Total tank crash – Gustav

da456789 · 09-16-2008, 05:00 PM

First let me say everyone is ok and I do have insurance. So much for planning I did have 4 days of fuel for the generator and cold packs in the freezer for the reef tank. What I did not plan for was a tree coming down on the top of the roof over the tank. The tank got flooded with rainwater and runoff from the roof. With no way to move it and the salt mix and pre-mixed water ruined I decided to leave the tank and work saving whatever else we could out of the damage areas. By the time we got the tree off and tarp over the damage areas the only thing I was able to save was my 2 clownfish. Trying to save the tank was further complicated by the fact we had no power or phone service for 8 days following the storm. As I am posting this the contractor has started structural repairs and they should be finished in about 2-3 days. I still don’t know when I will be able set the tank back up – still waiting for the electrician, sheet rock, plumber and ac guys.

The question I have now is that since I had to wash out all the live rock and sand how should start the bacteria process back up. I was thinking of ordering some uncured live rock from some of the Florida providers or getting some elsewhere online. The reason I was looking a the Florida rocks it that with shipping time they should have a little more life on them giving me something to look at while I wait for the tank to cycle. What do you think of that idea?
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Dave

BigAl07 · 09-16-2008, 05:04 PM

So sorry to hear about your tank crash. Once you get it up and running let me know and I'll donate Xenia/FrogSpawn/Zoa frags from what I have available at the time.

Thank goodness no one was hurt. Property can be replaced. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Al

sambrinar · 09-16-2008, 05:08 PM

Ohh I am so sorry about your literal crash. I hope all turns out well. Sounds like a good idea to me. I believe the tampa bay rock tends to cycle faster because it is shipped in water and is taking straight out of the Ocean.

Hopefully someone will chime in soon with better info...

Good luck to you and your family

cbrownfish · 09-16-2008, 05:35 PM

Glad to hear that everyone is ok.....what a complete bummer! Sorry about your losses.

With the rock/sand, you can get those curing or reviving in rubbermaid tubs or trash cans and "seed" them with a few pieces of good live rock or some live sand. Add a powerhead, light and heater and you will be ready for the new tank in a short time.

Scooterman · 09-16-2008, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear that, I was lucky, Lafayette was hit head on but wasn't damaged so bad.

BigJay · 09-16-2008, 09:15 PM

wow sorry to hear about the house. I hope you guys get everything in order without too much hassle. Your safe though thats what matters.

blue_eyes53813 · 09-16-2008, 10:22 PM

I am so sorry... That has got to be a terrible feeling. If there is anything we can do please let us know...

da456789 · 09-17-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the comments and support all. I tried the lights they still worked. I am going to try setup possible a rubber maid container to refresh the live rock. I have about 30lbs of live rock -- thinking of ordering about 30lbs more.

Has anyone ever ordered live rock from Florida Live Rock

09-16-2008, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
da456789 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Total tank crash – Gustav First let me say everyone is ok and I do have insurance. So much for planning I did have 4 days of fuel for the generator and cold packs in the freezer for the reef tank. What I did not plan for was a tree coming down on the top of the roof over the tank. The tank got flooded with rainwater and runoff from the roof. With no way to move it and the salt mix and pre-mixed water ruined I decided to leave the tank and work saving whatever else we could out of the damage areas. By the time we got the tree off and tarp over the damage areas the only thing I was able to save was my 2 clownfish. Trying to save the tank was further complicated by the fact we had no power or phone service for 8 days following the storm. As I am posting this the contractor has started structural repairs and they should be finished in about 2-3 days. I still don’t know when I will be able set the tank back up – still waiting for the electrician, sheet rock, plumber and ac guys. The question I have now is that since I had to wash out all the live rock and sand how should start the bacteria process back up. I was thinking of ordering some uncured live rock from some of the Florida providers or getting some elsewhere online. The reason I was looking a the Florida rocks it that with shipping time they should have a little more life on them giving me something to look at while I wait for the tank to cycle. What do you think of that idea? http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo.../15475/cat/519 http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo.../15474/cat/519 Dave __________________ Dave 210 AGA dual return, 4x39W T5 HO, 4x96W PC, dual 250W heaters, Berlin Red Sea Skimmer ;Koralia 1; 100lbs live sand ; 100 lb live rock(so far) Fish 2 Tank Raised Ocellaris Clownfish

09-16-2008, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav So sorry to hear about your tank crash. Once you get it up and running let me know and I'll donate Xenia/FrogSpawn/Zoa frags from what I have available at the time. Thank goodness no one was hurt. Property can be replaced. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Al __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

09-16-2008, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,411 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav Ohh I am so sorry about your literal crash. I hope all turns out well. Sounds like a good idea to me. I believe the tampa bay rock tends to cycle faster because it is shipped in water and is taking straight out of the Ocean. Hopefully someone will chime in soon with better info... Good luck to you and your family __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

09-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
cbrownfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,624 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav Glad to hear that everyone is ok.....what a complete bummer! Sorry about your losses. With the rock/sand, you can get those curing or reviving in rubbermaid tubs or trash cans and "seed" them with a few pieces of good live rock or some live sand. Add a powerhead, light and heater and you will be ready for the new tank in a short time. __________________ *Confucius Say: "best way to save face, is to keep lower part of face shut".* CURRENT SET UP -- 90 gallon display, 30 gallon refugium, 6 gallon pod breeder, 100 gallon sump (complete with frag rack), 2X250 MH 14K DE HQI, Vortech MP40w and Koralia #4 for flow, 2X Tunze 9010 Skimmers, Sequence Dart return, 2X Ranco Controllers w/Titanium Heaters, 150 lb LR (90 in display, 60 in sump), 5" DSB, Mixed reef - Softies, LPS, SPS, Clams.

09-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav Sorry to hear that, I was lucky, Lafayette was hit head on but wasn't damaged so bad. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

09-16-2008, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigJay Golden Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,551 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav wow sorry to hear about the house. I hope you guys get everything in order without too much hassle. Your safe though thats what matters. __________________ Reefing off and on since '92 BigJay's Oceanic 90g bowfront chronicle See my pyrex products and target feeders here

09-16-2008, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav I am so sorry... That has got to be a terrible feeling. If there is anything we can do please let us know... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-17-2008, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
da456789 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Total tank crash – Gustav Thanks for the comments and support all. I tried the lights they still worked. I am going to try setup possible a rubber maid container to refresh the live rock. I have about 30lbs of live rock -- thinking of ordering about 30lbs more. Has anyone ever ordered live rock from Florida Live Rock __________________ Dave 210 AGA dual return, 4x39W T5 HO, 4x96W PC, dual 250W heaters, Berlin Red Sea Skimmer ;Koralia 1; 100lbs live sand ; 100 lb live rock(so far) Fish 2 Tank Raised Ocellaris Clownfish

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