ddr_phish Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks mate, it'll be starting in a few hours and probably last for 24 hours, just gotta wait it out and see how it goes... Link to comment
Lizzie1324 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hey, we regained power last night at about 7. The power had been out for about 14 hours. Do you guys have power yet? I hope your tank can pull through... Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well things are horrible, this tank (my 34 gallon half-moon) is officially crashed, everything is dead except for the 2 clowns and a couple of corals (Zoanthids and Birdsnest and Frogspawn) that I put in my frag tank. My frag tank is starting to crash, my 10 gallon cube is still fine. I lost my hobby guys... It'll be over a month before we have power back. I'm going to try and bring my frag tank and cube to my dads (he has a generator) to save them, thats how I'm online... Life sucks in Texas... Link to comment
shortyz918 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 What a shame man, im sorry to hear that... Link to comment
scottyreef Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sorry Mate that really sad to hear Link to comment
SeeDemTails Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sorry to hear, canes are like the worst thing for our hobby, much less civilization in general. Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks guys, I'm going to try and start transporting my frag tank and 10gallon cube to my dads tomorrow. My cube still smells fine, but my frag tank is starting to smell stagnant... Is it worth trying to save the frag tank still or is it too far gone? This sucks bad... It's hard enough trying to find gasoline and keeping my wife and 2 little girls (7 and 6 years old) comfortable, atleast a cold front came through to drop humidity and cool things off.... I'm so heart broke... I'll take pics of the slime-pit aka my 34g half-moon sometime this week... Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 sheet man, sorry to hear this. Hang in there, all the best to you and the family. Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks man... My frag tank is crashed now... And I only have two clowns left, 2 plates, 1 head frogspawn and a couple of zoanthids left that are in my 10 gallon cube... Temperatures have plummeted to 65 degrees in my tanks... Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ugh, this sucks Josh, I can't believe you have to watch your tanks go down like this. Is there any way to salvage what you have left? Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I tried to move the tanks this morning, but it proved to be too stressful and heartbreaking... If anyone nearby would like to come get some livestock free of charge (unless you wanna donate some gas money in exchange for frags)... I still have some alive in my frag tank, they need a good home, idk if they can make it another 48 hours... Link to comment
scottyreef Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 aahhh man thats really too bad if i lived in the huston area i would let your stuff hang out in my large frag tank until you got you tanks squared away. Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I don't know if its a mistake to do this or not... But anyone in the Houston area that wants some free frags (will probably only be able to live another 24-48 hours) please call me (281) 723 2458.. I have some really beautiful and rare pieces, you HAVE to pick up, I live in Cleveland north of Houston... If you can't get through then keep trying to call and leave me a voicemail if I don't answer... Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You're not really going to leave the hobby after this, are you? It can be rebuilt! Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You know we'll help all we can. I'm sure I can get a bunch of people together to donate frags if you want to stick in there and stabilize your tanks. Doesn't matter how long it takes, we'll help. Link to comment
scottyreef Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You know we'll help all we can. I'm sure I can get a bunch of people together to donate frags if you want to stick in there and stabilize your tanks. Doesn't matter how long it takes, we'll help. +1 Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thats really kind of you guys... I had built my tanks up so much in the past 6 months, upgraded my lighting, bought a couple thousands dollars worth of frags/livestock... I am really discouraged from starting up again because of the cost of it all... My tank is a barren sludge-pit, it is so depressing, I was finally becoming proud of my tank... I will say one positive thing though, it makes me happy to see how everyone is coming together over this, sharing food with neighbors, giving away ice and water, sharing generators and all these power companies from 38 different states, and now Nano-Reef wanting to help by donating frags to me... Its such a beautiful thing to see happen, I thank you guys so much... I don't want to leave the hobby, because for me its more than that, its become part of my life... -Josh - Cleveland, Texas Link to comment
scottyreef Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Great statement there josh its in times of great heartache we find what is true of ourselfs and of prefect strangers. To come together and help someone through a great diaster full knowing that the greatest gift you could of gave someone is that helping hand and the listening sincere ear of non judgement. I wish you the best of luck josh to you and your family. Myself i will help you with livestock and any other help -Scott Link to comment
Schwanson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Dude, I am very sorry you are going through this, but you must not give up the hobby. You have been very helpful to everyone on this site and I am sure people will return the favor. Once your power is up and you feel that you are stable, I will contact a NR sponsor and buy you a gift certificate for corals. You have all of the equipment already, we just need to get you some more livestock. DO NOT SWEAT THE LIVESTOCK!!! While I personally will not be able to afford all that you have lost, I'm sure that we can put together an exciting gift pack for you. You live in Texas and mentioned Absolute vodka? Have you ever tried Tito's (made in Texas) ? By far the best vodka I have ever had. Go out and grab a bottle once you are safe, you can thank me later. Dump the stinky tanks and clean them up for your pending new livestock orders. I promise to help. Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Yup, I'll have some zoas ready for ya. Link to comment
b_c_fisher Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I got some frags I can ship when your ready specially if you like zoos and shrooms! Link to comment
Lizzie1324 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 NOO!! I'm so sorry. Maybe I could come pick up. I know someone who might like some of your frags as well with a Solana. It really sucks your tank is a goner. I hope you decide to stick with the hobby.. We'll miss you! Could you PM me your address? Maybe I can talk my parents into taking me by your house... Edit: And I just made a bunch of new frags that are ready for ya when you want 'em! And If you just want me to hold what you have left and the give it to you later I would definitely do that as well. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm sorry for the losses. Link to comment
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