kmay Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hello old friends. Haven't been on here much in the last year or so. Busy life and self sustaining tank! Well, I have lost everything. My power was out for four days. We have a generator and tank was plugged in, however, it wasn't enough. Our house was down in the 30s. I lost fish and corals that I had for over six years. I was so sad that my husband had to go in the house and remove fish before I saw tank. Anyway, I am back because I can't remember how to do anything except water changes (ha!) and filling top off water! I just paid via paypal for my membership and will be anxious to view the buy/sell forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07s197 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 So sorry to hear of your loss! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FordFamily Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I too am very sorry for your loss!Did you try to power too many things with the generator?It is a good idea to hang on to several extra heaters (any time I take apart a tank, I replace the heaters for safety) and maybe just power heaters and a pump to circulate the water. 30 degrees though? Wow that is pretty taxing. I am looking in to buying a generator too. I may have corals to frag soon if you need any replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesterisdead Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Welcome back but sorry for the reason. Lots of good livestock on the forums for you to replenish your tank with. Good luck and hang in there. This is my third build as well and I just learn more each time but its a painful lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando809 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to hear about your loss kmay ,hit me up when you ready for a few frags WELCOME BACK and hope you stay with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmay Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks Orlando! I am still using the T5 light I purchased from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to hear about the losses. Glad you and your family are safe though. Hope the rebuild goes well and the club can help you out, good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyT Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm in Brown Co when you're ready, I'll be glad to donate some red mushrooms and green carpets if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 sorry to hear about your loss, I have lots of frags and mini colonies when you are ready to restock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin1300 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Sorry to hear about the loss but welcome back to the site. I just made the approvals on backend and you should have access to buy/sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Sorry for you loss and welcome back. It is tough to have to go through that but don't let it discourage you from staying in this hobby with all its ups and downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmay Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks again everybody! It is funny the life that I am seeing in the tank. A red thorny starfish, carpet anemones, duncans (maybe, fingers crossed), and a few other corals. I can see my Zoos, but they haven't opened back up yet. My plan is to do a ton of water changes and let things cycle through. I think I will take this opportunity to change my sump. I have always hated the limited space in it. It doesn't look like anyone has anything for sale in the buy/sell forums so any ideas? A forty breeder will not work under my stand. I currently have a 90 traditional 90 gallon tank and stand. Any other ideas on getting the tank up and running would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogum99 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hey kmay sorry to hear about your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Sorry for your troubles Kim, sounds like some things may recover. Willy also had a power outage and temps got down to 55 and 59 in his tanks and alot of his livestock seems to be recovering. Hopefully you'll have the same experience. Look at the Eshopps sumps at Premium. They are well made and reasonably priced. I'm using the R-200 on my tank and I'm very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'm curious what element is most detrimental to life during a power outage: temperature, lack of flow or lack of light? The combination of all three is not good and i suppose duration of power outage is a factor. I remember having an outage about 10 years ago in the winter and things got cold indoors. I lit off a coleman propane lantern under the tank to keep things warm. I don't recall any losses but pobably not the safest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmay Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I had a heater, (added another two days in), my return pump, and a power head and it wasn't enough. Our home was in the lower 30's for the last two days of the outage. I think I lost most of my livestock because of temperature. However, I know that flow is also important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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