Gort's Solana 34 - a journey of a thousand mistakes...

[dutchschoon]

Did you get an ETA for Vida Rock? I'm curious to see how this turns out!

 

[Gort]

Did you get an ETA for Vida Rock? I'm curious to see how this turns out!

Nobody is more anxious to take delivery of that than I - things are pretty much idling til then. First it was gonna be shipped Monday, then Tuesday - only to be followed by a promise it was headed out the door yesterday with a tracking number to follow. So far no info. Cerameco is in UT so hopefully the transit time will be short :Cry:

 

[J-Ranko]

Somebody tell me again why a guy who craves instant gratification (me) got into reefer-ism .. :fear:

I don't think the slow nature of this hobby ever held back any impatient guys! I personally am more of an impatient/instant-gratification type so it can be a bit frustrating at times but as long as you do it right I think you'll find this hobby enjoyable.

You've already got a pretty good start with that Solana and the stand. Good luck!

 

[Gort]

The tiny piece of live rubble rock in the tank awaiting the Vida Rock (UPS sez Tuesday)

One really IS the loneliest number!!

 

[Gort]

Vida Rock ...

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The Vida Rock arrived today - I like it lots. A very porous non-reactive ceramic..Water cloudy cuz I scrubbed off all the air bubbles plus stirred up the sandbed as I was tweaking.

 

[Gort]

We have fins!!

 

[Gort]

Ligthing fixture on the way

I ordered a Prism AC from Unique LED yesterday. I hear great things about them - can't wait to see it perched over the open-top.

 

[Gort]

Prism AC LED fixture on the Solana

Prism AC fixture by Unique LED - uber-cool!!

 

[Gort]

Water change and filtration chamber/pump maintenance on the 34 today. I was shocked how much crud there was - both inside the return pump and on the bottom of that chamber.

Also had a major "D'oh!!" moment when I discovered that Current USA enclosed the two mesh bags of activated carbon in ANOTHER bag (plastic) - so close-fitting that I missed it when I put them in last week. No wonder they floated the entire time...

 

[Luckedout]

That's a pretty slick looking light fixture. I'm going to follow this thread with quite a bit of jealousy.

I really like the Vida Rock look as well. I talked to the owner of Ceramaco while living in Utah and they're really starting to come out with some cool designs.

 

[Gort]

I'm jazzed about the Prism - they gave me a great price also.

I'm anxious to populate the Vida Rock. The Cerameco owner spent quite a bit of time getting my "druthers" for the piece in the Solana - I guess it technically was a custom build.

 

[Krish]

Can't believe I missed you tank pics!! Looks great and so does the rockwork!! eace:

 

[Gort]

New addition to the brood

Royal Gramma is exploring all the nooks and crannies in the rock - a bit tentative and timid while adjusting to new surroundings.

I also have several new corals, but can't take a decent close-up to save my life.

 

[Kickwrasse]

Nice nano tank and cool stand