I'm out

Kenfuzed · 04/29/2017, 01:32 AM

Goodbye SoCal Reefers.

It's been a while coming but I'm finally on my way out of California. I was born and raised here, in fact I'm a 6th generation Californian but I'm out. As much as I've loved SoCal the choice to leave was a no brainer given the horrible business climate here for my type of business. As many here know I sold off my big tank and moved my business out of state.

Thank you to all those who shared my passion for reefing here. Best of luck to all my fellow SoCal Reefers. It's been real, it's been fun, sometimes it wasn't real fun... but that's cool

I'll still be around RC, just adopting (trolling) a new club.

ChefZilla · 04/29/2017, 02:35 AM

I don't think we have ever met. But good luck wherever you land and build up your business again. Enjoy being outta Cali.

dodgerblew · 04/29/2017, 07:32 AM

Enjoy RAP Orlando. Best wishes

savethereef · 04/29/2017, 09:27 AM

good luck bro on your new start.

Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

moondoggy4 · 04/29/2017, 10:34 AM

I bought a old corner tank and a tunze 6000 pump from you. A am sorry to see another person leave Ca. Wow 6 generations that is cool. Good luck with your new endeavor and keep tabs here.

Jimbo327 · 04/29/2017, 10:36 AM

I think I remember you when you still had the stewie picture. I might have even gotten some frags from you many many years ago. Lots of great reef stuff in Florida. Good luck with the move.

babyjess210 · 04/29/2017, 04:22 PM

Good luck and please report back in a year about the pros and cons of getting out of CA

moondoggy4 · 04/29/2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by babyjess210

Good luck and please report back in a year about the pros and cons of getting out of CA

I have meets lots of people who leave and comeback, so it is not always easy to leave and start over. So i hope for the best.

Kenfuzed · 05/01/2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by golfish

Hey Ken, so now your got my attention

I'm guessing it a plating issue?
Hey, do you do aftermarket parts or factory?

Enjoy your new home.

Nope, I manufacture intake parts mostly for carburetors and C.A.R.B. (California Air Resource Board, nothing to do with "carburetors") find it necessary to regulate aftermarket parts differently than all other 49 states. Those in chrome plating were forced out a few years ago, then they went after anyone who sells any part for older vehicles that are not considered OE replacement parts. I make and sell various parts, but also stock parts from others that no longer will sell to companies in California out of fear of being sued by CARB.

golfish · 05/02/2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Nope, I manufacture intake parts mostly for carburetors and C.A.R.B. (California Air Resource Board, nothing to do with "carburetors") find it necessary to regulate aftermarket parts differently than all other 49 states. Those in chrome plating were forced out a few years ago, then they went after anyone who sells any part for older vehicles that are not considered OE replacement parts. I make and sell various parts, but also stock parts from others that no longer will sell to companies in California out of fear of being sued by CARB.

Ken, I had no idea, I might have done business with you in the past or one of your vendors..
It's crazy how much the gun business and CARB are so very much a like. Wasn't it CARB that limited the common man to only one special construction per life time?

gcarroll · 05/02/2017, 04:22 PM

Good luck Ken. Hope to see you at RAP Orlando.

stryker · 05/02/2017, 04:58 PM

Good luck Ken!

Kenfuzed · 05/02/2017, 05:19 PM

Thanks guys!

2002sod · 05/04/2017, 09:02 AM

purchased a ice cap 660 ballast
great member to buy from

fast shipper

thxs

Kenfuzed · 05/04/2017, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002sod

purchased a ice cap 660 ballast
great member to buy from

fast shipper

thxs

Thanks, glad you could use it.

BrianD · 05/04/2017, 10:46 AM

Political commentary removed.

Everyone knows the rules.

jabel · 05/04/2017, 11:29 AM

Good luck in the future Ken. One of the best reefers in So Cal.
Jeff

sberman · 05/20/2017, 09:18 PM

Smart move ken ,i want to leave maybe next year

Kenfuzed · 05/27/2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sberman

Smart move ken ,i want to leave maybe next year

Nice C10! I have a 66 shortbed.

sberman · 05/27/2017, 01:35 PM

I got rid of that one ,then got a 69 , now i have a 39 chevy 1/2 ton shortbox doing a frame up on it

laverda · 05/27/2017, 09:36 PM

Ca is not friendly to ANY business. Taxes and "fees" are out of control for business and individuals. People are moving to the sun belt again. However a lot more are leaving Ca still. Good luck!

04/29/2017, 01:32 AM	#1
Kenfuzed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 2,557	I'm out Goodbye SoCal Reefers. It's been a while coming but I'm finally on my way out of California. I was born and raised here, in fact I'm a 6th generation Californian but I'm out. As much as I've loved SoCal the choice to leave was a no brainer given the horrible business climate here for my type of business. As many here know I sold off my big tank and moved my business out of state. Thank you to all those who shared my passion for reefing here. Best of luck to all my fellow SoCal Reefers. It's been real, it's been fun, sometimes it wasn't real fun... but that's cool I'll still be around RC, just adopting (trolling) a new club. __________________ ============================================= In between tanks. Current Tank Info: Recently moved, will have a new tank up soon.

04/29/2017, 02:35 AM	#2
ChefZilla Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Fernando valley Posts: 3,045	I don't think we have ever met. But good luck wherever you land and build up your business again. Enjoy being outta Cali. __________________ Brent Cooking is an interpretation of ones self.. MASLAC President, Club Chef. SCMAS, SCRK member... future member MASVC & LARS 48"x 25"x 24" Sidebraced, Mixed reef SPS dominant on the way 48"x18" Current Tank Info: 125 gallon mixed reef, 55 gallon sump/refugium w/ macros

04/29/2017, 07:32 AM	#3
dodgerblew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Palmdale, Ca Posts: 12,413	Enjoy RAP Orlando. Best wishes __________________ Rik Obladi Oblada, life goes on Brah! Current Tank Info: Tankless in TX and watching from the sidelines

04/29/2017, 09:27 AM	#4
savethereef SCRK Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellflower 90706 CA (So Cal) Posts: 7,720	good luck bro on your new start. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ Instead of building a reef in my home i would rather build my home in the reef. Rob aka STR SCRK & SCMAS MEMBER Current Tank Info: Leemar 450g 96L x36W x 30T 3/4 inch Starfire With 70g Sump Vertex 250 Royal Exclusive protein Skimmer Laguna 2900 Return pump 5 Aquaillumination Hydra's LED Modules. 4 Tunze Stream Bubble Magus Doser. Reef Keeper Elite

04/29/2017, 10:36 AM	#6
Jimbo327 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,363	I think I remember you when you still had the stewie picture. I might have even gotten some frags from you many many years ago. Lots of great reef stuff in Florida. Good luck with the move. __________________ "If sometimes you feel little, useless, offended or depressed or get that loser feeling, always remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious sperm out of hundreds of millions..." Current Tank Info: 6gal JBJ NanoCube, DIY LED Mod, 1/15 JBJ Chiller, Tunze Osmolator, Homemade Kalkwasser Chamber

04/29/2017, 10:34 AM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I bought a old corner tank and a tunze 6000 pump from you. A am sorry to see another person leave Ca. Wow 6 generations that is cool. Good luck with your new endeavor and keep tabs here.

04/29/2017, 04:22 PM	#7
babyjess210 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 1,693	Good luck and please report back in a year about the pros and cons of getting out of CA

05/02/2017, 04:22 PM	#11
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Good luck Ken. Hope to see you at RAP Orlando. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

05/02/2017, 04:58 PM	#12
stryker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,837	Good luck Ken! __________________ Something about the way an acro grows... Current Tank Info: 270g Inwall

05/02/2017, 05:19 PM	#13
Kenfuzed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 2,557	Thanks guys! __________________ ============================================= In between tanks. Current Tank Info: Recently moved, will have a new tank up soon.

05/04/2017, 09:02 AM	#14
2002sod Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ma,USA Posts: 212	purchased a ice cap 660 ballast great member to buy from fast shipper thxs

05/04/2017, 10:46 AM	#16
BrianD Sir Brian The Lenient Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 32,111	Political commentary removed. Everyone knows the rules. __________________ Always strive for the optimum environment, not the minimum environment. Current Tank Info: Empty

05/04/2017, 11:29 AM	#17
jabel Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 848	Good luck in the future Ken. One of the best reefers in So Cal. Jeff

05/20/2017, 09:18 PM	#18
sberman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: thousand oaks,ca Posts: 4,264	Smart move ken ,i want to leave maybe next year __________________ it gets easier each time you do it !!!!! Current Tank Info: 45gallon jbj aio

05/27/2017, 01:35 PM	#20
sberman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: thousand oaks,ca Posts: 4,264	I got rid of that one ,then got a 69 , now i have a 39 chevy 1/2 ton shortbox doing a frame up on it __________________ it gets easier each time you do it !!!!! Current Tank Info: 45gallon jbj aio

05/27/2017, 09:36 PM	#21
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	Ca is not friendly to ANY business. Taxes and "fees" are out of control for business and individuals. People are moving to the sun belt again. However a lot more are leaving Ca still. Good luck! __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube