Tank Crash - total loss.

[MatthewScars]

The restart project is already started.

Going to do a 3" sand bed in the display and also run a RDSB. When i removed my rock wall there was SO much detrits just sitting behind the wall it wasnt funny. I am now sure that foam rock walls are just n03/po4 factories. I wont be setting one up again.

thanks for the kind words

 

[JHOV2324]

:Yikes: totally sucks

 

[scarf_ace1981]

The restart project is already started.

Going to do a 3" sand bed in the display and also run a RDSB. When i removed my rock wall there was SO much detrits just sitting behind the wall it wasnt funny. I am now sure that foam rock walls are just n03/po4 factories. I wont be setting one up again.

thanks for the kind words

when putting a foam rock wall you should silicone it properly so that no detrius gets back there.

 

[jackson6745]

Sorry this happened to you Matt but I'm glad to see you restarting it all. Learn from your mistakes, we all make them in this hobby.

 

[KuyaMark]

WOW dude sorry to hear that, if u need stuff to restart your tank let me know don't quit just yet!

 

[MatthewScars]

when putting a foam rock wall you should silicone it properly so that no detrius gets back there.

that is extremely hard when you actually have to do it. But works in theroy.

 

[Tangs Rule]

Good luck with the restart. Sorry to hear about the loss.

 

[tomtoothdoc]

The restart project is already started.

Going to do a 3" sand bed in the display and also run a RDSB. When i removed my rock wall there was SO much detrits just sitting behind the wall it wasnt funny. I am now sure that foam rock walls are just n03/po4 factories. I wont be setting one up again.

thanks for the kind words

woohoo to the restart. now that you get rid of the rock wall, your parameters sholud be much better. post things you need, i'm sure many here will help you out. like i said before i got frags to spare your way. lmk when you're ready.
tom

 

[nemo]

I used red slime remover several times without incident. But I will not use this product anymore just to be safe. I have so many coral in my tank that I can't bear to lose.

 

[WikedTechniQuezZ]

Sorry for you lost bro

 

[anthony27]

Hey I am up grading my tank if you want my sand I have a 3 inch sand bed now if you want the sand to help you out by all means take it.

 

[daisy]

if you do use a buddy's "used" sand, I am pretty sure you'll have to rinse it out a lot before you seed your tank with it, as it can also be a detritus sink. Let others chime in on this, though.

I'm glad you're sticking with the hobby -when we bounce back from a crash, we come back smarter and ready to do it better!

And you've got LOTS of offers for frags! I've got some fast-growing Acros I'll be happy to share, too! pm me when you're ready for them!

-daisy

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Super sorry to see this..

Did you do it over night while the lights were off? It is possible that the dying bacteria used up all the Dissolved Oxygen and your animals technically suffocated.

Once again, it is sad day and I have been there before, I know your pain and frustration. Don't lose the faith!

 

[briangg57]

I'm really sorry that you had a crash but I'm glad you're not a quitter. I've been lucky to have been in the hobby for 5 years with only relatively minor setbacks. I did use red slime remover when my tank was pretty new and I didn't have too much in there to lose. I wouldn't even consider using it now that my tank is chuck filled with stuff. About 2 years ago, I had a problem with red slime and I got advice from others and it worked just fine. I just sucked out what I could with a turkey baster and then used the baster to blow the rest away and de-colonize it. Then did a couple weekly water changes and problem solved. Now the only time I get it is when my corals grow into one another and I quickly trim it back slightly and blow it away. It has never been a problem since.

 

[Quang]

matt, sorry to hear the news.

 

[MatthewScars]

The RDSB is installed and the tank is cycling. Due to an RODI issue, the sump, RDSB, and tank are not fully full.

 

[REEF ADDICT]

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i see that u didnt give up....THATS THE SPIRIT...