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Just got power back on here today. My tank is fine...got a generator on Thursday morning and ran it during the day and turned it off at night. I only have fish and cleanup crew though.
My husband is a deputy with Madison County and he said the damage is unreal. It made me feel guilty that I was concerned about my fish when other people lost everything. I don't know any of you personally but glad everyone seems to be ok. I was concerned for CRA when I heard their area was hit. I'm sad to see that they had so much damage. I too hope that they are ok. If anyone has an update on them that would be great.
My husband is a deputy with Madison County and he said the damage is unreal. It made me feel guilty that I was concerned about my fish when other people lost everything. I don't know any of you personally but glad everyone seems to be ok. I was concerned for CRA when I heard their area was hit. I'm sad to see that they had so much damage. I too hope that they are ok. If anyone has an update on them that would be great.
timrandlerv10
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Hey y'all. Hadn't been on here in ages, but wanted to check in on everyone. We lost both of our nems, the maroon clown pair and we had gotten a scopas tang, a 6 line and a mandarin dragonette (that we'd had for about a year, and had gotten pretty fat!) as well as all of the ricordea-type softies and i'm not sure, but it looks like all the euphylia too--I haven't pulled them yet, they're REALLY retracted, but the water is warming and the skimmer is running like crazy, so I don't want to give up hope--they're the only thing left.
Tim Randle
Tim Randle
8BALL_99
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Just run your skimmer and keep an eye on your water. I wouldn't remove any coral inless you know its dead.. Even then sometimes things can come back.. If your having water issues then I would remove anything that looks like its on its way out.... FWIW the old smell check works wonders lol
Tomoko Schum
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I definitely agree with that. Remove anything that can foul the water and let the remainder recuperate.
It's so sad to see all the destruction. It's such a tragedy. I am sad to see CRA destroyed, but I am glad that John, Tommy, and Henry are all okay.
We got power back on yesterday. I had two Koralia 4's running on my 180 with marine batteries on Reilly's boat. The tank looks fine and no one is missing. Thank goodness to a power inverter and marine batteries.
Unfortunately my 400W power inverter broke on the second day and I had to scramble to find another one. By that time all the shops were out of inverters, but luckily Reilly's fishing buddy loaned me a small one which could run just these two powerheads.
Under the circumstance I had to sacrifice my 8 years old 15 gallon reef in the kitchen. I moved whatever I can to my 180, but I saw a whole bunch of dead pods later on in the 15 gallon tank. On the other hand, my FW planted tank did not have any circulation but came through unscathed.
NicoleC
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If you have stuff that looks bad but might survive, you could move it to a Rubbermaid tub with a circulation (pump or airstone) and small heater. You might save it, but you won't risk the whole tank.
I have extra equipment that can be loaned out. I'm sure others do as well, just ask.
I have extra equipment that can be loaned out. I'm sure others do as well, just ask.
timrandlerv10
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ZOMG! i was just sitting here (staring forlornly at my tank...) and i see this white flash swim by!
a goby had gotten over the top and was swimming back and forth in the overflow. ALIVE!!! that was such a welcome shock!
a goby had gotten over the top and was swimming back and forth in the overflow. ALIVE!!! that was such a welcome shock!
CRA shop.
Damn, so sad to see that. Good guy and a good shop! And to think, I live less than 5 miles from there................
Tomoko Schum
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I just reset my 15G tank. The water is still cloudy.
It looks so empty, but it has to cycle before I can move some fish and corals into it.
Amazingly, a small cerith like snail (periwinkle?) is still alive in the sand. I washed the sand a few days ago with straight tap water, too.
It looks so empty, but it has to cycle before I can move some fish and corals into it.
Amazingly, a small cerith like snail (periwinkle?) is still alive in the sand. I washed the sand a few days ago with straight tap water, too.
swearint
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I realize it is after the fact, but I can recommend this generator that I picked up at Sam's Club between the first and second wave of the storm. It is a bit pricey for the capacity, but makes up for it in other features. It is very quiet; while on my back porch, I could not hear it over my neighbors generator. It is also very light, it can be carried with one hand. At 25% capacity, the one gallon tank can run for around 9 hours. I ran my tank and alternated a deep freezer and refrigerator off of it.
http://www.championpowerequipment.com/73531i.php
Todd
http://www.championpowerequipment.com/73531i.php
Todd
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