Well. It’s story time.
If you guys have been on here long enough. You will eventually run across this guy. His name is John. But he won’t tell you his name is John. I’ve been talking to him on here for a few years on and off. Because he left and came back. Same story as me. When I didn’t like people on here. Then people got better. He’s a OG reefer. Extremely successful, super talented, highend sps. Lots to learn from him. I finally got to go over to his house today since I was in his area. Just wanted to chat and pick his brain about core reef keeping. He has dropped hints to me over the years of his reefing philosophy. I’m always interested in how the really old guys do it for the super long term. I gotta tell you. I’ve asked OG’s 15 years or longer in this hobby. And you have to be successful not just keep them alive. I’ve noticed they all have the same basic setups.
The secret is real live rock ( from the ocean ), skimmer , calcium reactor. Some run fuge. Some don’t. Those are the core components. They follow with a trace elements of some sort. Usually a kit. John runs Red Sea ABC. With Icp every 3 months. Then corrects his trace. He keeps it extremely simple. I really feel we have lost our way.
Before I got to John’s house. I was at Arvins house. John called and spoke with Arvin. Arvin gave me a torch and said. John what’s you to have this. I was like what ? Oh thanks. Not thinking anything about it. Well. This is what torch he gave me.
Keep in mind. I’ve never meant this guy in person. Just chatting here and there. He sent me the screen shot so I wouldn’t forget the name of the torch. Cuz I forget names. My jaw dropped when I seen the price. Super nice guy to talk to in person with a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you John @jhuynh
If you guys have been on here long enough. You will eventually run across this guy. His name is John. But he won’t tell you his name is John. I’ve been talking to him on here for a few years on and off. Because he left and came back. Same story as me. When I didn’t like people on here. Then people got better. He’s a OG reefer. Extremely successful, super talented, highend sps. Lots to learn from him. I finally got to go over to his house today since I was in his area. Just wanted to chat and pick his brain about core reef keeping. He has dropped hints to me over the years of his reefing philosophy. I’m always interested in how the really old guys do it for the super long term. I gotta tell you. I’ve asked OG’s 15 years or longer in this hobby. And you have to be successful not just keep them alive. I’ve noticed they all have the same basic setups.
The secret is real live rock ( from the ocean ), skimmer , calcium reactor. Some run fuge. Some don’t. Those are the core components. They follow with a trace elements of some sort. Usually a kit. John runs Red Sea ABC. With Icp every 3 months. Then corrects his trace. He keeps it extremely simple. I really feel we have lost our way.
Before I got to John’s house. I was at Arvins house. John called and spoke with Arvin. Arvin gave me a torch and said. John what’s you to have this. I was like what ? Oh thanks. Not thinking anything about it. Well. This is what torch he gave me.
Keep in mind. I’ve never meant this guy in person. Just chatting here and there. He sent me the screen shot so I wouldn’t forget the name of the torch. Cuz I forget names. My jaw dropped when I seen the price. Super nice guy to talk to in person with a wealth of knowledge.
Thank you John @jhuynh
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