SeattleDarko
REEFER
WOW... I missed this, that really sucks.... I am sorry!
When it Rains, it Pours!!!
- Thread starter dcantucson
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dcantucson
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The following is just a small sampling of the death.
Clams. The largest one is about a foot long and was my first clam. Had it about 3 years and was the size of the small ones when I got it.
Clams. The largest one is about a foot long and was my first clam. Had it about 3 years and was the size of the small ones when I got it.
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BL1
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Man, that sucks, that's an impressive clam. I'm with everyone else, I'm glad you're starting it back up because you had an amazing tank that was great to look at (when you actually posted pics ;) )
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Are you sure those guys are dead?
dcantucson
Reef pro
Name the aquatic death:
dcantucson
Reef pro
Oh yeah. The picture doesn't show very well just how recessed their tissue really was when I pulled them out. They were very dead, for sure.
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dcantucson
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
Oh wow. Those pictures break my heart. Yep, those guys are dead... I don't question you on those ones. :cry:
I feel so bad for you.
I feel so bad for you.
dcantucson
Reef pro
Oh I forgot to mention that I have found yet another survivor!
AIPTASIA!!!!!!!
AIPTASIA!!!!!!!
Leslee
Reef enthusiast
These pictures are making me want to cry for you! I am sooooo sorry about your losses! Of course the aiptasia will survive! Little buggers!
fastrd400
It wasn't me!
Holy shit Dave, I just found this whole thread. I am so, so sorry to hear and then see what you have gone through. What a shame. I do truely hope you re-build and bring this beautiful tank back up. Yours was the reason I was wanting a zero edge.
I have a suggestion though, if I may. You may like it, and may not, but just an idea. What if you were able to raise those return pipes up to water level with a syphon break, and hide a couple 2 or 3 Koralia in the rock work to help with flow?
Either way, I know you will have it looking amazing again. And if I have anything in my tank that you would like to help re-populate you can have some.
I have a suggestion though, if I may. You may like it, and may not, but just an idea. What if you were able to raise those return pipes up to water level with a syphon break, and hide a couple 2 or 3 Koralia in the rock work to help with flow?
Either way, I know you will have it looking amazing again. And if I have anything in my tank that you would like to help re-populate you can have some.
Oscarsdad608
Reef enthusiast
I know I would never ever trust a check valve.
dcantucson
Reef pro
Yup ain't that the truth? Sometimes they will let you down :shock: :frustrat: :(
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dcantucson
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So, I've gotten the plumbing removed now and guess what? BOTH check valves were stuck in an open position. I guess after two years of being blown open by the water flow the rubber was no longer flexible and wouldn't fall back down to the closed position. It's kinda like that flexible tubbing. It isn't so flexible after a while. I think they probably need to be checked and replaced every 6 months. That's a bummer.
ccCapt
Reef Hacker
Even tho it would change the look inside the tank, have you considered raising the short 6" pieces of pipe? You know the old saying...."fool me once, shame on you...fool me twice, shame on me".
wontonflip
I failed Kobayashi Maru
Did you shut off your pumps during feeding time? I shut mine down every feeding time (once a day), so I know my check valve is at least in "check" once a day.
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
Wow, just read this, sooo sorry to see that happen to such a gorgeous tank, David. I really don't know what to say, I know how horrible it is to lose something you spend so much time, hard work, and love on.
I'm sending more foster corals to Sarah this week (very, very sadly shutting my tank down tomorrow for my deployment), and they are very fraggable - please, when your tank is back up & running, take some of the frags, I'd love to help reseed your tank.
I'm sending more foster corals to Sarah this week (very, very sadly shutting my tank down tomorrow for my deployment), and they are very fraggable - please, when your tank is back up & running, take some of the frags, I'd love to help reseed your tank.
dcantucson
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Thanks so much Alex. :bowdown:
I think it's gonna take several months to just get everything back to normal. I am really going to focus on getting my water quality perfect this time around and be diligent in doing water changes. I'd like to be able to have SPS.
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
Well, she'll have my corals for at least 1 1/2 years, so shouldn't be a problem!
dcantucson
Reef pro
Yes when I cleaned the tank and sometimes when I feed I do turn the pumps off.
I was noticing a thumping noise; I now know it was the flappers opening and closing and water reversing back into the sump through the pump causing the shaft to turn and make a thumping noise. I should have checked things out and changed those check valves. I just thought something was wrong with my pumps. Very stupid mistake.:frustrat:
