Newbie from Toledo

dlockert · Apr 24, 2018

Hi all,

I've been reading posts on this forum for months but finally had a reason to post (and join) today.

I'm new to this but my boyfriend isn't. We bought an existing system for a guy in our area who was moving. 240 gallons, tank, stand, sump, skimmer, pumps, etc. and also fish. Had it set up for 2 months, going well, and then about 10 days ago, the 240 gallon tank cracked from one corner to the other in a half moon shape and dumped all the water and all the fish... see that sad story here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/longhorn-cowfish.371291/#post-4668548

We'll start up a new 300 gallon acrylic tank this weekend - after we get the concrete floors finished in the living room :). Hoping to avoid the crazy of the last time.

Really appreciate all the expertise here!

dbl · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R and so sorry to hear about the troubles with the other tank. Good luck getting this one up and running.

Crabs McJones · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!

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Sorry to hear about your loss :( But good luck on the new build. Make sure do document everything so we can follow along :)

jsker · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R, what a great recovery and wishing you the best. :)

NY_Caveman · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R! Glad to hear you are jumping right back in.

KJ · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R!!!

Chrisfish · Apr 24, 2018

Welcome to R2R, looking forward to hearing more about your new tank and I hope all of your sea creatures you saved make it :)

mike werner · Apr 24, 2018

dlockert said:
Hi all,

I've been reading posts on this forum for months but finally had a reason to post (and join) today.

I'm new to this but my boyfriend isn't. We bought an existing system for a guy in our area who was moving. 240 gallons, tank, stand, sump, skimmer, pumps, etc. and also fish. Had it set up for 2 months, going well, and then about 10 days ago, the 240 gallon tank cracked from one corner to the other in a half moon shape and dumped all the water and all the fish... see that sad story here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/longhorn-cowfish.371291/#post-4668548

We'll start up a new 300 gallon acrylic tank this weekend - after we get the concrete floors finished in the living room :). Hoping to avoid the crazy of the last time.

Really appreciate all the expertise here!

well that stinks! i read your story and feel bad for ya.we all have had a disaster or two but few like that.all things happen for a reason and your was A NEW TANK YEA!hope to see some pics in the future of the bigger tank.