For Those Of You Who Were Asking...

64Ivy · 04/30/2012, 01:35 PM

...For the last four months, I’ve been dealing with my second tank crash; this time due to a copper infusion the source of which is STILL unknown. Finally, my Poly Pads are coming back clean so I will start to rebuild the reef structure in another week or so. I will be using about 90% new (cycled) LR but I have to ‘scape it while it’s full of water and fish so I’m thinking the entire project should take about 6 weeks or so [500g]. Believe it or not, I’m looking forward to this. Not much will change; maybe a couple more LPS, at the request of my daughter, but still SPS dominant. Even though this phase is still a ways off yet, I mention it in hopes you guys will continue to post shots of your finest acro specimens so, if anything, I can begin to shop now in comfort. I just wanted to mention that to counter a few of those "He's out of the hobby" rumors I've been hearing lately. No way. No way.

Michael

Chris Lakies · 04/30/2012, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the update!! Ive always enjoyed your tanks. Looking forward to this re-build!

DNA · 04/30/2012, 02:28 PM

Way to go.
I remember your awesome tank from around 10 years ago.
How did you find out it was copper?

Alex T. · 04/30/2012, 02:42 PM

Mike, your persistence is inspirational. I don't know if I would have the strength to continue if it happened to me twice. Kudos, and can't wait to see the new setup. I'm sure it will be breathtaking.

64Ivy · 04/30/2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

How did you find out it was copper?

Poly-Pad after 24 hours.

dvanacker · 04/30/2012, 04:00 PM

You obviously have a strong love for the hobby....having been at a high level for so long and the persistence to carry on through tank a tank crash or two.

gasman059 · 04/30/2012, 04:15 PM

Yikes - no true hobbyist gives up after a tank crash, we all have them and will have them again.

Can't wait for the new venture.

RRaider · 04/30/2012, 06:23 PM

Did you by chance use any Kent Carbon? If so you found your source.

grennan · 04/30/2012, 06:24 PM

Looking forward to what the future holds.

insanefishguy · 04/30/2012, 06:25 PM

Kent Carbon? Really?

franklypre · 04/30/2012, 06:51 PM

There have been reports of both Kent and Brightwells that I've read about being contamintated with "heavy metals". Best of luck with the new build.

Znut Reefer · 04/30/2012, 11:47 PM

Sorry to hear of the second crash. And glad to hear you are still hanging in there.

04/30/2012, 01:35 PM	#1
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,857	For Those Of You Who Were Asking... ...For the last four months, I’ve been dealing with my second tank crash; this time due to a copper infusion the source of which is STILL unknown. Finally, my Poly Pads are coming back clean so I will start to rebuild the reef structure in another week or so. I will be using about 90% new (cycled) LR but I have to ‘scape it while it’s full of water and fish so I’m thinking the entire project should take about 6 weeks or so [500g]. Believe it or not, I’m looking forward to this. Not much will change; maybe a couple more LPS, at the request of my daughter, but still SPS dominant. Even though this phase is still a ways off yet, I mention it in hopes you guys will continue to post shots of your finest acro specimens so, if anything, I can begin to shop now in comfort. I just wanted to mention that to counter a few of those "He's out of the hobby" rumors I've been hearing lately. No way. No way. Michael __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: 500g In-Wall Reeftank. SPS Dominant. Barebottom. 40g LPS Dominant. Barebottom. 125g Sump. Barebottom.

04/30/2012, 02:05 PM	#2
Chris Lakies Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Davison Michigan Posts: 1,091	Thanks for the update!! Ive always enjoyed your tanks. Looking forward to this re-build! __________________ CL Current Tank Info: 50 gallon Breeder, DIY LED 6 color channels, MP10wES+40wES, Apex JR+VDM (x2), Ehiem-Jager 200 watt heater, Bubble Magus Dosing Pump, Sicce 3.0 return, SRO1000int skimmer

04/30/2012, 02:28 PM	#3
DNA Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 1,023	Way to go. I remember your awesome tank from around 10 years ago. How did you find out it was copper? __________________ Click DNA for DNA's reef homepage. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon

04/30/2012, 02:42 PM	#4
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,671	Mike, your persistence is inspirational. I don't know if I would have the strength to continue if it happened to me twice. Kudos, and can't wait to see the new setup. I'm sure it will be breathtaking. __________________ 195 Eurobraced tank, 50 gallon sump, BK Supermarin 200 skimmer, 4 Vortech MP40s, 93 pounds of rock, 80 pounds of sand, Two 400 Watt Radiums in Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Galaxy ballasts, two 60" Super Actinic VHO's, Iwaki 30 RLXT return Pump, MRC Dual Stage Calcium Reactor Current Tank Info: Working on filling it up!!!

04/30/2012, 04:00 PM	#6
dvanacker DID I SOUNDS SMRT?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, CAN Posts: 3,440	You obviously have a strong love for the hobby....having been at a high level for so long and the persistence to carry on through tank a tank crash or two. __________________ --DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef

04/30/2012, 04:15 PM	#7
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,518	Yikes - no true hobbyist gives up after a tank crash, we all have them and will have them again. Can't wait for the new venture. __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: taking a break from the madness!

04/30/2012, 06:23 PM	#8
RRaider Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 710	Did you by chance use any Kent Carbon? If so you found your source.

04/30/2012, 06:24 PM	#9
grennan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 53	Looking forward to what the future holds.

04/30/2012, 06:25 PM	#10
insanefishguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, PA Posts: 707	Kent Carbon? Really? __________________ ~Joe Hylka Current Tank Info: 335 total gallon system: 125 mixed reef under HO t5'S, 40g fuge, 75g frag tank, 55g sump, and 40g water change reservoir

04/30/2012, 06:51 PM	#11
franklypre Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: texarkana Posts: 558	There have been reports of both Kent and Brightwells that I've read about being contamintated with "heavy metals". Best of luck with the new build.

04/30/2012, 11:47 PM	#12
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,443	Sorry to hear of the second crash. And glad to hear you are still hanging in there.