Reef-a-holic

TEARING DOWN OLD TANKS AND BUILDING NEW ONES.

RAH — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:43:14 +0000

Tearing down the “old and busted”. I think we had 5 tanks setup in my house at the time of my last post…my 125 gallon display and small frag tank, the wife’s 24 gallon Cardiff and a nano cube for each of the kids. Well, since then everything but the 125 has gone away. While [...]

Update One – The Battle Of The Water Changes

RAH — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:21:38 +0000

As promised I am starting my series of “mini-posts” to add some updated info on what’s been going on with my tank and the addiction hobby during my long absence from posting here. I thought I’d start with the topic of water changes. Many a debate can and has been had over this subject. While most [...]

Back From The Dead…

RAH — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:36:25 +0000

…Well almost. Let’s say back from the dead of winter! As I type this today’s expected high temperature will only be in the single digits and there is nearly 3 feet of snow drifted up on my back deck. Winter is here with a vengeance. I doubt I have any loyal readership left as it’s [...]

Algae Turf Scrubber

RAH — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:23:52 +0000

So what is this algae turf scrubber (or ATS for short) DIY project that I mentioned in a previous post you ask? In short it’s a type of filter or means of nutrient export. The theory is to create an area where algae will grow at a rapid rate thus taking up nutrients in the [...]

Finally, A New Inhabitant

RAH — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:14:51 +0000

The only new inhabitant in my tank in quite a long time (see post below about family health issues, lack of money, etc.) is a Blue Hippo Tang. I was able to score this specimen by trading in $100 worth of Pom Pom Xenia frags to one of my local fish stores. Don’t worry, while [...]

I’m Still Here

RAH — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:52:31 +0000

Well, yet again this blog is lacking in new posts! My wife’s health and other life issues have kept me away from adding posts. With all the goings on in my life and the subsequent lack of funds, there have been no major changes to the the tank. OK, I did build a an ATS [...]

Video Fun

RAH — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:28:53 +0000

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a video worth? Don’t bother trying to answer that. I’ve always had a love for all types of photography so I am going to inflict my amateur video skills on you anyway. With today’s digital cameras and editing software making your own movie [...]

The Great Debate…Sand Bed or Bare Bottom?

RAH — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:34:18 +0000

The info below originated from a thread on thereeftank.com about deep sand beds…most of the info was originally supplied by a user who goes by the name Elegance Coral. Some of it has been paraphrased here and there to fit into this article. “EC”, as he is known to many, is well respected for [...]

A Few New Additions To The Photo Gallery

RAH — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:10:29 +0000

So we all love to look at pictures right? And those of us addicted to the reef hobby seem to be able to surf the web for hours looking at pictures of other peoples tanks. I must admit that although I consider myself a complete novice, I do enjoy the challenge of trying to capture [...]

A Reminder To Those Who Mix Saltwater & Electricity

RAH — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:45:34 +0000

So my family had just finished watching a movie the other night and we are sitting around chatting before we get ready for bed, when we hear this “poof, poof” sound. My wife says it sounds like the dog (who is outside) coughed or something. One of my kids gets up and walks by the [...]