Tragedy - need advice for recovery

sooz

sooz

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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2580072
did you get a 15a or a 20a gfci outlet, and does it match the circuit breaker downstairs?
I had my neighbor install it for me - he is a contracter, so i am sure it is good!
 
sooz

sooz

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Originally Posted by skipperdz
http:///forum/post/2580128
this happened to me last week, i lost all 7 of my fish and my blood shrimp. my softies, hermits, snails and cucumber survived.
it was my rio 600 pump that went to my refugium the blewup...literally. im out bout 250 plus the pump. my lfs is working on getting me refunded for everything, putting pressure on them saying "we will take rio off the shelfs etc." may or may not work but its worth a try anyway. it was still under warranty
I wrote them a scathing letter and included a photo of my dead fishies. Maybe someone in the company has a conscience...
By the way, I now have 1 sixline wrasse, 1 diamond watchman goby, and 1 lawnmower blennie. :)
 
sooz

sooz

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Originally Posted by novahobbies
http:///forum/post/2579284
can you tell us what brand powerhead kicked the bucket, and how old it was? I don't want to sound cruel, but maybe sharing your terrible learning experience with us younger hobbyists might help others in the long run...like maybe avoid that brand, or when to start thinking about changing powerheads or heaters, just to be safe.
After reading this post (and my heart went out to ya!!) I'm getting a grounding probe from my LFS tomorrow!!!!
It was a Rio powerhead - a Rio 200. I sent them a nasty letter with a photo of my dead fish. It's Maxijet or Penguin for me, from now on!
And I am now a grounding probe pimp!
 
pastor b.

pastor b.

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Dear hobbyist,after my heaters exploded in my tank
,I smelled an electrical odor . My fish were breathing heavily and every one was on their sides . Right away I unplugged the heaters ,went to the lfs, purchased new ones , did a 20 gallon water change in my 150,put in some new charcoal ,and within a few hours ,my fish began swimming again ." Whew",what a close call ....I didn't loose a single fish because I acted quickly after smelling that electrical burning odor .
 
salty blues

salty blues

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This has been debated on here before, but in my professional opinion(yes, I am an electrician), if your tank equipment is powered from a properly functioning GFCI then a grounding probe is not needed, although it won't hurt. Just make sure to at least use a GFCI.

PS: I'm sorry for your fish loss. Glad you are OK.
 
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