My Tank Cracked Too!!

adc702 · 06-21-2007, 11:10 AM

Last night about 2 in the morning a large piece of live rock fell and cracked the side of my tank all the way to the bottom (i'm not going to say how. it makes me angry thinking about it). What a mess!! I have been upgrading my tank adding a sump, better lights, skimmer, refinished my canopy making it taller for lights. Everything was going to be complete this week. Errrrrr.

Woodstock · 06-21-2007, 11:16 AM

Sorry to hear that

Did it flood the room?

adc702 · 06-21-2007, 11:23 AM

Yup. The water went through the wall and into the next room. I have a friend that owns his own carpet cleaning business. he's on his way over.

Woodstock · 06-21-2007, 11:24 AM

Bummer

I hope you didn't loose any livestock!

Dentoid · 06-21-2007, 12:08 PM

Sorry to hear that! Karma to you my friend.

lcstorc · 06-21-2007, 01:23 PM

That stinks. Good luck on the recovery.

adc702 · 06-21-2007, 01:47 PM

Thanks guys. Well I didn't have a hole lot (thank god) which my bud is putting in his tank tell i figure out what to do. I'm trying to see the positive part out of this hole experience (i guess) and get to upgrade my tank as well. I like glass so probably another one (thicker this time!) w/ built in overflow boxes. I'm going to go get some quotes today. I think 1/2 inch is pretty thick. what do think?

boozeman · 06-21-2007, 02:11 PM

Scooterman · 06-21-2007, 02:50 PM

1/2" for what size tank?
Most tanks up to 100g 1/2" should be fine; my old 100g was 3/8" glass & was fairly solid. Sorry to hear about the bad luck, if you get a RR you may look into used set-up in your local paper, sometimes you can get an entire set-up @ a super price. Last, if you go new get if you can one with two internal overflows, it helps skim the water surface better.

kathywithbirds · 06-21-2007, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear that... I guess our stars aren't aligned today, are they?

Glad nobody's fish were hurt.

Frankie · 06-21-2007, 04:37 PM

That really stinks dude. Karma to you.

adc702 · 06-21-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooterman

1/2" for what size tank?
Most tanks up to 100g 1/2" should be fine; my old 100g was 3/8" glass & was fairly solid. Sorry to hear about the bad luck, if you get a RR you may look into used set-up in your local paper, sometimes you can get an entire set-up @ a super price. Last, if you go new get if you can one with two internal overflows, it helps skim the water surface better.

It was a 84 gal long.

Cassette87 · 06-21-2007, 07:16 PM

Sorry to hear about that! Karma to you! hope everything cleans up well, and everything is okay!

tbittner · 06-21-2007, 07:39 PM

Man, that sucks! Something to keep in mind though, that much water has surely gotten to the sub boards and they will weaken. There is a great thread on here somewhere that talks all about it.

sasquatch · 06-21-2007, 08:15 PM

Its always something. just the nature of the beast, good luck with the clean up and a karma swab for you. Steve

06-21-2007, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
adc702 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 43 View Gallery Karma Komment	My Tank Cracked Too!! Last night about 2 in the morning a large piece of live rock fell and cracked the side of my tank all the way to the bottom (i'm not going to say how. it makes me angry thinking about it). What a mess!! I have been upgrading my tank adding a sump, better lights, skimmer, refinished my canopy making it taller for lights. Everything was going to be complete this week. Errrrrr.

06-21-2007, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,657 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Tank Cracked Too!! Sorry to hear that Did it flood the room? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-21-2007, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
adc702 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 43 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My Tank Cracked Too!! Yup. The water went through the wall and into the next room. I have a friend that owns his own carpet cleaning business. he's on his way over.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,657 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My Tank Cracked Too!! Bummer I hope you didn't loose any livestock! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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adc702 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 43 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My Tank Cracked Too!! Thanks guys. Well I didn't have a hole lot (thank god) which my bud is putting in his tank tell i figure out what to do. I'm trying to see the positive part out of this hole experience (i guess) and get to upgrade my tank as well. I like glass so probably another one (thicker this time!) w/ built in overflow boxes. I'm going to go get some quotes today. I think 1/2 inch is pretty thick. what do think?

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Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,235 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My Tank Cracked Too!! 1/2" for what size tank? Most tanks up to 100g 1/2" should be fine; my old 100g was 3/8" glass & was fairly solid. Sorry to hear about the bad luck, if you get a RR you may look into used set-up in your local paper, sometimes you can get an entire set-up @ a super price. Last, if you go new get if you can one with two internal overflows, it helps skim the water surface better. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

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