Disaster diverted

[cee]

Got a call from my wife once I reached Atlanta. Seems the GFCI had tripped and the siphon break had grown over with algae. Needless to say, the back siphoning drained my tank to about 3/4 full with the sump overflowing. She got the tank back up to the normal water level, but I had to turn around and get the electrical gear running again. Two external pumps were submerged, but after a FW flush and drying, they're back up and running. Tunzes shut down like they were susposed to once running dry, so they survived. Corals and the rest looks good as well, so I think we'll survive this one. Just remember to check your tank periodically for how it behaves in the event of a power outage.

Dave

 

[fishdoc11]

Glad you(your wife) caught it Dave.

 

[ct_vol]

Barb to the rescue!!!!!!!!

 

[ReefRacer]

Dave,
Instead of a siphon break hole I only submerge my return line like an inch under the water. I guess it is not feasible if you use scwds or similar devices. I am glad you recovered well.
Mike

 

[cee]

Submerging only an inch or so works as well, but I can't do that due to the amount of water flowing through the return (too much splash).

 

[gflat65]

Score one more for Barb. Good save, Dave.

 

[Angela Short]

Yea! For Barb to the rescue! Your lucky she had a clue even how to fix the problem. Cory has never done anything with the tank but show it off! :lol: He would be lost and calling my neighbor to come over!