RIP

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

I had the tank in the garage as I build the stand and acquired the last few pieces of equipment before starting the cycle and my wife decided she would park a little too close to it. I’m pretty devastated at this point. I got the aquarium at a deal I know I’ll never find again so this is really leaving me to question if I want to continue or not.

MattDaReefer · Mar 7, 2020

So sorry for you loss. That sucks big time. Don't let it discourage you thu. There are deals out there all the time. You will find another tank and you'll already have a stand.

Fishnut · Mar 7, 2020

Sorry that happened. Your wife must feel terrible, but now she knows what to get you for your birthday.

Dfrost · Mar 7, 2020

Was the RIP for you wife?
JK... sorry. I know how you feel. Many, many years ago while placing a new 90 on stand I dropped my end and shattered the tank.

NowGlazeIT · Mar 7, 2020

dang that’s a bust. I am working daily to get my tank wet and this would just stop everything. I also found my glass box for a deal. I could afford the deal again but finding one takes time. So sorry dude. Hopefully a better deal is on its way

jerrod · Mar 7, 2020

Where do you live Steve, if your close someone might be able to help you out or point you in the right direction to a great deal.

Waynerock · Mar 7, 2020

Did she want you to have a tank? All I can think of is Christmas story and the leg lamp

. Sorry for your loss

Jeto2004 · Mar 7, 2020

Sorry for the loss. Did you look into if your insurance? It may covers this.....

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

jerrod said:
Where do you live Steve, if your close someone might be able to help you out or point you in the right direction to a great deal.

I’m in Minnesota. Minneapolis metro

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

Jeto2004 said:
Sorry for the loss. Did you look into if your insurance? It may covers this.....

Interesting. I haven’t yet.

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

Dfrost said:
Was the RIP for you wife?
JK... sorry. I know how you feel. Many, many years ago while placing a new 90 on stand I dropped my end and shattered the tank.

LOL

Slawman · Mar 7, 2020

Keep going ReeferSteve. This is an awesome hobby....and now you have a classic story to tell your grand kids.

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

If anybody knows of a tank in my area shoot me a message

smlarson72 · Mar 7, 2020

You might also look into finding one through a local auction. My husband is an auctioneer here in TX and we got both of ours (complete set-ups) that way. We paid 35.00 for our 60 gallon and 50.00 for our 72 gallon. Just a thought.

Lowell Lemon · Mar 7, 2020

ReeferSteve said:
If anybody knows of a tank in my area shoot me a message

How big a tank and what dimensions?

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

Lowell Lemon said:
How big a tank and what dimensions?

Preferably a 125gal that’s 6ft

Lowell Lemon · Mar 7, 2020

There are at least three up on Craigslist in the Minneapolis listing under aquariums/fish tanks. Take a look and maybe one of them is for you!

ReeferSteve · Mar 7, 2020

Lowell Lemon said:
There are at least three up on Craigslist in the Minneapolis listing under aquariums/fish tanks. Take a look and maybe one of them is for you!

I’ve contacted a few. Just waiting to hear back