34g Reef Freaking Disaster!!!

[dsaundry]

daniella3dThat's what I do when I go to vacations, then I use my cell phone to watch the web cam over the net and get my email in case a warning was sent. Only way to go to vacations and peace of mind.

And to top it, I put my pumps and skimmer on a Noma power backup. that starts as soon as the power goes off and return to the electricity when the power is back.

The web cam is nice to check if the skimmer is working normaly, if the water level is ok (auto top off working) and if the pump and light are working ok, as well as if the fish are alive and well and the water clear. It's all very easy to see on the web cam image.

I am afraid I don't really use a cell ph for the most part{I know, catch up} I dont text or tweet either, but one day perhaps. If I had been out of town I don't know if it would have made any difference as I guess I would have to have a tank sitter to call I guess. I like my computer but I use my wifes cell ph when I go out...she usually makes me take it. . Don't get me wrong, I luv technology, I just hate it when people can track me down when I want to get away.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Sorry to hear man. Hope some of the livestock survives.

[christyf5]

Glad to hear some of the corals made it. Definitely a bright light on a dark day

[daniella3d]

Well you do use the Internet so not all is lost. You could monitor your aquarium from home each day or each evening before the lights go off. As for traveling, you can bring a small notebook and use free wireless around, like at Starbuck for exemple or at your hotel. Many restaurants and shops now have free wireless. I use my cellular because often when I go to vacations it's in the middle of nowhere. But your situation is different...if it is to monitor something at work, it could very well be done with a controller and a net module and a web cam that you monitor from home.

Last vacations I was at Mingan Island photographying the Atlantic puffins. No civilization what so ever on that island but since it's about 10 miles from the shore the cell phone could get through so I could monitor my tank during the day.

Originally Posted by dsaundry

I am afraid I don't really use a cell ph for the most part{I know, catch up} I dont text or tweet either, but one day perhaps. If I had been out of town I don't know if it would have made any difference as I guess I would have to have a tank sitter to call I guess. I like my computer but I use my wifes cell ph when I go out...she usually makes me take it. . Don't get me wrong, I luv technology, I just hate it when people can track me down when I want to get away.

[dsaundry]

Well I spent yesterday taking down the tank and equipment at work, then took it all home and cleaned it up..don't know how soon I will recreate the tank, but I have ideas. I am currently doing some reno's on the house so that is taking up a lot of time, I am also taking down my 90g as I have transferred all the livestock to the 140g. And to top it up I have been busy dealing with my moms estate stuff as she recently passed away,,soooo the 34g project will be on the back burner for a while. But I do have some real good ideas for it when I tackle it again, so like the "Six Million Dollar Man" I will rebuild it- better, stronger...well you know what I mean

[TimT]

Sorry for your loss Daryl. It sucks that something so small can wreak such havoc.

[dsaundry]

I really couldn't imagine losing the system the way I did, the tank had been up and running for some time, I had some of the livestock for 2-3 years...really put a crap start on the week...will keep this updated as I go. ...By the way Tim, luv your fish food...well the fish luv it... will call u later.

[PoonTang]

Lots of us guys here monitor our home tanks while we are at work so it makes perfect sense that you can monitor your work tank while youre at home.

[Reefdigger]

sorry to hear about this... there's always a brighter side to things when s@%t happens... keep your chin up...

[dsaundry]

Well its been almost a week and fortunately and to my surprise a lot of the Zoa's and mushrooms etc seem to be pulling through. Still watching but it looks real good so far. The Coral Beauties seem fine as well.