Whats the deal here? (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

Today I started to run carbon, the same way i've done in the past, and about two hours later my skimmer went nuckn futs . The water in the skimmer is about half way up the chamber and it's producing some of the dryest foam I have ever seen. BTW it's a PM ES100. The only thing I added to the tank today were a few frags and the carbon bag. Would the carbon cause it to do this? It's never done this in the past.

 

[Guest]

OH Crap! ITS SOAP.

 

[Guest]

Trying to make your tank Irish Springs fresh?

 

[Guest]

Not quite my idea of tank maint.

 

[Guest]

The death toll is starting. ALL fish ...........dead!

 

[Guest]

Oh man, sorry :-< How did soap get in your system?

 

[Guest]

somehow it got on the carbon bag.

 

[cparka23]

dang, that's terrible. i hope you get things back in order after everything settles back down.

 

[AggieBrandon]

man that sucks...what all did you lose?

 

[Guest]

well i transfered all the coral to ALs' house for now until i get the tank and all the plumbing flushed. Not really upset on losing the fish, the blue tang will be missed though. Looks like the only thing that make it was a darn brittle star. My clam looks very stressed.

 

[AggieBrandon]

Man that sucks...hope everything else survives.

Brandon

 

[Guest]

the sump looked like a washing machine.

 

[alstang1]

The good news is.... after less than 2 months from tank set-up day, I have the appearance of a 2 year old tank. Thanks for all the free-bee's Vic.

Al

 

[Guest]

Lend, it's called lend Can I come over from time to time and visit my babies, I would like visitation rights.

 

[alstang1]

Talk to the judge about that. If he sets a ruleing on the case I am going to appeal and your ..... errr.... MY coral is going to be tied up in litigation for months and months.

Ok on the real tip. I am gonna get some sleep.

Call me when you wake up.... it may be your last chance to see the coral. I am moving to Istambal tomorrow.

: -)

Al

EDIT: One more update before bed. I just checked the tank with a flashlight. Everything is open and looking great. I think the bubbles will make it. The Clam is open and puffy liped. All the floressing on the clams lip is showing, so I think he is gonna be fine. The lobster is praticing escape and evasion tatics, so he is acting his normal self. I dont think we will loose any of the coral.

Al

 

[Guest]

I owe AL and Loray a huge Thank You for helping out. I don't know alot of people who would get up in the middle of the night with their wives by their side carting all the water and salt mix they can get their hands on to help save a tank. [/b]

 

[Guest]

all of this happened after i saw you at kennys. good luck with whats left.
glad someone was there to help

 

[Guest]

if you need something closer to houston for what ever reason let me know. i have room in my tank. and i live close to aquatic center

 

[alstang1]

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/Subject: Very Large frags for sale

Message Body: I have reciently come into a mass quantity of rather large frags for sale. Everything going for $15 each. I will let the Brain and Clam go for $45 each, or 78.50 for the pair.

Send inquirys to

vic_got_took@byebyecoral.com

Pic's can be found at

www.usta_b_vics_tank.com





Hey bud. It is no problem helping you out. You would have done the same for us, and you HAVE done a lot to help us get started. If it were not for you and Estone, LaRay and I would not have the very nice setup we have now. Thanks for all the help from you. Just a small way of paying you back.

Al

 

[Guest]

Looks like I'm gonna have to buy my stuff back. I look at my tank now and it looks like I just took an almost 2 year step back very depressing. My skimmer is still pulling some bubbles but not anywhere near like it was earlier. Hey Al, how's everything looking so far? I finally got everything cleaned up an put away. I think it's time for a a little nap.