Sorry, Vinnie. I’m glad you saw it.
Started the WC tonight and noticed the bottom right of the new acrylic tank is cracking in about a dozen places, just in one spot.
See pics below.
Was afraid it would explode in the middle of the night.
Even though insurance would cover it, I still don't want the damage or dead fish.
I have about $1K of discus now.
Transfered all the fish into the QT tank with the others that were there.
No choice, really.
Everyone seems ok and happy actually but they are crowded a bit.
14 discus in 56 gallons and about 25 rummynose with 4 mollies.
Gonna be some major water changes there until this is all corrected.
Will call the guys that made it tomorrow morning first thing.
Just don't know what to do.
I would just go buy a store bought one but the corner the tank is in is such an odd size.
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Last edited by Vinni Smith; 06-24-2020 at 11:40 PM.
Sorry, Vinnie. I’m glad you saw it.
It must have just happened.
The cracks are getting longer as the evening is going on.
I have emptied the tank now.
Wow, that's crazy...those are some obscure looking cracks. Looks to be a product or production defect emerging for sure Vinnie. Keep us posted on what the manufacturer says. Sorry for your troubles, but we'll spotted!!
Good eye !
Always better safe then sorry .
I suspect a replacement or repair may take some time ...
Damn man I would be pissssed. An ACRYLIC tank? >
Sorry mate
Amateur discuskeeper, Professional doofus
Here is Josh's answer to me this morning via email...
I have forwarded this to the manufacturer to get answers, in the mean time I'm going to build you another tank out of the same material I used to build my sons tank. Mike said something about having trouble routing it as well. As soon as I get a response from the manufacturer I'll message you.
We will get it taken care of today so I can get a replacement to you sometime tomorrow which will be ready to put water in Saturday.
Thank you sir!
Good service
Really good customer service, Vinni. This will take them a day to replace that which took them several weeks for them to build the original one for you?
Wow, it's a good thing it happened while you were still up. It sounds like they are going to take care of you, and good for them, but it's still a huge inconvenience. This is what make me nervous about this hobby. My house has nearly all hardwood floors...
I'm glad the guy took this seriously and is taking care of you as best he can. He has a customer for life now, plus all the good words you will say about him won't do him any harm.
Mama Bear
Here is a pic of my QT / Emergency Tank.
I was very worried about it being too crowded, but they are LOVING these digs!
56 gallons.
BTW they are all in with the fish I got last week from Miranda
2 yellow
1 pigeon
1 red / white face
They are all still doing FANTASTIC!
Thanks for the concern everyone.
VincenZo
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Wow! That's a perfect tank for large water changes.
At my age, everything is irritating.