Dead Fish, Broken light and tank full of glass

[maxfischer]

Got home from work tonight to find a Dead Mystery Wrasse that I got yesterday. The fish was on the bottom of the tank just out of reach. I think about it, is it worth the $125.00 to move rock work to get to the fish? I say forget it and start to have dinner, while the clean up crew has a $$$ dinner. After eating, I said what the hell and started in on the rock. First remove the light from the hood so I can get at the rock. The light falls into the water, broken glass all over the place. I’m out of lights, bulbs and Love for the hobby at this point. Rip the tank apart, get the dead fish out and remove all the broken glass.

I should have left the fish alone and would have saved money. One day I will learn, if $125 is a big loss in this hobby you have no business being in the hobby!


Anyone have a light i can borrow till the one i ordred 6 weeks ago come in????

 

[stevenp]

Dang that sucks. Getting all the glass out might be impossible.

I have a SE 175 pendant you're welcome to use if it will help.

 

[JohnK]

Yea, sorry sounds like a very bad day.

I've got a 250W pendant set up I could loan out. PM me if your interested.

jk

 

[willray]

What a shame.Sorrow! Six weeks????Is the light custom made?

 

[biggyclops]

i have an extra 250 watt SE bulb you can borrow.. pm me

 

[maxfischer]

Thank you everyone, Steve is right in worcester an a 175 will do for a week or so.

 

[stingythingy45]

Gee Cory,
Sounds like you're having trouble getting by this "Hump day".Glad Steven could help you out.

 

[naturebatslast]

Damn, rough year to reef for you.

 

[Ray]

Well look at the bright side, at least LA will take care of you with the fish

Sorry to hear you lost it