750 gallons, the worst first year in history...

[khaosinc]

I've had a couple people ask for tank pics. Might as well have an abridged summery of the fiascos of my last year.

It all started when my 225 decieded to split a seam one night...

in a bit of a frustrated (and slightly intoxicated) frustration I ordered the biggest tank my checking account would allow... after getting everything in to every tank I could scrounge.

A couple of weeks before the tank was scheduled to arrive I found out during a routine x ray that I had a huge anyurism and had to undergo open heart surgery and have my aeorta and a valve replaced.

I pre build the rock structures

june 6 2009 tank shows up.

rush it together so it can cycle while Im in the hospital.

and slap a wall up where my garage door used to be

tank is cycled and I'm still not dead...

 

[khaosinc]

fast forward 1 year, 5 surgeries (3 of them open heart) and a 1/2 dozen other problems here is a current video tour of the tank...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz8xkfJFII8

 

[Myteemouse]

I've read your thread somewhere else I don't remember were but Glad to see your still running that monster
WELL DONE and nice tank..
Your fish are sweeet

 

[jag3534]

WOW! That tank is amazing! It truly is like a "piece of the reef." It's incredible to see so many of the larger fishes living together peacefully like that. Awesome!

 

[khaosinc]

I've read your thread somewhere else I don't remember were but Glad to see your still running that monster
WELL DONE and nice tank..
Your fish are sweeet

the full build thread is over on RC. Its over 2000 posts at this point if anyone has an afternoon to kill.

 

[DBM Reef]

the full build thread is over on RC. Its over 2000 posts at this point if anyone has an afternoon to kill.

Just went on rc and started to check out your thread there
I love it. I wish i had seen it sooner when some if the other
pics were up . I would love to see this one day . I like your arches
and rock work they are nice ! I might have to do something like that
in my tank soon

 

[freakin]

How's your heart doing? Glad you made it through the surgeries ok.

Tank looks great, obv

 

[khaosinc]

I'm usually kicking around somewhere if you are ever up this way. Can't work any more so I don't have much to do.

be forwarned, anyone visiting often gets pressed in to service helping me lift/move something etc...

 

[DBM Reef]

I'm usually kicking around somewhere if you are ever up this way. Can't work any more so I don't have much to do.

be forwarned, anyone visiting often gets pressed in to service helping me lift/move something etc...

LOL no prob id help out and probably even bring a frag or two

 

[Madmike]

I've read your story over on RC, would take more than an afternoon to read! lol. Glad you are still with us reefing.

 

[returnofsid]

I've also followed the huge thread, from the beginning, and I can attest that it'll take more than an afternoon!! It'll also bring a tear or two to even the toughest person's eye. Well worth the time and emotions!!

Kevin, I'm really glad you're still among the reef community and even more glad that you're still among us!! How's Tink? We hope to take a trip over the mountains, in the next 4-5 weeks. Would be great to make it up your way and lift something for you!!

 

[Xtremedave67]

wow bet that is impressive, havent made it over to RC yet, but hello Local

 

[NWDiver]

Wow! Very nice.
I work in Bellingham so if you need help with anything give me a shout, I'm happy to lend a hand.
Will work for up-close look at your system

-Todd

 

[khaosinc]

you are always welcome. The house is a mess and the dogs are annoying but the beer is always (well usually) cold.

Tink is still putting up with me as well. No idea why, but I'm not arguing.

I was actually just over your way picking up another tank. (I have a problem with that). Milton-freewater and back in 1 day is alot of driving.

I've also followed the huge thread, from the beginning, and I can attest that it'll take more than an afternoon!! It'll also bring a tear or two to even the toughest person's eye. Well worth the time and emotions!!

Kevin, I'm really glad you're still among the reef community and even more glad that you're still among us!! How's Tink? We hope to take a trip over the mountains, in the next 4-5 weeks. Would be great to make it up your way and lift something for you!!

 

[danno14]

Kudos to you.... I followed the original thread on RC....

Anyone who thinks they have it bad should read it. Your determination and stamina are amazing.
Best,
D

 

[Xtremedave67]

HOLY CRAP that tank is HUGE LOL great meeting you. I am still amazed your sump and fuge is larger than my big build dream LOL (that dream may have hit higher goals )LOL

 

[mytshall]

Updates

Post some new picture when you get a chance. This thing is gonna be sweet.

 

[khaosinc]

HOLY CRAP that tank is HUGE LOL great meeting you. I am still amazed your sump and fuge is larger than my big build dream LOL (that dream may have hit higher goals )LOL

Always glad to corrupt people when I get a chance. Whats a couple extra more ft on a tank...LOL

I'll try and get some pics tommorow