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| My tank has suffered a full crash |
   
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20 | 13.33% |
| My tank has suffered a partial crash |
  
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34 | 22.67% |
| My tank has never crashed, but has potential problems |
  
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40 | 26.67% |
| My tank is bullet proof |
  
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16 | 10.67% |
| Crash caused by equipment failure |
  
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21 | 14.00% |
| Crash caused by temperature deviation |
  
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13 | 8.67% |
| Crash caused by electrical failure |
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13 | 8.67% |
| Crash caused by system design flaw |
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7 | 4.67% |
| Crash caused by water chemistry |
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15 | 10.00% |
| Crash caused by low oxygen levels |
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8 | 5.33% |
| Crash caused by disease or parasites |
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15 | 10.00% |
| Crash caused by Old Tank Syndrome |
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2 | 1.33% |
| Crash caused by New Tank Syndrome (rushing it) |
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6 | 4.00% |
| The cause is not listed in this poll |
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13 | 8.67% |
| The crash was completely out of my control |
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9 | 6.00% |
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#15
06-27-2011, 07:36 PM
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My tank crashed due to the recirculation pump (from the sump to the DT) failing overnight. The oxygen levels in the DT fell and all the fish died. I think most crashes happen as a result of equipment failure. Cheap equipment is more prone to failure. For instance, many opt for cheaper pumps, which fail as they have a big demand on them (running 24x7 for years at a time). Cheap heaters will get stuck on and cause overheating. Skimmers overflowing will empty out the sump, etc.. IMO, get the best equipment you can afford. After all, it is a life support system for your precious reeflife. Losing them can be a big shock too (always use a GFCI).
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180 gal tank, 50 gal sump, PM RFCa6 Ca Reactor, SWC Extreme 250 1A Cone Skimmer, Tunz Osmolator ATOF, Aquacontroller Apex, Aquaillumination Sol Super Blue 6 x 75w Units, Acros/Softies/LPS/Mushrooms/Zoos, Purple/Powder Blue/Yellow Tang/3xBlue Chromis/2xTomato Clown/Lawnmower Blenny 
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