woke up to a nightmare

DPdsny · 09-12-2005, 09:16 AM

I woke up to day to find that the small bit of salt creep on the bottom of the tank has turned into a fast drip. not looking good at all. I pulled out the 80# of rock and 4 fish and put them in a Rubbermaid bin. got a heater and a protein skimmer running on it. I really don't know what im going to do. Right now I do not have the Time,Money or the Will to set this back up. I think im going to sell my live stock, and maybe start back up in a year or two.I really don't want to do this but I do not see any other option

Warnberg · 09-12-2005, 09:23 AM

Thats sad to hear, is it a glass tank? A little silicone will fix it right up.....

Travis · 09-12-2005, 09:24 AM

Sorry to hear that. Check your local newspaper and reef club for used tanks. Also, you can get another 75 for about $100 at your local pet superstore. In the end, that might be less trouble than selling the livestock, and in the end you'd be taking less of a loss.

Hang in there.

T

DPdsny · 09-12-2005, 12:43 PM

Just cant do it right now, we just bought a house and needless to say money is tight right now. I was think of getting rid of the tank any way just to help save some money. now that this happened I think it might be the push I needed. I really love having it and I will miss it, but as you all know it is a money pit. so I will get rid of the live stock and keep the dry goods.
If there is any one around NYC looking for 80# of live rock 2 pajama cardinals 1 blue chromis and 1 blue damsel. Name your price

DPdsny · 09-12-2005, 12:44 PM

Cougra · 09-12-2005, 01:01 PM

I'm sorry to hear that it is an actual leak. Atleast you found it before everything gave way and was able to get the livestock out of there in time.

I definately understand that the tanks are a money pit, especially when cash is really short.

mkpaulson · 09-12-2005, 02:17 PM

before you throw in the towel why don't you try resealing the tank. it's worth a try and silicone isn't that expensive.

rckmtl · 09-12-2005, 03:23 PM

yeah, I've sealed small leaks with silicone before. I just used a ton to make sure I got the spot. I figured overkill would be a good thing.

If you still decide to get rid of the stuff, why don't you see if you can find someone who has like a nanocube that they will trade you for your stuff. Then you could keep like the nicest rock and the cardinal fish, but not have to spend money to setup a new tank.

niagara135 · 09-12-2005, 04:33 PM

Ditto on the resealing, it's worth a shot. Everything will be fine in the rubbermaid container for awhile to give you time to cut and reseal. Cheaper in the long run.

Gina · 09-12-2005, 04:42 PM

Sorry to hear that! If money is tight right now, I most definately understand your decision!
You are more than welcome to hang around here on the boards still so, don't be a stranger!

Best of luck finding someone to purchase your livestock!

DPdsny · 09-12-2005, 05:57 PM

How about this? I put the fish and a few small pieces of rock into an old 10g that I have. I keep the rest of the rock in the tub with a heater and power head. But how long do you guys think I can do that for. last year I cooked the rock in the same Rubbermaid tub and it was in there for over 6 months.this time it would be for a year or more. will the rock be ok for that long or is this a bad thing to do.

Witfull · 09-12-2005, 05:59 PM

man this sucks,,,hate leaky tanks. how bout this...throw everything in the tub and put the lights over it,,,kinda like a look down tank,,,BrianE had a 300g tub as a frag/holding tank for his fish,,for a LONGGGG time.

dianezoo · 09-14-2005, 01:45 AM

The rock will be fine in the rubbermaid same as a tank,only not as pretty. I'd put a light over it on a timer to keep that coraline and the rock live. Your fishes will be ok in the smaller 10 gal tank and you can still enjoy em.
I have also cut out old silacone and resealed an old 29 gal. It turned out fine for a couple of years so far. But last week I noticed salt creep down the seam. I wiped it off and it has not reoccrred. Gulp. I hope thats not a leak!!!!
Dianezoo.

Cougra · 09-14-2005, 10:01 AM

I agree that the rock will hold up alright ina tub as long as there is a heater and good water movement. I had my rock in such a container for nearly a year as well. Not only will the rock be alright, but it will give it time to clean itself out once again as well for when you wish to set the tank up again.

forestal · 09-14-2005, 11:47 AM

you could plumb with an overflow from 10 gallon to rubbermaid and use it as a sump...
sorry to hear about the tank

09-12-2005, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
DPdsny Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 132 View Gallery Karma Komment	woke up to a nightmare I woke up to day to find that the small bit of salt creep on the bottom of the tank has turned into a fast drip. not looking good at all. I pulled out the 80# of rock and 4 fish and put them in a Rubbermaid bin. got a heater and a protein skimmer running on it. I really don't know what im going to do. Right now I do not have the Time,Money or the Will to set this back up. I think im going to sell my live stock, and maybe start back up in a year or two.I really don't want to do this but I do not see any other option __________________ ----------------75gal FOWLR --------------------- I used to mountain bike , snowboard, surf, golf, hang out with friends, go out to eat, go to the movies, go on long vacations, go on weekend trips. But then .....................I got a fish tank!!!! -------------------------------------------------- THIS NEVER HAPPEND TO WOOGY.... This NEVER happend to woogy...(Somthing about Mary)

09-12-2005, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: woke up to a nightmare Thats sad to hear, is it a glass tank? A little silicone will fix it right up..... __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

09-12-2005, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: woke up to a nightmare Sorry to hear that. Check your local newspaper and reef club for used tanks. Also, you can get another 75 for about $100 at your local pet superstore. In the end, that might be less trouble than selling the livestock, and in the end you'd be taking less of a loss. Hang in there. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

09-12-2005, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
DPdsny Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 132 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare Just cant do it right now, we just bought a house and needless to say money is tight right now. I was think of getting rid of the tank any way just to help save some money. now that this happened I think it might be the push I needed. I really love having it and I will miss it, but as you all know it is a money pit. so I will get rid of the live stock and keep the dry goods. If there is any one around NYC looking for 80# of live rock 2 pajama cardinals 1 blue chromis and 1 blue damsel. Name your price __________________ ----------------75gal FOWLR --------------------- I used to mountain bike , snowboard, surf, golf, hang out with friends, go out to eat, go to the movies, go on long vacations, go on weekend trips. But then .....................I got a fish tank!!!! -------------------------------------------------- THIS NEVER HAPPEND TO WOOGY.... This NEVER happend to woogy...(Somthing about Mary)

09-12-2005, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
DPdsny Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 132 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare __________________ ----------------75gal FOWLR --------------------- I used to mountain bike , snowboard, surf, golf, hang out with friends, go out to eat, go to the movies, go on long vacations, go on weekend trips. But then .....................I got a fish tank!!!! -------------------------------------------------- THIS NEVER HAPPEND TO WOOGY.... This NEVER happend to woogy...(Somthing about Mary)

09-12-2005, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare I'm sorry to hear that it is an actual leak. Atleast you found it before everything gave way and was able to get the livestock out of there in time. I definately understand that the tanks are a money pit, especially when cash is really short. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

09-12-2005, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare before you throw in the towel why don't you try resealing the tank. it's worth a try and silicone isn't that expensive. __________________ Mark

09-12-2005, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
rckmtl Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aurora, Illinios Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare yeah, I've sealed small leaks with silicone before. I just used a ton to make sure I got the spot. I figured overkill would be a good thing. If you still decide to get rid of the stuff, why don't you see if you can find someone who has like a nanocube that they will trade you for your stuff. Then you could keep like the nicest rock and the cardinal fish, but not have to spend money to setup a new tank. __________________ -Ellen- Where did all the water go...

09-12-2005, 04:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
niagara135 Bryozoan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hamburg, New York Posts: 40 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare Ditto on the resealing, it's worth a shot. Everything will be fine in the rubbermaid container for awhile to give you time to cut and reseal. Cheaper in the long run.

09-12-2005, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare Sorry to hear that! If money is tight right now, I most definately understand your decision! You are more than welcome to hang around here on the boards still so, don't be a stranger! Best of luck finding someone to purchase your livestock! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-12-2005, 05:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
DPdsny Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 132 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare How about this? I put the fish and a few small pieces of rock into an old 10g that I have. I keep the rest of the rock in the tub with a heater and power head. But how long do you guys think I can do that for. last year I cooked the rock in the same Rubbermaid tub and it was in there for over 6 months.this time it would be for a year or more. will the rock be ok for that long or is this a bad thing to do. __________________ ----------------75gal FOWLR --------------------- I used to mountain bike , snowboard, surf, golf, hang out with friends, go out to eat, go to the movies, go on long vacations, go on weekend trips. But then .....................I got a fish tank!!!! -------------------------------------------------- THIS NEVER HAPPEND TO WOOGY.... This NEVER happend to woogy...(Somthing about Mary)

09-14-2005, 01:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
dianezoo Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm a sun devil - Arizona Posts: 2,104 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare The rock will be fine in the rubbermaid same as a tank,only not as pretty. I'd put a light over it on a timer to keep that coraline and the rock live. Your fishes will be ok in the smaller 10 gal tank and you can still enjoy em. I have also cut out old silacone and resealed an old 29 gal. It turned out fine for a couple of years so far. But last week I noticed salt creep down the seam. I wiped it off and it has not reoccrred. Gulp. I hope thats not a leak!!!! Dianezoo.

09-14-2005, 10:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: woke up to a nightmare I agree that the rock will hold up alright ina tub as long as there is a heater and good water movement. I had my rock in such a container for nearly a year as well. Not only will the rock be alright, but it will give it time to clean itself out once again as well for when you wish to set the tank up again. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

09-14-2005, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: woke up to a nightmare you could plumb with an overflow from 10 gallon to rubbermaid and use it as a sump... sorry to hear about the tank __________________ Peace, Dan

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