How not to build a 750/1500 gallon build thread-Khaosinc 3/5/71-8/30/11
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jenglish
Marquis de Carabas
Before I put one in the attic I would look into putting the RO resevoir in ground outside in like a rainwater or ag tank with a water pump. That would require more manual labor than you can probably do for awhile but digging a hole is pretty unskilled labor. Not sure I would want my mix resevoir under ground and outside as that would be a real PITA to get salt into.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15542649#post15542649 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sugar Magnolia
Build another room!
Glad to hear you were able to get some things done. :thumbsup:
Excellent... how about "how not to build a second floor fish room for a 750/1500 gallon tank" :uzi:
WOW!! i have just finished reading this, and i have to say i have found my new forum, First Khaos i am truely inspired by your determination and physical ability, similiar issues have taken a few of my family in the past and it is great to see your still here making us drool with excitment over your tank. Secondly to all the members that have contributed to a man that you only know as a name on a forum, you all are amazing. Its people like ALL of you that bring more people into such a great hobby your knowledge and passion for the hobby and each other is shown in every post.
Khaos my prayers are with you
Khaos my prayers are with you
Perhaps you can find six smaller plastic food-grade drums to mix saltwater and to store fresh water. You could paint them to look like PBR cans and arrange them like a six-pak.
Here is a picture of the World's Largest Six Pack, located in my hometown:
http://www.worldslargestthings.com/wisconsin/sixpack.htm
Gary
Michael_84
New member
I have read this tread over the past three days, K, I am new here, but I feel I know you well. I a glad that you are doing better!
I second the Bristle Worm Idea. Or even an arrow pointing south to show your LFS what they can do...LOL
Altpers0na
ARS Caesar
exterior storage? for the change water?
Imzadi
New member
Sorry... all of this just seems like an over-glorification of a very bad situation... and praising negative techniques...
I am sure Khoasinc is an great guy, and I really hope all turns out well, but I just don't see the theory of how this method of operation, and procedural conflict helps the reefing community... and making it a sticky... and a thread of the month...
No disrespect intended, and right from the get go saying this is how 'NOT' to do it... I don't think there is any disrespect.
The thread full of personal medical conditions and defiance of medical assistance, and jeoprodizing of health just to make one helluva a box to put fish in seems insane, and confusing as to why it is getting made into celebrity status. Again, I reiterate, I don't mean any disrespect, but it really is a Fish Forum.
I wish you well, and I hope your recovery is speedy and complete inspite of the rebelious defiance of medical professionals, and the disregard and bizarre obsession with this HOBBY.
I am sure Khoasinc is an great guy, and I really hope all turns out well, but I just don't see the theory of how this method of operation, and procedural conflict helps the reefing community... and making it a sticky... and a thread of the month...
No disrespect intended, and right from the get go saying this is how 'NOT' to do it... I don't think there is any disrespect.
The thread full of personal medical conditions and defiance of medical assistance, and jeoprodizing of health just to make one helluva a box to put fish in seems insane, and confusing as to why it is getting made into celebrity status. Again, I reiterate, I don't mean any disrespect, but it really is a Fish Forum.
I wish you well, and I hope your recovery is speedy and complete inspite of the rebelious defiance of medical professionals, and the disregard and bizarre obsession with this HOBBY.
Wow, is everyone mean in canada, or are you some kind of mutant???!!!
Yes, this is a fish forum, but it is people who have the interest in and dedication to the hobby, and it is people who make the hobby what it is. This thread is a perfect example of individuals who don't know each other, and who might be very different from each other, but have a common cause and interest which brings us together, and makes us care about each other.
Sorry it's not to your liking, but this thread is pretty interesting to a lot of us; didn't your mother ever teach you about not saying anything at all if you can't say something nice???
Imzadi
New member
lol, oh, sorry... I was unaware that calling someone a mutant is 'saying something nice'...
There is a lot of good stuff in the thread, without a doubt. And to care about the well being of a fella named Khoasinc is admirable... as I said, I too wish him well, and hope everything turns out for him (excuse me if that was misread as not 'saying something nice') Nothing could be further from the truth to say that I don't care about his health... which is where the confusion comes in about applauding the methods. I mean, honestly, the 'Go slow, and steady' is the mantra of the Reef Society, and yet this thread is celebrating "GO GO GO, rush, and tear it up, do it fast a furious, and ignore your health!' I admire the enthusiasm, and I also applaude the scale of it all... but holy moly... there is an open heart surgery, in between the sump build and cycling process. Entertaining... I guess. As a whole it is very entertaining. But I can't help but fell uneasy that we are watching this very likable fella burn himself out.
I did not post that to be mean. I have read it from the begining when the threads were started... not just a newcomer reading the epic journey in an evening of insomnia. And also like I said, I meant no disrespect about the build method, as the OP states this is how 'NOT to do it'...
Celebrate the rebelious nature of it all if you will, and the kids love the beer and boobs tank build... but it is still against the common teaching of the experiences of this forum. You can take some of his limelight by standing up for him by flaming my post, but I think Khaosinc is smart enough to know that I am not, in any way, disrespecting him. Bravo to you. I think he is a fascinating man, with a hellova story to tell... and I personally am very glad to have read it.
AquaMonkey
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Imzadi, For most of us that do not want or cannot afford to have a professional come install our tanks and equipment, it's interesting to see how others have set their equipment up and maintained it. This thread to me and those following it gives us ideas on what we could do if we were in certain situations and how khaosinc has overcome problems. The ingenuity and outrageous ideas he has inspires others to try things they might not otherwise even THINK of let alone attempt.
And as far as his "œdefiance" of medical doctors being glorified... have you ever been in his situation? Why is your opinion of what he should do with his body better than his own?
Khaosinc seems to be a phenomenal person and inspires a lot of people here on reef central. So forgive us if we feel empathy for a fellow human being who is going through a terrible time and is enduring it with the Gusto and spirit he has shown through this entire thread.
Maybe just maybe you are posting just to get a rise out of people, maybe not. But just in case you really are this callous I thought I would respond.
Keep up the great work Khaos and get well soon!
And as far as his "œdefiance" of medical doctors being glorified... have you ever been in his situation? Why is your opinion of what he should do with his body better than his own?
Khaosinc seems to be a phenomenal person and inspires a lot of people here on reef central. So forgive us if we feel empathy for a fellow human being who is going through a terrible time and is enduring it with the Gusto and spirit he has shown through this entire thread.
Maybe just maybe you are posting just to get a rise out of people, maybe not. But just in case you really are this callous I thought I would respond.
Keep up the great work Khaos and get well soon!
I'm sure, above everyone else, Khaosinc wishes this thread was entirely devoted to his 'helluva box to put fish in'. However, in the process of setting up new tanks, life happens. I think this thread became so popular because
a) he is a good and very personable writer
b) he has a very unique concept for his gigantic tank
c) people are genuinely interested in him (his health and his tank)
I sincerely hope this thread continues with a primary focus on his tank, meaning his health is no longer slowing down his tank build. And I have no doubt that as soon as he can, he will steer the thread back to tank progress (as he has with questions about a more efficient water change process - I'm sure you'll agree that's Fish Forum appropriate) But until then, I'm always happy to read updates on his recovery and his life
Now let's see a FTS!!
Henry Bowman
Reefing since '87
I get so tired of this type of usless, unmotivational negative banter. If you dont want to read the thread, move on. I dont understand what motivates an RC member to declare themselves the "thread critic"
Unfortunately, I'm now unsubscribed from this thread.........
Unfortunately, I'm now unsubscribed from this thread.........
jayfromfla
New member
We should create a thread for "usless, unmotivational negative banter" - it has no use here.
Rock on Khaosinc.
Rock on Khaosinc.
jlemoine2
New member
After following many threads for many years here on Reef Central, I'd have to say there is more to this hobby than the aquarium itself. We make new friends along the way as well. When following someone through a build thread, it's very easy to get attached to the individual(s) behind the posts.
Why shouldn't the community wish Khaosinc well? He has a moving story to go along with his reef build. We may or may not agree with how he gets the job done, but how often do people agree on these forums? If you don't want to read the thread anymore because it deviates into Khaos' personal issues, you are free to move on to the thousands of other threads this forum has to offer.
Imzadi, you could have stated your position with a little more tact. What could have been constructive criticism turned into a personal attack on the fans of this thread.
Why shouldn't the community wish Khaosinc well? He has a moving story to go along with his reef build. We may or may not agree with how he gets the job done, but how often do people agree on these forums? If you don't want to read the thread anymore because it deviates into Khaos' personal issues, you are free to move on to the thousands of other threads this forum has to offer.
Imzadi, you could have stated your position with a little more tact. What could have been constructive criticism turned into a personal attack on the fans of this thread.
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