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Old 05-05-2009, 06:31 AM
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Sorry about your luck, any idea as to why the tank would just break like that? I'm glad someone has rescued the corals.
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Old 05-05-2009, 01:28 PM
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Glad to hear everything looks okay so far. I don't want my stuff messing up your system.

Tank was bought brand new and I went sumpless to avoid any leaks or floods. The only thing that could of failed was the tank and it did just that. I can't belive it. Stand was strong and level.
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:20 PM
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Tank was bought brand new and I went sumpless to avoid any leaks or floods.
Now see, thats the problem right there, if you drilled at least eight holes in it and ran a sump, a fuge, a couple closed loops and grow out tank you would have been fine! Seriously though I feel your pain, I had a 60 blow apart at two in the morning once, not fun. Just a little bump in the road, take some time to think things out, now's a good time for an upgrade hope it all works out for you.
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Glad to hear everything looks okay so far. I don't want my stuff messing up your system.
I just checked on things and everything looks ok, all 5 fish are fine and the corals and rock look ok.

I'm going to make up some water and do a water change.
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Aww Jack, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope this doesn't keep you out for long.
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:34 PM
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I just checked on things and everything looks ok, all 5 fish are fine and the corals and rock look ok.

I'm going to make up some water and do a water change.
Thanks.

Thats so awesome that the fish made it.

Tank was an All-Glass.

J&L opens at 11am so I will call Jeff in a minute.

I just took the rest of the day off and rented a couple of those carpet blower fans - just gottem' setup - I think it'll work for drying it out. I'll shampoo the carpet after the underlay is dry.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks for all the kind words.
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:42 PM
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Windows are open, heat is cranked, bathroom fans are on. I just need a magic wand. Anything else?

I didn't think a 100% water change was gonna be this hard.
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holy crap this sucks. what's the word from J&L?? Hope this doesn't put you out for long
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Old 05-05-2009, 06:54 PM
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Well the All-Glass tank wasn't setup on an All-Glass stand so I'm fcuked.
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.... Tank was bought brand new .....
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