amazing. The perspective you get from that angle makes that 8' tank look like it's a mile long. :biggrin:

swimmer

 

[FRY]

randy very well done

 

[prattreef]

Thanks all. I think the system looks amazing so far and is stabilizing nicely. While I know this is my system, I can't help but think of it as very much yours ( MR collectively) too. Nice work MR

Randy