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Old 12-03-2007, 04:04 AM
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That really sucks Catherine, I recently lost two large colonies that I had for years along with a few other smaller ones. I feel for ya.
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Old 12-03-2007, 04:08 AM
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That really sucks Catherine, I recently lost two large colonies that I had for years along with a few other smaller ones. I feel for ya.
I saw the photos, and they were nice colonies.
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Old 12-03-2007, 05:07 AM
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I think my tank now qualifies for radioactive status. The algae on the bottom of the tank, and on the sides has become neon in color....

I can now say I see some humor in the situation.
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Old 12-03-2007, 06:05 AM
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Sorry Catherine for your lost! Did you used some used water? at least 50% of your old water for the new tank?

A water change of 25-30% would help keeping the amoniac low.

Again, sorry for the disaster
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Sorry Catherine for your lost! Did you used some used water? at least 50% of your old water for the new tank?

A water change of 25-30% would help keeping the amoniac low.

Again, sorry for the disaster
I used about 75% old water and 25% new water when I set the system back up.

Thank you for your condolences.
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Old 12-03-2007, 07:12 PM
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Sheez, thats terrible Catherine. Sorry about the loss of your beautiful corals. Its a strange hobby sometimes.
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Old 12-04-2007, 02:26 PM
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Dear tank,

Please stop being such a death trap of disasters.


No love,

Me


This mornings drama:
- another clam dead
- the pump is making funny noises.
- it is retaining the radioactive green color everywhere.
- I can't do anything about the pump or the green color (I removed the clam corpse) until I finish my stupid term paper. URG!

So...if I had to...where in the city would I get a replacement Reeflo Snapper pump on such short notice?
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Old 12-04-2007, 02:48 PM
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Oi. No idea here....sorry I'm not much help Do you need anyone to keep anything else so nothing more dies?...until you get it all figured out?

I have a Little Giant 3-MDQX-SC inline pump sitting in my closet if you need something in a pinch.
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