Oh, man Rob, I'm so sorry to hear about this disaster. I've been mostly off the site for a day or two and missed this thread until now.
Dick
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sorry to hear about the losses. I am listening to the podcast now. Just remember that hobbies are for a lifetime and will bring great joy over and over again for years to come. Best wishes on planning your new journey.
Heartbreaking news, word can't express the feelings Im sure, I can hear it in your voice, sorry to hear about all your losses.... I feel almost guilty posting due to Im sure you feel terrible. Hope it gets better and you can find a place in your heart to keep moving, everyone here appreciates what you do for the hobby.
I really hope this hobby brings a smile to your face again sometime soon.
After so many mishaps with my system, I tore it down and went FO (the ponies). Now, I'm setting up two additional tanks... you just cant get it out of the blood bro... you'll be up and running in no time.
Quite the ugly and terrible tragedy, Rob. The podcast gave me nightmares.
In any case, don't forget the most priceless backup system you have: a community of over 1000 members who are grateful for all the work you've done making TR. Let us know what we can do to help.
hope you can stay confident and keep with it rob, im sure becuase of your TR following you will be getting donations of frags in no time
Sucks no matter how you look at it,
my condolences.
Oh my. Rob, man, I am so sorry. I can tell after listening to the podcast that it breaks your heart. Just remember that a lot of people are pulling for you chief. The fact that you were willing to actually sit down and crank out a podcast under these circumstances - so that maybe some good can come from this charlie foxtrot -speaks volumes as to your character.
After thinking about it, what could you have done if you had stayed in town? Would have additional siphoning of the dead flatworms prevented the buildup of the released toxins? It just seemed so damn sudden. It's hard to believe. I know you don't attribute the initial problem to the flatworm treatment itself, but it has given me enough of a shock to not use it if I am ever dealing with a flatworm infestation.
To my fellow Talkin' Reefers, could we do anything to help Rob for a couple of podcasts to lighten his load? I have never done a podcast, but maybe supply some ideas for material? Just thinking out loud.
Murray
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Hope others can learn from your misfortune, including me.
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I am so sorry to hear about your tank and its inhabitants. I am so glad to hear that you have not given up. The internet would be a sadder place withot Talking Reef.
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