MY DREAM TANK CRACKED!! **225 GALLON SALTWATER PREDATOR TANK**

Published on 4/29/21
MY DREAM TANK CRACKED!! *225 GALLON SALTWATER PREDATOR TANK*
Well everyone, I’m embarrassed to tell and show you all that a mistake on my part caused my beautiful 225 GALLON SALTWATER PREDATOR FISH TANK to crack. I wasn’t going to make this video but I’m hoping you all can take something from this, not only do I want you all to learn from my mistake but I want you all to see how to keep a positive mindset and overcome any tragedy. Accidents happen, so even though we may not always be able to avoid them. We can certainly control how we deal with them. I was devastated by my 225 GALLON SALTWATER AQUARIUM cracking within a week after setting it up! Yet, I’m very fortunate that I had a back up tank to hold the fish in until I was able to buy another one, repair the stand and get it back set up. So my message to you all is, no matter how many hurdles get put in front of you, you gotta jump over them and stay on the path.
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[@underthebus5801]

Patience is a virtue in this hobby. I appreciate your calm demeanor. Forge on friend!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! Patience is definitely a virtue. 💯 Thank you for your feedback and support!

[@mexitrucho]

Man you handle this situation really good. The ugly truths, lows and highs of this hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I really appreciate your feedback and support! Thank you for watching! 🍻

[@RealCptHammonds]

I'm buying a used 225 like that next week and, while I see this was a year or so ago, but I'm sick to my stomach for you right now. Like Lee Iococca said, it doesn't matter what happens in life. The only thing that matters is how you respond to it. It was ultimately a victory for you and your family. God bless you.

[@chino7287]

Takes a real man to admit his mistakes or faults. Stay strong brother & keep pushing! 👊🏼

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you Brother. I appreciate you! I’m pushing through it all brother. 💪🏾👍🏾🍻💯

[@carloscuya]

I just saw your video today of the first assembly of the 240-gallon table and then I was hooked on seeing the 225G one, until this video arrived, only with the image that you put with all the pain you felt at that moment, it's true, nobody wants to go through that , but here you show that you have the courage to face it and apart from the possible criticisms that surely are never lacking, your objective was to publish it so that the rest of us who love this beautiful hobby can learn and prevent any possible accident at home where we have our things and our children they are our treasure. a big hug my friend from Lima Perú 🙋‍♂🙋‍♂

[@Reefkpr1]

Found your channel from a KZbin recommendation. Sorry my man. That sucks big time. Glad you discovered what caused the problem. New tank looks GREAT! 👍

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your feedback and support! I’m glad I was able to find the problem as well! I like the new setup better than the previous one! Thank you for watching! 🍻

[@paradigmaquatics7248]

Mad respect to you for posting this video. It shows your character. Hopefully everyone who watches this will learn a valuable lesson.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate you saying that! Fingers crossed, 🤞🏾that it helps others not make the same mistake!

[@icecreamman1977]

Man the same thing happened to my 225 gallon tank over 20 years ago. Only difference, my bottom piece of glass cracked all the way across. I was home when it happened, sounded like a gun being fired. It happened after a year of being setup in the same spot. I believe the culprit was the stand as well. Good luck man we really enjoy your videos.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your comment Brother! It’s devastating to have an aquarium fail but it really does happen quite often in the hobby, it’s a price we pay to own aquariums. I really appreciate your support and feedback brother!

[@youronlycow]

thanks for sharing. One thing I learnt about large thanks is the importance of leveling it. I guess some shops provide that service and some don't upon purchasing new large tanks. Thanks for sharing this, was helpful!

[@TheFishCorner]

You’re welcome. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your support and feedback. As for the tank, the crack came from a screw head pushing into the trim.

[@nismerf9518]

Thanks for posting this, was thinking of making my own stand, and I learned something today because of your willingness to share your mistakes.

[@TheFishCorner]

It’s definitely worth it. I don’t regret it. I fixed this tank and I’m currently using the broken tank now and have been for over 10months.

[@qollinsqollo2293]

sorry about your tank bro, its a tragedy for you but a learning lesson for all 30K of us who watched this

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. I appreciate that. And you’re right, at least it was a lesson shared and lesson learned to all that have viewed the video. 💯

[@samiamHD]

Sorry that happened to you. I'm going to begin a DIY stand this coming week with a leveling mat. Thanks for posting this video. It will curtainly help me not make the same mistake.

[@TheFishCorner]

It’s okay, thank you for that! And good, that was the idea, preventing others from making the same mistake. One recommendation though, if you’re not putting an acrylic tank on that stand, don’t use a mat. Glass tanks don’t need it. But it’s entirely up to you obviously. Good luck!

[@s3aquatics]

Thanks for sharing. Great time for all your followers to pick up some merch to show support.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! That would be nice. 💯

[@s3aquatics]

@@TheFishCorner done.

[@philguertin3139]

Thanks for sharing, the timing is perfect. I have a custom 210 gallon rimless being built, not cheap, and I'm going to be building the stand in order to save money. I hadn't considered the importance of having it perfectly level. This will certainly help with my design.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your feedback and support! It really wasn’t the fact it wasn’t level, it was the screw protruding and pushing into the trim. I’m sure you’ll secure the mat to the stand by other means other than screws. I knew better too, I was just exhausted so I got lazy and the crack was the end result. So if you get tired, take a break and come back fresh. Don’t work through it if you’re feeling like cutting corners... 🧠

[@joj5575]

Hate this happened to you. Appreciate you sharing for all of us to learn, that’s why I like your videos. Hang in there, ignore the haters, we know they’re perfect!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you so much for that! Your feedback and support is always welcomed and appreciated! I’ll definitely get a thicker skin towards the hate that seems to always come from those that are perfect know it all’s!

[@ybbbby9065]

Thank you for sharing. This was actually very helpful. So sorry for your loss. God bless you.

[@TheFishCorner]

You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for your support and feedback! Thank you for commenting! And it’s okay, it was corrected rather quickly and I was able to share my mistake with others and hopefully it will help someone else not make the same mistake! God bless you too. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@TheJodo2010]

I had a 55 gallon start to leak on me after over 5 years of being used. It was an old setup and the crappy wooden stand had started to shift making the aquarium twist just enough to leak. Luckily it didn’t completely break. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@angelramirez2370]

I respect your perseverance brother. Great job with the tank and videos!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! That’s the name of the game. Persevere through whatever comes your way. 💯🍻 I appreciate your support and feedback. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@dmlmedia7382]

AWE SHIT. Damn man i feel you. My 180 cracked at the corner after 16 years 1/3rd the tank on the floor on one sad sunday. You be back man. When my new tank came in we put a level pad on too, but we used double sided tape all over the bottom to keep it center.

[@TheFishCorner]

It’s all good bro. My new tank was set back up by the end of the video. 💯

[@yusiyola2011]

Thanks for sharing this! Foreal. I hadn’t even thought about this being a potential outcome of making a stand

[@TheFishCorner]

It’s all good. I’m glad you was able to take something from this. Fast forward the tank is back up and running! 💯 It was a minor setback for a major comeback!

[@Zilla1014]

Sucks that this happened. I give you credit for admitting your mistake. That takes a strong person. Too many people only show their success. People like you keep it real. I'll admit, tho, that you took this a lot better than I would have. If this happened to me, chances are that I'd be looking at a small pile of glass and wood splinters...

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your support and feedback bro! And I definitely appreciate the good laugh! Lol I would have loved to make tooth picks and glass shards out of the tank and stand but I really didn’t want it to be a total loss. I’ll make use of that tank in the future. And the stand is now fixed and supporting the new tank. So it worked out.

[@dean3874]

First time watching you on KZbin and I already like you !!! Subscribed before the end of video !! Lol. I like the smooth way you handled this accident ...

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I truly appreciate you subscribing and thank you for your support and feedback! 🍻💯

[@jacobjacob4855]

Thanks for sharing man! You saved somebody else a tank because I would’ve done the same thing sorry that it happened to you hope all is well next time around!

[@dennismoody4312]

Sorry that happened. We appreciate you sharing the ups and downs.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. It’s all good. And thank you for watching. I appreciate your support and feedback! 🍻💪🏾👍🏾

[@Acephx1]

Thank you for posting this video and keeping it 💯 nothing embarrassing about this 👍🏽

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! It’s all good, thank you for your watching, supporting and your feedback. 💯

[@All_BlaqQ]

Thanks for sharing brother, like somebody told me "We don't lose, we just learn".

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your feedback and support brother and you’re 100% correct. As long as the mistake is a learning lesson it’s not a loss.

[@Lifeinlivingcolors]

I'm happy you shared this. This has been my worry with setting up my saltwater aquarium. I just bought a 75 gallon and I want to have some contingencies for water damage just in case the aquarium cracks. I was thinking about adding a metal plate with a lip underneath it that can hold water and having a large capacity Shop-Vac on hand. I don't want to take the chance of ruining my rental property floors. Besides that I've read some negative reviews on aqueon 75 gallon tanks cracking. I've even read that I can add my own bead of silicone to reinforce it.

[@TheFishCorner]

I’m glad you found this useful. We can’t guarantee our tanks will never fail but as you said, it’s really about having a contingency plan. I acted very fast, and my rug doctor carpet extractor along with a fan saved the day. No damage at all.

[@mikec1096]

I hope you get this fixed soon. Good luck!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. It’s fixed! 💯

[@historydoc1]

Don’t be embarrassed. Man I couldn’t build my own stand. We’re all humans and we learn from our mistakes. It sucks you had to spend that money but stuff happens. Best of luck.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your support brother! I’ve made a pretty okay come back since this video! 💪🏾💪🏾 Plenty of valuable learning lessons in this video but I’m now using this tank for my Florida soft shell turtle.

[@historydoc1]

@@TheFishCorner hell yea! I just found you so I’m watching all your videos. Love the content and all the info!

[@ThickerMilk]

Man this video must have been hard to film/post. I'm glad that you are able to upload this failure as it was a though lesson to learn. Im sure that you have educated your audience to not repeat this error. You handle the situation better than most with ability to stay calm and admit mistakes. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to more. Hopefully with less water on the floor.:D

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you so much for this comment! I truly appreciate your support and feedback! It was a lesson well learned. And hopefully a preventative to all viewers. 🤞🏾

[@miagardiner7025]

Jeez, that is unfortunate. Your attitude is amazing. Thank you for sharing, really enjoy your Chanel.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! I truly appreciate your feedback and support! Thank you for commenting and watching!!!

[@sydneysousa9715]

No judgement here . It happens ! Chin up and keep moving forward ! Keep up the good work!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you. I appreciate that. 💯

[@robertmanning6202]

We all have battles day to day. Blessings are sure to come . There is always sunshine after the rain. Good work bro!

[@TheFishCorner]

That’s right. It’s not what we go through but how we come out of it that defines us! Thank you for your support bro! I appreciate it! 💯

[@gregwillis6261]

I’m absolutely gutted for you mate! Fair play for taking on the challenge and coming through on top. Love the content, tanks all look great. Keep up the great work. ✌🏻

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. I greatly appreciate your support and feedback! 🙌🏾💯🍻

[@AnnikaOBrien]

I’m so so so sorry. This is every aquarists worse nightmare. Don’t be embarrassed about it, we all have times in the hobby when mistakes are made or we have to shell out a lot of cash to keep moving forward. I hope things have recovered since this upload and I hope your landlord is cool.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your support and feedback! Everything is good, the ball is still rolling!

[@icegypsy99]

Thank you for this. Have been thinking about building my 1st stand. Nothing near that size, but large to me. (for 65g tank). will definitely take my time and make sure I get it right.

[@leessaltwatertank6215]

How ironic for the screw to be lined up with the glass but I definitely am appreciating this video!💪

[@TheFishCorner]

Right! But it was a lesson that needed to be taught. That will NEVER happen again.

[@tigertropics5386]

Dude went through it myself man dramas! Good job you had a backup man

[@TheFishCorner]

Lol. The store had another one for me. I wish I had a backup. Lol

[@aida_b]

I’m forever so proud of you baby! ♥️ so honest & fxn amazing & always find a way to make things work!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you babe! 😘 I couldn’t do this without you! ❤️❤️

[@JustMe-lt1cc]

Much respect bro I felt your frustration in the beginning of the video ...Glad you worked things out and the 225 looks good in my opinion!!! And yes I learned from this video!!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I was definitely frustrated in the beginning of the video but was able to see it through. Thank you for your support and feedback! 💯

[@alltankedup]

That’s a nice reef tank. Sorry to hear about the cracked tank

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for that bro.

[@paravaneDota]

Researching and thinking about getting an aquarium going. And shit like this is what I needed to see man. Not to scare me off but because now I know that tanks have to be level. That's not even something I've thought about. No one has mentioned it in a "Beginners How to" yet. Something I have to be aware of as someone who's never done this is the "dangers" of it all and how to fix them should the worst happen. So I appreciate you sharing this even though you may find it embarrassing.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for commenting. I really appreciate your feedback. There’s so many things that we as fish keepers learn firsthand, KZbin has made it easy for us to learn from others mistakes. So regardless of how embarrassing I felt when this happened, I didn’t want someone else to go through it. Your comment reinforces this video being helpful. To elaborate more on the flaw of the stand, it wasn’t necessarily the uneven stand, it was the screw I used to secure the foam mat I didn’t need for a glass tank with trim, that cracked the tank. An uneven tank can make any side of the aquarium blow out from water pressure though. If you have any questions that will help you transition into a fish keeper, don’t hesitate to ask. This hobby is worth the money spent on it.

[@paravaneDota]

@@TheFishCorner thanks for the reply I actually have a bunch of questions. 1. Someone is offering to give me a large amount of coral skeleton. It's all dead. Been sitting in his garage. Free. But what's the best way to prep it to use it? 2. Due to the tank I got the best way for me to get setup is a cannister filter. I've found if they aren't maintained they become nitrate factories. But I haven't seen a vid yet on how to maintain them. Do I just rince them out with soap and water? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? 3. Is coral and reef something different? I probably have more but I can't think of right now. I don't suppose youd be cool with me emailing some questions I may think of? I actually have a 55 gallon tank and the funds to get started. I just don't wanna be a fish murderer if I can help it.

[@JeremyRoberts007]

Holy shit man. Fist vid of yours I have ever seen and my jaw hit the floor when you showed that screw. I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your mistake so I can learn. I would have been raging so hard. Much respect. Subbed.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro, I appreciate your support and feedback! Thank you for subscribing!

[@alangojit2156]

Liking the positive vibes! God luck with the new build! Subscribed and a new fan!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! Thank you for subscribing . I really appreciate your feedback and support! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@brandonclow1170]

I have to agree with ya, I battled with this too for my 220 and ended up having to plane down a corner of me stand. Good luck and keep at it, we all gain from the knowledge shared, glad to hear there was no losses.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. It was a lesson well learned. I just hope I’m able to prevent someone else from making the same mistake.

[@DidisFINDen]

Thanks for sharing. Yes, embarrassment could have stopped you from putting this out. Now I understand why some companies won't warranty the tank unless you purchase the stand. I saw the build video and wondered if the foam was going to work. Ooh, just saw the screw. Sucks, but a total rebuild is not necessary

[@TheFishCorner]

You’re welcome. Thank you for your comment.

[@charleshaman1782]

Oh man! What a hassle for you to go through... but the new tank still looks nice, and you've demonstrated that resilience lies in how one reacts to a setback. Clean up the mess, figure out what went wrong, get back on track, and set your sights on a positive future...

[@TheFishCorner]

Yessir! Thank you for your feedback and support! Exactly bro, if you get a flat tire, you change the tire and keep moving. 💯 Same mindset for all else. 🍻

[@domdaniels7057]

You a real one for keeping it buck! Great vid

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! 💯 I appreciate that. Thank you for your support and feedback! 🍻

[@toddhenry5611]

I appreciate you sharing this with other hobbyists. Could happen to any of us. It may save someone the heartache that you’re dealing with. Your honesty about the situation speaks volumes about you. You earned a new follower from here on out.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you brother. I really appreciate your support and feedback. Thank you for subscribing! 🍻

[@fuzzychicken9466]

It takes a real teacher to share his mistakes. Thank you for your videos. Your other tank is badass! I’m sure you will have the other one going in no time

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. I really appreciate your feedback and support! 💯💪🏾🍻

[@RicknWRX]

Man that sucks! My worst fear myself. Good luck brother! I dont have tanks as large as yours but every morning i come down stairs i am looking for water with that fear on my new 55 rimless setup on my workbench. I have the foam covering up for some inperfections too. Keep moving forward, that is all you can do!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your comment bro. I appreciate your support and feedback. I too make it a habit to check the water level and then the inhabitants every morning. It’s the not so talked about side of the hobby. When I move I’m taking all these lessons into account when I decide to buy a home. 💡🧠

[@RicknWRX]

@@TheFishCorner Exactly, live and learn. I wish i was into fish before i bought my house. If so i would have made sure i had a room to setup a fish room. I have 5 tanks now, need to figure out where to put another.... Not sure where you live but if you can get a house with a well you would love it. It seems like your woman is on board with the fish keeping, lucky man! I am working on mine slowly.... I cant get her to approve a 240 in the living room yet.. haha. I'm stuck with tanks in the office and the basement so far.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. And I know all to well the buy the tank now, find space later method. Lol I’ll definitely plan ahead when we move. 💯 I’m definitely lucky that my woman loves this hobby as much as I do. I plan to build some 3000 gallon plus plywood aquariums in the future and she’s on board! 🙌🏾💪🏾👍🏾 I have to be able to enjoy my tanks throughout the house. Not just in designated rooms. 💯 it’s the only way to truly enjoy this hobby. Thank you for your comment brother, definitely made me laugh a little! Happy wife, happy life brother. 🍻

[@thegreatest8112]

I love your content, very beautiful fish, and tank setups. Keep the content koming big dogg

[@ayjizzel]

Thanks for showing real what to expect situations an how to maintain stability. While under pressure , salute and respect for the form of staying ready . Honestly this is only talked about but to see it ,opened my eyes I’m holding a 65 fresh water cichlid tank new to this. I want bigger tanks seeing this made me pump my breaks from understanding what comes with this hobby. Good looking out with keeping it real.

[@TheFishCorner]

Right on! I definitely appreciate your feedback! This is certainly part of the hobby. When setting up these big tanks, just make sure there’s nothing pushing into the trim at all.

[@esotericman350]

Awesome video. Thanks for keeping it 💯 Many youtubers would not have posted a video like this. Persistence, dedication and consistency are key in this hobby and fish keeping. Keep up the great work. You are definitely one of my top three for fish keeping. Keep doing your thing.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I really appreciate your feedback and support! You’re right, a lot of KZbinrs would have just played it off as if nothing happened but I definitely gotta keep it 💯 this was a tough lesson to learn but sharing it makes it much easier to deal with, knowing that I could help someone not make the same mistake. I was at least fortunate enough to replace it and set it back up rather quickly. Someone else may not be as fortunate, blessings in disguise. And I’m humbled by knowing I’m one of your top three in fish keeping. Thank you brother! I truly appreciate you! 💯🍻💪🏾👍🏾

[@GByrne-qp3kk]

You got some dope ass tanks. Great video!!!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! 💯 I really appreciate your support and feedback!! 🍻

[@pnwsportsman4036]

Damn man such a bummer! Thanks for posting this. Seeing the success and failures in this hobby is so important! We live and we learn. Something as tiny as a screw can cause a boatload of damage. Crazy. Just subscribed. I’ve watched your videos before. You have an awesome channel.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you brother, I really appreciate the support and feedback. Thank you for subscribing!

[@johnbravo9052]

Cleveland…I enjoy your videos and admire the time and patience that you’ve invested. I didn’t notice that when you tilted your tank to reveal that screw, I didn’t see any of that plastic “ceiling light grid.” I’ve always used it in my larger tanks to help dissipate the weight of the rocks. What are your thoughts on that?

[@thefishylife6823]

Yep tank sunk in resting the rim on the screw!!!!! My man Im so sorry to see this and it's saltwater so you're cleanup has to be on point....dam this sucks!!!!! Dude hate seeing this but you live and you learn, thank God you are in position to replace quickly!! Could of been so bad, but fish come first over everything I'm glad it worked out!!!!!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your support and feedback! I can’t be mad at a learning lesson, I’m just glad I was able to share it. 💯

[@ajf_aquatics305]

Damn So Sorry. Best of Luck & Good Luck on the Come-Up!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. It’s all good we back in action! 💪🏾💯

[@ajf_aquatics305]

Glad To Hear‼️

[@TheFishCorner]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@trevorlewis3941]

That's a rough one to get around! good job bouncing back and uploading that shark video a few days later.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! That’s the name of the game for sure. Minor setback for a major comeback! 💯

[@anthonyWiHDM8]

Thanks for sharing! I'm just starting to build my stand. Helps out alot. Liked and subscribed.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your support!

[@JRRichy]

Glad you posted this video for others to learn from 🤓 i see you doing numbers on the video thats wasup 💪🏾

[@TheFishCorner]

Right on bro! That’s for the recommendation brother! 💯

[@antonybroughton8112]

wow a screw caused that what a hard lesson you learned thank you for sharing this

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! And yes it did, lesson well learned though!

[@justsendit8082]

Nothing to be embarrassed about homie! Big props to still putting this video outthere! Bad shit happenes to us all. Im glad you got it fixed bro!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your feedback and support! You’re right, bad $hit happens to all of us, it’s definitely much easier to hide it, especially on the internet but I think helping others learn from a mistake I made is definitely a better way of doing things. Thank you again for your comment bro! 💯

[@tuckerhorn8574]

So much respect for you! A lot of people wouldn't have posted this video man, but shit happens. Stay real, love your vids keep up the great work!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your feedback and support! Definitely gotta keep it real with people! 💯

[@krazykid2002k]

Sorry that happened bro the 2nd tank looks awsome!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate you saying that. And I do like the new setup better than the old one.

[@danieljeffries6430]

Great 👍🏿 Video, We Travel through this Life with Trials and Tribulations, But you Handled the Situation with Peace and Patience, I’m impressed with your Detective Work on the Problem that Caused the Leak, It’s gonna get Greater Later , Stay Positive and Keep up the good work 😎😎👍🏿👍🏿

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you Bro! Much respect and appreciation for your comment and continued support! Your feedback is always welcomed bro! I’m glad I was able to share this mistake with others in hopes that they will learn from my error. Like they say, each one teach one. 💯👍🏾👍🏾

[@h20aklandfng63]

This hobby has it's ups and down's. Things like this are going to happen. If you can endure it and stay in the hobby, then you truly love it. The good outweighs the bad imo🤷🏾‍♂️. Bad thing is the bad gets expensive as 🤬 lol. Great video. I am subbed in...stay 💪🏾

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. I really appreciate you subscribing and being supportive. You’re absolutely right there’s ups and downs yet the good outweigh the bad. And I can’t be mad at a teaching lesson. It was a lesson well learned and I hope it proves to be preventative from someone else making the same mistake. 💯🍻

[@h20aklandfng63]

@@TheFishCorner I appreciate you sharing that experience and not letting fear of criticism discourage you. We fishkeepers need all hands on deck. Keep it up✊🏾

[@StretchMoney]

1 promise in this hobby is mistakes will be made all good big dog tank looks official keep the content coming 💥

[@TheFishCorner]

No doubt bro, you tell no lies. And thanks man I appreciate your feedback and support. 💯

[@albertranson2917]

Hang in there buddy. You have the right attitude. Believe me I’ve made MANY MANY mistakes over the years with my aquariums. Years ago I had a 240 gallon glass aquarium setup with a red belly pacu who at the time was almost 9 years old and about 30 inches long. I knew for a very long time he had outgrown this 24 inch wide tank. He struggled to turn around for a few years. I knew he needed a bigger tank but I just kept putting it off. I woke up one early morning to the sound of gushing water. The seam had separated on the back left corner of the tank. So of course I panicked. I took the pacu out of the tank with a large towel. He weighed at least 30 plus pounds. Boy was that a challenge getting him out. He plopped out of my arms falling about 5 feet into a 2 foot deep plastic container. Water was everywhere. To make a long story short, I’m ashamed to say I took him to a nearby river and released him. I so regret that. He was my buddy fish for almost 9 years. Come to find out, the tank had no crack. It just needed a reseal in the back left corner. I fixed the tank in about 2 hours. My poor pacu probably died in the cold river water. I also had 2 large silver arowanas, a lungfish, and a large leopard plecostomus I donated to the local fish store. If I had been patient, I would still have all my fish back in the tank. Have you thought about replacing that back section of glass? I replaced one on a sump for the first time. It wasn’t as hard as I thought. Anyway I enjoy your videos and keep persevering.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Albert! I’m sorry to hear about your Pacu and all your fish! That was hard to read, I can tell it’s still a sore topic. I have some stories on fish situations that makes me feel the exact same way. The key is to live and learn. With this incident I’m at least able to share my mistake and lesson with whoever chooses to watch. In hopes of preventing others from making the same mistake. You definitely have me thinking... idk if I’ll try replacing the back piece of glass..maybe I’ll use it when I build a plywood aquarium when we move into a house....nonetheless it will serve a purpose so it’s not a total loss. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@albertranson2917]

@@TheFishCorner Like I said earlier, I had never replaced a section of glass before. Even though it was on a sump, I’m glad I made the effort. The funny part is I watched a few KZbin videos before I attempted it. I have faith in you to replace that glass. You seem like a very smart and intuitive man who is very hands on. Give it a try. You may surprise yourself. I wish you could see my 4 tank setup. It’s all plumbed with pvc pipes to send water to five 275 gallon containers to my backyard. It’s also plumbed to send fresh water back into my tanks. I also have separate submersible pumps in each tank setup for water changes and separate pumps setup in each 275 gallon tote tank. It saves me so much time doing water changes. The 275 gallon totes are plumbed to send water to my wife’s plants trees and garden. I think I mentioned that to you a while back. Anyway glad to hear from you again. You seem like a very nice person who has tons of patience in the fish hobby. Looking forward to many more of your adventures. Take care.

[@tacklelabs]

So sorry that happened to you that’s every fish keepers nightmare hope you get your tank back to normal soon looking forward to seeing it all set up again, love your content keep it up

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you. I appreciate it. By the end of this video it was set back up and running.

[@tacklelabs]

@@TheFishCorner glad to hear it happy fish keeping 🦈🐠🐟

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@lucfish1845]

Far from a failure bro. Thanks for sharing we live an learn. Great video 💪🏾👍🏾🍻too the weekend

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! You’re right a teaching lesson isn’t a failure, it’s necessary for growth! Thank you for the reminder! You have a great weekend as well! 🍻

[@MikeLovesLifeAquatics]

Damn man i went through the leaky tank phase a litle bit ago. I wish you well and im sure you will be back on your feet!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro, it’s all go. We all go through it. And by the end of the video it was back up and running. 💪🏾💯

[@juniormartinez4154]

Wow that sucks man..now you got me checking my tanks.about to subscribe ..✌️

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I definitely appreciate your support! Thank you for subscribing!

[@teslacybertruck750]

I hope everything is now going better with your tanks and fish bro

[@TheFishCorner]

Right on mane! The tank is going strong and is in my garage turned fish room. 👊🏾

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

Live & Learn indeed Thanks for sharing That's a bummer 😕 glad you found the issue right away You gonna have more space & more tanks in the future anyways.

[@TheFishCorner]

Yessir, no doubt. Live and learn! 💯 Could have been worse. Thank you for watching bro. I really appreciate your feedback and support! And you already know there’s many more tanks to come in the future. 💯

[@LayneWilson]

Really feel for you just went through this on one of my 30 gallon tanks. Luckily I saved the corals. The real bummer it was in my bedroom with carpet. My room has smelled like a stinky tide pool for a month!! ☹️ You are handling this really well a inspiration to others. Thanks for sharing the ups and downs of our hobby!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you again for your comment! It’s a real pain when this happened! You know what I had to do? Shampoo the carpet’s twice. I mean for hours to get them fully cleaned and smelling good, then they had to fully dry with industrial fans. Now the carpets are better than they were before. 💪🏾💪🏾 I hope that will help you with your situation, thank you again for your support! 🍻🍻

[@salvadorrodriguez4708]

One step back five steps forward keep doing what you’re doing and keep up the good work remember nothing laws nothing gained 💯 yo pal Sal🤘😎

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your feedback and support! Thank you for commenting and no doubt! Gotta take the good with the bad! Gotta keep pushing no matter what. It was a lesson well learned and I’m glad to be able to share it and hopefully prevent someone else from making the same mistake. 💪🏾👍🏾🍻💯

[@jasont9063]

I’d like to see the dude that would have the balls to say something sideways to your face LOL. Good channel good commentary and apparently a damn good wife in the background to allow you to have all these tanks. She got a sister LOL. Seriously brother new subscriber! Even though it’s craft I appreciate you showing what you had to go through I’m sorry you had to go through that and I hope that this works out for you. Can’t wait to see the next video. From Athens Georgia in the United States of America you’ve got a new subscriber and fan.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you so much bro! I truly appreciate your feedback and support! Thank you for subscribing and commenting! I’m thankful for the lesson because I was able to share it with others and hopefully prevent someone else from going through the same thing! Each one, teach one!

[@jerrislittlereef4023]

I'm so sorry this happened to you guys. Yeah you have to use a level and insert shims under the stand to be absolutely sure it's level. I truly feel your pain 😥

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for that! I really appreciate your kind words! It was actually a protruding screw head that applied pressure on the trim of the tank and cracked it. But it’s okay, it happens and I was able to share this mistake with others in an attempt to prevent someone else from making the same mistake. 🙌🏾

[@raycooper2287]

Great video, I'm sorry for the tragedy. I have 8 tanks and I'm scared now...lol...really I have a tank I can slide a couple of pieces of paper under the middle of the tank. Sides are stable. Oh and maybe a haircut, first time watching, good luck!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. I appreciate the support and feedback. Yea, I’ve learned a valuable lesson and I’m hoping this video helps someone not make the same mistake. Be careful with those tanks brother. But like you said the sides are stable. 👍🏾👍🏾 And as for my haircut. Lol Done ✅

[@b1oh1]

Man that effing sucks! I'm sorry to hear that man! When you build stands for aquariums.... Or furniture.... Always countersink the screws. It looks better and you avoid injury, or in this case damage. Man that sucks! I'm sorry to hear that. P. S. It was the puffer that ate the fish. Puffers are super aggressive hunters.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your comment bro. I completely agree with you about countersinking the screws but I was trying to hold down the mat... couldn’t countersink the screws. I shouldn’t have used the mat at all.... And naw, it was the Titan triggerfish. He’s very aggressive, my pufferfish is harmless. The gentle giant in the tank. He wouldn’t kill or attack any other fish. I’m sure of it.

[@Speedy.2045]

Damnnnn so sorry to hear that happen:( I just binged few of your vids two days ago and when I saw you install this one I was wondering if the yoga mats would be enough for the bottom to be balanced since I heard it needs to be super leveled & flat surface to be okay but thankfully everyone is ok and we live and learn know for next time 🙏🏽

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for your feedback and support bro. I really appreciate it. Yea I shouldn’t have used the mat at all and corrected the problem. But a lesson well learned. 💯

[@Speedy.2045]

The Fish Corner indeed & its very honourable of you to show this incident, I know for a fact it’ll save tons of people headaches in future by learning from this video & I myself learned something new even so now my next tank i setup I’ll be extra careful

[@darrylasuncion6686]

Hi bros! I wanna say first that your an amazing fish keeper!! When these things happen it is disheartening and frustrating! But I do know that your gonna push through and make it happen like you always do. Stay up bros and you still the man🤙🏼

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! I appreciate your comment! It was definitely frustrating but a lesson learned and shared. The Fish Corner is still going strong! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@Theaquaplex]

Awesome channel....love it... a true hobbyist I see who makes mistakes....my type of hobbiest...

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you! 💯 if the mistakes aren’t shared, how can others learn from them. Thank you for your support and feedback! 🍻

[@c3dpo]

Feel for you man, but thanks for all your videos and passion. I'm so getting started. question if you have time. I know it's been asked loads on forums and stuff, but what's your view on an all in one like a red sea e led 170 or 250 as my first tank. You seem to be one of few that says basic equipment can work. :)

[@TheFishCorner]

I appreciate that brother! I think an all in one fish tank will be solid bro. Just don’t over stock it. You want coral as well? And yes, it could be really basic as long as it’s fish and clean up crew only. The corals will make the tank high tech... but I still refuse to be too high tech with it. 😂

[@c3dpo]

@@TheFishCorner I appreciate the reply mate. Ideally mixed reef, would take it super slow as your earlier vids suggest. Decent clean up crew etc. i used to run a tropical tank and it was well balanced and healthy so 🤞 Also, good luck with channel from your earliest vids till latest you've come a long way! 🤜

[@medinar2012]

All good lesson learned hope you got it back & running 👍🏽

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you. No doubt lesson learned and it’s definitely back up and running. Had that back going by the end of the video! 💯

[@herbertmorales3290]

Well good that you found it and now you know that it wasn’t the stand.

[@TheFishCorner]

Repaired this tank a year ago. Still going strong.

[@kaneweatherall]

Glad you got it all sorted bro

[@TheFishCorner]

Me too bro! Thank you!

[@mattphillips6714]

Sorry for the misfortune of the original tank... love your Stars and Stripes puffer, hope you’re aware once you own a large puffer you’ll never be without one again... take care bro

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for that bro. And it’s all good, it happens in this hobby. But yea bro, I love my stats and stripes pufferfish. Hollywood has so much personality. Water dogs. 💯

[@jayparker96]

Damnnn thats crazyy.. 30 cent screw cost big bucks! That sucks, atleast all the fishes where good tho and u kept it cool.. love the content!!

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you.

[@DavidJimenez-cv8vx]

I respect the shit out of you for posting this! We can all learn something from this

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro! That’s all I wanted from this video. To help son else not go through it.

[@tommy2tone8650]

That's a tough one hope you can resolve this problem quickly and put it behind you. I know it is expensive problem.

[@TheFishCorner]

Yes, it was resolved by the end of the video. 💯

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

Mann that's a nice tank you got a great imagination I love that landscape in there,hope you can fix it,I'm stopping at my 40 bowfront tank,that's it for me

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro, by the end of the video I had the new tank set back up. 💯 I’ll repurpose the cracked tank with a future project when we move.

[@ryanwhiskeycaissie9213]

Sorry to hear that bro... Its not fun at least you did not lose any of the fish well not all of them... I started my stand and I will be careful with those screws and I will make shure that it's all straight and level .....

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you bro. It’s all good, it was a lesson learned and hopefully a teaching lesson for others to learn from. I would recommend not using a mat if you’re using a glass tank. 💡 And make sure there’s no screws pushing into the trim of your tank. 🧠

[@paulbarrett6093]

Expensive mistake , we all make them ,it's part of being in the hobby. Keep your head up Bro.👍🏾

[@TheFishCorner]

No doubt, but a learning lesson that needed to be taught. It could have been worse and at least I was back in action by the end of the video. 💯💪🏾👍🏾

[@herbertmorales3290]

Try a level and a straight edge to see if the wood warped from the weight. Good luck.

[@TheFishCorner]

That screw got me.

[@flaviodesignaquariums1690]

That's the stuff that keeps me up at night.....

[@TheFishCorner]

Indeed. With all new setups. It’s good now. That had to happen unfortunately. I’m just glad I was able to catch it and get it fixed... if I was out of town it could have been so much worse.

[@joeestes4958]

Sorry to hear that bro. Thank you for sharing and I hope all goes well.

[@TheFishCorner]

Thank you for that bro 💯 I really do appreciate your support and feedback. Thank you for watching and it’s all good... It happens. It’s not what we go through but how we deal with it that defines us.

[@gabrielgrove4387]

Been watching a lot of your videos man, this ones a couple months old but it still sucks that it ever happened!