I took a 5 year break roughly at the time it was what my family and I needed. I let go of alot of nice pieces 20 inch congis, PBB, Ansogii pretty much everything it hurt like hell but it was the right decision for me at the time. Now that I am back you realize the fish are still here just as fun recollecting so a break was good. Good luck with your decision either way.
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I would just keep fish that will work in the 300g and under stock it with fish that are hard to get or a family member has a personal affinity to. The tank has to work with the new inhabitants otherwise it will just be work. Under-stocking will reduce any maintenance and cut back on chances with over flowing. Set a timer like others have suggested. If you do not enjoy the new routine with the new stock in the 300g within 6 months, then it may be time to temporarily quit.
I would keep the other tank empty and stored away until you know that you are ready to quit.
I would keep the other tank empty and stored away until you know that you are ready to quit.
Oh man I feel for ya jaws! The only tanks I refill with a hose are my 75 and 55 that are on a double stand. I don't leave the room during the process. Having overflowed the plastic storage tote I gravel vac into (pump stopped), it's un-freeking real how much volume overflows around the perimeter when this happens. I can see where a big tank like a 300g is near impossible to stay with it for the whole process. I would have to have some type of overflow or float shut off like suggested.
Drill the sump and set up an overflow to outside. Will need it for a drip anyway, to reduce wc. So long as it's drilled wide enough to handle the incoming water you are almost overflow proof, then you just need to make sure you don't let the water get too cold. I know some guys here have automated WC system, might be a nice medium if you don't want drip.
Sorry to hear. I feel your pain and suffering dealing with it. We are all here to offer suggestions and advice but please do what’s best for you and your family.
If I were you I would down size and trying to make water change more leak proof and efficient. The nice thing about light stock is you are not sfressing on WC schedule. Plus if you are in a time crunch you can always do smaller water changes. I don’t use a python for water change. I use sump pump and refill with garden hose. It’s a lot faster.
If I were you I would down size and trying to make water change more leak proof and efficient. The nice thing about light stock is you are not sfressing on WC schedule. Plus if you are in a time crunch you can always do smaller water changes. I don’t use a python for water change. I use sump pump and refill with garden hose. It’s a lot faster.
Jaws, I know exactly how you feel.
As you may remember my filter pipe worked loose some months back and flooded the whole ground floor of my house.
I had to change every floor in every room,all the skirting boards, some door frames, re plaster some of the walls and re paint every thing.
I was ready to quit.
Now all the work is complete and my tank is up and running, I have become overly cautious. Things I used to be complacent about are now checked frequently.
I have adopted a much more belt and braces approach to maintaining safety and ensuring there are no leaks.
If you've been mowed down by a bus,you will most probably look left and right before crossing the street.
Bad experiences are good teachers.
Its your call what you do next, but I think for some,the hobby runs too deep to let it go, regardless.
My advice, for what it's worth. Is sort it and move on mate. Your in too deep,to quit.
As you may remember my filter pipe worked loose some months back and flooded the whole ground floor of my house.
I had to change every floor in every room,all the skirting boards, some door frames, re plaster some of the walls and re paint every thing.
I was ready to quit.
Now all the work is complete and my tank is up and running, I have become overly cautious. Things I used to be complacent about are now checked frequently.
I have adopted a much more belt and braces approach to maintaining safety and ensuring there are no leaks.
If you've been mowed down by a bus,you will most probably look left and right before crossing the street.
Bad experiences are good teachers.
Its your call what you do next, but I think for some,the hobby runs too deep to let it go, regardless.
My advice, for what it's worth. Is sort it and move on mate. Your in too deep,to quit.
Holy carp! Wow I'm sorry that this happened. I almost did it last week. I'e only skimmed this as of now but emergency drain sounded great. Man I really hope you don't quit. Come on work through this problem! It can be handled.
