I need a hug...
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Topic: I need a hug...
Posted By: Connie
Subject: I need a hug...
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 9:57am
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Ive been really down since I got my new tank. I dont really even like to play fish tank anymore because it is so much work to clean it. Ive had glass in the past and now with this acrylic...... Im seriously thinking about giving up. It become more work then fun..... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
I have taken off the canopy to help with cleaning and have now lost an eel and anthias to jumping.... Replies:
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 10:05am
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Connie,
This too will pass. What I have learned from this (and many others) acrylic blows as a display tank material. Keep your head up. |
Posted By: reptoreef
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 10:27am
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A 210 would make a terrific sump/refugium for a 500 gl glass tank Jason ------------- www.captivereefing.com |
Posted By: ewaldsreef
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 10:33am
Your tank is to nice to give up. If you need a hug here it is 
Seriously dont give up. There have been a few times I have been really frustrated but I am glad I stuck with it. ------------- Contact me for professional aquarium maintenance and localy grown coral frags. [URL=http://www.aquatitranquility.com][/URL] |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 10:55am
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I think we all feel like you do at one time or another. ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: smatney
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 12:40pm
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Connie - consider yourself group hugged. Sometimes, it just seems like more work than fun. And then....you look at it with different eyes and think...this is cool.
------------- Susan Matney Farmington, UT |
Posted By: fletch
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 4:06pm
| Connie, I was thinking about getting an acrylic tank. Please inlighten me... |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 4:16pm
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Connie, your fish love you and your tank is gorgeous. Sorry to hear of your frustration. It will pass. -------------  |
Posted By: jeffras
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 5:52pm
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Connie, Why not neglect cleaning your tank acrylic for a while? It shouldn't hurt anything by letting some algae accumulate? From one of my favorite shows "Take a vacation from your problems". Revisit it in 2 weeks. It worked for me when I felt that way about my 150. Go play with that new puppy instead. 
------------- Jeff Rasmussen |
Posted By: Adam Haycock
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 6:03pm
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you just need the correct tools to clean acrylic. People that dont like acrylic usually dont take the time to learn how to clean acrylic properly. You cant clean it like its glass. It really isnt too much work and with proper care you will not get any scratches and the clarity will beat glass and show off your reef better. And its not that much more work than glass, it just requires more patience when cleaning. The acrylic magnets are BAD!! so are some of the rigid plastic scrapers. Here is what i used and never had problems cleaning... http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KM2681 - http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KM2681 Take a few minutes every other day while you examine your tank. It takes almost no time at all and it will not scratch the acrylic. I would definately get another acrylic tank, although i really like my glass 180 gallon too ------------- 
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Posted By: Jamison
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 8:59pm
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Connie, I feel your pain. Tank problems + maintenence + no time = a lot of frustration. My life seems to be telling me that I can't handle a hobby right now. I'm not a drinker, but my tank is giving me cause to reconsider. I'm thinking alcohol might be better therapy for me than hugs. Besides, the last evening I asked WMAS for hugs, I had 3 dudes try to get to second base. Jamison ------------- Educate. Inspire. Conserve. http://[email protected] |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: February 01 2006 at 11:34pm
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Some of us, myself included, get the idea into our heads that bigger is better. We see awesome tanks that inspire us to take it to the next level and find later that we were happy with what we had before and that what we've got now is just too much. Here's my advice. Don't feel like you have to keep up the ______'s (insert the name of the person with that awesome tank you drool over.) For me it has come down to doing what I can and letting the rest do it's own thing. If that means I can't see through the glass this week then so be it. Trust me I feel your pain, but as Bruce said, you're tank is just to great to abandon now. Take a break from it and come back in a couple weeks with a different view of things. If you need a pick me up come see my newly reset-up 130 gallon tank and your view of your tank will be boosted 100%. |
Posted By: MBX5
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 1:51am
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Connie I just got my first acrylic tank also. I looked around and asked lots
of people what to use to clean it and most said the white pads. They all said be sure not to get sand in them and as hard as I tried I some how got some in :( Luckily I saw it and only got one Small one. So of I went to look for a better way and one that wont have me in the tank too much. I have a kent long handle scraper and got the acrylic blade but found out people don't like them all that much and say the scratch as well. Then I found this "A neat trick is to cut a credit card in half, then one edge down to fit in a Kent scraper handle. This is great for removing coralline, and it's much better at avoiding scratches than the Kent "acrylic-safe" plastic blade" So I got it a shot and have to say it works great and can have the glass clean in a matter of minutes Coraline and soft algae. Give it a try I think you will be happier. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
Joe Barnas Westminster, CO |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 8:35am
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Thanks everyone.... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 9:14am
I know Jake is sorry about that. He sort of apologized at a presidency meeting. He won't do it again. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Jamison wrote:
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 9:17am
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Maybe thats my problem.... No one ever tried to get to first base with me
------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 9:26am
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Connie- what time do you get home from work today. If I remember correctly from my conversation with Jon the other day he should be free this afternoon. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 10:23am
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He already has a mistress..... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 12:18pm
Hey, hey if we keep this up, Charisse won't let me out to play anymore.  ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 12:26pm
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I'll get over it. That is as long as Charisse still comes to the meetings and dinner. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 2:11pm
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For the record ...
I still think acrylic tanks blow. Jake has assured me he will be wearing pajamas (the whole night). I'm confindent Jon can effectively "multi-task". |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 2:21pm
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Jake has assured me he will be wearing pajamas (the whole night). Well for those who haven't heard, I too have spent the night in a hotel with Jake. He told me the same thing. I'm confindent Jon can effectively "multi-task". Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |