Unscheduled Water Change

TNT_Tile · 05-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Woke up and found a small problem on Monday. Just trying to organize under my tank when I notice this....

Only about 10 gal leaked out and most of it was contained by the stand. So much for my day off. Ran out to the LFS and picked up a 55 gal tank. I had a 40L underthere but figured I could squeeze the bigger tank in. Cut baffels and installed as so....

The fun part was sliding it in and out without the stand collapsing on the one side. I took 6 2x4 and wedged them in across the front, back, and sides to support the weight above.....

Everything went in ok with a few modifacations for the added height of the 55gal. Had to rearange the baffels a bit and tank is back up and running. Just thought I'd share and show the reason people use acrylic or rubbermaids for sumps.

sasquatch · 05-01-2007, 07:49 PM

NICE SAVE!!! ( how did you manage to "just crack" the glass???) lol. Steve

mps9506 · 05-01-2007, 08:17 PM

I have to say that it took a lot of cajones to take out the side of the stand like that. I would have made a mess in my pants doing that.

KimPossible · 05-01-2007, 08:44 PM

Wow! Quick thinking, good job on the baffles!

BigAl07 · 05-01-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mps9506

I have to say that it took a lot of cajones to take out the side of the stand like that. I would have made a mess in my pants doing that.

That just "cracked" me up (pun intended of course)

Good save TNT_Tile! And very nice work on the WAY you went about it.. I would have to remodel the whole house instead of just attacking the problem at hand....

Allen

lcstorc · 05-01-2007, 10:27 PM

Glad things worked out.

vdituri · 05-02-2007, 12:32 AM

Yowsers!

KimPossible · 05-02-2007, 12:45 AM

Is your stand made out of steel tubing? I think I see that at the base.

murkywaters · 05-02-2007, 12:49 AM

Good Job TNT,you're dynamite

TNT_Tile · 05-02-2007, 11:43 AM

Just a standerd wooden stand with the bottom piece of thin board cut out. I've had the sump under there for 5 yrs but added some baffels to stop microbubbles when I added an extra pump a few yrs ago. I think my one baffel was to tight and got pushed by pressure to crack the glass. As far as pulling the stand apart, I had my 6yr old girl under there holding things up. The two by fours were just for show.

saltwaterfarm · 05-02-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNT_Tile

Just a standerd wooden stand with the bottom piece of thin board cut out. I've had the sump under there for 5 yrs but added some baffels to stop microbubbles when I added an extra pump a few yrs ago. I think my one baffel was to tight and got pushed by pressure to crack the glass. As far as pulling the stand apart, I had my 6yr old girl under there holding things up. The two by fours were just for show.

LOL... great job on the fix!

Whiskey · 05-02-2007, 01:04 PM

Yikes! Good work on the fix TNT. Cracking tanks and sumps are still my biggest fear

I can't immagine the damage if my 180 were to blow a pain of glass.

Whiskey

TNT_Tile · 05-02-2007, 02:29 PM

Luckily all the water was contained and I just soaked it up. Heard a pop the night before and didn't think anything of it. Caught it first thing the next day.

05-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
TNT_Tile Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Unscheduled Water Change Woke up and found a small problem on Monday. Just trying to organize under my tank when I notice this.... Only about 10 gal leaked out and most of it was contained by the stand. So much for my day off. Ran out to the LFS and picked up a 55 gal tank. I had a 40L underthere but figured I could squeeze the bigger tank in. Cut baffels and installed as so.... The fun part was sliding it in and out without the stand collapsing on the one side. I took 6 2x4 and wedged them in across the front, back, and sides to support the weight above..... Everything went in ok with a few modifacations for the added height of the 55gal. Had to rearange the baffels a bit and tank is back up and running. Just thought I'd share and show the reason people use acrylic or rubbermaids for sumps.

05-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change NICE SAVE!!! ( how did you manage to "just crack" the glass???) lol. Steve

05-01-2007, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Unscheduled Water Change I have to say that it took a lot of cajones to take out the side of the stand like that. I would have made a mess in my pants doing that. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-01-2007, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Wow! Quick thinking, good job on the baffles! __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

05-01-2007, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Glad things worked out. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-02-2007, 12:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,722 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Yowsers! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

05-02-2007, 12:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Is your stand made out of steel tubing? I think I see that at the base. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

05-02-2007, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
murkywaters Elegance coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Good Job TNT,you're dynamite __________________ GO SPURS GO Spurs are the champions whoot (I was offered deluxed accomodations in the doghouse for not updating this sooner) The videos below are of Mrs. Teresa Sasquatch, http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...859:Video:9950 http://www.reefspace.net/video/video...59:Video:10166

05-02-2007, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
TNT_Tile Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Just a standerd wooden stand with the bottom piece of thin board cut out. I've had the sump under there for 5 yrs but added some baffels to stop microbubbles when I added an extra pump a few yrs ago. I think my one baffel was to tight and got pushed by pressure to crack the glass. As far as pulling the stand apart, I had my 6yr old girl under there holding things up. The two by fours were just for show.

05-02-2007, 01:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Whiskey Just some guy, you know? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 850 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Yikes! Good work on the fix TNT. Cracking tanks and sumps are still my biggest fear I can't immagine the damage if my 180 were to blow a pain of glass. Whiskey __________________ I'm the guy that ruined it for everyone. I say, what occurs to me to say, when it occurs to me to say it, much more I cannot say. Stop by and welcome me to RS,.. this takes you direct to my new pics: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post356787

05-02-2007, 02:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
TNT_Tile Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Unscheduled Water Change Luckily all the water was contained and I just soaked it up. Heard a pop the night before and didn't think anything of it. Caught it first thing the next day.

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