Thanks Everyone...

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Originally Posted by don.ald

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Will that clean my sandbed?

[TJQ]

I haven't lurked for a while, so it looks like I missed all the drama. I would be very sad to see OC leave as a forum sponsor. Also I'm not sure of their percentage of local VS out of town/forum business, but I think leaving this forum might not be the best business move. I for one am having my tank + beautiful modern stand built by OC, and between the MP60s, high end lighting, skimmer, etc. I'm sure it will be around $15,000 before a drop of water gets into the tank.

If it wasn't for this forum, it's doubtful I would know about OC, let alone having them build my system. Dealing with them has been great, especially considering I'm 4 hours away. I provided a photo of where my tank would go, and they re-created my entire kitchen in a beautiful 3D renderings with dozens of different tank options. Amazing service and a nice surprise.

I've also spent hours on the phone with them, and they are never too busy to share as much honest advice and knowledge with me. Their boutique is awesome, and despite being small, they actually have way, way more livestock I want to put in my future tank, than the shops that 5-10 times the size. Despite living 4 hours away, they are coming out to setup my tank at a very reasonable cost. The bottom line is this: OC is one of those businesses that really gives a damn about hobbyists.

From my lurking, Canreef appears to be a very peaceful community that rarely needs moderation. I'm all for hobbyists keeping vendors honest, but the recent badgering from certain individuals with personal agendas that extend far beyond looking out for fellow hobbyists was simply out of control IMO. Canreef staff needs to step back, have a look at their policies and realize that they've got a problem on their hands when one of their most active and quality sponsors is packing up and leaving.

OC will do well with or without this forum. If you do leave here for good, I will offer my $0.02:

#1) Create a blog that is updated continually, with all new livestock and nice big, high resolution pictures. That way we can comment and ask questions, without having to bother with forum registration.

#2) Have the blog content sent out at the same via newsletter as many people won't have RSS readers. Also I would tie it in with FB & Twitter posts.

#3) I wouldn't worry about a forum until each blog post is getting 20-30 comments.

I really hope that OC will reconsider, as they are a great asset to this forum. I wouldn't let a handful of individuals ruin it for everyone.

[Gooly001]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for ALL your support through emails, PMs and phone calls.

It makes if even tougher for us to make this decision but please be rest assurd that you can now stay in touch with us via our Blog.

www.oceaniccorals.blogspot.com

We will endeavor to update our blog weekly and hopefully be able to service you better through that medium so please ensure that you subscribe to our blog.

As an incentive to subscribe we will be drawing for a $100 GC to O.C. with the closing date of Dec 1, 2010. Winner will be announced on our blog.

Come on in, check us out.

And on behalf of all the staff here at O.C. Thank you so much for everyone's expressed support for us. Your comments and well wishes have touched us deeply. You guys are great and all us (retailers) are lucky to have you as our Customers.

Happy Holidays to everyone here on Canreef.

Paul

[OscarMeyer]

Hey Paul was that GC ever drawn? never saw anything mentioned on the blog?