crashed without airbag

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by 30-2-55, Jul 9, 2006.

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  1. 30-2-55

    30-2-55 Plankton

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    can someone please explain to me what it means if your system crashes,and do have to start completely over.
     
    30-2-55, Jul 9, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Basically when somone says their system has crashed it means for example. If you are away for a 3 day weekend and the power dies. Everything in the tank is dead and the levels are off the charts. Another example is...lets say u dump a whole bunch of clorine or iodine into the tank. Usually its a good idea so start over somewhat....old sand and rock can be reused but probably needs to be rinsed out.
     
    Bruce, Jul 9, 2006
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  3. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    Haha, never heard that among reefers. To describe a "system crash" on a reef, I usually just refer it as a nuke. Since everything dies in the unfortunate occurence (i.e. power failure, back syphon and water loss, overheating, etc.)
     
    rickzter, Jul 9, 2006
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