WARNING: EVERYONE READ THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!

[jojo22]

Do not buy water from walmart. I bought 8 gallons of "RO" water. I did the water change went to bed and when I got home from church today everyting was dead. Well it was not RO it was straight tap water with a copper content exceding the limits of the test at the LFS (which is .25 mg/l) and a phosphate content of 1.0 mg/l. I went back to walmart and filed a claim with their insurance company who I was told would probably call me tomorrow.
I will keep you all up todate. Needless to say I am very upset and frustrated. I will not be rebuilding this tank but focusing on the new 72 gal. the skimmer and filters/powerheads will be used in the FO (clowns) tank that I am setting up in the baby room to avoid cross contamination.

:WHY:Do stores do stupid things like this??????

[graphixx]

OH JOJO. Man I dont know what to tell you. man I am soooo sorry, let us know how it turns out!!!

[jojo22]

Well I am in high spirtit about the new tank. I can reuse most of the supplies in the the babies clown tank so that helps.

P.S. you can tell me that you will never return to walmart but then again you shouldn't lie so I guess what you have said is plenty. Thank you.

[Sweetpea]

Oh Joe, that is horrible. I am SO sorry that you have to go through this... I hope they take care of you and reimburse you for your losses.

[seahorsedreams]

How does Walmart have RO water packaged/contained?

[Sweetpea]

Since Joe isn't online now, I will say that my WalMart (like the local grocery stores) have a machine where you can place a gallon container and fill it with "supposedly" RO water. That's the way it is here, but it may be different where he is.

[seahorsedreams]

Ohhhhhhh.... they were everywhere in Texas. I know what you mean now.

[Reef_Angel]

Wow Joe, I just read this today which I apologize for. I'm usually up on things, but have been sick again, and haven't been online as much as I usually am and should be. This is absolutely unforgettable on WalMart's part. They will likely blame it on "whatever they bring them". That's what I've been told by them in the past when they've changed products or the quality of a product. I don't trust them for much anymore. One thing they are good at though is taking between $600-$800 every 2 months when I do BIG grocery shopping. They do know how to empty a wallet, and take all the credit for that! I am so sorry to hear that you lost everything in your tank. I do know how that feels since I've lost a tank load of coral and fish. If we can ever help you in any way, please just ask. We will do whatever we can to help.
Again, sorry for your loss! I do hope you get total satisfaction from Walmart on your loss. Your original tank inhabitants can never truly be replaced, but in time your tank will be beautiful in no time. Hang in there! .....Angel :angel1:

[dsfdbutterfly]

Jojo,

They were lucky to settle for $610. Even if you feel it's fair due to not testing the water before using it. Time and effort alone was worth that when it comes to our tanks. I know you feel part to blame but it would have happened to anyone of us. I don't know how often I've foregone testing just to get it done. I've done it so many time before. I wish you all the luck in the future and hope that this turns into a minor setback for you. Thank you for the heads up and hopefully saving someone else the trouble of losing what they have worked on.

Angie

[lReef lKeeper]

jojo, that sux buddy !! sorry to hear about your tank man !! i am kinda like Greg on this (don't know what to say). make you a deal though ... you pay shipping and i will send you a few NICE frags for FREE, for the new tank, when it is ready !! how's that sound ??