My Journey With RSM 34G - Nano Reefer - Page 2

shramj · 01/09/2008, 11:47 PM

thedidavid, this same thing happened to me but cracked on opposite corners. I was lucky and was home when it happened. I was able to save all my livestock. I ended up buying another Red Sea Max so I could get everything put back together. I called Red Sea and they are also sending me a replacement tank. I, like you, have no idea why it happened. You can read my thread here, http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...25&pagenumber=

thrillreefer · 01/10/2008, 12:58 AM

That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

thrillreefer · 01/10/2008, 01:00 AM

That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. If it happened to mine, I'd just assume the ugly tank fairies had finally caught up with me, but yours looked so nice. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

Y-DesygnGuy · 01/10/2008, 08:12 AM

The tank looked awesome, very sorry to read this post this morning!

thedidavid · 01/10/2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by black_majik
thedidavid- I wasn't literally meaning the tangs are what broke your glass it does happen to everyone's tank. I was poking fun at the fact you have 2 to-be large tangs in a 34. Sorry if you were offended.

By the way your tank looked absolutely beautiful ( aside from the tangs) Sorry for the accident the "ouch" was supposed to mean that i guess it came out the wrong way.

No offense taken.

thedidavid · 01/10/2008, 10:50 AM

Yes bro, I saw your thread 2 days ago someone from local forum inform me that similar accident happen with RSM tank. I got prompt replacement the next days after I inform the shop that sold me the tank and I sent email to Red Sea HQ in Asia-Pacific they also promised to give me starter kit but they never deliver or contact me again after they sent the tank yesterday. I also can't explain what causing this tank to crack considering it has 8mm thick glass. I was so paranoia with water going to my floor that's the reason I dump my NC24 and get RSM imho it has much better specification and I am using hollow fiber glass fake live rock that the whole setup weight less than 2lb to prevent straining the glass base. Only to found out my worst nightmare came true 2 days ago. Now my replacement tank is in cycling mode maybe I need 1-2 weeks minimum before the tank ready for LS.

shramj · 01/10/2008, 01:46 PM

I was lucky because I was home, I was able to safe about half the tank water and the LFS gave me some water also. I was able to get everything back in the new tank and so far everything has been fine. I did do a 10% water change yesterday but I think I will be ok. It scared me also, I have been worried that it will happen again, RedSea said they had a couple with this problem but it wasn't a common problem, they believe the glass was just weak? I wish you the best in your tank recovery.

elmar · 01/10/2008, 04:59 PM

shramj & thedidavid -

Would you mind posting your serial numbers? Perhaps we can check with RSM to see if they were assembled or the glass was "cast" in a similar time frame.

JB23 · 01/10/2008, 10:00 PM

Elmar;
GREAT Request! Folks, can you please post your serial #s'.
Best of Luck-Jerry

LaurentSeattle · 01/10/2008, 10:07 PM

Hey thedidavid,

You had a beautiful setup and I can understand the pain...

Red Sea is shipping you a new MAX and I am sure you will rebuild a gorgeous tank.

Cheers,
Laurent

thedidavid · 01/11/2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shramj
I was lucky because I was home, I was able to safe about half the tank water and the LFS gave me some water also. I was able to get everything back in the new tank and so far everything has been fine. I did do a 10% water change yesterday but I think I will be ok. It scared me also, I have been worried that it will happen again, RedSea said they had a couple with this problem but it wasn't a common problem, they believe the glass was just weak? I wish you the best in your tank recovery.

Mine almost 2/3 of water leak out from the tank. The living room flooded but not as bad as in my master bedroom behind the tank.
Sometime I just still feel there is some luck the water not completely dry otherwise none of my fishes will survive.

thedidavid · 01/11/2008, 12:46 AM

Bro JB23 & Elmar,
I didn't keep record of the tank serial no, the damaged tank had been collected by them on Wed.
I will check my warranty card wheter any info there.
David

reefsr4me · 01/11/2008, 09:22 PM

Awesome looking tank before the crack. Do you think you could post some pics of the inside of your cabinet? I would love to see how you arranged your mods.

Bursa · 01/11/2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by black_majik
Ouch, that was probably the tangs trying to get out. Choose better livestock now the fish gods were not happy

So this guys loses his fish, tank AND likely has hundreds of dollars in damage...to his apartment and his wallet...and you make a stupid joke.

I love the people in this hobby.

Bursa · 01/11/2008, 09:38 PM

To the original poster.

Your tank looked excellent. The tang was a perfect fit IMO...colors matched perfectly. Best of luck with restocking.

JB23 · 01/13/2008, 06:54 PM

Thedidavid;
No reason to "keep a record". The serial # of the tank is located on the back of the tank in the upper left-hand corner. Can you PLEASE post!
Thank Much-Jerry

Rue · 01/13/2008, 07:19 PM

Sorry that happened! That's awful! I hope you can start putting it back together...it was quite amazing!

pipper · 01/13/2008, 07:29 PM

Thats Horrible!

Idk,but do you think that you have the wavemaker and the tunzes poundin on the front of the glass that it just kinda gave way? I doubt that was what happened, but that just sucks!
Best of luck to you!
JB

thedidavid · 01/13/2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JB23
Thedidavid;
No reason to "keep a record". The serial # of the tank is located on the back of the tank in the upper left-hand corner. Can you PLEASE post!
Thank Much-Jerry

Hi Jerry,
Sorry can't find that info on warranty card the damaged tank is NOT with me anymore, the agent took when when they replaced my tank last Wednesday.
David

thedidavid · 01/13/2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pipper
Thats Horrible!

Idk,but do you think that you have the wavemaker and the tunzes poundin on the front of the glass that it just kinda gave way? I doubt that was what happened, but that just sucks!
Best of luck to you!
JB

Some people has similar comments like you but it's doesn't make sense 2500 l/hr wavemaker able to burst 8mm thick glass.

thedidavid · 01/13/2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefsr4me
Awesome looking tank before the crack. Do you think you could post some pics of the inside of your cabinet? I would love to see how you arranged your mods.

I hope the photo can be uploaded....this is the cabinet prior flooding, I did some changes on it now due to the hinges rusty badly after the tank water splash on it.

thedidavid · 01/21/2008, 08:09 AM

Updated my cabinet, installed dosing pump for balling and Deltec NFP 509 denitrator with lot's of drilling and cutting. Was thinking to get CR but my partner only allow me to keep equipment within cabinet interior so opt for balling and after the accident that tick her off thanks God she still allow me to keep reef tank in my living room.
Put back the rest of LS into my tank last Saturday, it looks barren I think I lost more than 50% compared what I have before...luckily three of my scylomia still survived even now doesn't bloom like before yet. 2 are in ok condition and one is dying due to not enough light in the LFS holding tank, lost one crocea, leopard wrasse due bare bottom tank in LFS, and one tang died.
This accident really cost me a lot mentally and financially......

MyMonkey · 01/21/2008, 08:51 AM

Very nice. Sorry to hear about the crack though.

zma21 · 01/21/2008, 12:06 PM

I'm just so sorry to hear about this. Your tank was absolutely flawless and a great goal for my little nanocube.

Keep your head up, and make another masterpiece with your new tank.

Zatko · 01/21/2008, 12:56 PM

This is making me worry.

I found out my RSM had a leak in it within the last week (luckily, it's only about a month old, and I just added live rock and some inverts), and now, after reading this, I am debating if I just want my damn money back.

I know I am being paranoid, as I see many successful RSM's, but when things like this happen to you, it makes you wonder about where your money is going. And I bought my RSM at wholesale cost!

01/10/2008, 10:07 PM	#35
LaurentSeattle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 761	Hey thedidavid, You had a beautiful setup and I can understand the pain... Red Sea is shipping you a new MAX and I am sure you will rebuild a gorgeous tank. Cheers, Laurent __________________ Check out Hydro Planning: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1242372 Current Tank Info: Still building my RedSea Max

01/13/2008, 07:19 PM	#42
Rue Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 938	Sorry that happened! That's awful! I hope you can start putting it back together...it was quite amazing! __________________ Authorized Pistol Shrimp/Goby Matchmaker... Current Tank Info: RSM 34g; 27g custom frag tank coming soon! FW: 25g community, 55g goldfish, 25l plakat

01/13/2008, 07:29 PM	#43
pipper Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 96	Thats Horrible! Idk,but do you think that you have the wavemaker and the tunzes poundin on the front of the glass that it just kinda gave way? I doubt that was what happened, but that just sucks! Best of luck to you! JB __________________ Tap Out... Before it's too late Current Tank Info: Biotype 55gallon Reef

01/21/2008, 08:51 AM	#48
MyMonkey Persona Non Grata Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,106	Very nice. Sorry to hear about the crack though. __________________ The worst thing about an unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it. Current Tank Info: 20 Long.10 months to my 240 In wall with Fish Room.

01/21/2008, 12:06 PM	#49
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	I'm just so sorry to hear about this. Your tank was absolutely flawless and a great goal for my little nanocube. Keep your head up, and make another masterpiece with your new tank. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

01/09/2008, 11:47 PM	#26
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	thedidavid, this same thing happened to me but cracked on opposite corners. I was lucky and was home when it happened. I was able to save all my livestock. I ended up buying another Red Sea Max so I could get everything put back together. I called Red Sea and they are also sending me a replacement tank. I, like you, have no idea why it happened. You can read my thread here, http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...25&pagenumber=

01/10/2008, 12:58 AM	#27
thrillreefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 308	That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

01/10/2008, 01:00 AM	#28
thrillreefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 308	That's terrible! Sorry to see it happen, especially in such a nicely aquascaped and colorful tank. If it happened to mine, I'd just assume the ugly tank fairies had finally caught up with me, but yours looked so nice. I've never had one of these all-in-ones, but I assumed that they were plastic with the rounded corners and everything. Is it actually made of molded glass? Bad luck, bro, but don't get discouraged, I'm sure you'll have it back to its full splendor soon.

01/10/2008, 08:12 AM	#29
Y-DesygnGuy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,019	The tank looked awesome, very sorry to read this post this morning!

01/10/2008, 10:50 AM	#31
thedidavid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	Yes bro, I saw your thread 2 days ago someone from local forum inform me that similar accident happen with RSM tank. I got prompt replacement the next days after I inform the shop that sold me the tank and I sent email to Red Sea HQ in Asia-Pacific they also promised to give me starter kit but they never deliver or contact me again after they sent the tank yesterday. I also can't explain what causing this tank to crack considering it has 8mm thick glass. I was so paranoia with water going to my floor that's the reason I dump my NC24 and get RSM imho it has much better specification and I am using hollow fiber glass fake live rock that the whole setup weight less than 2lb to prevent straining the glass base. Only to found out my worst nightmare came true 2 days ago. Now my replacement tank is in cycling mode maybe I need 1-2 weeks minimum before the tank ready for LS.

01/10/2008, 01:46 PM	#32
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	I was lucky because I was home, I was able to safe about half the tank water and the LFS gave me some water also. I was able to get everything back in the new tank and so far everything has been fine. I did do a 10% water change yesterday but I think I will be ok. It scared me also, I have been worried that it will happen again, RedSea said they had a couple with this problem but it wasn't a common problem, they believe the glass was just weak? I wish you the best in your tank recovery.

01/10/2008, 04:59 PM	#33
elmar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1	shramj & thedidavid - Would you mind posting your serial numbers? Perhaps we can check with RSM to see if they were assembled or the glass was "cast" in a similar time frame.

01/10/2008, 10:00 PM	#34
JB23 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Doylestown PA Posts: 100	Elmar; GREAT Request! Folks, can you please post your serial #s'. Best of Luck-Jerry

01/11/2008, 12:46 AM	#37
thedidavid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	Bro JB23 & Elmar, I didn't keep record of the tank serial no, the damaged tank had been collected by them on Wed. I will check my warranty card wheter any info there. David

01/11/2008, 09:22 PM	#38
reefsr4me Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 37	Awesome looking tank before the crack. Do you think you could post some pics of the inside of your cabinet? I would love to see how you arranged your mods.

01/11/2008, 09:38 PM	#40
Bursa Moved On Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175	To the original poster. Your tank looked excellent. The tang was a perfect fit IMO...colors matched perfectly. Best of luck with restocking.

01/13/2008, 06:54 PM	#41
JB23 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Doylestown PA Posts: 100	Thedidavid; No reason to "keep a record". The serial # of the tank is located on the back of the tank in the upper left-hand corner. Can you PLEASE post! Thank Much-Jerry

01/21/2008, 08:09 AM	#47
thedidavid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	Updated my cabinet, installed dosing pump for balling and Deltec NFP 509 denitrator with lot's of drilling and cutting. Was thinking to get CR but my partner only allow me to keep equipment within cabinet interior so opt for balling and after the accident that tick her off thanks God she still allow me to keep reef tank in my living room. Put back the rest of LS into my tank last Saturday, it looks barren I think I lost more than 50% compared what I have before...luckily three of my scylomia still survived even now doesn't bloom like before yet. 2 are in ok condition and one is dying due to not enough light in the LFS holding tank, lost one crocea, leopard wrasse due bare bottom tank in LFS, and one tang died. This accident really cost me a lot mentally and financially......

01/21/2008, 12:56 PM	#50
Zatko Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	This is making me worry. I found out my RSM had a leak in it within the last week (luckily, it's only about a month old, and I just added live rock and some inverts), and now, after reading this, I am debating if I just want my damn money back. I know I am being paranoid, as I see many successful RSM's, but when things like this happen to you, it makes you wonder about where your money is going. And I bought my RSM at wholesale cost!