FatChevy Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 The bulkhead just broke! theres no store within 100 miles. is there a quick fix? will my fish die? I'm gonna have to overnight one but its not gonna be here till tuesday if I order one. Does anyone have an extra 3/4 bulkhead that is somewhat close to coos bay north bend area? I live in gold beach but can make the drive. i'm really worried bout the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akambience Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 How much water is left in the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 its full. it has a built in overflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akambience Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Maintain a constant temp and circulation and your critters will be fine. Depending on your pH swings, (and assuming you were running a skimmer) you may want to consider a small air-stone for gas exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akambience Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Are you leaking water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 no leak. fried my timers. so leave the powerheads on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akambience Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yes, leave the 1150 koralias on. Your tank will be fine without moving water through the sump; over the span of a few days you may have a minor gas exchange problem. Without water splashing about or being run through you skimmer, your pH can get out of whack. Over a few weeks, you may have filtration issues. Nothing that water changes wont fix, there are people out there who have very successful tanks without sumps at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yes' date=' leave the 1150 koralias on. Your tank will be fine without moving water through the sump; over the span of a few days you may have a minor gas exchange problem. Without water splashing about or being run through you skimmer, your pH can get out of whack. Over a few weeks, you may have filtration issues. Nothing that water changes wont fix, there are people out there who have very successful tanks without sumps at all.[/quote'] +1 Keep lots of flow in the tank and the temperature pretty stable. Everything should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 thanks everyone. now we just have to get the fish smell out of the carpet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akambience Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 How goes the battle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I glued the bulkhead together and so far no leaks. I've overnighted a new bulkhead. one of my chromis has lost its color but who knows. I had the fireplace going all night to keep it warm. lets just say it was a long night! thanks for asking though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Can't you put your heater up in the main tank for now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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