12 Gallon Long Rimless "Escape" Updated 4/17

[manualfocus]

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

848 DARK!?!...SICKO...freaking drools...Ferrari on two wheels...how about some pics of that bad boy?

It's nice for track days but not exactly a daily driver. It's brutal. The CBR is much easier and more forgiving. You're not getting any pics until I see some updates on your ShrimpTech Nano journal! Let's see them Shadows!

Haha.. I'll take some pics when the weather stops sucking. It's been real rainy and depressing around here for a few days.

[shrimpnmoss]

Originally Posted by manualfocus

It's nice for track days but not exactly a daily driver. It's brutal. The CBR is much easier and more forgiving. You're not getting any pics until I see some updates on your ShrimpTech Nano journal! Let's see them Shadows!

Haha.. I'll take some pics when the weather stops sucking. It's been real rainy and depressing around here for a few days.

hahah...that journal won't be updated for a while....I already broke down that tank and moved the TB over to my modified breeder box which is hard to take pics of....I'll get around to restart that tank one day I'm not feeling so lazy...

[somewhatshocked]

manualfocus: Definitely leaves white marks if you're super-messy like me. But here's a shot just two days after applying it all sloppy-like on 03/17:



Here it is today:



Most of the white has already been covered up by moderate moss growth. If you're clean with it and bunch the moss on it, there won't be much that's visible.

Will try to get some photos the next time I take the bike out.

Warlock: Just about every week I get that notice. Just sign up to be notified (also do the same via their PetStore.com site) so you'll know when it hits.

[Warlock]

will do somewhat..

[manualfocus]

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

hahah...that journal won't be updated for a while....I already broke down that tank and moved the TB over to my modified breeder box which is hard to take pics of....I'll get around to restart that tank one day I'm not feeling so lazy...

Here's me on my way to the petshop:

Haha, JK. I wish I could lean like that.

Originally Posted by somewhatshocked

Most of the white has already been covered up by moderate moss growth. If you're clean with it and bunch the moss on it, there won't be much that's visible.

Will try to get some photos the next time I take the bike out.

I guess the trick is to use just enough and be careful. I think Mini Pellia should cover up the white patches pretty well as it's quite thick. Do you know if MP will eventually grow onto the rocks like some mosses?

How's the ride on the 1199, BTW? I hear the riding position is much better compared to the 1098/848s.

[shrimpnmoss]

Jake's got a 1199, Tuan's got a 848, Harry's got a R6...apparently Shrimps and Bikes goes hand in hand...gotta have a conversation with the wife ASAP!...

[manualfocus]

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

Jake's got a 1199, Tuan's got a 848, Harry's got a R6...apparently Shrimps and Bikes goes hand in hand...gotta have a conversation with the wife ASAP!...

Make sure you tell her that this is what you want:


Somebody's gotta up one on Jake.. it might as well be you!

[shrimpnmoss]

Originally Posted by manualfocus

Make sure you tell her that this is what you want:

Somebody's gotta up one on Jake.. it might as well be you!

Someone needs to put a faring on that sucker and turn it into a Tron Cycle.

Then the next step is to buy a Tron Suit.

[manualfocus]

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

Someone needs to put a faring on that sucker and turn it into a Tron Cycle.

Then the next step is to buy a Tron Suit.

$1300

By somebody, I'm assuming you're referring to yourself!

Well, it's been a slow day at the office, so I decided to set up a Cubus tank at my desk:



Substrate: Fluval Shrimp Stratum topped with EcoComplete
H2O: 100% RO
Flora: Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Eichhornia diversifolia, & Xmas Moss
Fauna: 2 SSS CRS & 4 PFRs

The filter is an Azoo Palm and it's the stock LED light, which I'm trying to find a replacement for since it's super inadequate. Anyone have a recommendation to a good and compact LED light?

[shrimpnmoss]

Originally Posted by manualfocus

I've got two SSS CRS in there and four PFRs in there. The filter is an Azoo Palm and it's the stock LED light, which I'm trying to find a replacement for since it's super inadequate. Anyone have a recommendation to a good and compact LED light?

I've been looking at these for my next tank.

LED

More Powerful LED

[somewhatshocked]

Even if you gob the glue on there, just be sure to cover it all up with moss. Won't really be visible after a week or so.

I don't think mini pellia will attach itself. It's always floated like riccia for me. Always have to keep it netted down.

Re: bike - can't say the ride is amazingly better. Maybe a tad bit more comfy. But I think that's because there's a lot more weight in the front of the bike that makes handling feel more... normal (best word I can come up with). Kind of afraid to really find out how it handles but plan to once business slows down and the Kentucky Derby (ugh - the insane crowds) is over.

Originally Posted by manualfocus

I guess the trick is to use just enough and be careful. I think Mini Pellia should cover up the white patches pretty well as it's quite thick. Do you know if MP will eventually grow onto the rocks like some mosses?

How's the ride on the 1199, BTW? I hear the riding position is much better compared to the 1098/848s.

[swoof]

Originally Posted by manualfocus

08 CBR600RR
10 848 Dark


Thanks! Do you have any idea how you're going to stock it? I wish I lived in CA. The riding season is adequate here but it gets super hot during the middle summer months. Those Z1000s are badass.

mmm 848 Dark

I'm not sure if i'm gonna do rili and maybe TT's or a big school of Microrasbora kubotai. We get months of triple didgets here, people think i'm nuts for wearing a riding jacket all year round. 112 degrees on the freeway and i'm wearing my speed&strength textile!

Howard let me know how the LED works out.

[manualfocus]

Originally Posted by shrimpnmoss

I've been looking at these for my next tank.

LED

More Powerful LED

Thanks for the lead, Howard. I wonder if they're too powerful and turn this thing into a huge mess of algae. It'd be awesome to make this little tank into a high-techish setup though. Funny how that light costs more than this entire setup at the moment. What's your next tank?

Originally Posted by somewhatshocked

Even if you gob the glue on there, just be sure to cover it all up with moss. Won't really be visible after a week or so.

I don't think mini pellia will attach itself. It's always floated like riccia for me. Always have to keep it netted down.

Re: bike - can't say the ride is amazingly better. Maybe a tad bit more comfy. But I think that's because there's a lot more weight in the front of the bike that makes handling feel more... normal (best word I can come up with). Kind of afraid to really find out how it handles but plan to once business slows down and the Kentucky Derby (ugh - the insane crowds) is over.

I've see a few scapes where MP was used heavily and it always seems like it was grown onto the rocks. Maybe it was just a really good glue job.

I'm excited to see pics of your bike. Our one Ducati dealer here has not gotten a 1199 in as far as I know. I really like how they've restyled the bike.

Originally Posted by swoof

mmm 848 Dark

I'm not sure if i'm gonna do rili and maybe TT's or a big school of Microrasbora kubotai. We get months of triple didgets here, people think i'm nuts for wearing a riding jacket all year round. 112 degrees on the freeway and i'm wearing my speed&strength textile!

Howard let me know how the LED works out.

ATGATT!

[ADA]

Originally Posted by manualfocus

Haha, JK. I wish I could lean like that.

Easier than it looks.. gotta really hang off the bike.. head/shoulders will feel like they're down under your mirror if you're doing it right

[somewhatshocked]

Any new photo teasers of what's to come with the tank?