Just when you think it can't get worse

Chaloupa · #1 08-08-2007, 02:12 AM

I have a 24" aqualight Pro on my hex....first the ballast went on it....so no biggie we'll just "get another" and contact ESU for replacement...ok that didn't work so Mike at Hidden Reef is trying to get us one...so 65g looks like crap, anyone ever tried to talk to ESU about warranty stuff...? Good freakin luck!...then I lose my small PB Tang, AND the exquisite wrasse I just bought, plus I have never seen my new Signal Goby again...THEN the light burns out OR it's the ballast AGAIN on my 14g Biocube actinic, so it's sucking big in 3 tanks now...the FOWLR chugs along...and quits. The pump ( Reeflo Dart ) which is the ONLY pump for the tank decided to QUIT...just makes a horrible noise for the day (after we put in an urgent plea to Mike again at HR when it started) and dies....luckily no loss of livestock...YET Oh yeh, and being in Campbell River on the Island we have NO resources...everything must be flown here if it's urgent or good ol snail mail. Somedays I do wish I lived in Van!

And we're supposed to go on holidays in 2.5 weeks??????? And leave our tanks with a very caring but zero knowledge friend...oh man can it get worse? I know..it could be much worse...but right now this totally sucks and I know that there are many many much worse stories but I'm choked! Sorry, I had to vent.....I don't often but I'm not a happy reefer!

michika · #2 08-08-2007, 02:16 AM

I feel for you, and I really hope that you can get replacement everythings in time for you to go and enjoy your vacation.

fishoholic · #3 08-08-2007, 02:41 AM

Sorry to hear that I guess it's true what they say "when it rains it poors" Hopefully your items will come soon

Tangman · #4 08-08-2007, 03:39 AM

Sorry to hear about you tank problems
Good Luck

Zylumn · #5 08-08-2007, 03:53 AM

Hope you can replace everything before your holidays. At least your not getting a phone call about all this while you are on holidays. Best of Luck .
Kevin

Der_Iron_Chef · #6 08-08-2007, 04:37 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, Sarah

Arrgh, that sucks. Best of luck, though!

Redrover · #7 08-08-2007, 05:03 AM

Boy oh boy Sarah, that sure sucks...hope all goes well in regards to your upcoming vacation...I believe everything will work out
If it doesn't rain it poors
Best of luck: RJ

Chaloupa · #8 08-08-2007, 05:04 AM

Thanks to everyone...I don't usually vent but I had to this time....

Chaloupa · #9 08-08-2007, 05:09 AM

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ... HIDDEN REEF, MIKE AND DAN!

I contacted Mike yesterday (last night actually) about the pump (OK I was panicky but that's just my nature....

) and tonight the new pump arrived by air safe and sound and is gurgling away all hooked up and life is good in the FOWLR!

THANK YOU SO MUCH HIDDEN REEF....when you're in a jam there are people who are ready and able to help...I have had several offers from Christy to help me with transporting stuff to the Island and offered lights and such! My husband sometimes wonders why I'm online on Canreef all the time and "talking" to other reefers...now I think he gets it! thank you so much! This is a great community!

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #10 08-08-2007, 06:29 AM

Sarah,

I'll be touring the Island with Irene in a couple of weeks. If you need anything transported at that time, let me know. We'll be camping our way up to Cape Scott, but there should be room for some stuff. I will have a spare Mag7 in the next day or two, in case you want to have a spare pump.

After working so much lately, I have to do some work on my tanks too, although luckily no major catastrophes (knock on wood). Good luck with getting everything back to normal.

Anthony