Do you have a backup tank?

[YSS]

I never even thought about this until my 36G SW tank sprang a leak last week. Thursday night, I see water on the floor. My saltwater tank was leaking. Luckly, I had empty 26G and 20G. So, I was able to move all the rocks, sand, fish, and corals in the two tanks. We were able to go camping as planned the next day. However, if my 90G or 265G tank was leaking like that, there was no way I could have gone camping and not sure what I would have done. I suppose I can go buy a new 90G from a petco or petsmart, but I am not sure what I would do if my 265G tank started leaking. For those of you with a big tank, do you have a back up tank/plan?

 

[verbal]

I have a stock tank in my garage. I also usually have some smaller tanks empty in my garage. While not a long term solution, clear plastic storage containers can be handy in the short-run.

 

[Pat Kelly]

I have a metal rack I purchased to hold fish tanks or containers when I take fish to show or sell at conventions. I also have multiple plastic bins, with spare filters, heaters, air tube, dechlor, etc.
I can set it up in a very short time.

Of course thats for fresh water. A lot harder with salt.

 

[jonclark96]

I've always tried to keep an emergency plan in my head just in case. I've got a few empty rubbermaid tubs and an empty preformed pond liner in the back yard in case the 180 were to ever leak. Otherwise, I've got 14 tanks in the house and could find some mix for just about everything I keep.

 

[dogofwar]

Imagine if you had a fire in your house...and had to find places to put 50+ tanks of fish...in the dark...with no power...in the dead of winter.

Happened to me a couple of years ago...and the temporary solution was to set up a bunch of rubbermaids in my neighbor's basement...until AWESOME, HELPFUL club-members (to whom I'll ALWAYS be greatful) found places in their tanks to rehome all of the survivors.

I owe each and every one of you a cold beverage of your choice

Matt

 

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And that is why you'll always...

...be affectionately known as "scarecrow".

 

[WendyFish]

I also would use a combination of smaller tanks, rubbermaids/buckets with air stones to hold fish until I could get the tank back up.

We were in this situation for 3 days back when the derecho came through due to a sump overflow that we couldn't dry the stand, carpet, etc. without power.

I totally stand with Matt in that this is where a fellow club member backed me up to take care of my fish in a more stable environment, and I know the forever grateful feeling. :love0030:

 

[YSS]

Imagine if you had a fire in your house...and had to find places to put 50+ tanks of fish...in the dark...with no power...in the dead of winter.

Happened to me a couple of years ago...and the temporary solution was to set up a bunch of rubbermaids in my neighbor's basement...until AWESOME, HELPFUL club-members (to whom I'll ALWAYS be greatful) found places in their tanks to rehome all of the survivors.

I owe each and every one of you a cold beverage of your choice

Matt

I also would use a combination of smaller tanks, rubbermaids/buckets with air stones to hold fish until I could get the tank back up.

We were in this situation for 3 days back when the derecho came through due to a sump overflow that we couldn't dry the stand, carpet, etc. without power.

I totally stand with Matt in that this is where a fellow club member backed me up to take care of my fish in a more stable environment, and I know the forever grateful feeling. :love0030:

CCA Rocks! That is awesome!!!!

...be affectionately known as "scarecrow".

Ha Ha, Sam! But I do need to get a large plactic tub just in case.