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My tank has suffered a full crash 20 13.33%
My tank has suffered a partial crash 34 22.67%
My tank has never crashed, but has potential problems 40 26.67%
My tank is bullet proof 16 10.67%
Crash caused by equipment failure 21 14.00%
Crash caused by temperature deviation 13 8.67%
Crash caused by electrical failure 13 8.67%
Crash caused by system design flaw 7 4.67%
Crash caused by water chemistry 15 10.00%
Crash caused by low oxygen levels 8 5.33%
Crash caused by disease or parasites 15 10.00%
Crash caused by Old Tank Syndrome 2 1.33%
Crash caused by New Tank Syndrome (rushing it) 6 4.00%
The cause is not listed in this poll 13 8.67%
The crash was completely out of my control 9 6.00%
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Old 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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Old 06-27-2011, 08:17 PM
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I think the ideal thing to do is run a pair of smaller pumps. Or (if your system is small enough) run an eheim. i'd bet my life on one =)
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Old 06-27-2011, 09:18 PM
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I agree, i lost all my coral and inverts when starting out due to a cheap heater sticking on. My advice to anyone starting out on a budget is that good used stuff is better than shiny new crap.
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Old 06-28-2011, 03:56 AM
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been lucky so far but a controller is defiantly next on the list, the network camera only goes so far when im out of town..
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