I too have been in your shoes and understand your "way of thinking", I believe you were serious, in a way, but would NEVER do it, SAME as I was at a point in time. I was sooo mad at my CBS for the damage it did, and "thought what if I...." but, I did return it instead and all is well now. Its just hard to get your point across with "typing words". At times it gets misunderstood. Also, I believe its a 50/50 chance with anything we buy for our tanks, just so happens you got a mean one, as did I. Get the refuge ready and good luck.