Blown fuse = Dead fish

sphelps · #1 12-12-2009, 03:48 PM

Very sad stuff, sorry for your losses. I recently had a similar experience so I feel your pain, it's very hard to replace certain livestock especially if they were well adapted.

As Steve said it's always best to have your system on at least two independent breakers. I run noncritical loads like lighting, skimmer and other filters on one breaker with GFI and critical loads like the return and heater on another breaker without GFI. Also avoid using power bars as they are often prone to failure.

christyf5 · #2 12-12-2009, 04:23 PM

Wow, sorry to hear Anthony. At least the remaining stuff pulled through

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 12-13-2009, 03:21 AM

Unfortunately, I have 6 tanks, total volume 650 gallons (4 sw & 2 fw) on two breakers. I have my main reef (210g with 80g sump) split between two breakers, which is why that tank didn't suffer any damage. If I try to split the fowlr/seahorse fuge tank between two, then I would be in trouble. They are only 15 amp breakers. Old house, old electrical system.

The remaining fish are all looking happy & healthy again, so thank God for small blessings. Back home tonight, so hopefully I'll spot the missing Coral beauties.

Anthony

Ron99 · #4 12-13-2009, 04:20 AM

Sorry about what happened Anthony. Hope it all works out. These things always seem to happen when you decide to be away

Tom R · #5 12-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Sorry to here of your loss.

I know the problem (just not enough electricity to maintainer my salt water habit).

LOL

When a contractor builds a home he never thinks of a salt water hobbyist.

Hope all is now under control.

Tom R

fkshiu · #6 12-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Wow, that sucks dude.

Let me know if you need any help.

sphelps · #7 12-13-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Unfortunately, I have 6 tanks, total volume 650 gallons (4 sw & 2 fw) on two breakers. I have my main reef (210g with 80g sump) split between two breakers, which is why that tank didn't suffer any damage. If I try to split the fowlr/seahorse fuge tank between two, then I would be in trouble. They are only 15 amp breakers. Old house, old electrical system.

Doesn't exactly sound like a safe electrical setup, running new lines and installing new breakers is a fairly easy task even with old systems. If you absolutely can't do it you should consider downsizing your electrical load which yes may mean limiting yourself to only two tanks. Overloading your homes electrical capabilities is a classic recipe for a fire. Remember the breaker is a safety switch, the fact that it fires is a clear sign you're doing something wrong. Just saying perhaps coming home a couple dead fish could be looked at as a wake up call, next time it could be coming home to a nothing.