It Leaked!

Explore the unexpected disaster at Polo Reef, Andrew Sandler's home, which holds the USA's largest privately owned reef aquarium. Witness the tense and stressful moments as the team races against time to save the fish and corals from a devastating leak while minimizing damages. Join us for an experience that unfolds like a nightmare.
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[@andrew_schoener]

you don’t need awful sound effects for titles!

[@brando987b2]

Yeah it was way to loud. I could barely hear people talking.

[@dougsotto9825]

You cant hear the conversations with the louder background music.

[@CowboyNameOfJoeBanger]

Yeah, the constant sound effects and music are obnoxious.

[@timmyturner2856]

Thanks for sharing! Music and effects could be softer next time. But still love to see anything about Polo Reef.

[@jebVlogs556]

*PoloReef* I have a few questions and I'm not going to take up too much of your time but I'm going to list a few things you mentioned in the video I just watched: *100 gallons of distilled or fresh water on stand by* *extra tanks* *extra equipment and wet vacs* *salts and element's* *close friends* 1) What to do or how you know your fish are stressed? 2)How much water change for 400-1000 gallon aquarium system? 3) what to do if no space for monster sized fish, coral or turtles in the event of no space when your only aquarium breaks? 4) where to buy acrylic filling or poxy when your tank needs a few repairs? 5) what element's are needed in fresh water tank 1000 gallons or more for it to be community based with live coral for continued use of being self sustaining?

[@TopShelfAquatics]

Strong work by the team, fast acting and smart! Tusi always has the best tips! -Blaine

[@todd3024]

Great content but the audio levels are off on this video.

[@brianackland4813]

As others have stated, the sound effects and volume control are REALLY distracting.

[@Reefkpr1]

Thanks for sharing your disaster! I do keep the Rubbermaid on standby but the teaching moment in this video is keeping extra mixed water on standby. Adding that to my disaster plan. I'm glad everything turned out well. You have a great team at Polo Reef.

[@JJGills]

Met some of you at aquashella. Now I wear my polo reef hat every day

[@PoloReef]

❤️❤️

[@DibeezyTheGifted]

It probably was leaking worse at first due to more water pressure so it might not have sprung a leak as early as you guys initially thought. Possibly 4:30-5am

[@oldschoolnewventure845]

I love yelsen he's been a trooper since the beginning.

[@hokemspitter]

I had a MarineLand 200 gallon tank splitting... I'm surprised that you went near MarineLand... I had huge clamps and 2x4s keeping the tank from totally splitting while I had a custom tank made by Miracles Aquariums (great tank great people).

[@oldsaint9361]

Been there done that. 300DD bottom seal. Damage was considered from "grey water" Everything it touched had to be removed, drywall, kitchen cabinets , carpet. It was a mess. The Insurance comp paid for it but said they would only do it once. The tank was replaced under warranty. My LFS who I've shopped with for 20 years was there in an hour to help with the clean up. Also, my reef club buddies responded with help. Unfortunately, I did lose some corals. But, It definitely takes the wind out of your sail.

[@danielangarita1724]

Thanks for sharing and showing us what you did to keep you coral and fish alive. I agree this is absolutely worst nightmare situation but if you’re prepared it can be alright. How old was the tank?

[@danielf9052]

Glad the metal halide tank is ok.

[@lcj2046]

Well done. Great team work

[@jackson6745]

Love to see the teamwork!

[@n7vr]

I have a 75 Gallon Tank with a 75 Gallon water system that has 75 Gallons saltwater and 75 gallons RO available at all times. I have a 100 Gallon Rubbermaid tub in storage in the garage. This is my immediate backup equipment. I am hoping to never have a tank leak, but I have a way to handle it should it happen. It will not be pretty, but manageable.

[@PoloReef]

good going !!! like that

[@jacobmills1982]

I love seeing these videos! New subscriber for sure. I personally have 105g salt reservoir running water changes and 105g RODI so I can make salt quick in a pinch for my 300g display. I keep both heated and circulating.

[@tanutpatt365]

❤awesome

[@wmars4655]

I like to hide a smart heater in the display tank, just in case anything happens.

[@ProvidenceTidalReef]

Time to install leak detectors

[@Trav84]

Disaster averted good job guys!! Count me in the crazy category but I have a 20 gallon brute trash can full of saltwater ready at all times for my 12 gallon Nano. 🤣

[@MoneyMarcMes]

Were these Oceanic Aquariums?

[@geoffhunt7965]

What brand of tank leaked?

[@gregoppman9470]

I would like to know this. Looking into tanks to start my first marine tank.

[@MW-ut3dk]

@@gregoppman9470Marineland deep dimension-discontinued by manufacturer for obvious reasons…

[@wyliecoyote1696]

Correct; Marineland DD [deep dimensions].

[@gregoppman9470]

Ok thank you, I will stay away from marine land

[@askariboy4857]

🙏

[@goaski474]

That background track does not work - at all. Glad it worked out in the end, could have ended much worse!

[@MrShishi]

Ahh, those Marineland DD sure look nice but I never trust them after having a center brace split on me when i was filling a 55 gallon awhile back. When I spoke to a custom tank guy he said these of the shelf tanks can't handle pressure of using these Ecotech Vortech pumps. I think that is why I will save where I can but never on the Tank, that is the most important equipment .

[@PoloReef]

yep

[@lucywikeley2489]

So it wasnt the main tank that leaked??

[@margrzy2875]

DD marineland had common problem with front bottom seam, I know a guy who got same tank to leak and when he decided to reseal he told me that he used extra glass strip on bottom. Also I agree with other comment, please turn down back round music. Hopefully animals stay alive and good 👍🏻

[@bluereef9530]

One thing for sure this hobby there no end of what can happen

[@KentuckyReef]

Apex water level sensor

[@janinesnyder8250]

In ten years at the fish store, I heard of maybe one or two actual death-leaks. Both old tanks, both bought *well used, neither Re-sealed after moving. Get that brand out.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Never trust a glass aquarium over 100 gallons. Acrylic? Last a century..

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

You're saying that acrylic or glass lasts longer the impression I get is you are an acrylic enthusiast, please clarify? I've got some older larger acrylic that I haven't had water in...

[@tobymilo8625]

Great info on what to have on hand just in case. If you’re going to invest all that time and money it makes sense to have a backup plan. Glad everything worked out. Great team effort

[@Reefnow]

this makes me scared about my own tank, i dont have a 300 gallon tank in the back

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Looks like our ceiling when our pipe busted on Wednesday 😮.

[@ElChamo7576]

Are you in Texas?

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

@@ElChamo7576 No we are in SW Illinois but I do have friends in Texas it gets some doozies too.

[@ElChamo7576]

I can't bear the thought of that happening to me; it would likely mark the end of the hobby for me.

[@nasririduan7060]

😢

[@definitelynotchair]

it leaked ☠️

[@Thejasond1979]

U dodged a bullet

[@fjb-fjb3128]

Well, hopefully, Polo reef is a nonprofit organization that you started for teaching others about under the sea life. I’m sure you can figure out a way to turn that into a nonprofit and write all these losses off.

[@PoloReef]

hmmmm. some maybe

[@millersreef]

who edits these, voices are so quiet then bam! here's comes these terrible sound effects at 100

[@Nyc4u247]

Reseal them .u guys had too much rock 🪨 inside way to weight on bottom pane I have 3 - marine land dd 300 gallon original stand . Every tank needs a reseal every 10 years