Carr Fire Survivor

[hdsoftail1065]

Sorry to read about your challenges. But I am happy that your family is well and your on the rebound. A sincere welcome to R2R!

 

[Katrina71]

Heartbreaking about the Fire. I'm sorry for the struggles and pain you have gone through. I can't imagine. I hope to see a new beginning with a glorious tank!

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Glad you shared. Stories like that make me appreciate what I have and how fragile it really is.

I read your are negotiating with the insurance company. I find that troubling you need to negotiate with a company when you have lost everything. Hopefully it turns out good., last thing you need is to fight with an insurance company. I know, I am in insurance. Send us updates

 

[MTBake]

What an ordeal. Glad you and your family are ok though.

Good luck with the insurance company. It can be a pain dealing with them sometimes.

Looking forward to an epic rebuild

 

[Retro Reefer]

Horrible story, glad your ok and planning your next build... welcome!

 

[Chrisfish]

Thank you for sharing your story, as others have said it’s very humbling. Your tank was beautiful and I can’t wait to see when you can start a new one. Glad you and your family are safe.

 

[norfolkgarden]

Glad you and your family survived!

Welcome back!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Your spirit looking forward to your new build is inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story.

 

[Muttley000]

Well you are here to rebuild, that is what is important. Good luck!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!! So sad to heard your story. But on the good side, you not give up. Welcome back.

 

[ngoodermuth]

Very sorry for your loss, and that you are going through this hardship... your Red Sea tank was lovely. Thank goodness that your family and fur-babies are safe and sound.

Glad to see you rising from the ashes, literally, and getting ready to rebuild. Looking forward to your build thread!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Sorry to hear you were one of the persons affected. My hopes for a speedy rebuild and recovery from such senseless disaster. be it known you are welcomed here and have everyones' support !!

 

[Bleigh]

Wow! Your story gave me chill bumps! I'm so sorry you went through that, but I am so happy you're okay. I can't wait to follow along with your future build. (House and tank I presume?) <3

 

[Captain Quint]

Wow! Your story gave me chill bumps! I'm so sorry you went through that, but I am so happy you're okay. I can't wait to follow along with your future build. (House and tank I presume?) <3

Did me as well @Bleigh.

 

[Arcticfirefighter]

Very sorry for everything you and your family has endured over the past year. Thankfully, you made it out safe and are able to rebuild. Keep pressing forward and staying positive. Enjoy the new build!

 

[Brad Miller]

Now get back to reefing

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[HM1]

Hello everyone, tomorrow is the two year anniversary of the Carr Fire and I thought I would post an update. It took us a year to finally get the insurance company to come around and pay out the coverages that we had been paying for. We are now in the framing stage of the rebuild and it is exciting to see the progress every day.

Tyler from NorCal Corals has already been out and we have our plan in place for the new tank. I am SO EXCITED!! I have actually taken over a closet so that a lot of the equipment can go in there. I have asked Tyler to build the tank the most maintenance free as possible. I am getting older (just turned 60...YIKES) and water changes are difficult considering the weight of 5 gallon buckets of water...lol.

I am replacing my RedSea with a Crystal Dynamics Custom 180 gallon 2 sided starfire tank. I have a question...I had sand in the RedSea, but I have seen some builds on this site that had little pebbles. What are the pros and cons of pebbles versus sand? I don't think I will get a gobbie again, they bury everything and I am hoping to have corals on the bottom and not just on the rocks.

I am so happy to be back on this site and anticipate sharing with you the stages of the build of our new tank. Thank you all for your sincere concern and well wishes. We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him.

 

[Bryn]

Thanks for the update: Exciting build.

 

[fishguy242]

wow...glad to hear back on track..best wishes..