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I also REALLY need to stop buying coral. Will someone please hold me accountable? I need 12 steps and a sponsor at this point.
Sorry to break the news homie, but you're in a den of enablers.. if you need a hookup on a 12 frag pack, we can help you out. Not sure we do steps round here
 

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Remember the first post. Just about a month ago.... when you said you were going to go slow and steady lol The positive is you're learning alot of lessons the hard way. I don't think there is a better way to learn them. Your also fighting through them rather than giving up. It will pay off in time. So much in just a month!
 
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Hey! Thought I'd stop by and check up on this build. Heard about the leakage.... sucks.

New tanks just aren't made well... at all. Quality control is a thing of the past. I bought a 75g Marineland tank in August and the silicone was so bad I returned the first and really picked through thier stock to find a barely acceptable one. I sure hope it doesn't leak. There is a questionable corner I get to monitor over the next however many years of use.

However, you'll likely be fine, that's what I'm telling myself anyways!
 
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Have you tested all the usual parameters? Good luck with the new tank!
Yep!

Temp: 78°
SG: 1.0235
NH3: 0
NO3: 10
pH: 8.2
KH: 9.5
PO4: 0.03
Ca: 460
Mg: 1080 (dosed after testing, will test/dose again today)
 
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Sorry to break the news homie, but you're in a den of enablers.. if you need a hookup on a 12 frag pack, we can help you out. Not sure we do steps round here
I know! I need to stay away from friggin sales. I really think that after this batch comes Thursday that I'll be done — until my new build. Hahaha. I'm doomed.
 

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I know! I need to stay away from friggin sales. I really think that after this batch comes Thursday that I'll be done — until my new build. Hahaha. I'm doomed.
SUREEEEEEE..

I'll tag you on the next POTO Livesale. See how your resolve is holding up.
 
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Remember the first post. Just about a month ago.... when you said you were going to go slow and steady lol The positive is you're learning alot of lessons the hard way. I don't think there is a better way to learn them. Your also fighting through them rather than giving up. It will pay off in time. So much in just a month!
Slow and steady until the mania hits. o_O If I'm being honest with myself, I've always been a baptism by fire type. Road to hell, good intentions...
 
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I know! I need to stay away from friggin sales. I really think that after this batch comes Thursday that I'll be done — until my new build. Hahaha. I'm doomed.
They are all so tempting, especially POTO and REEFTIDE. o_O
 

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I know! I need to stay away from friggin sales. I really think that after this batch comes Thursday that I'll be done — until my new build. Hahaha. I'm doomed.

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Slow and steady until the mania hits. o_O If I'm being honest with myself, I've always been a baptism by fire type. Road to hell, good intentions...
Well Kitten... The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I happen to personally be in charge of the speed limit!!! :rolleyes:

I've ridden (fast) motorcycles all around your state. Funny thing is that the locals always called it Ootah?
 
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Well Kitten... The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I happen to personally be in charge of the speed limit!!! :rolleyes:

I've ridden (fast) motorcycles all around your state. Funny thing is that the locals always called it Ootah?
They were surely pulling your leg, buster. It's definitely You-Tah!
 

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Tell me about it. If someone flushes while I'm in the shower, the water slows to a literal trickle. I've had the pressure tested at the main and it's fine going into the house. Somewhere, some pipe is throwing a wrench in my operation.
Check the water regulator valve .. My house was he same way I replaced them and all was great again!
 
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Check the water regulator valve .. My house was he same way I replaced them and all was great again!
I believe that's in my crawlspace -- I might not make it down there until after Thanksgiving! LOL
 
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We need pictures. :)
My scape is a little haphazard right now because I'll be upgrading next week so It's just functional and my corals are all on their plugs in the sand or racks.

Buuuuuuut... How about a video of my Black Light Torch I took this morning? :D

 
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