agsansoo

I have been in the saltwater reefing hobby now for 3 years, and if I would have gave up at the first sign of trouble I would not be here today. Every day I see so many new and old reefers leaving this hobby. Problems develop in our tanks and they frustrating and very depressing. Not to mention the very bad economy that we find ourselves in these days. IMO, in the end this is a wonderful hobby. I'm still learning so much every day from everyone in this hobby. I hope in turn to return the favor.

My three year journey started with a few trips to a few LFS in my area. Getting good advise was scarce to say the least. They can smell a noobie coming a mile away, and see their opportunity to unload old outdated equipment. That old saying still holds true, "let the buyer beware". So please do your research. That's why sites like FishLore are so very important. It gives people just starting out, a place to get advise from people that have been through the headaches, so they don't have to, over and over again.

agsansoo

OK enough said, now for the pictures.

The beginning - Nov 2006


Jan-2007


Jul-2007


The Day I Went bare bottom - Nov-2007




Feb - 2008


Sep - 2008


Dec-2008

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This Year - 2009









Nov-2009

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aquatic mouse

Wow! It's GORGEOUS!

agsansoo

As per Matt's request, my water parameters.
SG - 1.026
pH 8.2
Nitrates -(don't test that often) PPM
Cal - 420
Alk 8.0 DKH
Mag 1300
phos 0.0 (test not accurate)

agsansoo

Tony G.

this is amazing! i love seeing before and after photos! i love how it goes from very little live rock, to a ton LOL

peacemaker92

Gorgeous indeed! It's like your own marine life at home! Well done and what a journey you've had. It's so amazing to see the differences in your tank, how it gets to good to AMAZING and GORGEOUS! Congrats!

agsansoo

That's because live rock is sooooo expensive !

Tony G.

Borisbbadd

I think that about says it all.

Mike

These progression picture threads are so cool. Especially with digital cameras nowadays its a good reminder to those just starting out to take pics regularly so they can track their progress. It's cool to look back on it later.

Andy - great pics as always. You have soooo many frags... I see a much bigger tank in your future. Great job.
Mike

agsansoo

Thanks Mike. Me and the wife have been talking about a tank upgrade soon. Just wish the economy would get better ! LOL

ATP

wow. nice pics and awesome tanks. I really like to see the progression. Look at your first pic and then automatically look at your current tank. It's a lot different.

How big might the upgrade be?

agsansoo

Thanks. I'm look at around 100-120 gallon. Not that much of a difference. People with 200-300 gallon tanks have way too many problems.

Mystic54

Wow, your tank is one of those "it takes my breath away" type tanks. So gorgeous! And thank you for the timeline, thats just amazing!

jana

AWESOME tank!