destroyed vacation and tank

[Misses.ReefWars]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I agree with those who can't accept (or wrap my mind around) the idea that someone could be this stupid and do this "by accident". Who dumps dirty, soapy water into a fish tank or sump? Everyone knows to dump that down the toilet.

+1 !!

[matt_C]

the fish and coral are out of there old water.
right now we are trying to get as mush chemicals out of there system by aerating the water.

[Slyguy00]

Props to concept! That is awesome

[Madreefer]

Hats off to Concept. Good on you guys and sorry to hear bout the Ef up.

[Myka]

Omg, what a shocking thread! What were they thinking?! I can't even wrap my head around why someone would think that was a good idea? Did they think the sump went to a floor drain or something?? Some people really don't understand how our tanks work, but wow this is a new level!

Props to Concept for helping out! What is the damage? It sounds like it is mostly going to pull through? I hope...

[denny_C]

Originally Posted by Myka

Omg, what a shocking thread! What were they thinking?! I can't even wrap my head around why someone would think that was a good idea? Did they think the sump went to a floor drain or something?? Some people really don't understand how our tanks work, but wow this is a new level!

Props to Concept for helping out! What is the damage? It sounds like it is mostly going to pull through? I hope...

fish and coral are now here at concept , tank is being drained and set up again , then carbon running very aggressivly...all equipmewnt washed.it will be up to tiff when she gets back whether she wants to continue on or restart the tank with her sand and rock she has now or start new.

so far so good , all fish are in their new tanks , alot of work cut out still for those home

good luck!!

[darkreef]

Thanks everyone and concepts for the emergancy rescue .
Even got a picture of my fish in there new tank . *tears of joy*
When I started into this trade I met a lot of good people .

I will continue into the trade because of you good people ! .

[Myka]

Originally Posted by denny@concept

fish and coral are now here at concept

Good to hear! Minimal losses then? This is good news. Both for Tiff and the livestock!

[WarDog]

+1 to Concepts. This is truly Canada's premier LFS. Props to them for going above and beyond. Happy to hear the livestock is out!

I'm sure your in-laws weren't deliberately trying to sabotage your tank. It takes a seriously anti-social person to do that.
My guess is that they thought they would surprise you with clean carpets and didn't realise the tank water can absorb chemicals as Pike suggested.
Perhaps they used the cleaning bucket to fill the sump/ato without rinsing it (like rinsing would do any good)?
Some people just don't understand how sensitive and fragile our little ecosystems are!
Hopefully the damage is minimal. Looking forward to an update when you get home.