Why was I gone and why am I so skinny?

[@RogueAquariums]

Kudos to you Scott for being transparent about your personal life. I know you’ve been through a lot lately my friend. You’ve had a big weight lifted off of your shoulders. Stay strong

[@Pokingclams]

Thanks!

[@MileHighReefers]

Wow thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it! I’ll put it to good use in my tank

[@Pokingclams]

@@MileHighReefers no problem. Also a few years back I promised to send over a og bounce mushroom once mine grow some babies. That never happened since it got eaten by a lobster that has since been banished to the sump. I recently got a new small frag. I intend to keep that promise once I'm able to.

[@MileHighReefers]

@@Pokingclams that would be awesome! Sorry for the loss on the bounce.

[@sailorjbn]

Cool video! Made me contemplate my own life

[@MileHighReefers]

Wow! Thank you so much 😊 I really appreciate it

[@wizzwindowpainting]

We LOVE YOU SCOTT! Welcome home! We are also your family and friends. I look forward to your videos, your tank, your teachings. I been through divorces ( ya plural, what a failure the family makes me feel like) But your tank looks AWESOME! Think of it this way. You get to do WHATEVER YOU WANT! So happy to see you. Chin up buddy! We're here for you. I lost 46lbs. Thanks for sharing yourself and your knowledge. You rock!!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m really excited about the future! Congrats on dropping 46 pounds that’s awesome

[@TheCheesewalrus]

got my heart crushed just yesterday myself. aside from the obvious stress things will be fine and I'd love to turn it into a positive as well. hats off to you man and we're all happy you're back

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man I wish the best to you. It’s a long hard road but in the end the future seems super bright

[@ausfester]

As a fellow divorcee in the last 16 months, congrats for getting through the fog and great to see you excited about the future. Go get em!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks 😊

[@DGGuaglianone]

Never thought that starting reefing one year ago would take me here, but this exactly the place I always wanted to be. Thank you for your honesty.

[@mohammadalameer8283]

Happy for you man! Don't let temptations during difficult times or peer pressure from others make you go back to alcohol! Can't wait to see more your tank in the future

[@danagonzales2490]

I’m so sorry Scott that you went through all of that. I’m praying for your mom’s healing and recovery. Hang in there and I’m glad to see you’re doing better.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much, she’s had a lot of ups and downs. She has had it much harder than I have

[@KingAdeft]

I'm glad you're doing well. Congratulations on the weight loss. I'm currently trying to lose weight as well. Definitely inspiring to see other people succeed!

[@AlvaroHernandez-py9bx]

Right on brotha!!! Even though you owe use, your subscribers NO explanations. I applaud you for the transparency. It takes guts and 🏀⚾️ not only to pick up the peace’s of what’s left after the wrecking ball. But for you making the choice to better yourself by getting healthy, physically mentally and above all emotionally, is a victory on it’s own. We’re all now seeing a better version of you. Myself and the MAD ZOA’S love the Chanel for the great content. Looking forward to what’s next from THE F@&$ing MILE HIGH REEFER…. Tank is looking good by the way. But why wouldn’t it, your Reefing is strong 💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man it’s been a hard road but the future looks amazing

[@Peace-lr7mt]

This is the first time I've ever seen this man, but for sure - the way he is dealing with the stress and trauma is excellent. He didn't do what so many others do and spiral down into self-destruction, but turned it into something very positive. I applaud him for that. Immensely.

[@space.cowboy69]

Starting my first reef tank this week, just got water in, sand, etc. waiting on rock and to cycle! So glad a mind like you is back in the community to help me along! Thank you man!

[@dennisredmond9395]

I’m so sorry Scott for your having to go through all of this. Hopefully a new adventure awaits.

[@starseed8087]

I really know why I never married for a good reason 😄Greetings from Germany. Great reef tank, Im a bit envy! Especially the giant soft corals on the right are amazing

[@9StickNate]

Hallo, von Glan Münchweiler 👍

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man! I love my soft corals they are spectacular

[@tybgycfmb8697]

Welcome back! Sorry to hear of your struggles, but sounds like you came out the other side better off for it. Wishing you continued success and happiness!

[@ericpage9914]

Thanks for sharing! I got a divorce a few years ago. Happened right after my tank crashed. Sometimes I wonder if my hobby hurt the marriage but I can think of a lot of other things that could be worse. Haven’t had the courage to try another tank but I’ve watched you for years and it gives me hope one day. So glad you’re in a better place, believe me I’ve been there!

[@MileHighReefers]

I can totally relate to your situation. For me going forwards if she’s not into reef tanks she’s not the one for me.

[@Thtguymoe]

So sorry bro. I’ve been there. Glad you came out on the up side. Awful situation no matter how you look at it. But you seem to be in better place, so congratulations on being the best you now. Good luck and keep moving forward.

[@eddyortiz8110]

No looking back. Your going to be fine and probably way better. Glad your back.✌🐟💜

[@MileHighReefers]

Life is going to be amazing! I’m really excited about the future

[@kchatleain1]

I have watched your videos for years. I'm glad your back. Looking forward to honest, real, informative content. Thanks for dusting yourself off.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! I also really appreciate the tip I’ll put it to good use in my tank

[@HybridHerps]

Glad to see you are back and came back swinging!

[@jacquelinewood5023]

So glad to see you’re back and at it Scott! I understand life happens-things happen-I’ve lived through divorce and it’s nothing to be ashamed of, it happens unfortunately. What matters is how you pick yourself up and press forward. So happy to see your weight loss journey has been a healthy one for you! CONGRATULATIONS! Excited to see your next projects!! Hang in there and keep your head up. We all love you

[@ikanMarine]

Your tank not care for 6month.. and now look so great again ! Happy to see you're back !

[@km4089]

All the best Scott from the UK. Sorry you have been through a tough time. Great tank pleased your back and getting on with what you enjoy.

[@ReefandDive]

Amazing to know everything is back on track Scott!!!

[@sailing_el_jaleo]

Hey Scott, I hadn't checked in in quite awhile, glad to hear you are in a good spot! Andrea

[@rudra7615]

you were th first person I've ever seen on KZbin with such a massive tank. Good to see you are back..We fall, so we can learn to get back up!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@PeterAndWillAnderson]

So happy for your future, Scott! What kind of angels are you thinking?

[@MileHighReefers]

Emperor and Potters. Two of my favorites

[@PeterAndWillAnderson]

@@MileHighReefers cool! Love Potters. What kind of corals will work?

[@jdolguin8558]

I'm sorry to hear about all you've been through, God bless you always.

[@marksmith566]

So good to see you back and healthy, I’ll be honest I feared the worst. Great to see you motivated too and look forward to regular content again. Well done Scott 👍

[@bedamo91]

very glad and excited to have you back!!

[@amirvaldes84]

Welcome back, and may God continue to help you along your journey. Wishing you, and your son the best. Glad that you're maintaining sobriety, and a healthy lifestyle. You truly are an inspiration.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@davidhicks1155]

Glad you are back. You do not owe us anything about your personal life but thanks for the update. It is amazing how perception of what a healthy weight looks like has changed over the years

[@MileHighReefers]

I’m not sure I’ve ever been very healthy? Seems like a better way to live

[@kimberlyworkman619]

Wishing you a happy future! Glad you are back!

[@JohnPaulChoate]

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you are getting rid of all your problems. Stay strong! 💪

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man

[@FrugalReefer]

Thanks for sharing your story and I'm sorry for what you had to go through. I went through the same thing back in 2018. We sold the house and I had to break down my 120 gallon mixed reef. I now have a wonderful loving GF and I still get to see my kids almost every day since my ex and I share 50/50 custody. After being out of the hobby for a few years I recently started a new tank just last year, albeit a smaller Waterbox nano tank with a sump. I'm running an SPS dominant system. The first few months were rough, going through all the ugly algae phases and losing a few SPS frags. The tank has finally stabilized though and I'm just now starting to see SPS growth. I look forward and am excited to the future of this tank. Don't worry Scott, this divorce will soon be long behind you and things will get better.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much! It’s so good to hear you recovered so well. I’ll get there. My cup is overflowing with opportunity

[@reeferkenneth8657]

Thanks for all the information you share, sincerely, Kenneth and Kristin

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so 😊 I really appreciate your support

[@ashleyspice297]

Sending love from the UK good to have you back looking forward to the stuff

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mattdiscus]

well back mate. Glad your healthy and happy!

[@ak.reef9076]

thanks for coming back boss good to see you

[@TheXterra5]

Awesome dude!! Sorry to hear about the divorce, but I’m glad your health and mental health is in the right place.

[@tricky20005]

Glad to have you back

[@shoja7264]

I can’t even imagine. Thank you for sharing. This is the type of stuff that draws our heart to you 👍🏽enjoy your life and we will enjoy it with you via YT!!!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ZucchiniSky]

Proud of you. Glad to see things are doing well now. Just wanted to mention that I have a 600 gallon reef with 7+ species of Holacanthus and Pomacanthus angels and I have seen virtually zero interest in any coral except zoas, acans, and aiptasia. As long as you feed them well I don't expect you to have issues with any corals you want to keep.

[@MileHighReefers]

That’s exactly the information I’ve been looking for! Your tank sounds amazing. I was thinking of manly an sps reef

[@ZucchiniSky]

@@MileHighReefers thanks! I love angels, they're so colorful and personable and you can cohabitate them a lot more easily than tangs because they don't have a sharp dagger in their tails haha. They've never touched my SPS at all so I think that's a very good choice.

[@strat1960s]

Glad to see you working your way through these things. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@FunwithFindy]

Keep your head up. Don’t give up on doing something you love for a living.

[@JasonEKeane]

Awesome update Scott! Amazing how people (including me) thought you when through a health issue to get where you are today where in fact, you addressed your health! Inspiring, and really looking forward to the channel reboot and all good things to come!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks I’m really excited about the future

[@anthonym3051]

I'm sorry and feel your pain. I lost everything on a divorce as well. But keep your head up, there is someone special coming your way. You just have to have an open heart so when it does show up you can welcome it.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much the future is looking really bright.

[@ROTTERtube]

What's up dude! Sorry to hear but you're doing well and I'm looking forward to what you do.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man! So good to hear from you

[@TheBioReef]

Glad to see you back and healthy.

[@sharonromano8349]

Omg Scott, my heart goes out to you and your family, how horrible to be away from your son and your animals, hopefully you are on the mend and my prayers are with you, God watches over all of us.

[@lisamcevoy6221]

Great to see you back, you look a stronger and better person, onwards and upwards.

[@Danzo285]

Nice to have you back wise you and your son the best. In this new era in life.

[@johnmarkzimm]

Great to hear from you again. Glad you are back. Keep up the healthy lifestyle and enjoy.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man 😊

[@lincolntowns1480]

I’m glad to hear the good news. I thought the worst happened and am super pumped I was wrong!

[@MileHighReefers]

The future is looking really bright! I’m so excited

[@HoroHigh369]

Welcome back Scott! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@sourpatchkid394]

♥️ good for you.. I’m happy you got to keep your passion. That shouldn’t have happened like that. I can’t imagine getting to that point. Good for you. Your tank is beautiful.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much!!

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

Awesome man you became kind of like a family member to the reefing community so glad all was ok i was personally concerned for you! And I'm sure i wasn't the only one

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man it’s the support of people like you over the years that have helped me through the hard times.

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

@@MileHighReefers glad to hear it

[@BrandonScottart]

congratulations on the gains , onward and upward !

[@pullupz7779]

Jesus Christ loves you Scott. More than anyone else loves you. I wish I could just show you. I have Much respect for you It seems you have kept your pleasant demeanor even though you have gone through so much hardship. Thats a commendable thing for sure

[@jules2545]

Nice to see you Scott, looking good and so is your tank.

[@wasp233]

Unfortunately this is the first video I've watched from MileHighReefers. However, on a good note, I respect how open you are to your followers/subscribers. I am still new to the hobby and love watching, listening, or talking about reef stuff. Wish you the best and look forward to more videos!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks for watching! I do my best to keep it real honest and open is what my channel is all about

[@mikebisgrove962]

Awesome brother glad all is moving forward for you ! You where great at selling coral you need to get back to that ! I miss flying around the tanks with you say how much ? I will take it ! Do what you enjoy and you will never work another day in your life !

[@MileHighReefers]

Those were the good old days! Hopefully one of these days I can make it down to Florida and check out your shop

[@m.ornellas]

Looking forward to seeing where you take this opportunity the reset gave you. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@itsagooo]

I've been through a nasty divorce as well. Trust me it will get better. I'm in a much much happier place now and wouldn't ever go back. Welcome back Scott!!! You were definitely missed!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks the future looks really bright

[@ZachShannon]

Congratulations on your freedom! Also congrats on the weight loss. I Look forward to seeing those new tanks 🤙

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man! Things really seem to be going in the right direction

[@justinadams543]

Proud of you brother! Keep being a great dad. Keep being a good man. Things will work themselves out. Time heals it all.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man

[@justinadams543]

@@MileHighReefers I’ve been in those shoes. Really digging the channel, been a long time watcher. Thanks for all the advice. My tank thanks you as well.

[@LMDAVE29]

Oh all the reef videos I’ve watch, this is probably one the most eye opening. Glad you made it through good and living a healthy life. It is sure a wake up call to us married big guys who get complacent with our hobbies.

[@MileHighReefers]

It’s so true. I had no idea

[@AdamDguitars]

I hope all is well now! Better days are ahead 🙌🏼

[@Johndaher39]

I’M SUPPER DUPPER HAPPY FOR YOU SCOTT TO BE PUTTING YOUR LIFE BACK TOGETHER YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON AND A SWEETHEART.I WISH YOU THE BESTT FOR THE FUTURE AND I WILL ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CONTENT THAT YOU PUT UP.GODSPEED!MUCH LOVE AMIGO❤️❤️

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@masacardenas]

Almost 3 months since I've had a drink. One of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. Glad to see you're doing well!

[@MileHighReefers]

It’s such a good life choice I wish I would have done it sooner. Congrats on your 3 months

[@Algaewarrior]

Glad to hear you are living a healthier life! Can't wait to see that angel tank get started.

[@rahatilkhan9160]

Hey Scott I’m your viewer from Bangladesh. I’m so glad that you shared a vulnerable part of your life, all the subscribers are here to support you. Sending love and support from all the way from other part of world. Reefers stay united !

[@MileHighReefers]

Thank you from the United States! So cool to hear from Bangladesh

[@nosumpreefing8287]

Thanks for telling us. I was wondering these things not that it was my business, but just because I like watching your stuff. Your tank looks really great maybe the best I’ve seen it.

[@WilSantiagoReefing]

Glad to hear you're doing so much better Scott. 👍

[@metalface7777]

Glad to see you back Scott. I know how rough a bad divorce can be. But the upside is usually that you get your freedom back lol. Looks like you're staying positive. Love the channel, keep the good stuff coming my friend!

[@Flybunker_events]

You are an inspiration! Thank you for the update!

[@VXReef]

Good luck Scott. Been there before and it ends up amazing. Stay strong.

[@nicholashaworth4110]

I am so pleased you are well and you are making the most of life. Thank you for sharing. When I'm struggling it is really helpful hearing of someone overcoming their difficulties.

[@MileHighReefers]

It’s been a hard road but the future looks fantastic

[@sunnygoold9449]

Inspirational story - that would be so hard to do and you are so positive - mate I think you will look back on all this and think "well it took me to a MUCH better place"

[@matthewowen1360]

Glad you are doing great! Congrats on having a great life from now on!

[@elijahtaylor5760]

First video I’ve seen of yours. Love to see it buddy. Keep it up!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks for watching! Lots of cool stuff coming

[@hixyhicks]

Glad to see your back and ok,i look forward to more vids from you 😀

[@dadjokes8845]

Good for you buddy! Glad to see you turning things around for the better!

[@ericlawrence9917]

Happy to hear your in a great place Scott! Been a big fan for a while, always liked your humble style. Keep up the great content!

[@AbsoluteZero6714]

Dang Scott I didn’t know you were going through so much! Glad to see you taking back your life. The whole situation with your son and the house sounds like a mess.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man, it’s been crazy but things are finally going in the right direction

[@AbsoluteZero6714]

@@MileHighReefers That’s awesome. Hopefully your life’s gonna become better from now on.

[@chruse8141]

so glad you are back

[@jahsreef8386]

Thanks letting us know what happened. It’s pretty awesome that your doing good man I went through a breakup a year or so ago and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Also In recovery for about 6 years so congrats on that as well man your lookin good

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man I really feel like things are going in the right direction

[@jahsreef8386]

@@MileHighReefers crazy how much that can change ya. Keep it up

[@kylesreef2989]

Thumbs up bud, all the best to your newfound good health (and that tank!).

[@smokeharley9071]

Hang in there brother been through a rough one myself can only get better from here

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks man, I hope everything turns around for you too

[@blkbird98ta]

Jeez thats horrible im glad your recovering . God bless

[@dennisscott6413]

Congratulations to living your best life. Do you !!

[@retropuffer2986]

Good to see you better

[@lunaticrider209]

It’s great to have you back! I was wondering why I haven’t got any notifications and now I know. It’s nice to have you back and congratulations to a new start. Life’s to short and I wish you nothing but the best. Cheers brother from one reefer to another!

[@ryanwaltman1818]

Good for you Scott. I'm happy for you. Sometimes the hardest changes are the best. Keep on Reefin' on. Rooting for ya.

[@915Mang]

Glad youre ok now, Hope it gets better for you man

[@apunderwaterdistractions9865]

Good for you Scott congrats on your weight loss, I was wondering what happened to you plus there are a few other reefers I don’t see as well

[@seaburgh3184]

I’m a new viewer and I’m also new to this hobby been watching your videos o n the right moves and paths to go down and I noticed you hadn’t posted for awhile but there was so much content already here for me to consume it’s insane welcome back man !! Glad to see your back up and running I hope for speedy recovery of your mother and for you as well glad you’re doing better for yourself keep pushing forward my man we’ll all be here to watch !!

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks and welcome

[@johnuren1009]

Congrats 👏 brother look look great and very happy. Can't wait to see the future of the channel. I'm very glad you kept your personal life personal. What matters is how happy you r.

[@MileHighReefers]

Thanks 😊

[@crath3570]

Best of wishes to you!

[@thanksph]

Good for you man! Congrats.