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siptang
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Krista, after that tease, you hsve to tell us now.
flower
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Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/120#post_3456641
Krista, after that tease, you hsve to tell us now.
Oh yes...a pot roast you say?...do tell.
Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/120#post_3456641
Krista, after that tease, you hsve to tell us now.
Oh yes...a pot roast you say?...do tell.
flower
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456643
Oh yes...a pot roast you say?...do tell.
Bump...we need to know the full story.......
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456643
Oh yes...a pot roast you say?...do tell.
Bump...we need to know the full story.......
gemmy
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The Story of the Pot Roast in a Fish System
OK, a little background info is needed for this one. I was a pet care manager for the company that I work for. This means taking care of the entire fish system, birds, reptiles and small animals. I was transferred to a new location that was opening up (which was awesome since not many people get this honor). I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the fish from the time it was installed until it was operational. The fish system was up and running within couple of weeks. I added the gravel, ornaments, and put the fish picture tags up (so we knew which fish went in what tank when we got our first order). Now, this is a brand spanking new system and the biological cycle had not began. Well, per the company protocol, we were to add Bio Spira. Bio Spira was the bacteria that we were to add to boost the cycle in order to make the fish system more hospitable for fish. I received the Bio Spira on a Monday. The bottle was warm and the ice pack was melted. I read the instructions for the Bio Spira and it clearly stated keep refrigerated until it is added to fish system. The shipment was supposed to be overnighted and it had been in transit for at least four days before it reached me. Crap, I thought to myself. There was no way that this was going to be salvageable. I email my corporate fish guru and he told me not to worry. I still worried. I had fish coming that week. So, I use my critical thinking skills. I knew you could use fish food or even a small shrimp for a small tank. So, why couldn't I use a large hunk of meat to help cultivate the bacteria for my 1400 gallon system? I knew that the Bio Spira was not doing the trick since there was no increase of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. I bit the bullet and put a nice huge pot roast in the fluidized bedding chamber of my fish system. I did start to see signs of a true cycle. The final test came when I had to add the first shipment of fish. The fish order was huge, but the majority of the fish survived.
OK, a little background info is needed for this one. I was a pet care manager for the company that I work for. This means taking care of the entire fish system, birds, reptiles and small animals. I was transferred to a new location that was opening up (which was awesome since not many people get this honor). I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the fish from the time it was installed until it was operational. The fish system was up and running within couple of weeks. I added the gravel, ornaments, and put the fish picture tags up (so we knew which fish went in what tank when we got our first order). Now, this is a brand spanking new system and the biological cycle had not began. Well, per the company protocol, we were to add Bio Spira. Bio Spira was the bacteria that we were to add to boost the cycle in order to make the fish system more hospitable for fish. I received the Bio Spira on a Monday. The bottle was warm and the ice pack was melted. I read the instructions for the Bio Spira and it clearly stated keep refrigerated until it is added to fish system. The shipment was supposed to be overnighted and it had been in transit for at least four days before it reached me. Crap, I thought to myself. There was no way that this was going to be salvageable. I email my corporate fish guru and he told me not to worry. I still worried. I had fish coming that week. So, I use my critical thinking skills. I knew you could use fish food or even a small shrimp for a small tank. So, why couldn't I use a large hunk of meat to help cultivate the bacteria for my 1400 gallon system? I knew that the Bio Spira was not doing the trick since there was no increase of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. I bit the bullet and put a nice huge pot roast in the fluidized bedding chamber of my fish system. I did start to see signs of a true cycle. The final test came when I had to add the first shipment of fish. The fish order was huge, but the majority of the fish survived.
mr. limpid
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You mean like a pot roast from a cow? Did you then make a pot luck lunch for the your fellow employees?
flower
Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456718
The Story of the Pot Roast in a Fish System
OK, a little background info is needed for this one. I was a pet care manager for the company that I work for. This means taking care of the entire fish system, birds, reptiles and small animals. I was transferred to a new location that was opening up (which was awesome since not many people get this honor). I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the fish from the time it was installed until it was operational. The fish system was up and running within couple of weeks. I added the gravel, ornaments, and put the fish picture tags up (so we knew which fish went in what tank when we got our first order). Now, this is a brand spanking new system and the biological cycle had not began. Well, per the company protocol, we were to add Bio Spira. Bio Spira was the bacteria that we were to add to boost the cycle in order to make the fish system more hospitable for fish. I received the Bio Spira on a Monday. The bottle was warm and the ice pack was melted. I read the instructions for the Bio Spira and it clearly stated keep refrigerated until it is added to fish system. The shipment was supposed to be overnighted and it had been in transit for at least four days before it reached me. Crap, I thought to myself. There was no way that this was going to be salvageable. I email my corporate fish guru and he told me not to worry. I still worried. I had fish coming that week. So, I use my critical thinking skills. I knew you could use fish food or even a small shrimp for a small tank. So, why couldn't I use a large hunk of meat to help cultivate the bacteria for my 1400 gallon system? I knew that the Bio Spira was not doing the trick since there was no increase of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. I bit the bullet and put a nice huge pot roast in the fluidized bedding chamber of my fish system. I did start to see signs of a true cycle. The final test came when I had to add the first shipment of fish. The fish order was huge, but the majority of the fish survived.
LOL...did the company reimburse you for the roast? Obviously they chose the right person for the job...good thinking.
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456718
The Story of the Pot Roast in a Fish System
OK, a little background info is needed for this one. I was a pet care manager for the company that I work for. This means taking care of the entire fish system, birds, reptiles and small animals. I was transferred to a new location that was opening up (which was awesome since not many people get this honor). I was responsible for monitoring the progress of the fish from the time it was installed until it was operational. The fish system was up and running within couple of weeks. I added the gravel, ornaments, and put the fish picture tags up (so we knew which fish went in what tank when we got our first order). Now, this is a brand spanking new system and the biological cycle had not began. Well, per the company protocol, we were to add Bio Spira. Bio Spira was the bacteria that we were to add to boost the cycle in order to make the fish system more hospitable for fish. I received the Bio Spira on a Monday. The bottle was warm and the ice pack was melted. I read the instructions for the Bio Spira and it clearly stated keep refrigerated until it is added to fish system. The shipment was supposed to be overnighted and it had been in transit for at least four days before it reached me. Crap, I thought to myself. There was no way that this was going to be salvageable. I email my corporate fish guru and he told me not to worry. I still worried. I had fish coming that week. So, I use my critical thinking skills. I knew you could use fish food or even a small shrimp for a small tank. So, why couldn't I use a large hunk of meat to help cultivate the bacteria for my 1400 gallon system? I knew that the Bio Spira was not doing the trick since there was no increase of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. I bit the bullet and put a nice huge pot roast in the fluidized bedding chamber of my fish system. I did start to see signs of a true cycle. The final test came when I had to add the first shipment of fish. The fish order was huge, but the majority of the fish survived.
LOL...did the company reimburse you for the roast? Obviously they chose the right person for the job...good thinking.
gemmy
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Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456730
You mean like a pot roast from a cow? Did you then make a pot luck lunch for the your fellow employees?
Yup, it was a whole pot roast from a cow. That thing was rancid when I pulled it out. I almost fell off the ladder the stench was so bad.
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456746
LOL...did the company reimburse you for the roast? Obviously they chose the right person for the job...good thinking.
I used my company purchase card.
Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456730
You mean like a pot roast from a cow? Did you then make a pot luck lunch for the your fellow employees?
Yup, it was a whole pot roast from a cow. That thing was rancid when I pulled it out. I almost fell off the ladder the stench was so bad.
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456746
LOL...did the company reimburse you for the roast? Obviously they chose the right person for the job...good thinking.
I used my company purchase card.
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siptang
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Wow!
Some retail story huh? That was interesting Krista, I had no idea that you could use beef to cycle the tank.
Some retail story huh? That was interesting Krista, I had no idea that you could use beef to cycle the tank.
sweatervest13
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Wow just caught up on this threads last 6 pages. I love to read all the stories and good and bad experiences everyone has with their tank and in life. I laughed, I cried (not really, but Siptang made me come real close). I really liked the one about the FW tank in Iraq, that is dedication.
I will have to try to come up with something, but I don't think I can come close to all the great ones so far. Thanks for writing them folks!!
I will have to try to come up with something, but I don't think I can come close to all the great ones so far. Thanks for writing them folks!!
gemmy
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Originally Posted by ladyreefseeker http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/120#post_3456394
I am so sorry! I will announce the winner this evening. Thanks everyone. We really do appreciate the stories and please keep them coming.
Originally Posted by ladyreefseeker http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/120#post_3456394
I am so sorry! I will announce the winner this evening. Thanks everyone. We really do appreciate the stories and please keep them coming.
gemmy
Active Member
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Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456785
Wow!
Some retail story huh? That was interesting Krista, I had no idea that you could use beef to cycle the tank.
I have plenty of stories and mishaps with the fish system. I pretty much know how to take apart the whole system and piece it together. I have to do this while there are fish in the system.
I needed a large chunk of meat (not necessarily beef) to start decomposing and cause the ammonia spike. It was the best thing I had available.
Originally Posted by Siptang http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3456785
Wow!
Some retail story huh? That was interesting Krista, I had no idea that you could use beef to cycle the tank.
I have plenty of stories and mishaps with the fish system. I pretty much know how to take apart the whole system and piece it together. I have to do this while there are fish in the system.
I needed a large chunk of meat (not necessarily beef) to start decomposing and cause the ammonia spike. It was the best thing I had available.
tirtza
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the crazy landlord who drianed my tanks while I was at work is a great one.
Flower - You have to tell this story! Don't leave us hanging!
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I needed a large chunk of meat (not necessarily beef) to start decomposing and cause the ammonia spike. It was the best thing I had available.
Very creative idea!
the crazy landlord who drianed my tanks while I was at work is a great one.
Flower - You have to tell this story! Don't leave us hanging!
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I needed a large chunk of meat (not necessarily beef) to start decomposing and cause the ammonia spike. It was the best thing I had available.
Very creative idea!
flower
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Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458393
Flower - You have to tell this story! Don't leave us hanging!
Very creative idea!
LOL...it isn't a marine tank story...I had freshwater tanks back then. I'm not sure what to do to tell it. It's pretty funny.
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458393
Flower - You have to tell this story! Don't leave us hanging!
Very creative idea!
LOL...it isn't a marine tank story...I had freshwater tanks back then. I'm not sure what to do to tell it. It's pretty funny.
mr. limpid
Active Member
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458412
LOL...it isn't a marine tank story...I had freshwater tanks back then. I'm not sure what to do to tell it. It's pretty funny.
No one can stop you from posting and I think any story that is about fish keeping is worth hearing, especially if it funny. We all need it on a Monday.
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458412
LOL...it isn't a marine tank story...I had freshwater tanks back then. I'm not sure what to do to tell it. It's pretty funny.
No one can stop you from posting and I think any story that is about fish keeping is worth hearing, especially if it funny. We all need it on a Monday.
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siptang
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Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458437
No one can stop you from posting and I think any story that is about fish keeping is worth hearing, especially if it funny. We all need it on a Monday.
Definitely agreed. Please do share flower.
Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/388649/your-best-aquarium-stories-featured-monthly/140#post_3458437
No one can stop you from posting and I think any story that is about fish keeping is worth hearing, especially if it funny. We all need it on a Monday.
Definitely agreed. Please do share flower.
Siptang!!! Winner for January!!! I am embarrassingly late with the announcing....Sorry....
I will send your gift certificate by email. Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will send your gift certificate by email. Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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siptang
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Wow, looks like I will be doing some coral shopping soon.
mr. limpid
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Gratz Sip, you should change your handle to StoryMan.
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siptang
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Thanks Jack, i really appreciate ya.
Like I said, time for some coral shopping!
Like I said, time for some coral shopping!