The 20-Gallon Long Emergency: Turning a Nightmare into a Dream Aquarium
It was a Tuesday at 9:00 AM when I got the text. A client, stressed and panicked, had discovered her 10-gallon aquarium was leaking. She'd been considering an upgrade with EasyClean Aquatics for a while, and this emergency was the push she needed. The immediate crisis was her fish, but the goal was a long-term solution—a beautiful, new 20-gallon long planted tank.
This wasn't a standard, planned installation. It was an emergency response. For the next seven hours, I drove across the greater Hendersonville and Asheville area, meticulously sourcing every component needed to bring her dream aquarium to life. From the perfect stand to the live plants and specialized filter media, every detail was chosen with care to ensure a seamless upgrade.
By 6:00 PM, I was at her door, ready to work. Within two hours, the new aquarium was set up on a sturdy, level stand. To handle the rapid turnaround and protect the fish, I introduced a 10x concentration of beneficial starter bacteria, a critical step in safely and quickly establishing the tank's cycle. While the bacteria went to work, her fish were safely housed in a temporary quarantine bucket.
Three days later, I returned. With a second 10x dose of starter bacteria, the tank was ready. The fish were introduced to their new, spacious home, transforming a stressful, chaotic situation into a relaxing, beautiful oasis. My client was thrilled, not just with the stunning new tank, but with how easy and stress-free the entire process was.
"Thank you for such a spectacular aquarium, Devon.💙"
Notes like this make the seven-hour sourcing trip and every minute of the setup process worth it. It's not just about building aquariums; it's about turning a stressful situation into a source of peace and beauty for my clients. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the Laurel Park and Asheville communities, one spectacular aquarium at a time.
At EasyClean Aquatics, we specialize in making your aquarium dreams a reality, whether it's a planned project or an unexpected emergency. We handle every detail, so you can focus on enjoying your beautiful, healthy aquatic world.
