Temporary reprieve...

ScottT1980 · 10-18-2004, 09:37 AM

I am currently in the process of moving, and after much debate and rationalization, I have come to the conclusion that I will have to get rid of my livestock. The new townhome just doesn't have the room for my 55 gallon. Certainly a tough decision, as the hobby has helped to maintain my sanity throughout graduate school, but it is undoubtedly the right move for my current situation.

I might downsize in a couple of months, perhaps try my hand at a nano, but will start from scratch. I will also be keeping all equipment, as I certainly plan to set up the tank in the future. Heck, I might even consider a BB tank, but when this will occur, well, I don't know (I wouldn't call my current life situation the most stable...I don't know where I will be in approx. 6 months to a year).

So, with that being said, there is plenty of coral, liverock, and other livestock available at good prices in Cary, NC. I have given a couple of individuals first dibs, as they are starting up their tank. But, after them, everything is fair game. I just thought I would give my friends (local or otherwise) here at RS a heads up before I offer things up to the masses. At this point, I am not really prepared to ship anything, so you would have to come pick them up. To get an idea of what I have, take a look at my Reef Chronicle thread in my signature.

Thanks to many of you for showing me the light and helping me struggle through the hobby, it has certainly been a good "drug."

Take er easy
Scott T.

wooddood · 10-18-2004, 10:01 AM

sorry to hear this scott, but hey we'll be here when your ready to set it back up so thats cool buddy. i'm sure all your inhabitents will find a good home. good luck scott.

dave.

Woodstock · 10-18-2004, 10:53 AM

So sorry Scott

I hope you'll be back to the hobby soon!!!

Can you post what's available? I may be interested in your rock. I am looking to buy dry/dead rock to slowly replace mine so I can boil/cook it.

Curtswearing · 10-18-2004, 11:09 AM

I'm sorry you have to do a tear-down but I'm glad you are keeping your old equipment. I can easily forsee you setting up a tank again in the future and this step will make that much cheaper.

PS....before you do your tear down, buy some plastic bags and rubberbands. Get a good scraper and with the plastic bag held firmly against the glass, scrape some coralline into the bag. Lots of new reefkeepers are desperate for some starter spores. You can help defray the costs of your move because you have so much and so few coralline spores are needed to jump start a tank. (Sorry...it's the accountant in me).

ScottT1980 · 10-18-2004, 11:13 AM

Doni, I plan onputting something together today or tommorow, time pending. I have a good bit of rock in my fuge that would probably work for cooking (perhaps 30-40 lbs.). Even some of the rock in my show tank is coral free and might work.

Take er easy
Scott T.

Craig Manoukian · 10-18-2004, 02:06 PM

Bummer Scott. Leasehold improvements? No way to do an in-wall tank in a closet or someting creative like that.

If not, I know your reprieve will be temporary. Maybe a nano at the minimum, eh?

mps9506 · 10-20-2004, 10:41 AM

I know what you mean scott. I have proven to be totally irrational in setting up my tank. I'm in a similar situation, except that I just graduated and don't even know if I will be going to grad school, and if I do, I don't know where.
Chances are I will not be here in 6 months and will have to break my tank down again. But you never know, right?
Sucks that tanks aren't as portable as they should be. At least there is a good reefing community in carolina and getting frags and starting again isn't that hard.
Mike

ScottT1980 · 10-25-2004, 09:48 AM

FWIW, everything is now sold and in the process of being moved. Crazy stuff...

Take er easy
Scott T.

Craig Manoukian · 10-25-2004, 10:59 AM

Glad you were able to sell your stuff!

sharks · 10-25-2004, 10:20 PM

Awe man sorry to here the news Scott.

Hope the current changes are all for the better.
Keeping the equipment is the best thing you can do.
I have no doubt that in time you will want to start again and then you won't need to buy all new gear.
All I can say is start planning for the ultimate reef now.
Bare bottom? Closed loop? Surge tank? Frag system?
The possibilities are endless

Seriously don't stay away too long. Even without a tank for a period you are a great help here.
S

pipbarr · 10-26-2004, 04:24 PM

That's a bummer tohear, Scott. Lemme know when you decide to start up again so I can give you some frags. It'll gimme a chance to repay the favor.

Philip

mps9506 · 10-26-2004, 06:22 PM

Ditto to what sharks said.
You need to hang around, your input here is valuable. We all know you love your reef more than those cows up at state

, so I'm sure you will have some type of reef running sooner than later.
Mike

ScottT1980 · 10-27-2004, 09:39 AM

I will be around, especially after I get this thesis written... The way dogma in this hobby changes, I would be scared to leave for more than a couple of weeks. I would find myself coming back to a completely changed methodology for reefing.

I already have plans for a 20-30 gallon or even attempt a hex. I will have to save up some money to do it right, but it is going to happen.

Thanks for the kind words everyone...

Take er easy
Scott T.

Craig Manoukian · 10-27-2004, 11:03 AM

Good luck and we'll look forward to seeing your new tank!

10-18-2004, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Temporary reprieve... I am currently in the process of moving, and after much debate and rationalization, I have come to the conclusion that I will have to get rid of my livestock. The new townhome just doesn't have the room for my 55 gallon. Certainly a tough decision, as the hobby has helped to maintain my sanity throughout graduate school, but it is undoubtedly the right move for my current situation. I might downsize in a couple of months, perhaps try my hand at a nano, but will start from scratch. I will also be keeping all equipment, as I certainly plan to set up the tank in the future. Heck, I might even consider a BB tank, but when this will occur, well, I don't know (I wouldn't call my current life situation the most stable...I don't know where I will be in approx. 6 months to a year). So, with that being said, there is plenty of coral, liverock, and other livestock available at good prices in Cary, NC. I have given a couple of individuals first dibs, as they are starting up their tank. But, after them, everything is fair game. I just thought I would give my friends (local or otherwise) here at RS a heads up before I offer things up to the masses. At this point, I am not really prepared to ship anything, so you would have to come pick them up. To get an idea of what I have, take a look at my Reef Chronicle thread in my signature. Thanks to many of you for showing me the light and helping me struggle through the hobby, it has certainly been a good "drug." Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank Last edited by ScottT1980 : 10-18-2004 at 11:11 AM.

10-18-2004, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	sorry to hear this scott, but hey we'll be here when your ready to set it back up so thats cool buddy. i'm sure all your inhabitents will find a good home. good luck scott. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

10-18-2004, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,685 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	So sorry Scott I hope you'll be back to the hobby soon!!! Can you post what's available? I may be interested in your rock. I am looking to buy dry/dead rock to slowly replace mine so I can boil/cook it. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-18-2004, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm sorry you have to do a tear-down but I'm glad you are keeping your old equipment. I can easily forsee you setting up a tank again in the future and this step will make that much cheaper. PS....before you do your tear down, buy some plastic bags and rubberbands. Get a good scraper and with the plastic bag held firmly against the glass, scrape some coralline into the bag. Lots of new reefkeepers are desperate for some starter spores. You can help defray the costs of your move because you have so much and so few coralline spores are needed to jump start a tank. (Sorry...it's the accountant in me). __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

10-18-2004, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Doni, I plan onputting something together today or tommorow, time pending. I have a good bit of rock in my fuge that would probably work for cooking (perhaps 30-40 lbs.). Even some of the rock in my show tank is coral free and might work. Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

10-18-2004, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Bummer Scott. Leasehold improvements? No way to do an in-wall tank in a closet or someting creative like that. If not, I know your reprieve will be temporary. Maybe a nano at the minimum, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-20-2004, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	I know what you mean scott. I have proven to be totally irrational in setting up my tank. I'm in a similar situation, except that I just graduated and don't even know if I will be going to grad school, and if I do, I don't know where. Chances are I will not be here in 6 months and will have to break my tank down again. But you never know, right? Sucks that tanks aren't as portable as they should be. At least there is a good reefing community in carolina and getting frags and starting again isn't that hard. Mike __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

10-25-2004, 09:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	FWIW, everything is now sold and in the process of being moved. Crazy stuff... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

10-25-2004, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Glad you were able to sell your stuff! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-25-2004, 10:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	Awe man sorry to here the news Scott. Hope the current changes are all for the better. Keeping the equipment is the best thing you can do. I have no doubt that in time you will want to start again and then you won't need to buy all new gear. All I can say is start planning for the ultimate reef now. Bare bottom? Closed loop? Surge tank? Frag system? The possibilities are endless Seriously don't stay away too long. Even without a tank for a period you are a great help here. S __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

10-26-2004, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
pipbarr Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 41 View Gallery Karma Komment	That's a bummer tohear, Scott. Lemme know when you decide to start up again so I can give you some frags. It'll gimme a chance to repay the favor. Philip __________________ 29 gallon HOB refugium 250w 20k halide 45lbs Fiji rock

10-26-2004, 06:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ditto to what sharks said. You need to hang around, your input here is valuable. We all know you love your reef more than those cows up at state , so I'm sure you will have some type of reef running sooner than later. Mike __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

10-27-2004, 09:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	I will be around, especially after I get this thesis written... The way dogma in this hobby changes, I would be scared to leave for more than a couple of weeks. I would find myself coming back to a completely changed methodology for reefing. I already have plans for a 20-30 gallon or even attempt a hex. I will have to save up some money to do it right, but it is going to happen. Thanks for the kind words everyone... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

10-27-2004, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,353 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Good luck and we'll look forward to seeing your new tank! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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