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Re: What have you been doing, other than boating ?

Post by Andy B » 28 Nov 2016, 21:42

The Tang will always tail tussle each other ;-)
I've recently done a re-scape of the rock work and they are still fighting over the new layout.
The Yellow Tang is the worst of the bunch. He thinks he's tank boss even though the Regal tang is a lot bigger.

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Post by Martin » 29 Nov 2016, 12:26

Looks great Andy, but I do agree with you, it becomes another chore.
We stuck with tropical, not my choice but hey ho.. :sarky
What a pain in the backside it turned out to be .. We stopped purchasing treatments, plants etc a good 3-4 years ago, but the tank is that well balanced I've still got two hardy little buggers that just will not die :lol:
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Post by Andy B » 29 Nov 2016, 17:11

I run my tank on NSW (natural salt water) which is handy for me as i live 5 minutes away from where i collect.
So please just bare that in mind next time you take a wizz over the side.......thanks ;-)
At present i do 75ltr water changes fortnightly.
Otherwise I'd have to dose with trace elements for the corals.
When i started keeping marines i was mixing my own water and it was getting expensive!

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Post by Martin » 29 Nov 2016, 21:10

Andy B wrote: When i started keeping marines i was mixing my own water and it was getting expensive!
Tell me about it..
I tried the RO kits at one point, although that brought its own problems - though much of that was user error :oops:
Once the remaining two fish are gone, that's my kit going going gone ! :party
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Post by Andy B » 29 Nov 2016, 21:22

I have an RO system out in the garage. I don't have lids on my tank and it loses about 20lts a week through evaporation.

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Re: What have you been doing, other than boating ?

Post by mattswan2512 » 30 Nov 2016, 21:22

Very nice tank their andy 1 must say!!!.

Ive just been pestering my wife to let me get an yamaha MT07 and she always gets fed up and gives in so other than boating this is what ive been doing lately!!!!

Ive even spent a small fortune on her this xmass to make her think ahhhhhh he is the best he deserves an MT07 or an xsr 700 i still cant devide what 1 i like more..... (same bike different outfit)
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Post by Andy B » 30 Nov 2016, 21:37

I would suggest you get the MT01, but just make sure you never go around the back and look at it :rofl
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Post by Si Crowe » 01 Dec 2016, 15:17

MT09 is best of both and way less fugly than the 01!!! plus the triple engine wi nice can sounds epic!!!!
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Post by Andy B » 01 Dec 2016, 19:21

Personally I love a big V Twin sports bike, like you I had a Tuono :D
Also had a TRX 850 Which was a great bike, Sounded and performed just like a V because of it's 270 degree crank.
kept up with litre+ bikes in all but top end.
Never been a fan of triples, although I've spent a hell of a lot of time in the saddle of a straight 6 ;-)

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Re: What have you been doing, other than boating ?

Post by mattswan2512 » 01 Dec 2016, 19:21

Totaly agree the mt09 is nicer but its more on insurance and fuel and just dont need it......want it but not need it and for the price point is it really worth the extra..... dont want the MT10 as its basicly mental r1 engine.....i like to cruise along rather than try to remove my arms from my sockets....
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