Reef Keeping Horror Story- Picture heavy ;)

[ReeferEric]

That's a crazy story, glad everything worked out well.

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

That's a crazy story, glad everything worked out well.

yea i still just consider myself lucky i was home... if i wasnt i wouldve lost everything... and if i did i wouldnt be in this hobby anymore lol

 

[cdness]

Man you scared the crap out of me... Seeing the thread title and the first pic, I didn't even want to scroll down further thinking I was going to see dead corals and total destruction... You handled it very well. Great job. I wouldn't call this a horror story, but a great effort at handling a bad situation.

 

[KorL]

Whoa. Hopefully everything works out this time around. Honestly, I've never seen a rimless bowfront tank before. Maybe it'll be the last time

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

Whoa. Hopefully everything works out this time around. Honestly, I've never seen a rimless bowfront tank before. Maybe it'll be the last time

yea in hind site i dont know why i didnt think the lack of supports wasnt alarming...
25'' tall tank with only 2 seams and NO supports or bracing... i mean DUH! lol
stupid thing was it came in the box BRAND NEW... so i dunno if it just wasnt completed at the factory or what.... very strange and unfortunate for me haha

 

[MattL22]

Man I know the aggravation of setting up / breaking down tanks in a hurry this hobby can take you for a loop glad you stuck it out the new tank is beautiful enjoy it !!

 

[kidtango]

Woah! You have an awesome attitude. I am very sorry for the lost man. Hopepfully some locals will hook you up with free corals to replace the lost ones.

I am in the process of building a new tank and this is always on the back of my mind... I guess this is another reason for me to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best! lol

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhV4z-IAoQ0

quick video of the tank taken tonight, everything doing amazing!
upgraded to LEDS even

 

[Ryan2428]

dangit I knew better to read this just got down looking at all the seams in my tank for the last 20 min lol. But I must say awesome job I think I would have bailed on the ref after the 2 nd time awesome job

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

months later and still no leaks/ phew!
ive always wondered, is acrylic or glass more prone to leaking?

 

[vlangel]

Just watched your video, beautiful! I remember reading your thread right after the second tank failed and feeling so bad for you. Your perseverance and hard work has definitely paid off. You have an awesome aquarium.

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

Digging in the graveyard for this thread, shortly after this whole escape i moved into my own house. And have been tankless for years now.
Well Jan 2020 i said that was enough and am starting up a new system! can never fully kill the passion that is reef keeping.
ill start a new tank thread

 

[Dragon174]

Glad to have you back! Looking forward to seeing your new tank build!

I have been in and out of the hobby for 20 years and even after all of the ups and downs, I still find myself back. I too just set up a new 120 gallon tank after a few years out. Once you have the bug you always have the bug.

Best wishes.

 

[Poseidon's Reef]

absolutely, just cant shake it, and i haven't decided if that is a good or a bad thing yet haha!

 

[Dragon174]

It's a good thing..... just not for the wallet!! LOL