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[Katrina71]

Don't give up now!

 

[Silver14SS]

I recommend renting a dehumidifier to try and dry everything out.

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[Redfoxtang]

I feel your pain! I just had my 265g blow a seam and water was everywhere. How long did you wait after resealing the tank to the the silicone cure? Also your rocks should be fine in a brute for that long as long as you keep feeding the bacteria.

 

[Iamjeff6]

No chance of resealing the tank when you have time again instead of replacing?

 

[Katrina71]

That is a beautiful reef. Don't quit now. Tank failures happen.

 

[Peace River]

I am truly sorry to hear about your challenges - been there. While you are trying to figure out what to do next with the reef, remember to take care of you. We're cheering for you!

 

[MrsBugmaster]

You can keep the rock in a brute but make sure you ghost feed it to keep the good bacteria alive.

 

[Silent]

OMG that's horrible. Definitely put your rocks and water in a container and let them keep cycling. That will make things smoother when you get it set up again. It won't hurt anything to try and reseal it yourself when you have the time.

 

[zalick]

Beautiful setup. Definitely keep at it!

Like everyone said above, no problem putting rocks in a brute. I kept mine for about 8 months in my garage. Then you have it all ready to go when the tank is ready!

 

[mike550]

Wow. Agree with everything above. It would be awful if you stopped. But that’s your call.

For the floors I’d run a fan and dehumidifier

 

[Fourstars]

Sorry to hear this! Have had the same issue before, one reason I never buy a used tank. The rock will do fine in a brute for a few months.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I would take care of the water that’s in your floor first due to health concerns. Call a professional and get an estimate

 

[Mical]

Nice setup. You should be able to find a cube that would fit your stand. I wouldn't buy used again and FYI Deep Blue was bought out so anyone selling a "new" Deep Blue comes w/no warranty.

 

[S2G]

I'd get a dehumidifier. That's everyone's worst nightmare.

 

[ca1ore]

Yea that sucks …. no two ways about it! Resealing isn't going to help a tank that has had structural seam failure; you'd have to completely rebuild it. I've not personally had issues with Deep blue tanks - always thought they were pretty well made. You can find them now as Seapora.

 

[LC8Sumi]

Noooo( I feel you! I hope that lovely stand is recoverable! Just get a glacier to glue together a new tank & resume!

 

[Sailingeric]

If you own, call your insurance agent. I had my year old dishwasher fail and it was nearly $10k in damage. They did send out a crew to dry or remove water damage.

 

[jtl]

If the glass is in good shape I would take it apart, clean off all of the old silicone and reseal. A tank that size is not very difficult, just take your time. Getting it apart and cleaned is the most time consuming.

 

[Saveafish]

Cubes are a different animal.. if you reseal it you have to do the whole thing at once. Preferably with it rimless you do it upside down.
One thing to add. Its salt water. You'll have to pour water over the spill and suck it up with a wet dry vac. Than dry it out. If you don't the salty will always attract moisture and cause you lots of problems. Yes, wash it down heavy where the leak was with fresh water.