Random Thoughts

Not overly exciting, but you can see the true DIY nature of my work tank.


This is my Tunze 9002 DOC skimmer from a good friend that will remain nameless. Thank you sir if you're reading this...
It's gotten a lot of great reviews so I'm really expecting quite a bit out of it.


Here's a full front shot of the tank and stand. It's totally DIY. I built it after my Vikings lost Sunday so I had lost some ...

So after finishing up some Gears Of War, I headed to the tanks to feed them. Drop some food in and I am slowly realizing that there is no yellow object darting around. Turned over all of my rock and searched my sump and around the tank, looked all over the house and no Yellow Tang. Three years I had him/her. Sucks. I think the worst part is that I cannot find it. Got that fish from a store on the cheap because it had signs of previous HLLE disease. It made it through four moves, two tank changes ...

Hi my name is Matt and I am an addict...

I have been a reef addict for the past decade. It all started at dinner one night with my, then future in-laws. Ken my, present, father in law was talking about his 90g saltwater aquarium. I had always wanted a saltwater tank, but was always told it was way to hard and just not really possible. After dinner I soon realized that I could totally do this! I ran to the LFS and bought a 55g set up quicker than quick. I soon had the cycle going and ...

Ok, so here's the latest update. I put my order in Thursday night, assuming according to the site that it would be shipped 10:30am the next day. Aside from the automatic email from initial order, Friday all day goes by nada. I shoot an inquiry email to the store provided email, and receive an email almost immediately. Assuming the owner, asks if it's ok to ship out Tuesday. I say sure. No further emails so waiting till Tuesday.

Paid via Paypal with AMEX and the charge hasn't shown ...

Today, my father sent me an email and I like this part, so I'm sharing it with the world:

"In case it's slipped your mind, or perhaps you don't remember that day, but 45 years ago today, a precious little bundle of joy arrived on this planet, destined to make reef hobbyists happy in countries all over the world."

He's a smart man.

To celebrate my birthday, I decided to organize a DFWMAS Tank Tour so I could not only hang out with a bunch of my friends ...