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03/24/2007, 12:58 PM
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I just read this and I was feeling sorry for the guy who I thought probably had a few nice pieces that he lost. Then I read who wrote the post (I didn't pay attention to it at first) and I nearly had a heart attack!
That is absolutely horrible. This is one of the greatest tanks in the world. I hate hearing this. Your attitude is admirable. I would be suicidal as I can't even fathom having a tank like that much less losing it. As heart wrenching as it is you should document the loss and the rebuild. Good luck on everything, C.G. |
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03/24/2007, 01:25 PM
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Steve
OMG is exactly the thought that came to mind when first reading this thread!! Steve I am sooo sorry to hear this, I feel awful, your tank is an inpsiration to all aspiring reef keepers. Absolutely outstanding, again my sympathies. I know this scenario all too well. I lost my albeit small 55g last summer, all my sps and have not yet returned to the hobby yet, but I'm working on a major come back! Any help you need let us know,myself, and the entire reef keeping community are standing by ready to help you. In no time I'm sure you'll yet another outstanding reef. Yea the bright side is being able to reaquascape, which we all love to do. Atleast you didn't loose your fish, I lost my mated clowns of 4 years( breeding) scirbbled angel, yellow & purple tangs, flame angel, black cap baslet, and many more creatures.
my empathy and sympathy. best wishes David 
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03/24/2007, 01:35 PM
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03/24/2007, 01:43 PM
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Steve,
That's just a horrible thing to wake to, I'm very sorry to have read you had such problems. I have no tank right now so I can't help you out. Sounds like you have the right attitude though. Your list of things on the bright side did make me laugh though.  Best of luck my friend.
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03/24/2007, 01:44 PM
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These kinds of things can and do happen to everyone every once in a great while. Nobody can foresee everything. At least you know what went wrong. I hope you can recover from your losses and persevere, Steve. Your aquariums have always been an inspiration to me.
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03/24/2007, 01:45 PM
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Im very sorry to hear about your losses. Your tank is still an inspiration. Good luck with the re-stock!
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03/24/2007, 01:48 PM
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I have appreciated the well thought out system that you have created with time and energy put into accessibility and maintence.
I think tinkering and designing a system, is one of my favorite aspects and what keeps my interest. My worst fear is getting to a point when "its done". Thankfully like Hot Rods, tanks are rarely done, and when people get into just upkeep rather than building the system or collection they loose a little interest......I know I would. I am going to go on a limb and say I think you are a little happy about this because it allows you to start anew and possibly go in another direction while at the same time heightening your interest in the hobby. Any changes you want to make? But then again, why mess with perfection?
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03/24/2007, 02:10 PM
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I've gotten a lot of inspiration from your tank, and now I'm learning even from its tragedies.
Sorry about your loss. Maybe its cause you're from Portland, but you sound kinda Buddhist in accepting the loss and moving forward.
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03/24/2007, 02:14 PM
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Steve, my biggest fear was what you had predicted was the achilles heel of your tank (the closed loop in the base of the tank). I was really expecting you to say one of the PVC fittings gave way and drained the tank.
I can't fathom how you must have felt pulling out those enormous corals that had died. I would not have been able to post what you did, with a list of positive thoughts. Your tank is world-famous. This is a sad day. 
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03/24/2007, 02:41 PM
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Wow. It's terrible to hear your favorite tank has crashed.
Steve we've never talked etc, but if there's anything I can do let me know. If you're looking for some corals i'd be more than happy to help out. eric
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03/24/2007, 03:04 PM
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You know whats good about this? You can start over
After all, most of the fun is searching for new corals and watching them grow. Who needs a tank full of grown out acros? Not me As others have mentioned, you have a great attitude about this. If this happened to me, I'd be out of the hobby. Wait, I am out of the hobby
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03/24/2007, 03:18 PM
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OMG, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your tank is a legend on the many internet forums and has inspired so many people, including myself.
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03/24/2007, 04:37 PM
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No no no!!! Your tank was the ultimate& you are my # 1 idol! I am sickened to read this, seriously..I just had lunch & now I'm not feeling so good. What a sad day indeed.0
Your attitude though is incredible, you must be one heck of a guy! I look forward to seeing your new tank. Wow..I just can't believe this.....
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03/24/2007, 05:22 PM
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So sorry to hear this Steve. I look forward to seeing what you create this time.
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03/24/2007, 05:34 PM
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Good to hear your not leaving the hobby after such a terrible incident. Perhaps in the future you could use your ACPRO to warn you if the sump gets too low?
Good Luck man!
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