I saw this link in my bookmarks tonight and couldn't believe that it's been that long since I logged in. I have soooo neglected this thread and message board!
Update: I haven't left the hobby and I still have this tank. I haven't added anything new since my last update. I wouldn't even know where to put anything new!
My elegance was fragged back in November by my LFS and is getting to the point where it needs to be fragged again or traded in - there's not much room in the front for it anymore. I'm pleasantly surprised that it's done so well in my tank despite everything I've heard about them. Maybe because it's an Australian one, huh?
I added two peppermint shrimp a few months ago to take care of a little aiptasia problem that I had and while they took care of every little bit of the aiptasia, they also helped themselves to a couple of my rics, which I was highly pi$$ed about! My duncans are crazy, love it! I think my coco worm died because I haven't seen it come out in a long time.
I still have the same three little babies - possum wrasse and Picasso clown pair. I couldn't have picked a more peaceful trio to live together! The clowns have all but killed their beautiful red brain that they've hosted since day one. I don't know why, but they are so "rough" with it - nipping at it, poking their heads into its mouth when it tries to eat, yet they love to cuddle up in it. ? I will try to remember to take a new FTS to update this thread. All I have now is an updated pic of my clowns because someone from my local reef club wanted to see a pic of them today, so I will post that.
You can see the part of the brain that they killed - and is growing some hair algae. When I try to remove it manually, they run my hand away.
I still love my tank and still religiously do my weekly 2.5 gallon water change and maintenance, though I do admit that I don't give it the daily attention that I use to give it. This message board and the hobby use to be my little obsession and entertainment, though now I have picked up other little "obsessions". You boys (men
) won't understand, but I am sure that my ladies will - (hopefully!) What is it?? HANDBAGS!!
Coach, Dior, and Louis Vuitton! THAT'S where my time has been spent - that's where I've been.
Okay... I admitted it. The first step in getting help is admitting that you have a problem, right??
Seriously though.... I miss everyone! Lauren, especially you, girl! Oh... and Mark, my hubby! I bet he's ready to divorce me now!
Rebel, you're on my myspace, so you *know* I'm still alive and around! Everyone else, I do miss you! I miss when I used to come on here and be able to take the time to look at everyone's threads and be inspired. We all encouraged and inspired each other. Poked fun at each other - just fun times! I miss it! Does this mean that I am going to be around all the time now? Honestly? No. But I *am* going to make myself take the time to come by and check everything out and check in every once in awhile.
Anyway, if you're still reading, I'm surprised! I'm gonna look around a little and see what's been going on.
Hope everyone is doing well - Happy New Year!!