Help!? Desperate need of tanks. :((

[MizBlondy]

Hi

A member of craigslist suggested I post here...

Here is my situation....

My husband is an avid fish guy, he had a custom tank that was about 300 gallons that "popped" He heard the sound and went to investigate. He noticed there was a small crack in the upper edge. He bent over to get the suction thing that he drains the tank with out from the drawer under the tank and the front of the tank burst into shards of glass coming down on his wrists like a guillotine. He severed the main arteries, tendons, nerves and will require extensive surgeries to repair. We are so thankful he is alive!!

We have been told he cannot work for the next 8-12 weeks, with him being the primary income, we are screwed financially.

The fish that were in this tank are massive, 18 inches is the smallest.

Does anyone have a tank, 55 gallon would prolly be the smallest that would work, that they just dont need or want?

Thank you in advance!
Denver, Colorado

You can see the broken tank here http://denver.craigslist.org/for/566967896.html

P.S. Thanks Vino Man for directing me to the proper place to post this.

[Frankenpora]

Sorry to hear your story...
If I had one I would offer it.
I am very surprised no one has offerred one up...
good luck,
I hope your husband has a quick recovery.
You might check at your local ARC or Goodwill.
I've seen them a few times.

[buus]

I have a 55 in the basement that's gathering dust, if you're still in need.

Bryan

[lfduty]

I have a 90g not RR I will take 50$$ and if you want I can Drill it for you.

[Milhouse]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11809134#post11809134 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lfduty
I have a 90g not RR I will take 50$$ and if you want I can Drill it for you.

I'm thinking the cost of gas and time to go to Montana might make it a bit cost prohibitive. Just a theory.

[rkl303]

I am very sorry. Hope you found some stuff.

[dscavanagh]

have an 80 not RR you can borrow indefinitely

[reefkoi]

I'm thinking if i was in this situation I'd get a kiddie pool or a horse trough maybe? it would hold much more water, if a 300 came apart I would think a 55 would be way too small right?
It's a nightmare to get a kiddie pool this time of year, but large horse troughs are easy to come by albeit not cheap though. <sigh> nevermind i'm not much help.
C

[lfduty]

Im not in Montana yet im going on the 15th

[dsandfort]

I have a 150 and a 300 g Rubbermaid you are welcome to borrow.

[jaw969]

I also have some tubs along with heaters, powerheads and atleast 1-2 large filters you can borrow.

[Fish Friendly]

WOW what a great place with great People

[runningstix]

Was at Home Depot last night, They have a 54 gallon rubbermaid container that looks like it would be great for many things for $17.

[jaw969]

Has anyone heard whether or not they have what they need ?