BigReepher Returns

BigReepher · 02-27-2007, 11:24 PM

Hello BigReepher it looks like you haven't posted in........OVER A YEAR! First off let me just say I apologize for not posting while I was lurking, absolutely no excuse for it. I'm also still into reefs hot and heavy. Still learning and loving everyday. My 20g skimmerless tank is still goin strong and is almost 5yrs old. My 75 has been a rollercoaster ride. Just when I think things are going good and I'm on my way to stellar success, things fall apart. Red bugs, tempature crashes and spikes, slow tissue necrosis(STN), rapid tissue necrosis(RTN), all types of algae, over and under dosing, stuck float switch, you name it and this tank has probably had it happen. Thoughts of giving it up have crossed my mind lately, which is one of the reasons why I'm posting again. I've come too far and learned too much to let it go. Basically I just needed to let the reefing community know and reassure myself, that I'm not going to give up. You'll be hearing from me again soon.

aquaman3680 · 02-27-2007, 11:27 PM

Welcome back! Keep with it man! If you have any problems just let us know and we will do our best to pull you through it!

Matt

saltwaterfarm · 02-27-2007, 11:28 PM

Welcome back BigReepher! Pics??

JFK_Jr · 02-27-2007, 11:36 PM

Welcome back dude...

Never fear...we're only a post away!

BigReepher · 02-28-2007, 01:24 AM

This was takin about 6 months ago but the tank looks much the same today.

BigReepher · 02-28-2007, 01:28 AM

These are growth pics. From frags to what they looked like 6 months ago.

Woodstock · 02-28-2007, 03:57 AM

Welcome back!

wow! Great growth in just 6 mo!! You're doing something right

lcstorc · 02-28-2007, 06:58 AM

Welcome back. Looks like not everything is bad. That is some awesome growth. It's interresting that the small tank is fine and the larger one is giving you troubles. Don't give up. You and your reef will get through this. Let us know if there is any way we can help.

boozeman · 02-28-2007, 10:24 AM

saltyfishtanks · 02-28-2007, 11:02 AM

nice tank ive been toying with the idea of tearing down the skimmerless 120 mixed reef for a super skimmed reef ready SPS only tank

welcome back

02-27-2007, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	BigReepher Returns Hello BigReepher it looks like you haven't posted in........OVER A YEAR! First off let me just say I apologize for not posting while I was lurking, absolutely no excuse for it. I'm also still into reefs hot and heavy. Still learning and loving everyday. My 20g skimmerless tank is still goin strong and is almost 5yrs old. My 75 has been a rollercoaster ride. Just when I think things are going good and I'm on my way to stellar success, things fall apart. Red bugs, tempature crashes and spikes, slow tissue necrosis(STN), rapid tissue necrosis(RTN), all types of algae, over and under dosing, stuck float switch, you name it and this tank has probably had it happen. Thoughts of giving it up have crossed my mind lately, which is one of the reasons why I'm posting again. I've come too far and learned too much to let it go. Basically I just needed to let the reefing community know and reassure myself, that I'm not going to give up. You'll be hearing from me again soon. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

02-27-2007, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,133 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns Welcome back! Keep with it man! If you have any problems just let us know and we will do our best to pull you through it! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-27-2007, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns Welcome back BigReepher! Pics?? __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

02-27-2007, 11:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns Welcome back dude... Never fear...we're only a post away! __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

02-28-2007, 01:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigReepher Returns This was takin about 6 months ago but the tank looks much the same today. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

02-28-2007, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigReepher Returns These are growth pics. From frags to what they looked like 6 months ago. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

02-28-2007, 03:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns Welcome back! wow! Great growth in just 6 mo!! You're doing something right __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-28-2007, 06:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns Welcome back. Looks like not everything is bad. That is some awesome growth. It's interresting that the small tank is fine and the larger one is giving you troubles. Don't give up. You and your reef will get through this. Let us know if there is any way we can help. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

02-28-2007, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigReepher Returns __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

02-28-2007, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigReepher Returns nice tank ive been toying with the idea of tearing down the skimmerless 120 mixed reef for a super skimmed reef ready SPS only tank welcome back __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

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