Phil Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hey Guys, to my shock and horror yesterday i came home to find that the plug for the heater in my barracks had come loose, no idea how and i had water that felt like it was about to freeze. On one of the coldest nights/days in winter this happened. I lost about 40 adult fish and about 50 2cm fry. It may be a good idea if others put 2 heaters in their system, just incase one fails or dosent work, then they will be protected. Would hate to hear of this happening to someone else in the future and not said something now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 :cheer: so sorry to hear Phil. That would've been devastating. cheers for the heads up, jmust hope it doesn't happen to anyone else:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I'm so so sorry Phil :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 i didn't think of the babies .... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debstep Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Thats terrible- I feel for you I really do, I know what its like to come home to a disaster. I hope some survived for you Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Deb, it must be disaster time of the year, yours was terrible also. How are they going now? I have 1 that survived the freezing water, it must of got down to 2degrees at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edie Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Only happened once to me, and boy it wiped out the entire spawn But I really can't pay for the electricity bills though LOL Lessons learnt, Phil...lessons learnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi Phil, Sorry about your loss. How horrible I met a cichlid fellow last year, who has tanks outside in his garage and he has an interesting set up... He has 2 heaters in each of his tanks. The first is set at 26 or 27C and the 2nd is set at 24C. So, theorectically, the 2nd heater should only come on when the water drops to 24C. So if it gets too cold and the 1st heater is struggling or it malfunctions (or in your case, is unplugged) you have a safe back up, that shouldn't use any power unless it needs too. I think it would be a great idea to put 2 heaters in the barracks :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Di Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Oh Phil! You poor bugger I am so sorry you lost all of your beautiful fish. Thank you for giving us the heads up on the double heater idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najoha Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Oh Phil Oh I just don't know what to say. If their is anything we can help you with just let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerman Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Sorry to hear about your loss .I found its easier to heat the room as i have a bad habit of forgeting to turn them back on after doing water changes .At least they dont freeze. It wasnt the yellow pair was it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I cannot heat the room because they are in a shed outside. Luckily, someone hasnt sent my fish down from you and vicki as i am waiting on the Orange VTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debstep Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Only 1 left! You'll have to call him/her lucky. I am so sorry- I agree anything we can do let us know regards deb & step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Omg Phil thats horrible! I am so sorry!!! you must be devastated :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiPS Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Oh gee whizz Phil! What can I say? I was wondering if the yellows and reds had arrived safely, too. If there are any pairs from my spawns now or in future that you'd like, to help restock, just ask. So sorry, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Thanks for the nice words everyone and the nice offers ie vicki. I didnt post it as a charity type thing though, just wanted to put the point forward :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amoi Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Sorry to hear about your loss! Its horrible when that happens, has happened to me before too. Good luck in re-stocking and raising new fry. cheers Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettabegood Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 What terrible news, Phil. I'm so sorry to hear of your bad luck. I've had similar accidents happen, but I've been incredibly lucky and the fish didn't die. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettamuse Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I think there are thermometers around that have temperature alarms. It may pay to do a little digging and see if they are still available. If the temp drops to low or raises to high an alarm will go off. This will at least let people within ear shot know something isn’t right and the problem can be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 That's a good idea, but I think Phils barracks are outside in the shed. I had a thermometer that alarmed when the temp went over 30C for my marine tank, as around $20 I think. I think for an outdside set up a second heater set at a lower temp is the best idea. I would have 2 heaters set up especially knowing how cold it gets here in Adelaide in winter. :scared: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 In an outdoor shed situation I'd be inclined to go for a second heater too. If it was set for a lower temperature extra running costs wouldn't be too much of an issue since it will only cut in if something goes wrong with the primary heater thats set for the higher temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishchick Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 oh man! I missed this thread until Todd said something. What a bummer... I can send your fish this Thursday for Friday delivery if you like - or tomorrow for Wed if you drop me a quick email. (Wed is public hol here). Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 :P It has happenend again, the rest of my fish were in one tub with 2 heaters, one is old and didnt come on and i have just noticed that the plug on the powerboard that the other heater was in is faulty! the only socket that dosnet work! i have no bettas now. I just cant believe this is happening, mabey i am just bad luck It has pissed me how it worked, i added a new heater to the barracks with no fish, and come home to find the tub with 2 heaters, all the remainder of my fish dead in it, even the plakat pair i just bought from edie. I am soooo glad that someone hasnt sent my pair from Vicki etc yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 :blush: Oh no, so sorry to hear mate ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 OMG! That has to be the worst case of bad luck!! bug hugs Phil :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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