patrick8929
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thanks, and its not really that i dont like it cuz i do like the way it looks but i think i do like it better with sand so it was just kind of a test and it failed lol
Patrick's 10 gal. nano diary :)
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socalnano24
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may wanna ask one of the gods, I mean regulars for an ID and what it can do if it is alive.
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nemo_66
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oh, ok. gotcha.
worrballer
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zoaid.com <great place to zoa names.
I think you have either the whammin watermelons or eagle eyes (the ones with the red/orange ring) and radioactive dragon eyes with the bright green centers, maybe.
I think you have either the whammin watermelons or eagle eyes (the ones with the red/orange ring) and radioactive dragon eyes with the bright green centers, maybe.
patrick8929
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okay guys i got bad news and i got okay news. tragedy struck last night in the form of a cracked tank
but i was able to get to it in time to save everything. unfortunately i dont know how long some of my rock was out of the water and i probably had so die off. so my cycle will prob start over or i will atleast have a spike. also my ceiling in our living room is ruined and my dad is not too happy about that one. but i convinced him to buy me another tank so i could atleast save my investment. i now have a marineland eclipse 6 gallon tank. its all filled up and i bought a 5 pound bag of sand so i now have sand again. im reacclimating my fish and coral right now so i will pics up later.
patrick8929
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i also took out 2 of the bulbs in my light so i now have 4 t5hos 18w bulbs with individual reflectors over a 6 gallon tank haha
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nemo_66
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dang man, that sucks.
patrick8929
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yea it does blow pretty bad! but good news, my fish is still alive and well, just ate, and my zoas are looking better than ever. every single head has opened up and the colors are fantastic. i will post pics of the disaster and the new tank later
patrick8929
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just some picss......and can i get an i.d. on this snail? good or bad. im keeping it isolated until i figure it out
thanks
thanks
patrick8929
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more....pic of my room/fish room lol now in the basement and not the upstairs...
patrick8929
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last 2...finally got the little guy to come out for a pic and then the damage to our ceiling
worrballer
Member
Dang! How much of the tank drained? That is some pretty hefty damage.
patrick8929
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well i saved about 2.5 gallons after we saw the water coming through the ceiling, and i would say my rocks displace maybe 1.5 gallons? total guess there, so about 6 gallons or so.
but the fan and the ceiling are the only thing that got ruined. we needed a new fan anyways and the roof will be about 250 to fix. so all in all it sucks but its not the end of the world and i have to say i LOVE my new tank and the way it looks.
socalnano24
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do you think one of the rocks shifted and fell, causing the crack?
Maybe be a little more careful about your set up, wiggle each rock with your hand before you let it be, to make sure its secure.
Dunno if you guys have opened up your ceiling, but its good to cut some holes in the damaged drywall and get some fans running to make sure the joists get dried out and avoid further damage like dry rot. Talk to your dad about that first though.
Maybe be a little more careful about your set up, wiggle each rock with your hand before you let it be, to make sure its secure.
Dunno if you guys have opened up your ceiling, but its good to cut some holes in the damaged drywall and get some fans running to make sure the joists get dried out and avoid further damage like dry rot. Talk to your dad about that first though.
patrick8929
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well when i got up there to save the tank everything was exactly the same just alot less water. the crack wasnt even where a rock was i really just dont get it.
but we poked holes in the ceiling to let it drain and it is pretty dry ill run that idea by my dad tho thanks for the help
any comments on the TANK??? haha
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nemo_66
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damn, thats a lot of damage. our 120 gallon didnt even cuase that much damage when it cracked, leaking about 65 gallons of water. it when through the floor and down into the basement, but our basement was unfinished, so i guess i lucked out there.
patrick8929
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well i guess im just unlucky
but my tank is now in the unfinished basement along with me haha now any comments on the tank??!?!?!?!? haha
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nemo_66
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yea, tank looks good. i would start buying some more corals though, it seems empty...
patrick8929
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haha thanks, i hope to get some more soon!
socalnano24
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Originally Posted by patrick8929
http:///forum/post/3077391
well i guess im just unlucky
but my tank is now in the unfinished basement along with me haha now any comments on the tank??!?!?!?!? haha
Your dad kicked you into the basement too? Thats harsh, lol.
The tank looks good. You said its only a six gallon? It looks like you may be a little heavy on the live rock honestly; I know its just because you transferred it over, maybe consider picking out your really good live rock and keeping it. Lose a few pieces to get a bit more water, check with some of the other guys on if thats a good idea. Just IMO.
I bet the lighting is killer for that tank, should be able to keep some really nice corals for hte future!
http:///forum/post/3077391
well i guess im just unlucky
Your dad kicked you into the basement too? Thats harsh, lol.
The tank looks good. You said its only a six gallon? It looks like you may be a little heavy on the live rock honestly; I know its just because you transferred it over, maybe consider picking out your really good live rock and keeping it. Lose a few pieces to get a bit more water, check with some of the other guys on if thats a good idea. Just IMO.
I bet the lighting is killer for that tank, should be able to keep some really nice corals for hte future!