Came across this website today and found some useful information. My house needs to be tented for termites. I’m contemplating selling my reef tank or going through the process of protecting it from the chemicals, which doesn’t sound easy.
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Thank youI'd try to put everything inside of brute totes or the rubbermaid troughs and store them somewhere. Welcome to R2R!
They weren’t too helpful and told me to move it outside.Welcome to R2R. Sorry to hear about your issue. That is a difficult situation for sure. I have no idea if there is a way to protect a reef tank during that process. Did the fumigators have any suggestions? Best of luck.
Where do you live. Makes a huge difference in speciesCame across this website today and found some useful information. My house needs to be tented for termites. I’m contemplating selling my reef tank or going through the process of protecting it from the chemicals, which doesn’t sound easy.
Southern CaliforniaWhere do you live. Makes a huge difference in species
Thank you so much!Yes, tenting homes for termites is a thing in tropical climates. Although it doesn't provide a definitive outcome, here is a link that may add to the conversation about tenting and fish tanks:
Home Fumigation – Do I Really Have To Remove My Aquarium?
Dana's limited experiences suggest you and your aquarium will make it through just fine.reefs.com
Good luck with whatever you choose!