wasp Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Paid Puttputt a visit tonight, well worth the trip. The guy REALLY DOES have corals growing out the top of his tank. Here is a pic taken tonight showing this Also to demonstrate the remarkable growth he is getting, here is a pic of the same coral from below. 1 year ago it was a small frag, now, at a guess, it would be around 2 feet across. It has also had numerous bits chopped off for distribution to friends. Puttputt is a big tank, big coral man. The tank is big and spacious, it is not jammed with corals they are well spaced, just a little bit of fighting is starting now they are starting to grow into each other. Plenty of wide open spaces to allow good flow and the fish have heaps of room. There are some very happy looking fish in the tank, all look perfectly at home, and are fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I agree, it is quite spectacular! My frag of it is almost starting to think about growing :lol: :lol: All in good time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fay Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I agree, it is quite spectacular! My frag of it is almost starting to think about growing All in good time _________________ Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I hate you even more now PP :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 The other thing i really like about Puttputt's tank is the colour his are great, IMO and he doesnt use any fancy nutrient controll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nice The frag I got of that one is super rapid too. Very fast species that one. Mine has nearly doubled in 6 weeks. plus fragged it twice already!! Looking good dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 It was good to met you wasp. enjoyed the visit. Craig, you didn't get a frag, you got a branch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Lost some colour when dosing vodka, stripped the water, but they are coming back nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 All that growth, suppose we all have our crosses to bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 dude, break me off some frags that are sticking out of the water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krama Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 good encouragement for us new guys, we only seem to have small corals etc. Helps us be mindful of not overcrowding to make it look full in the early stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Looking nice Going to be hard to leave it in someone elses hands while you move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 yep Skippy, quite a problem at the mo. Was going to set it up at the folks in Whangerai while i moved, (pay there power bill etc) but they are putting thier place on the market so ??? How big is that shed of yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Puttputt wrote: How big is that shed of yours Single garage size - no car in it either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 mmmm... How would you like your power bill paid for a month or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 It was good to met you wasp. enjoyed the visit. Craig, you didn't get a frag, you got a branch Point taken my man........Next time you'll have to break me a tree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bychineva Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 a very nice stag.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Puttputt wrote: mmmm... How would you like your power bill paid for a month or 2 Mate, you haven't seen our power bill about $330 per month. If you want to pay it feel free Seriously though, if you want to use the store room, I'm sure we could work something out. There will be plenty of space (i think!) and the room stays reasonably cool as it is all lined. We will let you have visiting rights too Pm, email or phone me if you want to try sort something. I could also come down and give you a hand to shift it if you want. I have a bunch of 20 litre containers and poly boxes (been there, done that a few times). I also have a spare 150 litre tank that is empty at the moment too that could be useful for temp storage Cheers Skippy and Mrs Skippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Really appreciate that Mr and Mrs Skippy . And if I did take you up on that I'd be more than happy to pay the power bill as rent, well worth it o be able to keep all my stock. I'd be adding at least $200 to it Now all i need is that 1 buyer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 No worries We can sort it closer to the time if you want. You will have to give us some warning so we can let the cops know that we DONT actually have stuff growing in the ceiling and thats why our power bill has suddenly jumped Let us know next time you are up. We are coming down 19th - 21st. I need to pick up some tank stuff including my new tunze streams and controller plus a new MH bulb that jetski has offered to let me trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 you bugger, it was you that got those streams, I would have gone up a bit more but missed the auction as was at a fireworks show with the kids. Jetski reminded me the next day. Pop in if you get a chance, have a beer and pick up a sps frag or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 :lol: :lol: Could catch up on the Sunday but probably not able to take any pressies. Heading back up on the Tuesday morning and you will probably be at work. Perhaps another time Toying with the idea of doing a bit of a tank tour. As I said dropping in to see Jetski but have some time to kill. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 me me come and see me he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Love to Fay. Only problem is Port Waikato is on the wrong side of AK. Wasn't planning on going any further south than Papa2toes. Maybe another time if the offer is still on the table Cheers Skippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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