I can see this thread turning to drama quick and fast, so this will be my ONLY post on this thread..
I was there, and I did not find the comment in bad taste or bashing..
The person said they had one for 2.5 years and then it destroyed a tank overnight.
They said they wished you all the luck in the world with this attempt, but it just turned out bad for them..
I didn't think it was a personal attack at all or even condescending, just one of those, "this is what happened to me watch out..."