Reeftank Catastrophe!!!!!

Discussion in 'The Bucket' started by Indiana Boy, Jun 30, 2011.

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    I would redo your intake and return. I'm guessing you have the intake tube vertical and it extends down the back wall? Turn it sideways and put it as high as you can, right below the water line. Do the same with the return. That way if it happens again, it will only drain just a little bit of water before it starts to suck air and quit.

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    insanespain, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    Go to a hardware store and purchase metal plumbing hose clamps and nylon tape. Those two added to the plumbing will secure any hose. My buddies eheims had the same problem. Proper hose clamps will work. Nylon tape should help with the seal and any slipping. All can be purchased for under 3 dollars.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Glad to hear all is OK, that is a major bummer none the less.
     
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  4. Moonpie

    Moonpie Plankton

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    Im quite capable of running my own tanks and have done it successfully for years.
     
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  5. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Busted!;D
     
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  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Wow, sorry to here of this. Just yesterday my tank shattered while drilling it; I can't even imagine having 20 gallons of water spill in my house. :eek:

    Luckily you have people around that were able to catch what had happened and helped you out.

    Glad to hear everything is ok now. K+
     
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  7. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    About two weeks ago my 125 during leak testing lol. Woke up with at least half in carpet leaked out. Trust me was not happy did at least five or six hours of cleaning non stop.

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    dskyers, Jul 6, 2011
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  8. gfoot2000

    gfoot2000 Flamingo Tongue

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    I have both the xp2 and xp3 for my fw tanks and they came with the hose clamps, did you have them on yours?
     
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  9. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    yes the hose clamps were in use on my hoses. idk how or why it came off. I will have to replace the ceiling though. I have duct tape on the hoses for now.
     
    Indiana Boy, Jul 6, 2011
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