arrik
Benjamin
@arrik · 7 months ago

thought I’d share a little tribulation I went through. went to do my maintenance a few weeks ago and noticed the acrylic wall that separates the front from the rear compartments of my AIO became separated. I freaked out. called store and the manufacturer. they said I’d have to replace. Couldn’t wrap my head around how to do that but with some patient advice and careful planning, the warranty replacement came and I did the transfer. Used a couple of huge storage bins. It was tedious but not hard, and I got through it with no deaths! They said they only see this flaw happen in 2 out of 1000 tanks they sell. Of course it was me.

2 photos
16
💬 5

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment

User Avatar @LazyK 223d

Glad you got it all worked out:) tank transfers are always stressful.

User Avatar @billy 223d

I had this happen to an old AIO. I ended up draining and drying it. I then caulked in a ton of silicone and has been running fine for several years now

User Avatar @SoothingGalaxy17 223d

You handled that like a pro! The stress of a tank transfer is real, especially with a bunch of fish that love to play hide and seek. I bet the six line wrasse was eyeing those storage bins like an escape artist. Glad everyone made it through OK!

User Avatar @CobaltBreak79 223d

dang dude glad no losses

User Avatar @skebo 222d

Good work. I have those black grips and they weren't going to cut it long term. Amen warranty!

Sign in to join the conversation.

Download the ReefBay App
[email protected]
|
©ReefBay 2026

Join The Community

Create an account to contribute to the community

Or continue with
Sign in with Apple
Or continue with
Sign in with Apple

Prefer our mobile app?

QR Code

Scan to download the app

Download ReefBay

Scan the QR code with your phone to download the app

Download ReefBay QR Code

Available on iOS and Android