Mixed 500 gal. A.G.E. build. 12 unit LED Radion lights.

[robferrari]

Aw man I was just about to make my first post to this thread to comment on how mature the tank looked in such a short amount of time. Sorry to see the tank came down after such good growth and results. But now the fun of rebuilding begins!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Tank came down this weekend. It looks like it will be down for 4 weeks.
I first put water, sand, and rocks in tank the 1st part of October 2011, I didn't get lights on till November 19th 2011.
Right after I turned on lights I noticed Air Bubbles in Fused Glass. There were a lot of them. But I spent so much time and money getting tank in house. Tank was already cycled and ready to start building my personal reef. So I ignored the number one rule in this hobby PATIENCE. I wanted my reef I thought I could live with the Air Bubbles in Fused Glass.
But every time I look at tank those bubbles were the 1st thing I saw.
I called Lou at Worldwide Corals (bought tank thru them). The very next day Acrylic Glass Exhibits (A.G.E) called me and apologized. They told me that if I wanted, they would come pick up my tank, replace the glass, and return the tank within 4 weeks.
I was floored. I have never received such great costumer service. "˜
Taking this beautiful reef down that I built was a big decision. I thought about it for a few days.
It's down I look at this as a adventure. All the corals fish are in a big 300 gallon Rubbermaid tub and sump and frag tank. Rock is in another tub.
Everyone is looking good.

I don't know what to say. I know that had to be a daunting task. So sorry about what you went through. I know you will be back and up and running. Patience is a virtue and nothing but good will come from this. Keep the positive attitude.

 

[reefsafe]

triple no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can't wait to see you back up.

 

[wesleyforbes2]

WOW!!!

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[danfeig]

Tank came down this weekend. It looks like it will be down for 4 weeks.
I first put water, sand, and rocks in tank the 1st part of October 2011, I didn't get lights on till November 19th 2011.
Right after I turned on lights I noticed Air Bubbles in Fused Glass. There were a lot of them. But I spent so much time and money getting tank in house. Tank was already cycled and ready to start building my personal reef. So I ignored the number one rule in this hobby PATIENCE. I wanted my reef I thought I could live with the Air Bubbles in Fused Glass.
But every time I look at tank those bubbles were the 1st thing I saw.
I called Lou at Worldwide Corals (bought tank thru them). The very next day Acrylic Glass Exhibits (A.G.E) called me and apologized. They told me that if I wanted, they would come pick up my tank, replace the glass, and return the tank within 4 weeks.
I was floored. I have never received such great costumer service. "˜
Taking this beautiful reef down that I built was a big decision. I thought about it for a few days.
It's down I look at this as a adventure. All the corals fish are in a big 300 gallon Rubbermaid tub and sump and frag tank. Rock is in another tub.
Everyone is looking good.

David:

I just read the news. I feel your pain! Words can not express how sorry I am.

I know that your new tank will come back better and stronger.

Hang in there!!!

Dan

 

[smartandfast]

Wow took alot of courage to take that big of a tank down.

 

[david00061]

Reading posts like that just makes me sick. David, hope everything keeps happy. Just think, now you've got a different perspective of all your fine specimens. Top Down box staring for hours each day

We can get some killer pics now

 

[david00061]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Everyone is still happy in the tub.

 

[david00061]

I have approximately 470 gallons of water running right now.
looks like tank will be down till August 1st.
I think I will do a 20% water change weekly instead of bi-weekly.

 

[SPotter]

david can you give us some details on exactly what they will be doing to the tank? is this a repair or will they be building you a new one?

 

[Dustin1300]

David, that's the nicest stock tank I've every seen. Can't believe AGE is going to take that long. Whether they are busy or not, they should be having a guy getting OT to fix a repair on such costly tanks. ~2 months is not an acceptable turnaround IMO.

 

[david00061]

David, that's the nicest stock tank I've every seen. Can't believe AGE is going to take that long. Whether they are busy or not, they should be having a guy getting OT to fix a repair on such costly tanks. ~2 months is not an acceptable turnaround IMO.

Tank is expected to be completed in 4 weeks. A.G.E. has a job scheduled 3 hours from my house August 1st. They asked if that date was okay with me. The other option was create and ship. I choose to have the professionals bring tank.

 

[david00061]

david can you give us some details on exactly what they will be doing to the tank? is this a repair or will they be building you a new one?

They are going to replace front and right side of glass.

 

[Dustin1300]

Tank is expected to be completed in 4 weeks. A.G.E. has a job scheduled 3 hours from my house August 1st. They asked if that date was okay with me. The other option was create and ship. I choose to have the professionals bring tank.

I gotcha, read that it was not going to be back until 8/1!:wavehand:

 

[david00061]

I gotcha, read that it was not going to be back until 8/1!:wavehand:

I'm guessing it takes a couple of weeks to get glass.
I think live stock will be okay in tub for 3 extra weeks

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Let's hope they inspect the glass thoroughly.

 

[num54]

Nice where you get the tank

 

[david00061]

Nice where you get the tank

A.G.E. Acrylic Glass Exhibits

 

[david00061]

They took my tank Thursday

 

[Dustin1300]

They took my tank Thursday

What are you doing now that you can't sit and stare at your tank in the living room? I'd think that takes up 50% of your 'spare time'.