Emergency Visits

Summary

Emergencies in the aquarium world are often sudden and unpredictable. I can offer services to the best of my ability in these times of need

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what constitues an emergency visit?

Some examples of aquarium emergencies include but not limited to: Tank leak, Tank break, faulty equipment, mass die off event, and tank contamination.

Limitations of Availability.

Since Emergencies are unpredictable, my availability to assist in these times is not guaranteed. I try to make myself as available as I can especially for emergencies. I had to deal with a leaky tank on my own, and it was one of the most stressful events I have had with my aquariums. Please know that I do try my best for these situations, but availability is not guaranteed.

Plan of Action

The emergencies we can somewhat prepare for are leaks and breaks. One way to detect these is a water level alarm. Water level alarms are devices that go off when water reaches a certain level and can let us know about leaks before they get worse. Some leaks are so small that it can take days to even recognize the signs. When leaks or breaks happen, water is going to be a problem. Removing all inhabitants while draining the tank is the first steps. I prioritize the life of the inhabitants first, they did not ask to be there and it is my responsibility to ensure their safety as they cannot fend for themselves in emergencies like this.

Mass Die Off Events

Mass die offs are rare, often stemming from electrical currents in the water, chemicals/contaminants being introduced, major temperature shifts, or ammonia poisoning from a crashed cycle. Though rare, the aftermath is not something I want my clients to deal with. I take proper measures to avoid these events happening such as running heater controllers, keeping a lid on public access aquariums, using multimeters to check voltage, and provide standardized water changes.