Well my new 50 gallon tank just blew

cprowler · #1 05-05-2009, 08:54 PM

I put Jack's T5 fixture up over that end of the sump (75g) and just about everything has opened up.

Not the best situation but I think it will work for a few days.

I'm making up some water right now for a 40g W/C tonight or tomorrow. I think I'll raise the height of the sump water level too.

Jack · #2 05-05-2009, 09:14 PM

Thank you very much for rescuing the fish and corals - a total loss would be tough to swallow.

I've sent Jeff @ J&L an e-mail.

Honestly the tank was great. I had it so simple, T5's, Softies, LPS, Gorgonians, easy fish, kalk top off, no sump.

cprowler · #3 05-05-2009, 11:33 PM

No worries, glad to help.

Jamieh · #4 05-05-2009, 11:38 PM

I am also a retailer of All-Glass tanks and have had a few crack over the years. I would suggest you give all-glass a call as we have done this in the past and they have always replaced the tank. I know the warranty states that it must be on all-glass stand but I have never personally heard of them enforcing that rule. Calling them would definately be worth a try.

Tom R · #5 05-06-2009, 12:37 AM

Hi Jack

Sorry to here of your disaster.

If you need anything from me let me know.

I have lots of softies if you need some.

Tom R

Norstar · #6 05-06-2009, 05:04 AM

One day, they are going to invent a new tank that is fool proof. They will look back at those poor people that lived in the early 21st century, and wonder how those poor people ever managed.

Jack · #7 05-06-2009, 05:27 AM

Well after some thought - the odds of this happening twice...

If J&L can replace the tank and my AC Jr and Osmolator are okay I think I'll setup again. Both contollers were a little wet but functioning when I tore the tank down so maybe they are still okay - I'll fire them up and check them tomorrow after work.

Bill saved all my coral, liverock, and fish so there can be a happy ending.

KT said "can you double silicone tanks?" Maybe thats not a bad Idea - lol.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #8 05-06-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Well after some thought - the odds of this happening twice...

If J&L can replace the tank and my AC Jr and Osmolator are okay I think I'll setup again. Both contollers were a little wet but functioning when I tore the tank down so maybe they are still okay - I'll fire them up and check them tomorrow after work.

Bill saved all my coral, liverock, and fish so there can be a happy ending.

KT said "can you double silicone tanks?" Maybe thats not a bad Idea - lol.

My ACjr fell in a bucket of water and still works. I just took it apart and let it dry for a while in front of the fire. Put it back together and its still running fine.

Hope yours keeps working! Good luck man.

Mrfish55 · #9 05-06-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Well after some thought - the odds of this happening twice...

If J&L can replace the tank and my AC Jr and Osmolator are okay I think I'll setup again. Both contollers were a little wet but functioning when I tore the tank down so maybe they are still okay - I'll fire them up and check them tomorrow after work.

Bill saved all my coral, liverock, and fish so there can be a happy ending.

KT said "can you double silicone tanks?" Maybe thats not a bad Idea - lol.

Before you fire up the electronics I would seriously consider opening them up for a cleaning, electronics stores have a spray that will clean/dry/seal the circiut board after it has been wet, any dried salts on the board will shorten the life considerably, I have a can around here somewhere if you want the name of it, works great.