How not to build a 750/1500 gallon build thread-Khaosinc 3/5/71-8/30/11

[gem]

Your tank looks awesome Khaos! I've followed this thread but never posted. Haven't peeked in a while though! How's your health holdin' up these days? Hope no more emergencies! Keep reefin!

 

[sunnyday]

there are those, but again they are brass which eventually I want to get away from. They make those in stainless as well, but the price issue comes in to play. due to the air flow issue killing one of my pumps, I went back to the old tried and true lock collar with a 5/16" bolt in it.

Oh well, back to the drawing board. :hmm4:

 

[chefmike]

hey Khaos...glad to see you are still around and reefing

Was that lighting unit a one time deal or where several available?

 

[sbanks78]

wow! glad to see your back its been awile since i been on your thread . how about an update on your live stock list.

 

[khaosinc]

The lighting unit should be available just about anywhere I assume. They are for warehouse lighting but seem to work fairly well over my tank. 2 switches etc. Still haven't gotten decent bulbs for it. My skimmer ate a second pump. Int he future I think I shall refrain from modding those. Haven't even figured out where to get replacement pumps for the thing. I guess Euro-reef doesn't sell to people anymore.

I'm at work, and I'm sure I'll miss something in my stock list without looking at the tank. I know I'd just blow the latin names so you get the fish store names, at least those I recall.

1 Tomato clown
1 Maroon clown
1 fire clown (all red, no stripes. Got it with some live rock I bought.)
2 blue hippo tangs
1 yellow tang
1 scopas tang
1 marine Betta
1 neon basselette
1 Yellow watchman goby
1 spotted watchman goby
1 leapord wrass
2 shark catfish (sump fish)
Algea blennie (won't stay out of the sump)
Coral banded shrimp (sump)
scarlett shrimp
In theroy I have pepermint shrimp in there, but I haven't seen one in ages. Theres also a mess of snails and Emerald crabs, and of course teh obligitory hermits.

I also may or may not have a royal gramma and a bi colored angel. My girlfriend claims to have seen them recently, but I haven't. Also neems to me I'm forgetting something obvious... but I can't figure out what.

Rumor has it that there is soon be be a night shift starting up at work, which means my shift will start much later. This means I will be able to mail order fish again soon, which is good, I have gift certificates to use up at Saltwater fish.com

 

[khaosinc]

1 foxface and 4 pajama cardnails (first fish I got)... I knew I was forgetting something

 

[robot2222]

did you go on euro reefs websight here on rc . just ask if you can order your replacement pump. i know there is a representative from euro-reef that will answer your question. good luck .

 

[khaosinc]

I didn't even relize they were a sponser here... I will do that, thanks.

 

[acharpenter]

New camera = new pics yet??:bounce1:

 

[khaosinc]

LOL... new camara money isn't in the budget for a little bit. Maybe next month.

 

[Antonais1391]

Hey omg this is the most epic post ever!!! i was wondering if you monster apitasia is still kicking?? kinda funny how the clown hosted it. my tomato has taken quite a liking to my star polyps in my 55 gall reef. this post gets me exited about my next tank. thanks for the insparation khaos!!

 

[khaosinc]

Hey omg this is the most epic post ever!!! i was wondering if you monster apitasia is still kicking?? kinda funny how the clown hosted it. my tomato has taken quite a liking to my star polyps in my 55 gall reef. this post gets me exited about my next tank. thanks for the insparation khaos!!

I actually had it out and in a seperate tank for a bit, no matter how neglected they are they seem to keep kicking.

I do have others that are threatening to rival it. No further clown hosting though.

good luck on your next tank, hope your build is far less eventfull than mine was

 

[Flip777]

Hey pal I was wanting some pointers on my 200 gallon tank I just got. I am putting it in the wall and need some stand Ideas or customizing the stand I have. I tried sending you an add friend but you never replied.

 

[khaosinc]

sorry about that, I don't understand all that friending and blogging stuff, so I just don't do it. Hell, I haven't even gotten a cell phone yet. It's 1986 and I'm not leaving.

At this point I'm not sure I'm going to be staying in this hobby much longer, I think I'm gearing up for round 5. I figure its bad when your legs start turning purple.

I just can't win.

 

[skippy2]

Oh no!! You just can't catch a break. From what I have read, you're sick of being sick but you should really see your Dr.

 

[Flanders]

oh man. I just read almost this entire thread, and it ends with more bad news. good luck to you!

 

[martinphillip03]

Well you havent lost yet. Good luck on whatever you do.

Marty

At this point I'm not sure I'm going to be staying in this hobby much longer, I think I'm gearing up for round 5. I figure its bad when your legs start turning purple.

I just can't win.[/QUOTE]

 

[RossW]

I keep checking back to see how you are doing... any updates you want to share?

We are all routing for you!

 

[robot2222]

how are you bro, sayin a prayer for you get well soon............

 

[oldreefer76]

Khaos hang in there big guy....you are an inspiration to many of us