jolt Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 8:13 AM, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: Nice frag selection Jolt, they're all looking really happy too. I look forward to seeing corals transition into and filling out your tank. You should be the textbook example of how to slowly and patiently build up a tank to prevent any issues. Shhh, there's nothing to see here, don't invoke the wrath of the coral gods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Today marks two years to the day since I started this thread. As many have pointed out, it's taken MUCH longer than I anticipated but I'm really glad I took the detour of starting up the frag tank before loading up my display with coral. I'm also glad that I've taken a no compromise stance on equipment, quarantine procedures, etc., even though it's been really hard to remain patient and often it seems like I will never finish. But, I'm starting to see some signs that the display is winding down on the ugly algae phase, and the frag tank seems to have hit its stride now. Tomorrow I'm heading out to NOLA for MACNA 2017, so I won't be spending much time on ARC for a week or so. I'm pretty pumped about MACNA, and I hope to bring back a lot of goodies for the frag tank! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 29 minutes ago, jolt said: Today marks two years to the day since I started this thread. As many have pointed out, it's taken MUCH longer than I anticipated but I'm really glad I took the detour of starting up the frag tank before loading up my display with coral. I'm also glad that I've taken a no compromise stance on equipment, quarantine procedures, etc., even though it's been really hard to remain patient and often it seems like I will never finish. But, I'm starting to see some signs that the display is winding down on the ugly algae phase, and the frag tank seems to have hit its stride now. Tomorrow I'm heading out to NOLA for MACNA 2017, so I won't be spending much time on ARC for a week or so. I'm pretty pumped about MACNA, and I hope to bring back a lot of goodies for the frag tank! Your patience and meticulous patience is commendable Jolt! A gold standard for us all to look to when considering the constraint and diligence required in a tank design/build. Have fun at MACNA, I really wanted to spend my birthday weekend there, but my class reunion happened to land on the same weekend. Take lots oh notes and photos to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, jolt said: even though it's been really hard to remain patient You my friend are the example of patience We all need more of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: Your patience and meticulous patience is commendable Jolt! A gold standard for us all to look to when considering the constraint and diligence required in a tank design/build. Have fun at MACNA, I really wanted to spend my birthday weekend there, but my class reunion happened to land on the same weekend. Take lots oh notes and photos to share! Oh, tough choice, but there's always next year for Macna (in Vegas!). Would have been nice to meet up with you in NOLA and scavenge the frag tanks for deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, Isaac said: You my friend are the example of patience We all need more of it! Thanks Isaac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 11 minutes ago, jolt said: Oh, tough choice, but there's always next year for Macna (in Vegas!). Would have been nice to meet up with you in NOLA and scavenge the frag tanks for deals Oh it's Vegas next year? I might be able to swing a free trip then since I currently have a client out there! That would be sweet Little longer trip back home though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Amazing tank and frag tank Jolt! I'm almost ashamed I haven't gotten to see it in person yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Amazing tank and frag tank Jolt! I'm almost ashamed I haven't gotten to see it in person yet. We need to make that happen Ty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We need to make that happen Ty! This guy slows me down a bit but I would like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hah! We have one of those too since my daughter and son-in-law moved in. I'll bet they would have fun playing together sometime ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hah! We have one of those too since my daughter and son-in-law moved in. I'll bet they would have fun playing together sometime ...Cute! I want one of those baby head supports with ears now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: Oh it's Vegas next year? I might be able to swing a free trip then since I currently have a client out there! That would be sweet Little longer trip back home though. You think MACNA will ever be held in Ranger, Texas? Maybe Diboll or Texas City? No? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 9 hours ago, victoly said: You think MACNA will ever be held in Ranger, Texas? Maybe Diboll or Texas City? No? Maybe there is a small chance for one of those, but I'm betting Houston sooner or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 8:02 PM, victoly said: You think MACNA will ever be held in Ranger, Texas? Maybe Diboll or Texas City? No? Diboll?! I've only ever been there on a remediation trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Two people who've been to Diboll in the same forum? Say it ain't so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, victoly said: Two people who've been to Diboll in the same forum? Say it ain't so. ummmm...make that 3! Mother's family is from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I think that means the forum has to disband when three people are familiar with diboll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jolt Posted August 28, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2017 Back from Macna. This year I won a Neptune DOS system (two years ago I won a Neptune WAV kit). Pretty good show, horrible drive home, had to detour through Shreveport instead of attempting Houston. Kind of regretting we did not cut through Diboll though ... Scored a few sweet frags too: 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Wow congratulations! I need to bring some lotto tickets over to you and rub them on you for luck What corals did you bring back? The purple ones look nice so far without any additional light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 From Unique Corals: Bali Shortcake mini colony, purple horrida mini colony From WWC: terra red mini colony, pearlberry, french tickler, vic's granulosa From Fraghouse: Wet Thumbs Creamy Milli, JF Solar Flare Milli From Jason Fox: UC 2009 Strawberry Shortcake From Joe Knows Reefs: wolverine, arctic tundra, 24k From Sticks'n Stones: WWC hologram milli, tyree tequila sunrise milli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Someone's almost done with her QT sentence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Awesome scores at MACNA! That 3rd WWC frag name... Can't believe someone named it that! [emoji51] That's going to just add to the amazing frag system you got going Jolt! Also, that bellus angel almost looked like a postcard of a fish for some reason... Maybe the white background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 9 hours ago, FarmerTy said: Awesome scores at MACNA! That 3rd WWC frag name... Can't believe someone named it that! I know, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 I think my Turbo's Aquatics L4 has hit its stride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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