Just wanted to stop in and say howdy from the Sunshine State (although today is kind of grey and overcast, I hope it rains we really need it).
I've been swimming around in the shadows for a couple of weeks reading the posts articles and comments and have to say MFK seems like the place to be if fish keeping is in your blood.
Just a little about myself... The name's John, I'm 53y/o, living the good life in Clearwater, FL. I've kept fish off and on for 40+ years, everything from the obligitory guppy tank as a kid to a 225 reef tank. As I spent 21 years in the U.S. Army, alot of times I'd have to sell off or give away my systems.
Currently have a 120 Long, that we just setup (1 month ago) inhabitants are (all pups at this time), 2 tiger oscars, 2 Chaca chaca Cats, and will be picking up 2 Silver Arowana on Wednesday.
Once I get my wife's interest diverted to something else and I make room in my garage (I'm currently rebuilding a 1955 Chevy Hard Top) I plan on building a 300gal Plexi/acrylic (have to have someplace to put the pups when they grow up
). My neighbor works with plastics and says he'll give me a hand, making sure I don't screw it up (TY Chip).
I'd like to hear from others what they think of my idea. The tank's dimensions will be 48"L x 24"W x 48" T. I'm planning on using 1/2in Plexi and could make the tank with 2 48 x 96 sheets. One sheet cut in 2 for the front and back and one sheet quartered provides the sides, bottom and euro-bracing.
Well anyways, just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to learning/teaching here at MFK.
John
I've been swimming around in the shadows for a couple of weeks reading the posts articles and comments and have to say MFK seems like the place to be if fish keeping is in your blood.
Just a little about myself... The name's John, I'm 53y/o, living the good life in Clearwater, FL. I've kept fish off and on for 40+ years, everything from the obligitory guppy tank as a kid to a 225 reef tank. As I spent 21 years in the U.S. Army, alot of times I'd have to sell off or give away my systems.
Currently have a 120 Long, that we just setup (1 month ago) inhabitants are (all pups at this time), 2 tiger oscars, 2 Chaca chaca Cats, and will be picking up 2 Silver Arowana on Wednesday.
Once I get my wife's interest diverted to something else and I make room in my garage (I'm currently rebuilding a 1955 Chevy Hard Top) I plan on building a 300gal Plexi/acrylic (have to have someplace to put the pups when they grow up
). My neighbor works with plastics and says he'll give me a hand, making sure I don't screw it up (TY Chip).I'd like to hear from others what they think of my idea. The tank's dimensions will be 48"L x 24"W x 48" T. I'm planning on using 1/2in Plexi and could make the tank with 2 48 x 96 sheets. One sheet cut in 2 for the front and back and one sheet quartered provides the sides, bottom and euro-bracing.
Well anyways, just wanted to introduce myself and look forward to learning/teaching here at MFK.
John
but looking forward to first show in may... and by the way ...we love the baby monsters too