Novahobbies' 37g Seahorse Tank Journal

flower

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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/366648/novahobbies-37g-seahorse-tank-journal/480#post_3445136
Back from the Holidaze early this am. I dropped the wife off at work and had a very short period at the office this morning myself, then I found myself with a free day...a rare treat, let me tell you! So, after stopping by the LFS for water (at which point a new red chalice just "fell" into the bag), I stopped at the hardware store for some white cabinet grade satin paint. First coat has been applied tonight, second coat will go on in the morning. I just finished a 10g water change also. I'm getting a lot of cyano on the sand in the back corners of the tank. I'm sure the water temp is helping add fuel to the cyano bloom, but so far it's manageable.I just have to make sure to blow off my pipe organ daily - those buggers are very pretty, but delicate.
Once again I want to send a thanks out to a board member here. A certain lady friend of all of ours with a preoccupation for felines has graciously offered to sell me her chiller - including all the hardware a chiller doesn't usually come with - for a very fair price. A huge thanks for Meowzer for helping out in my time of need. Also (it has to be said) an equally huge thanks to my darling bride who, when informed that the iceprobe broke on the tank, only rolled her eyes a little and said "you'd better get a new one.....just make sure it can stay in the stand."
Of course, she's spending $150 of her gift $$ on stuff from Teavana right now, so I'm looking the other way on that score as well.

Too tired tonight. Will post some pics tomorrow after I figure out the coral placement.
LOL...I love reading your posts, I'm surprised only a red chalice fell into the bag...Meowzer has been such a help to us all, she either has what we need to come to the rescue, or knows where to get it. This site would not be the same without her.
I'm looking forward to your pictures.
 

meowzer

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LOl...Thanks guys.....
Rick it is in my car and I should be bringing it to the P.O. this afternoon
P.S. I WANT A PICTURE OF THE NEW CHALICE
 

novahobbies

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This is perfect timing. The stand is painted with 2 coats of cabinet white now, and I may do a third coat on the facing surfaces to get a nice smooth finish. I'll wait and do the "big move" when the chiller comes in, that way everything gets done and wrapped up at the same time.
I love the plain white, but honestly I'll be really thrilled when the light trim color and cherry blossom detail work gets done. I know I have too many more pressing things to focus on right now (can you say, "finish the damn wood floor??") but that trim WILL be done eventually.
 

meowzer

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Looking great....I found 1 horse so far...LOL....top left
OH WAIT....maybe a 2nd top right kinda hidden some
 

flower

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LOL...aside from the one thats out, mid tank on the left, I don't see anymore. They sure can hide.
 

novahobbies

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I can see both mandarins (one on the sand, one swimming down from the shell on the right side above the feather duster), 2 horses (left hand side mid tank, and one wrapped on the feather duster facing away). I know the Male is under the Kenya coral where he loves to hide, and the third female is definitely hiding in this pic....NO idea where she is.
 

novahobbies

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So excited....I may just have a chiller waiting for me when I get home today!!!
...can't do anything about it until the weekend, but it's always fun to play with a new toy!
 

novahobbies

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Buzzkill. No box. :-( Oh well, I'm sure the local postman got all slowed up due to the chilly (40 degree!!) weather down here. ;-)
On the other hand, it's not like I NEED the chiller in this weather right now.......lol
 

meowzer

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:( The last tracking says Jacksonville and expected delivery January 3rd........I guess with the holiday it's behind
 

novahobbies

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No worries, I'm sure the USPS is just behind due to the holidays. Truth to tell, I wouldn't have been able to do more than just play with it tonight anyway.

Hmm. Did that sound off-color to you?
 

novahobbies

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Chiller has arrive safe and sound!

It's going to be a snug fit, but it WILL fit. I should have plenty of room in front and behind (and remember, the cabinet is fully open in the back), but just to be safe I'll add a muffin fan in the cabinet to keep the air flowing around the unit. Mother in Law is coming this weekend to hang out....sounds like a perfect time for me to act busy and get this bad boy moved and running!
 
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