JManrow Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hey everyone. I'm getting my tanks up and running again after finding it necessary to put the hobby on the back burner for awhile. Some of you know me from previous years. My name is John Manrow. I have kept marine and freshwater tanks most of my life, and reef tanks since 1986 or so. My wife, Constance, had been becoming increasingly disabled, and passed away in May 2013. I'm ready to move on with my life, and happy to be back among friends and making new ones! It's good to see the club is doing well! Hey, when's the next meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back! Glad to see you here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rworegon Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back. The next meeting is this Sunday at the Premium Aquarium store in Salem. Address: 1875 25th St SE Salem OR 97302 Time 1:00pm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It's good to see the club is doing well! I'm happy to hear you think that John, your a huge reason why this club lasted all these years. Glad to see you back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Glad to see you back at it! You should come down to the meeting at the shop if you have a chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Woah the Manrow is back! Sorry to hear about Constance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadams7 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back John! You are and were a huge asset to this club. If you need any help getting started up again I would be happy to lend a hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back John great to have you back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfishes Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back John. If you need anything just shout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It's good to see that you have rediscovered your passion after such a tragedy. I don't know you personally, but from the comments already put forth, you seem like a great guy. Let me know if you need some frags for your new setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Great to hear your back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back,hope you can make it to the meeting as there will be quite the social gathering of like minds.Always a fun time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Welcome back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRock Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Welcome back, I look forward to meeting you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Welcome back! I'm not sure we've met, but your name sounds super familiar from way back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 John is a former president and charter member of this club. He's been around longer than most. Been reefing before it was popular. John it's good to here from you. So sorry about Constance, she had a way of brightening up a room. Always positive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Good to know! I wonder if he was pres when I joined in 2003? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks everyone for the welcome. It's good to be back! I'm getting started by replacing my T5 tubes and doing a system overhaul on my 46G Bow-front reef. I've got all the supplies I need, I just need to get busy! There are still a few corals that will be happy about it! What has really thrived on neglect is my little cube tank of Hawaiian red Opae ula shrimp (Halocaridina rubra)! They have continued to be a happy breeding population with getting fed whenever I remember to and water added when the tank water level drops close to 50%.... no aeration need with these guys. It's the perfect slacker setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks everyone for the welcome. It's good to be back! I'm getting started by replacing my T5 tubes and doing a system overhaul on my 46G Bow-front reef. I've got all the supplies I need' date=' I just need to get busy! There are still a few corals that will be happy about it! What has really thrived on neglect is my little cube tank of Hawaiian red Opae ula shrimp (Halocaridina rubra)! They have continued to be a happy breeding population with getting fed whenever I remember to and water added when the tank water level drops close to 50%.... no aeration need with these guys. It's the perfect slacker setup![/quote'] Welcome back John! Please show use your shrimp setup. It sounds very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Welcome back John! Please show use your shrimp setup. It sounds very interesting. Ok vanz... getting ready to post a couple of pics tomorrow... light are shutting off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 We're all dying with anticipation John. (worthless) Seriously though so members are talking about doing a shrimp setup so pics of yours would be helpful to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 We're all dying with anticipation John. (worthless) Seriously though so members are talking about doing a shrimp setup so pics of yours would be helpful to them. Here is my setup for keeping Hawaiian Red Opae ula Shrimp (Halocaridina rubra). It is currently in a 1.5 gallon Topfin cube. They were originally in a 1 gallon cube and did great! it's just a better looking display with the LED lighting. SG has been between 1.005 and 1.020. I started with 9 shrimp about 4 years ago, and the tank population is now over 30 shrimp. There is no aeration or filtration. You may want to add an air stone or small sponge filter. They are fed only a small amount of dry food occasionally. No substrate, only a couple pounds of coral rubble. I have kept the tank near a window in the kitchen to encourage algae growth on the rocks.The temperature has been between 65 and 80F (room temperature). When I originally set it up, I kept the SG low, as recommended... about 25% seawater, but they really did not begin to reproduce until some of the water had evaporated! I have added only top off R.O. water for evaporation and do rarely add some pH buffer. These shrimp come from anchialine pools and tolerate a wide range of salinity and are known to live 20 years. http://www.petshrimp.com/hawaiianredshrimp.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Here is a short video clip, which show the Opae ula swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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