For Those Of You Who Were Asking...

[64Ivy]

...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]

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

 

[DNA]

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

 

[Alex T.]

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]

How did you find out it was copper?

Poly-Pad after 24 hours.

 

[dvanacker]

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]

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]

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

 

[grennan]

Looking forward to what the future holds.

 

[insanefishguy]

Kent Carbon? Really?

 

[franklypre]

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]

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