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[SamJohns]

Got home from dinner this evening and went to lock the shed. The 6x2x2.5 that I purchased about a month ago "which was full before I left for dinner 2 hours prior when feeding" was completely empty!! Fish gasping for air on the substrate. I quickly scooped them up an threw them in the tank next to it. Those fish seem to be fine. I then picked up my stingray pup an popped him in the sump. He was breathing for a short while, but died shortly after! Looked like the pressure of the water escaping through the bottom and front panels of glass had been to much for him getting pinned rite at the front!

So devestated! Beyond words.... Not like loosing any other fish. Was in pure disbelief looking at him lifeless at the bottom of the sump!!!

Thought I got a bargain of a tank. But obviously a peice of rubbish!

After this iccedent I don't think I will ever have the urge to buy a second hand tank again. Definately not before getting it checked out by an experienced tank builder anyway!!

[gully]

that sucks mate sorry to hear that!

[Kleinz]

Man, that sucks. I liked watching the vids of that lil bugger...

[SamJohns]

Yes it is pretty awful! Feel like crap about the whole thing today!

Just went and checked on the other fish, they are all fine. Luckily I found them in time!

I had organised to get a trio FFM with a mate, me keeping the female. It's just lucky I hadn't picked them up and had been in the tank as well! That would have been even more devistating!

[scottyhooton]

Spewin mate , sorry to hear

[ruffaz]

Never good to hear about any loss especialy your favourite rip little pup.

Did plane of glass fall out or a major leake ?

[SamJohns]

About 50% of the silicone pulled away from the middle front. No cracks, glass is still attached to the tank.

[danotaylor]

mate i am so sorry to hear this terrible news...condolences my friend...the black arm band is on for ya today mate. bless ya. dano

Edited by danotaylor, 24 September 2012 - 08:26 AM.

[ice]

Devo to hear about this Johnsy Always a gamble with second hand tanks but youd never expect such a catastrophic failure without any warning leaks! I know how it feels to lose super expensive and much loved fish, youll get through it buddy.

[Peckoltia]

Ah mate, that's really terrible news. Condolences for your loss mate.

[choombies]

Bugger, the price of the stringray would probably buy a brand new tank too!!
What kind of ray was it???

[Redevilz]

I'm very sorry to hear that I hope they will be okay.

Ben

[Jules]

I feel for you bro.....
Sorry to hear about the loss.

[Barf]

Terrible news Sam, second hand just isn't worth it when livestock is worth so much.

[SamJohns]

Cheers guys. Wasn't really looking for sympathy but thank you.

I'd heard of second hand tanks getting a slow leak, but nothing like this! Thought it looked like a solid tank, obviously my judgement wasn't very good in this case.

Don't care about the money, just the fish. Unfortunately in this case, it was the coolest fish I have owned and really found a love for rays because of that little guy. Hopefully the next ones are as active and have as much character.

Most likely will be selling a few others in the collection to get another male to go with the female I have organised. Most other fish have become boring after having one of these guys.

Next tank will definately be a brand spanker!

[Peckoltia]

I like your spirit mate. I know it's tough when ya lose something you have grown to love. Nice work on planning to jump back on the horse. I've sworn off fish once before, I think that lasted about 4 and a half minutes!

Getting another hybrid or pure?

[fishking123]

dam!!!
i re-glued my tanks a thew weeks ago! so i dont have to see my fish die..

[SamJohns]

Will be looking at a pair of Motoro pups soon and making a decision Alex.

I had over $1000 worth of Africans die misteriously over night a couple of years back. That's got nothing on this loss!!

Sucks. But what's done is done.

[computerlog]

That's tragic man sorry to hear

[sandgroper]

Always get tanks built with strapping all round, top, bottom and sides. It's always the best ones that die, bugger.