devins news

[1guydude]

Soooooo i just wanted to share a cpl things here with the reefing community.

1. I ordered my new tank yesterday. Starphire by oceans by designs. Its going to replace my current 75g tank but a bit wider.
Really kool just the waiting game now.

2. Were having a baby ppl! 1st one and kinda nervous... wish me luck with both!
Comments, tips, and bs r open like always on my threads
-d

 

[mercenary-grunt]

congratulations and congratulations. the first isnt that bad. its different but you still can have a life. my wife and I did. we just took our first everywhere and he learned to take naps on the road. we got everybody saying "wow thats amazing your child sleeps anywhere. " so my $0.02

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[ak_reefer]

Congrats D its normal to be nervous!! I wouldnt trade being a dad for anything!!

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[pandora32]

Congratulations man! I was a nervous wreck when i had mine! But it isnt nearly as bad as you would think. Theres NOTHING in the world that is more enjoyable than watching yours grow up. +1 for taking the kid everywhere. Car rides are the best! My daughter would fall asleep before we got to the end of the driveway. Also, congrats on the new tank.

 

[nata]

Double congrats..how exciting!!2 journeys!!lots to do...a great way to start this year ...

 

[Saltwater Stu]

Congrats on both fronts bro!

 

[Peppie]

That is great news D,
I know you cant tell us much about your first unborn, but you CAN give us some details about the new tank.

For What its Worth spend your pennies wisely...... Diapers and collage will be expensive. LOL

 

[pandora32]

Todays my daughters 8th birthday. Grow up so fast! Enjoy it!

 

[ak_reefer]

No kidding about time flying my son will be a teenager this June!!

My dad always made time for us no matter how many hours he worked or whatever else was going on and did things with us we liked to do, Ive done the same with my man-child just make time is what Im getting at!! My .02 to the advice column!

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[NC2WA]

Devin

congrats on the tank and the baby

Being a father of 3, it is completely normal to be nervous..I was for mine; you will also make mistakes, this is also normal..trust me..i've made my share...basically you are creating your own book on how to raise your child which is the best part of being a parent....keep in mind, baby first, tank second. (you gain bonus pts with the wife if you think this way).

 

[seakingaquariums]

Congrats you lucky guy!

 

[1guydude]

Thxs everyone! A new adventure for me. Deff crazy but good if that makes sense.
Think she will let me name it devin. Boy or girl dont matter.

So my tips rrrrrr. Save $, take baby everywhere we go, make time cuz it gies quick(which im realizing), and baby 1st/tank 2nd.
Got any tips nata? I need the ladys perspective! Or mothers touch or watever. Gf said she hopes its a girl so itll soften me up lol...
Lots to do indeed. Baby room and landscaping. Hoping the tank swap will go smooth.

Guess its time to lead by example. Dont want my baby shoping for coral in pjs do we...

Tank is 48x20x21" i believe. Starphire with two more pieces running longways almost like eurobracing. It will have holes in em at the ends with bulkheads and locline for return. False wall with no teeth. Hoping to keep the water level out of sight. Right now my current 75g has the black trim showing so im a bit sceptical their. Im just replacing the Dt but hoping for a terrific outcome. Lol.
Idk still in the begining stages. Tank will take like 6 weeks to cure i think eric said. Two drains to feed the sump from both sides. Im gonna go dark on my sump too. I want just lr and dsb...no macro or turf scrubber.
-d

 

[NanaReefer]

I'm a mom and a Nana-growing up fast isn't the word! Words to live by!? .Pick your battles darlin, don't sweat the small stuff and if you don't like a messy room, shut the door
Congratulations your in for the ride of your life!!

 

[sedrostyle]

CONGRATS MAN, We just had our first a little over a year ago. Baby girl. I wouldn't trade her for anything either. It definitly life changing.... Make sure your in the room when everything goes down. I wish I had more friends of mine that have been through it just to share the experiance...
Its wild. yet awesome.
Best of luck, Let me know if you guys need anything like a bouncer or some little stuff.. My wife went over board and we have tons of things her uncle gave us that my daughter probably never even used.

also pm me about your 75 It won't let me pm you for some reason

best of luck ! Don't be scared. Everything kinda just flows and somehow works :/

@ nana lol I didnt read that before I posted this.... definitly pick your battles

 

[1guydude]

 

[pandora32]

Love the "shut the door" nana. My daughter is MESSY!! So i do shut the door...lol

 

[ReefGeeker]

Congrats man! I have a a 4 yr old girl and a little boy on the way too! :becky:

 

[sedrostyle]

Congrats man! I have a a 4 yr old girl and a little boy on the way too! :becky:

I saw that at the bob moore!!??
I didn't think she was very far along, and man shes big
GOOD LUCK you two, my wife wants another... Im tryin to hold out for awhile

 

[Airphotog]

I can tell you that the most amazing and the best experience of my life was watching my baby girl being born