oxx155 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I guess I will start with the Bad News... With a heavy heart I am unfortunately selling my aquarium. Life changes are coming and it would be too difficult to keep this tank going. I have had an amazing time learning, interacting with all the amazing animals, and growing an ecosystem in my very own house! Its a dream that very few people get a chance to do, and that is why I don't want to take the chance to lose it before someone else could keep it going. I thank everyone over the years for all the support, information, and awesome parties! While there is no one that will buy the entire system, here is the Good News... Starting in December I will put up a list of all the livestock and equipment I have and will begin to sell it all. There are a few people and stores that are getting first shot (you might want to buddy buddy with Garrett over at TPA). My prices will be pretty firm as they are very fair. Hopefully I will have updated pictures soon as the tank looks amazing and all the livestock are much bigger than they used to be (certainly is hard to see it all go). Maybe some of you will find this an amazing Christmas present, I just hope everything finds a great home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 No way! I am sorry to hear you will be leaving the hobby. I hear you on life changes as they are what they are,some times it is best to loose some complications and loosen the tie downs we give our selves. Are you going to keep a smaller build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 NO WAY!!! This is so sad to hear I'm sorry that it had to come to this. But you are going to make a lot of people happy with all your livestock. Your skill and knowledge are awe inspiring. I hope you can make it back to the hobby in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rworegon Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow, sorry to hear Oxx. I'm going to miss seeing you tank. So many clams, so many tangs. I'll be sure to watch for your sale thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Oh no!! Sorry to see you go but I understand. You have an amazing system. You had the best parties in the summer. Thanks for welcoming me into your home and your generous give aways. You will be missed. I hope you come back as I can't wait to see what you come up with. Your tank would make a nice show tank for one of the LFS. I know your prices will be a steal on your equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thank you for sharing your home as well as your tanks to the club over the years. It's sad to see you go but I completely understand. Good to see the G-man snagging some goodies prior. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 No good news there Doug, sad to see you go. Not many have the same level of love for the animals and even fewer have such a generous heart. Thanks for everything over the years. You will be missed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow sorry to hear man. I've never been able to get over to see your tank in all its glory and I was really hoping to make it to the next meeting at your house. It's a shame I was never able to see it. Good luck in your next endever and maybe I'll be able to take a piece of your dream if I get a chance via you parting it out, then I can have a small spark of your flaming passion to keep the fire going in my own tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow! Sad, sad, sad.... Because we didn't have a November meeting I vote we all crash your house next weekend. Surprise meeting! Maybe we can have a live auction? Dang....I can see it now...Let's do it! Thank you so much for your generosity and just being a cool person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Awwww man! The biggest and best reef tank we've all known. I'm glad I was able to make it over this year, it was well worth the drive. Good luck on your future endeavors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriz2fer Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Dang dude selling that tank...it's so huge, and so nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nooooo!!! sorry to see you go Doug! I'm sure you'll be back though... This hobby sends people off, but brings them back later all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 No way! I am sorry to hear you will be leaving the hobby. I hear you on life changes as they are what they are' date='some times it is best to loose some complications and loosen the tie downs we give our selves. Are you going to keep a smaller build?[/quote'] I won't have a smaller build right now. Too much traveling next year and I am not sure I'll still be in my current house after that. But, please don't get me wrong, this is all for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 NO WAY!!! This is so sad to hear I'm sorry that it had to come to this. But you are going to make a lot of people happy with all your livestock. Your skill and knowledge are awe inspiring. I hope you can make it back to the hobby in the future. I am pretty confident I will be back. I'll need something to do when I retire, LOL, or sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow! Sad, sad, sad.... Because we didn't have a November meeting I vote we all crash your house next weekend. Surprise meeting! Maybe we can have a live auction? Dang....I can see it now...Let's do it! Thank you so much for your generosity and just being a cool person. I was considering having an open weekend for people to not only come pick up livestock items, but one last chance for people to see the system before its taken apart. I considered live auction, but I am just going to list prices and sell to first buyer. It would be awesome to clear out as much as possible in one weekend. It would probably happen in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks everyone for the kind words. You'll certainly see me back in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyna_baby Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I was considering having an open weekend for people to not only come pick up livestock items, but one last chance for people to see the system before its taken apart. I considered live auction, but I am just going to list prices and sell to first buyer. It would be awesome to clear out as much as possible in one weekend. It would probably happen in January. That would be cool one last party with one of the nicest reefer in the pacific northwest. I'm down even if I got to buy something to go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sorry to see your beautiful tank needs to come down, but changes happen. Thank you for hosting the most popular event of year. I was lucky to see it 3 times !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvo Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sorry to hear that you are dropping out of the reefing scene Doug. What model of Radion will you be selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry to hear that you are dropping out of the reefing scene Doug. What model of Radion will you be selling? If I recall, they were all Gen 3 pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry to hear that you are dropping out of the reefing scene Doug. What model of Radion will you be selling? Gen 3 Pros. Only about 3 months old if memory serves me right. Amazing color and penetration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am working up an equipment list soon as well. All lists will probably go up next week. I am still working on which weekend would work best for an all out sell and view time, I will keep everyone updated. At this time I am talking to a few people that are interested in large amounts of livestock or equipment, if that is you or anyone you know then please PM me (or call me if you have my number). I am giving those people till next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 I am posting the Livestock List and Equipment List tonight. I also want to correct my first post - Unfortunately Garrett isn't picking up any corals or fish, but Aaron with The Nautilus in Springfield is picking up quite a few of the very best corals, fish, and inverts and I heard he'll be having a crazy awesome sale soon after. So, I would make friends with him. I will post a link to the lists on this thread shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasasah Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Really sorry to hear Douglas... Hopefully things come to where you can start again some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Livestock List - http://www.pnwmas.org/forum/buy-sell-trade/classified-threads/563767-oxx155-s-livestock-list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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