Tannin Aquatics Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 When we design and operate our aquariums, it seems like we put a ton of thought into almost every aspect- proper filtration, lighting, dosing regimens, stocking, aquascape concept, etc. We build in all of the things that we feel are necessary for operation of our tank. However, we often fail to build in redundancies or develop "safeguards" to get us through problem situations. For example, a lot of us use canister filters, powerhead, and heaters in our systems. Although most of the ones we incorporate are thoughtfully designed, well-engineered, and generally quite reliable, they do fail now and again. And when they fail, it's almost always: a) At the start of a holiday weekend, in the middle of the night, c) during a period of inclement weather, when it's hard to get out of the house d) on the Monday morning after you've returned from vacation, or e) when your credit card is maxed out because of "that other household expense" (whatever that might be. (click to read more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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