Disaster Tank "CRASH"

[xraymatt]

Ever have those moments in life when something happens and there's about a 3 second moment when you say to yourself "did that just really happen?" Well, it happened. I spent 10 years in the Navy and every time I was trasfered somewhere, there was always a tank to move, so I became pretty good at it. Now that I'm out of the Navy, those moments don't come along that often, but this past weekend we moved into our new house. The last thing to move was our glass 180 reef tank. I had it loaded onto the back of the truck and drove the mere 9 miles to it's new resting place.
Well, I was sitting at a stop light about a mile away from the destination (wife behind me in the car). As I started to go I felt the truck lunge and caught a glimpse of my 180 tip up and slip out the back of the truck followed by a very loud CRASH!!!! The next 14 words out of my mouth I will not repeat out of respect for Jessie's son.
Yes, it happened and I am crushed, but what what can you do. That tank was so heavy that I figured that i didn't need to strap it down. Take it from me...strap it down!
I'll attach some heart-wrenching pics. Needless to say that I'm on the hunt for a new tank and not much of a budget to spend after dropping a load on this house.
Side note: the fish and in a very large rubbermaid container all healthy and fine for now. I'm doing little water changes each night, but would like to get them out of there asap.
What a day.:doh:

 

[xraymatt]

 

[toromp]

Ever have those moments in life when something happens and there's about a 3 second moment when you say to yourself "did that just really happen?" Well, it happened. I spent 10 years in the Navy and every time I was trasfered somewhere, there was always a tank to move, so I became pretty good at it. Now that I'm out of the Navy, those moments don't come along that often, but this past weekend we moved into our new house. The last thing to move was our glass 180 reef tank. I had it loaded onto the back of the truck and drove the mere 9 miles to it's new resting place.
Well, I was sitting at a stop light about a mile away from the destination (wife behind me in the car). As I started to go I felt the truck lunge and caught a glimpse of my 180 tip up and slip out the back of the truch followed by a very loud CRASH!!!! The next 14 words out of my mouth I will not repeat out of respect for Jessie's son.
Yes, it happened and I am crushed, but what what can you do. That tank was so heavy that I figured that i didn't need to strap it down. Take it from me...strap it down!
I'll attach some heart-wrenching pics. Needless to say that I'm on the hunt for a new tank and not much of a budget to spend after dropping a load on this house.
Side note: the fish and in a very large rubbermaid container all healthy and fine for now. I'm doing little water changes each night, but would like to get them out of there asap.
What a day.:doh:

Dang bro that sucks! I'm in the military myself moving tanks is a pain! ..maybe your lfs can hold your fish for a while so you don't lose them too. Lmk if u need help bro!

 

[xraymatt]

Thanks, Luis. I stopped by my LFS yesterday and he said he'd hold the fish, but they're doing good so far. If I don't find a tank today or tomorrow, I'll take them in. I'm suprised I'm not pissed, but it's just one of life's little lessons.

 

[rayray]

Acrylic tank next time?

If i had to move that often thats how would go. I currently have an acyrlic 180g and its light enough for me to millitary press. Plus between moves you can buff it out like new.

 

[Tropical Reef Fish Store]

super lame lmk if i can help.

 

[Skidazl]

That sucks, sorry to hear this Matt. Just thankful to hear the fish are all ok...

 

[Skidazl]

This guys got a couple for pretty decent prices, hit him up...

Tanks for sale

 

[GoReef165]

Wow! I hate ;looking at your pix. Such a bummer! Go from excited to be moving into your new place to "cRaSh".... whah, whah, whah, whaaaaaaaaaaah.
Did you get your new tank yet?

 

[SchnitzelReef]

man that sucks! moving tanks is such a painnn...that realllyyyyy SUCKSSSS good luck man!

 

[Likwit]

Ouch! That's sucks bro.

 

[lurking]

I hate to repeat what everyone here has said, but man that blows. Hopefully you can find a great deal on an even bigger tank. There is no wrong reason or time to upgrade! Good luck

 

[SchnitzelReef]

I hate to repeat what everyone here has said, but man that blows. Hopefully you can find a great deal on an even bigger tank. There is no wrong reason or time to upgrade! Good luck

agreed..maybe u will come up on a better bigger tank!

 

[GoReef165]

Doesn't "exray" have a 180gal FS?
http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22253

 

[lurking]

And arman is selling a 225 for $300

 

[SchnitzelReef]

There u go get that 225. Sick

 

[BigDaddyStar]

wow! I have nightmares of that picture

 

[xraymatt]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I have had nightmares of this situation for years too. Today I'm stuck at work scowering the net for a great deal. Unfortunatley, since we just dropped a load on this new house, the "emergency fund" is quite small. I may go back to a 125 gallon since the space we have now would've been tight for the 180 and I only have about $250 that I've scrapped up so far.
I always had acryllic in the past, but i'm guessing it wouldn't have fared well bouncing off the street either.
*This is a perfect example why this forum is so great and you all are so appreciated. Thank you all.
Matt

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

wow man! that totally blows! so sorry

 

[pgr11]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I have had nightmares of this situation for years too. Today I'm stuck at work scowering the net for a great deal. Unfortunatley, since we just dropped a load on this new house, the "emergency fund" is quite small. I may go back to a 125 gallon since the space we have now would've been tight for the 180 and I only have about $250 that I've scrapped up so far.
I always had acryllic in the past, but i'm guessing it wouldn't have fared well bouncing off the street either.
*This is a perfect example why this forum is so great and you all are so appreciated. Thank you all.
Matt

I think this is a situation that we all fear and hope never happens. I can't speak for anyone else but im willing to pitch in a few bucks to help you get another tank.if just a few of us pitch and we can get you an extra couple 100 bucks pretty quick. Im down for 25 . Who else is up to help another reefer. Lmk where I can send the cash.

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