Hey Guys,
I started my first planted tank back in March last year. I've learned a lot since then and the tank was just starting to look good, had the algae beat and the plants were doing great.
Was looking like this.
Then disaster struck. I've been away on holiday and got a call from a friend who was checking in on the flat, with some bad news.
It turns out that the day after we left the tank sprung a leak. He arrived to find the carpet soaked and all the livestock deceased.
It was an old tank and it looks as though the silicone split away from the glass down the front right side.
He took on the grim task of clearing everything out and making sure everything was powered off.
I'm guessing the filter and heater will be toast if they were running for any amount of time dry so it's going to be pricey to start again.
I'm not sure I've really got the heart or funds at the moment but was wondering about options for a replacement tank.
The original was 76cm X 30cm X 36cm. I could get away with 10-15cm more width but it can't be any deeper or taller.
What options would you recommend for a replacement?
I don't need a stand/base or hood so it's just the bare tank.
Thanks,
I started my first planted tank back in March last year. I've learned a lot since then and the tank was just starting to look good, had the algae beat and the plants were doing great.
Was looking like this.
Then disaster struck. I've been away on holiday and got a call from a friend who was checking in on the flat, with some bad news.
It turns out that the day after we left the tank sprung a leak. He arrived to find the carpet soaked and all the livestock deceased.
It was an old tank and it looks as though the silicone split away from the glass down the front right side.
He took on the grim task of clearing everything out and making sure everything was powered off.
I'm guessing the filter and heater will be toast if they were running for any amount of time dry so it's going to be pricey to start again.
I'm not sure I've really got the heart or funds at the moment but was wondering about options for a replacement tank.
The original was 76cm X 30cm X 36cm. I could get away with 10-15cm more width but it can't be any deeper or taller.
What options would you recommend for a replacement?
I don't need a stand/base or hood so it's just the bare tank.
Thanks,