That's a crazy story, glad everything worked out well.
Reef Keeping Horror Story- Picture heavy ;)
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Poseidon's Reef
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yea i still just consider myself lucky i was home... if i wasnt i wouldve lost everything... and if i did i wouldnt be in this hobby anymore lol
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Man you scared the crap out of me... Seeing the thread title and the first pic, I didn't even want to scroll down further thinking I was going to see dead corals and total destruction... You handled it very well. Great job. I wouldn't call this a horror story, but a great effort at handling a bad situation.
Poseidon's Reef
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yea in hind site i dont know why i didnt think the lack of supports wasnt alarming...
25'' tall tank with only 2 seams and NO supports or bracing... i mean DUH! lol
stupid thing was it came in the box BRAND NEW... so i dunno if it just wasnt completed at the factory or what.... very strange and unfortunate for me haha
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Woah! You have an awesome attitude. I am very sorry for the lost man. Hopepfully some locals will hook you up with free corals to replace the lost ones.
I am in the process of building a new tank and this is always on the back of my mind... I guess this is another reason for me to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best! lol
I am in the process of building a new tank and this is always on the back of my mind... I guess this is another reason for me to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best! lol
Poseidon's Reef
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhV4z-IAoQ0
quick video of the tank taken tonight, everything doing amazing!
upgraded to LEDS even
quick video of the tank taken tonight, everything doing amazing!
upgraded to LEDS even
Ryan2428
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dangit I knew better to read this just got down looking at all the seams in my tank for the last 20 min lol. But I must say awesome job I think I would have bailed on the ref after the 2 nd time awesome job
Poseidon's Reef
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months later and still no leaks/ phew!
ive always wondered, is acrylic or glass more prone to leaking?
ive always wondered, is acrylic or glass more prone to leaking?
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Just watched your video, beautiful! I remember reading your thread right after the second tank failed and feeling so bad for you. Your perseverance and hard work has definitely paid off. You have an awesome aquarium.
Poseidon's Reef
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Digging in the graveyard for this thread, shortly after this whole escape i moved into my own house. And have been tankless for years now.
Well Jan 2020 i said that was enough and am starting up a new system! can never fully kill the passion that is reef keeping.
ill start a new tank thread
Well Jan 2020 i said that was enough and am starting up a new system! can never fully kill the passion that is reef keeping.
ill start a new tank thread
Dragon174
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Glad to have you back! Looking forward to seeing your new tank build!
I have been in and out of the hobby for 20 years and even after all of the ups and downs, I still find myself back. I too just set up a new 120 gallon tank after a few years out. Once you have the bug you always have the bug.
Best wishes.
I have been in and out of the hobby for 20 years and even after all of the ups and downs, I still find myself back. I too just set up a new 120 gallon tank after a few years out. Once you have the bug you always have the bug.
Best wishes.
Poseidon's Reef
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absolutely, just cant shake it, and i haven't decided if that is a good or a bad thing yet haha!
