no more tank :(

[TikiDan]

So here's the story, I just moved to a new place and tore my tank down until I could get settled in. I gave my my entire setup to my brother who lives in Eureka to hold on to for a while until I could set it up again.
Yesterday, the house he was staying in with his friends (and where the tank was setup) had a gas line break and the house literal exploded My brother and one of his friends were out of the house but the other friend was lost in the explosion.
Its trivial to worry about my fish tank and equipment when a life was lost but here is what went up in the flames.

- 120g Megaflow tank
- 65 gallon glass sump
- custom metal stand from Jeff
- Euro Reef RS180 skimmer
- Titanium digital heater and controller
- mag 12 return pump
- 2 lumenarc minis and ballasts
- powerheads (seios, koralias)
- and I'm sure some other stuff

All in all, I am just glad my tank was lost instead of my brother. I am fine losing everything to still have him in my life.

With this huge loss, I'm not sure when I'll be back in the game, but I will still try to be around

Thanks for everything

- Dan

 

[MRDHJ1]

Sorry for your loss. But I fell a whole lot worst for the person that lost their live! Tanks can be replaced no problem.

 

[coralfarmer]

Wow, Dan I don't know what to say, but what a tragedy . We should all be thankful for everyday.

 

[TikiDan]

agreed, that's why I'm not worried about it. I was supposed to go up there in a week or two to get some of it back to hopefully set back up, but now it is going to be a while.

My brother was afraid to call me and tell me what happened cause he thought I would be angry. I am more sad that a friend is gone though. My bro is still a wreck but is starting to calm down. I wish him the best.

 

[northbay-reefer]

man that sux, sorry about the lost of your brother's friend .... hope your brother is doing ok

 

[TikiDan]

Here is the article from the local news paper. It says the reason was unknown but the firemen told my bro it was a broken gas line.

The friend that wasn't in the home had left for work a half hour earlier and smelled nothing, so that means the house filled with gas in less than a half hour before the explosion.

http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_11983242

 

[bluenassarius]

dan,

man sorry to hear about your brothers friend bro. tanks are easily replaceable. if ya need anything, don't hesitate to ask man.

 

[cocoloco]

Hey Dan...sorry to hear what happened...let us know if there is any way we can help.

 

[Reef Bass]

Wow, that sucks! My condolences.