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08-26-2005, 03:51 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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Location: Prince George
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Tragedy!!!!!
yesterday morning I woke up to smoke in my house....and my tank was ON FIRE!!!! so anyways everything was lost, the tank cracked and almost everything is burned or smoke damaged  anyways as soon as I can get a digicam I'll post some pics
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08-26-2005, 03:52 PM
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The Dude Abides
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Wow! I'm so sorry to hear that. How is the rest of your home?
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08-26-2005, 03:53 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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p.s. I was able to save my giant clams and a few sps after I got back from the hospital getting treated for smoke inhalation...2 hrs later |
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08-26-2005, 03:53 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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the rest of the house is fine structurally but lots of smoke and siut damage.
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08-26-2005, 03:55 PM
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The Dude Abides
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Ugh, well you're safe, and that the most important thing.
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08-26-2005, 03:57 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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yeah no doubt, anyways I have a lot of work ahead of me....argh
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08-26-2005, 04:09 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Beaverton
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wow, sorry to hear that. What caused it?
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08-26-2005, 04:28 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
Join Date: Nov 2004
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my fuge light had a short or something and caught fire
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08-26-2005, 04:34 PM
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Eat more PIE
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Sorry to hear that Chris glad your ok.
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08-26-2005, 04:36 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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this is a picture just 'fore it happened not the greatest pic but you get the idea, also I had just added 2 new corals and an rbta that didn't make it.
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08-26-2005, 04:37 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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thanks casey, vanz and reefnoob for your condolances  |
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08-26-2005, 04:39 PM
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The Dude Abides
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OMG! your tank was beautiful 
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08-26-2005, 04:43 PM
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Duper Mod !
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Chris, I am glad your OK. what a beautiful tank! it really is a tragedy.
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08-26-2005, 04:45 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2005
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*gasp* Man. I am so sorry but glad you were not hurt. That stinks.
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08-26-2005, 05:59 PM
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Professor Chaos
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Sorry to hear it, such a beautiful tank too. Hope your insurance will help cover it. I think it is wise to recommend that people install a smoke detector under the tank.
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