MBVette January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 So most of you know my luck and it just always gets better for me. While at work today we had a sprinkler head pop in the foyer (a kid hit the sprinkler head and broke it) but that wasn't to bad and we got it under control pretty quick with no real damage. Then about 2 hours later I get a call saying the fire department is at my house and water is pouring out the front door. Seems a pipe burst in the ceiling and flooded the first floor. The only good thing about it is that the whole thing will be covered by the HOA's insurance and I don't have to do anything. But they are going to have to replace all the flooring on the first floor and that is where my 93g tank is. Im not sure what the best solution is for moving the tank. Since the whole first floor is going to be replaced I can't really just move it around the first floor. So I probably need to break the tank down for at least a week or two. What are my options? Its a FOWLR with just a pair of blood orange clowns, goby, yellow tang, and baby annularis angel. So what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Oh man, that sucks. Break down the tank and put the fish in a plastic tun upstairs for a few days /weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 no fire this time...so thats a silver lining.... sorry to hear scott.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Oh man, that sucks. Break down the tank and put the fish in a plastic tun upstairs for a few days /weeks? That could work. How big of a tub should I get and what type of flow do I need? I don't have a lot of space to set something up upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltLife January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Guess you could try to look at it in a positive light and get some good cleaning going on with your tank, make it brand new again when your ready to set it up! If you need any help moving it let me know. I had my first floor flood and had to move my 75g out into another house because of it, not fun but it helps when you have someone to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Your fish load is really light… how big are the goby and the tang….. I mean you could even set up a small tank, like maybe a 40g, with a small filter… Then throw the rock in a brute trash can with some circulation and a heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Dude...this is crazy! yeah just set up a tote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Everything is small. Tang is maybe 2.5". Angel is about 1/2-3/4" goby 1.5" and clowns are still juvi. So I guess I'll hit HD tomorrow and find a rubber made tub to use. And then find a hob filter and use kne kf the small power heads from the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 That's suck! Sorry to hear. I'd set up a temp home and move them until the floor is replaced. BTW-HOA have insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 yes HOA has insurance. This is a condo, so its different that a house or a townhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Jeez... Yeah a 40g+ container should work. Put a few rocks or sand in to help with bio load but also keep an eye on ammonia levels. You may need to do a water change or two but things should be fine for the week or so the floors are being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbowdeep88 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Sorry to hear man. Cant believe all that in one day! Sounds like a lot of hassle but at least you don't have an uber reef to tackle! Good luck with the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Sorry to hear! But it sounds like it could have been a lot worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Do you have a spare bathtub you could just set the whole tub in? That way you don't have to keep moving it out of your way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ford January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 I hope you get it all figured out as smooth as possible. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Sorry to hear. I hope nothing was damaged besides walls and floors. We had a three floor flood right before Christmas and I was very thankful that it was just a few nanos to move for repairs. It's amazing what they tear out to ensure everything dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Sorry to hear. I hope nothing was damaged besides walls and floors. We had a three floor flood right before Christmas and I was very thankful that it was just a few nanos to move for repairs. It's amazing what they tear out to ensure everything dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 I didnt try the TV which was right next to where the pipe burst so its possible that the tv is dead also. But yeah nothing major just a big hastle, and another notch onto my unlucky belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 How old is the sand bed? If the tank has been up longer than a year I would be careful that the sand hasn't trapped a bunch of nutrients. After you remove the rocks and fish I would rinse the sand well before putting it into a temporary container. Maybe Incredible Corals can hold the fish for you if just a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Tank has been up about 7-8 months I think, But the tank is a mess (nitrates, phosphates, cyano...)and Im thinking about putting a new sandbed in there when I set the tank back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Ok so setting up a temp tank now. Going to use a hob, power head and heater. Should I run the filters that come with the hob or just use it for water movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 Ok so setting up a temp tank now. Going to use a hob, power head and heater. Should I run the filters that come with the hob or just use it for water movement? Filters are fine to start with. I typically use filter floss alone in the hob and toss it once or twice a week. Sometimes chemipure or charcoal is good. As long as you keep up with water changes you should be fine. I agree with putting live rock in there. The more the better in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Yeah sorry forgot that. Most f the rock is in the bin now. About to move the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade January 9, 2014 Share January 9, 2014 For the fish, they would be fine in a tub with aeration - plus some rock. Just do water changes since the volume is small and don't worry about filtration. Keep oxygen up and feed them enough, but not too much and it should last a few weeks no problem. Just be sure the container has a rim or top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Here is the tank. I set it up with half water from the tank and half fresh water. About 3/4 of the rock from the tank are in there. I think this bin is maxed out but it will make it the couple weeks I need it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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