darrin34 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 So I went for a vacation for a week did a water change and made sure my water was all topped up in my reef tank . A friend of the family was taking care of our cats and keeping an eye on everything . I gave him a list of things to do and watch out for on my tank and my cell number if any problems I text him almost everyday how things were to make sure protein skimmer did not over flow . So I came home tonight everything in my tank was dead the water was gross grey . He said that the skimmer over flowed and leaked onto the power bar . And shorted out no text to me on what to do . No call I asked him today how things were and he said fine . What should I do now . sue him . Can I claim this on insurance ? Any ideas I'm lost for words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Were you paying your friend to watch the fish? If not, then you have no grounds for legal action. Unless you have specific clauses in your insurance for this type of thing you're kind-of SOL, since they'll say it was user error. Sucks man, sorry to hear it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuhs Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry for your loss. I had my L25 die on me when I left for your vacation so I can understand a bit on how you feel. He should have called you or atleast let you know but atleast you know next time to have someone more responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Feel your pain. It's hard trusting others with your tanks. Especially when you give specific instructions that are simple to follow and they still manage to mess it up. Boggling. I have a 15 day vacation coming up and I'm so scared it's not even funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Feel your pain. It's hard trusting others with your tanks. Especially when you give specific instructions that are simple to follow and they still manage to mess it up. Boggling. I have a 15 day vacation coming up and I'm so scared it's not even funny. *cough* I live 5 minutes from your house. Edited August 22, 2012 by jeremoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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