Slow progress
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, 04-16-2010 at 12:31 AM (1141 Views)
I have to admit it, I'm a bit frustrated. We picked up our new tank how long ago? About two months ago, that's when. And how much is actually done as far as getting the new setup going? Not enough, that's how much. LOL It's not all Jon's fault. We always have too many projects going on at once, and then add the three kids, work, a new puppy, and everyday life into the mix, and well....... Delayed gratification, I suppose.
Here are our curret stumbling blocks:I'd just really like the tank up & running so I can relocate livestock from their cramped temporary quarters. No one is happy, and maintenance is turning into a big inconvenience. When something is inconvenient, it's not as likely to get done. In a reef tank, as you all know, this is not a good place to be. I really have no choice but to keep doing my deep breathing and repeating my new mantra: "Patience......"
- New tank is shorter than old one. Previous stand design isn't as aesthetically pleasing with shorter display on top. Need to re-engineer, tweak height. This is frustrating Jon, and in turn, me.
- New tank is to be plumbed as peninsula style. All plumbing inside and outside the tank needs to be redone, rethought, more holes need to be drilled in my floor. This is taking Jon forever, and frustrating me.
- New aquascaping and rockwork needs to be figured out. A combination of newly acquired dry rock and our existing live rock all somehow need to be tied together in some cohesive form. I'm a visual designer, so I can't actually plan anything til I get it all in front of me in the space it needs to occupy. This is frustrating Jon.