Well, The Tank Is Finally Coming Down Today

64Ivy · 07/08/2020, 05:24 AM

Yep, after some 22 years of continuous operation, today's the day one of my LFS is coming by to help begin the task of moving livestock, draining, and teardown of my 500g. The livestock shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's only a handful of fish since a copper infusion awhile ago nuked all of my SPS. Then my beloved Mulleri Copperband died, resulting in a huge, uncontrollable Aiptasia outbreak. So,naturally, I'll be tossing out all my LR. All in all, it doesn't appear that I'll be keeping much. Everything is pretty antiquated; the closest thing I've got to a controller is a SpectaPure lll on my autofill system. But as I'm turning the corner to the future, I'm looking forward to having more of a dialog with you all concerning my next (and most certainly my last) build. But that's another thread. Just wanted to let you all know what's happening. No questions this time.

See ya.

Zionas · 07/08/2020, 05:26 AM

How long did your Muelleri Copperband live?

Sk8r · 07/08/2020, 07:06 AM

Wishing you good luck with the next build. I've even sworn off the hobby twice in major relocations...and it never lasts. A tank or two always finds its way in. Congratulations on just biting the bullet and setting right up againl

Zionas · 07/08/2020, 07:44 AM

Good luck with your new build! I’d love to have a 500g tank someday!

64Ivy · 07/08/2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zionas

How long did your Muelleri Copperband live?

I've had a few. The last one lived about five years.

Zionas · 07/08/2020, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 64Ivy

I've had a few. The last one lived about five years.

I see. What did it die from?

What happened to your previous ones?

They’re beautiful fish.

64Ivy · 07/08/2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zionas

I see. What did it die from?

What happened to your previous ones?

They’re beautiful fish.

All just up and died one day. No symptoms of disease or sickness. Perhaps the piscine equivalent of 'natural causes'.

Zionas · 07/08/2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 64Ivy

All just up and died one day. No symptoms of disease or sickness. Perhaps the piscine equivalent of 'natural causes'.

Maybe it was an old fish already. Was it at or near full size when you got it? 5 years seems awfully short for a fish of that size.

Edit: Just looked it up, the Muelleri Copperband gets to 7-8” and I would expect a fish of that size to have a lifespan approaching or exceeding 20 years.

Sorry for your loss regardless.

albano · 07/08/2020, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 64Ivy

Well, The Tank Is Finally Coming Down Today...

But as I'm turning the corner to the future, I'm looking forward to having more of a dialog with you all concerning my next (and most certainly my last) build...

Sorry to hear, Michael... It's been almost 10 years since you allowed me (and the NY reef club) to visit your home and check out your beautiful tank. I'm sure your new build will be even more impressive than the last. Can't wait to see that build thread...

My one suggestion is to get as much depth (front to back) as possible...my 500g reef is 6'x5' and that depth makes sooo much difference!
I wish you the best!

Alfie/albano

Misled · 07/08/2020, 05:59 PM

Take your time Michael. I put two years of thought into my last/present tank Also my last one. The planning can be a really fun time.

Zionas · 07/09/2020, 07:56 AM

I am taking advantage of the current virus situation to plan my first ever tank! It will be 6 foot custom 183 gallons.

It’s interesting but also tedious! Lots of stuff to cover!

JWClark · 07/10/2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zionas

I am taking advantage of the current virus situation to plan my first ever tank! It will be 6 foot custom 183 gallons.

It’s interesting but also tedious! Lots of stuff to cover!

Seems a lot of people are. Just trying to get bids on my retirement tank has been difficult. Reef Savvy told me they are getting over 100 requests/emails a day.

Lots of people at home being distracted by hobbies I guess.

Zionas · 07/10/2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JWClark

Seems a lot of people are. Just trying to get bids on my retirement tank has been difficult. Reef Savvy told me they are getting over 100 requests/emails a day.

Lots of people at home being distracted by hobbies I guess.

Hope it all works out for you in the end.

Planning my entry into the hobby is one of the few things keeping me sane.

wrott · 07/11/2020, 12:21 PM

Good luck with the teardown, don't look back!

Timfish · 07/11/2020, 01:19 PM

22 years iz a really good run! Have fun with your next one

64Ivy · 07/14/2020, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JWClark

Just trying to get bids on my retirement tank has been difficult. Reef Savvy told me they are getting over 100 requests/emails a day.

Yeah, I'm thinking Reef Savvy may be the way I'm going to go also. Although I've got to find the house first, then decide on the tank dimensions before I can even hit them up for a bid. Probably a year or so away.

07/08/2020, 05:24 AM	#1
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 3,194	Well, The Tank Is Finally Coming Down Today Yep, after some 22 years of continuous operation, today's the day one of my LFS is coming by to help begin the task of moving livestock, draining, and teardown of my 500g. The livestock shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's only a handful of fish since a copper infusion awhile ago nuked all of my SPS. Then my beloved Mulleri Copperband died, resulting in a huge, uncontrollable Aiptasia outbreak. So,naturally, I'll be tossing out all my LR. All in all, it doesn't appear that I'll be keeping much. Everything is pretty antiquated; the closest thing I've got to a controller is a SpectaPure lll on my autofill system. But as I'm turning the corner to the future, I'm looking forward to having more of a dialog with you all concerning my next (and most certainly my last) build. But that's another thread. Just wanted to let you all know what's happening. No questions this time. See ya. __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: Between tanks. Searching for a home

07/08/2020, 07:06 AM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Wishing you good luck with the next build. I've even sworn off the hobby twice in major relocations...and it never lasts. A tank or two always finds its way in. Congratulations on just biting the bullet and setting right up againl __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/08/2020, 05:59 PM	#10
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Take your time Michael. I put two years of thought into my last/present tank Also my last one. The planning can be a really fun time. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

07/11/2020, 12:21 PM	#14
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	Good luck with the teardown, don't look back! __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

07/11/2020, 01:19 PM	#15
Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	22 years iz a really good run! Have fun with your next one __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek

07/08/2020, 05:26 AM	#2
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	How long did your Muelleri Copperband live?

07/08/2020, 07:44 AM	#4
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	Good luck with your new build! I’d love to have a 500g tank someday!

07/09/2020, 07:56 AM	#11
Zionas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 474	I am taking advantage of the current virus situation to plan my first ever tank! It will be 6 foot custom 183 gallons. It’s interesting but also tedious! Lots of stuff to cover!