matt Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 I have now joined the tank crash club... first it was cyano then aefw now dino's. With all the stress of all three things and some neglect on my part is the cause. So far I have lost about 80% of my corals and one fish. I am going to tear everything down bleach it and set it all back up. It feels like a kick in the gut.. but I am not going to let it get me down!! I am going to come back stronger and more educated from this. I just wish I hade the cash for a new tank. This is best time to swap out! Lol on the bright side it took me 4 years to have a crash.... sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
Emerald525 Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry to hear that Matt. And yes it is too bad you don't have the cash for a new tank because nothing helps you feel better about a crash then a shiny new tank and nice new coral. Glad you're not giving up! 1 Quote
Yourmedic Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry about the crash, what size of tank upgrade are you looking for? I know a few people up here with glass tanks that might be able to get cheap!! Quote
matt Posted June 17, 2016 Author Posted June 17, 2016 I would like to have 6'×3'×2' but that's my dream tank!! Lol. That's not going to happen any time soon sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
Yourmedic Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 I would like to have 6'×3'×2' but that's my dream tank!! Lol. That's not going to happen any time soon sent from a Samsung note 4 I think he has a 6'x2'x2'. . . not as wide, but. . . I think he is looking for about $200. . . could probably come down some too if I talk to him about it being in his best interest. . . LoL Quote
matt Posted June 17, 2016 Author Posted June 17, 2016 Lol that would be cool. But I would still have to come up with $1000+ for the light (man they don't give them ATI's away lol) sent from a Samsung note 4 1 Quote
Fragged Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 4 years is a pretty good run, sorry it didn't go longer. Learn from our mistakes right? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Quote
Fragged Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 I would avoid bleach though.... Use vinegar Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Lexinverts Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry to hear, Matt. I've been through the same thing. I came back and my tanks are now looking better than ever. Good luck! Quote
tanktop74 Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Are you setting up a temp tank??? I know someone that has a a 2x2x2 cube with tank, stand, hood and sump that will be for sale very soon!! LOL You could have your tank back for $200! Quote
matty Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 That sucks man, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. 1 Quote
matt Posted June 18, 2016 Author Posted June 18, 2016 I have decided to clean and sanitize my sump and frag tank. That's about 130 gallons. I am going to put all my rock in a tote with a pump and a heater put a lid on it and let it sit for about 4 weeks. That way I try to kill off as much bad stuff as I can. This rock has been wet for over a year and I don't want to kill it and start over. sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
Flashy Fins Posted June 18, 2016 Posted June 18, 2016 Really sorry to hear. I know exactly what you're feeling. Wish you luck with the new build! Quote
matt Posted June 19, 2016 Author Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Well after two days the tank is clean and refilling! I was able to cut the 1 huge rock down so it would fit better. I also re plumbed the closed loop back in. My pump leaks like crazy... time for a new pump I guess. sent from a Samsung note 4 Edited June 19, 2016 by matt 2 Quote
Vis Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 So sorry about your crash!! It stinks! I've still not recovered from mine. Good luck! Quote
LadySaber Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Is it me or our we having a plague of tank crashes? I know I joined that club too. I managed to fight back but I did lose fishes and corals. Quote
LadAShark Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I think he has a 6'x2'x2'. . . not as wide, but. . . I think he is looking for about $200. . . could probably come down some too if I talk to him about it being in his best interest. . . LoLIf matt's not gonna take it, I'd be interested in that tank! I've been tryinng to get a sizable tank for a while, but lady luck hasn't been on my side. Quote
matt Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 Thank you I greatly appreciate it! sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
matt Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 Here it is as of now.. I only have about 6 corals left from the crash. :( sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
badxgillen Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 I can cut some goods for the tank, make a list of things you need to recover and I will see if I can get a couple things to you. 4 Quote
matt Posted July 17, 2016 Author Posted July 17, 2016 Well everything came back worse then it was right before the crash..... so I am going to trade all the fish and what's left of the corals in to LFS and drain the tank again. All my rock is going to get dryed out and sterilized. I am going to start over with new dry sand. This will alow me to do some work on the tank that I have been wanting to do. sent from a Samsung note 4 Quote
PowderBlue Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 [language filter] man that is terrible. I hate seeing stuff like this happen! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote
Emerald525 Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Sorry to hear that Matt. Glad you are not giving up and o guess the silver lining is you can upgrade and make improvements. There is always something you would do a little bit differently when you set up a tank. Quote
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