On a sadder note, I neglected to notice that I was out of water conditioner until well into a significant water change a couple weeks ago. As it was well past 10pm a couldn't run out to my LPS and pick some up. Ended up having to put tap water into the tank which wiped out my entire school of penguin tetras that I have had for several years. They were huge, very colorful and most importantly, a peaceful schooling fish. Live and learn I guess.
Sorry to hear about the nightmare leak. Your tank looked very nice. I'm sure if/when its fixed it will be even better than before. Good Luck!