as you can see i did try and be nice but was accused of being rude!
leather you actually have said it perfectly - maybe i need to learn to be a bit more tactful at times...
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leather you actually have said it perfectly - maybe i need to learn to be a bit more tactful at times...
lolSurprised no one has recommened on filtration yet? Your gointo need a big skimmer for that size tank and a big filter. You not doing coral with the shark right? I'd go with a fish only tank much easier and less expensive. I would try going with a canister filter and have flow push the water to one side of the tank where the pump for the skimmer is to do its thing. This is similar to what am doing but am not using a canister as it will be to small for my tank. As I save money for this project I am learning more and more about saltwater everyday. I'd suggest starting the tank you have now and try some damsels and tangs so when you move you can a good outlook on saltwater and build your monster tank.
Did you ever think I called you rude because you sit here and criticize things and you don't even know me? Do you know my fish keeping history? No. You only know what I have posted about here on MFK. You don't have any knowledge about my experiences in the past, before I joined MFK.as you can see i did try and be nice but was accused of being rude!
leather you actually have said it perfectly - maybe i need to learn to be a bit more tactful at times...
Also, did I not state that this was a pure currently hypothetical situation that couldn't go into play for at least 2 years? Seriously, did you not read that part? I just don't see why you even comment if all you have to input is to slow down. I'm sorry, I didn't realize that 2 years was fast.
I don't feel like I should have to defend myself on my fishkeeping experience. I may have a lot of young fish, but I'm getting back into the hobby. I don't see why this makes me inexperienced, and since when is a snake a big deal? Definitely not the first reptile I've had. I just don't see why you even comment on anything I write if you have such a problem with me. I'm taking great care of my fish, I'm the first to admit to being wrong if I for some reason give out bad advice, and I try to give others input. I have been busy for 3 years straight with school and full time job, and this is my first summer off, and I have been bored as hell trying to figure out things to do, and I have had a hard time adjusting my sleep schedule and can't fall asleep a lot. I don't have a ton of irrelevant posts that count towards post count, I'm just on a lot because I have a hard time sleeping at night and get on throughout the day when I'm bored.
I can't believe I have to sit here and defend myself and my decisions and dreams. Last time I checked, it wasn't bad to wish to venture into something in the future, and to collect any info possible to prepare for the day whether it be in 2 years or 10 years, because as stated, it really isn't plausible to do it any sooner, even though I'd love to. Just because I would like to set up the 125 as SW doesn't mean it would be any time soon, nor does it mean that the shark would go in any time soon thereafter as there is a process the tank obviously has to go through before adding any fish, unless for some reason an established setup is purchased which I don't see myself doing as people want to charge out the butt here for them.
I don't really have anything else to say, but unless you want to lead me in the right direction, maybe just keep your words to yourself. None of your posts in this thread have been helpful, and "i think you need to learn to walk before you run...." is definitely a rude thing to say when it has no place in this thread, other than for your own satisfaction of telling me I'm moving too fast.
Oh no, I have a bunch of easy fish to take care of and a couple more challenging fish ... Gee ... Last time I checked, all my fish are happy.
I just wish I could set up my 125 and get him soon and then move him in 2 years
WISH is the key word here.
I appreciate this advice, much more. It actually has heart behind it. A big reason I wanted to wait involves what you are talking about.
That's fine, bye out of this thread then. Don't need elitest jerks trying to lead my life. Thanks anyway.
Funny how you are offline, and then all of the sudden here you are, to reply. I'm not sure why you are wasting your time.
Funny how you are offline, and then all of the sudden here you are, to reply. I'm not sure why you are wasting your time.
So my suggestion........Take a deep breath and let's keep moving forward. The thread is starting out good; future dreams mean goals to reach for. But let's get back to things.
Ok, a time line of two years is the goal. One thing I have found helpful in keeping different tanks and preparing for new ones is a journal or journals. I tend to print off pages of info to keep in a three ring binder to refer to and jot down notes. This can be done electronically too I guess, but as an engineer's son I have found the love of napkins and pens when I have ideas or see helpful ideas here or there.
Reading is definitely helpful to keep on new ideas and equipment, but even some old methods can work too and save money at times. I learned to look for the oldest guy in the room and ask. Seems to hold true so far. Try out some small tank of just live rock, or dead rock and filter, or sand and fish. You have two years so try them for a while and compare and contrast various methods. Always working toward the final project of the shark tank.
Write out different components of what you want your future tank to be and try to put together an idea of time required to care for each part of the tank. a few minutes here and there has killed me a few times.
I plan on keeping sharks too, so I started with a nano 15gal and have been changing slowly. My next step is a 120 since size plays a major role, as we all know. My eventual goal for my wife is to find a permanent home to build her a 2500gal shark/reef tank. it may be 5 years, but like a savings account, you have to start now to be ready in the future.
best of luck.
Ok, a time line of two years is the goal. One thing I have found helpful in keeping different tanks and preparing for new ones is a journal or journals. I tend to print off pages of info to keep in a three ring binder to refer to and jot down notes. This can be done electronically too I guess, but as an engineer's son I have found the love of napkins and pens when I have ideas or see helpful ideas here or there.
Reading is definitely helpful to keep on new ideas and equipment, but even some old methods can work too and save money at times. I learned to look for the oldest guy in the room and ask. Seems to hold true so far. Try out some small tank of just live rock, or dead rock and filter, or sand and fish. You have two years so try them for a while and compare and contrast various methods. Always working toward the final project of the shark tank.
Write out different components of what you want your future tank to be and try to put together an idea of time required to care for each part of the tank. a few minutes here and there has killed me a few times.
I plan on keeping sharks too, so I started with a nano 15gal and have been changing slowly. My next step is a 120 since size plays a major role, as we all know. My eventual goal for my wife is to find a permanent home to build her a 2500gal shark/reef tank. it may be 5 years, but like a savings account, you have to start now to be ready in the future.
best of luck.
