Damsel fish dead 2 days after Snowflake Eel

[JohnnyReef13]

Hello Everyone. Two days ago or so I posted Dead Eel... what's next?
Did a 5th water change. Went to the fish store yesterday and water was good, nitrates were a little high.
Just pulled out Damsel a couple of minutes ago. I have no water, and the fish store is closed.
@vetteguy53081 @JoJosReef
@kevgib7
@BristleWormHater @keepingfishwithnoidea
need your guys help

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I'm sorry for your losses. Honestly I would step back and look at your system from a-z. As was mentioned in the eel thread it was likely due to poor water quality, which would be confirmed by your consistently high nitrates.

I would reassess your filtration system, it seems inadequate. I would leave the tank fallow in case of any disease. And I would rehome that rabbitfish pronto before it dies (I know you mention you will get a bigger tank next year, but the fish won't make it to next year). I would do more reading and research because you are stocking the tank incorrectly and you are directly contributing to these animals deaths. Triggers, eels, tangs, lionfish, and rabbitfish do not belong in a 45 gallon, please have respect for the animals. I am sorry to be straightforward but all this advice has already been given to you in other threads and you just ignore it, and more fish die.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello Everyone. Two days ago or so I posted Dead Eel... what's next?
Did a 5th water change. Went to the fish store yesterday and water was good, nitrates were a little high.
Just pulled out Damsel a couple of minutes ago. I have no water, and the fish store is closed.
@vetteguy53081 @JoJosReef
@kevgib7
@BristleWormHater @keepingfishwithnoidea
need your guys help

As mentioned- change water and take time to perfect water quality.
Revisiting, what filters are you using and is tank reef ready?
Are you using any Tap water from faucet?
How are you testing water quality?

 

[JohnnyReef13]

As mentioned- change water and take time to perfect water quality.
Revisiting, what filters are you using and is tank reef ready?
Are you using any Tap water from faucet?
How are you testing water quality?

I am using 2 Aqueon Quiet Flow 30's
Reef ready I believe, 2 Green Star Polyp Corals
I get freshwater from the store marked as freshwater top-off, only to top off or add water to the aqaurium.
I go to my LFS and they test it for me.
Thanks as always @vetteguy53081

 

[JohnnyReef13]

I'm sorry for your losses. Honestly I would step back and look at your system from a-z. As was mentioned in the eel thread it was likely due to poor water quality, which would be confirmed by your consistently high nitrates.

I would reassess your filtration system, it seems inadequate. I would leave the tank fallow in case of any disease. And I would rehome that rabbitfish pronto before it dies (I know you mention you will get a bigger tank next year, but the fish won't make it to next year). I would do more reading and research because you are stocking the tank incorrectly and you are directly contributing to these animals deaths. Triggers, eels, tangs, lionfish, and rabbitfish do not belong in a 45 gallon, please have respect for the animals. I am sorry to be straightforward but all this advice has already been given to you in other threads and you just ignore it, and more fish die.

Thank you. I should correct myself- 4th water change. 2 before tank treatment, 1 before eel died, 1 after eel died.
Most recent was Friday. I use 2 Aqueon Quiet Flow 30's, and just replaced the cartridges. I am not sure if I will be able to rehome it as it is fast and hard to net as it gets stressed when trying to net it or netting a deceased fish.
I bought it as a very tiny fish. I'd say now its under 2 inches.

 

[JohnnyReef13]

I'm sorry for your losses. Honestly I would step back and look at your system from a-z. As was mentioned in the eel thread it was likely due to poor water quality, which would be confirmed by your consistently high nitrates.

I would reassess your filtration system, it seems inadequate. I would leave the tank fallow in case of any disease. And I would rehome that rabbitfish pronto before it dies (I know you mention you will get a bigger tank next year, but the fish won't make it to next year). I would do more reading and research because you are stocking the tank incorrectly and you are directly contributing to these animals deaths. Triggers, eels, tangs, lionfish, and rabbitfish do not belong in a 45 gallon, please have respect for the animals. I am sorry to be straightforward but all this advice has already been given to you in other threads and you just ignore it, and more fish die.

Sorry, I do not ignore the threads an I actually like to read the replies. I am getting a Bristle Worm Catcher for my tank since someone reccomended it to me. Right now there is only 2 fish. I am not able to do another water change because my LFS is closed.

 

[littlefoxx]

I'm sorry for your losses. Honestly I would step back and look at your system from a-z. As was mentioned in the eel thread it was likely due to poor water quality, which would be confirmed by your consistently high nitrates.

I would reassess your filtration system, it seems inadequate. I would leave the tank fallow in case of any disease. And I would rehome that rabbitfish pronto before it dies (I know you mention you will get a bigger tank next year, but the fish won't make it to next year). I would do more reading and research because you are stocking the tank incorrectly and you are directly contributing to these animals deaths. Triggers, eels, tangs, lionfish, and rabbitfish do not belong in a 45 gallon, please have respect for the animals. I am sorry to be straightforward but all this advice has already been given to you in other threads and you just ignore it, and more fish die.

100% agree.

Thank you. I should correct myself- 4th water change. 2 before tank treatment, 1 before eel died, 1 after eel died.
Most recent was Friday. I use 2 Aqueon Quiet Flow 30's, and just replaced the cartridges. I am not sure if I will be able to rehome it as it is fast and hard to net as it gets stressed when trying to net it or netting a deceased fish.
I bought it as a very tiny fish. I'd say now its under 2 inches.

This is what mojo is referring to about not listening to advice. Saying its tiny and then moving on. Foxface will be 6 inches in a month. They grow very fast. Thats why he told you to rehome AsAP. Stock for YOUR tank, not the one you want to have. I learned that one the hard way. And I think your bristleworm issue is a non issue at the moment with whats going on with your tank. Focus on the actual issue: you have a water quality issue and have put fish in an environment thats not appropriate for them and that needs to be fixed before anything else.
@Lavey29 would be able to give you good advice too

 

[JohnnyReef13]

100% agree.

This is what mojo is referring to about not listening to advice. Saying its tiny and then moving on. Foxface will be 6 inches in a month. They grow very fast. Thats why he told you to rehome AsAP. Stock for YOUR tank, not the one you want to have. I learned that one the hard way. And I think your bristleworm issue is a non issue at the moment with whats going on with your tank. Focus on the actual issue: you have a water quality issue and have put fish in an environment thats not appropriate for them and that needs to be fixed before anything else.
@Lavey29 would be able to give you good advice too

Alright. I'm just not sure how to and my father does not want to get a new tank...
Also, it would be hard to rehome him. I've had him for a while. I do want to, but I'd rather have a big tank than rehome him. How should I rehome my foxface?
Thanks @littlefoxx!

 

[littlefoxx]

Alright. I'm just not sure how to and my father does not want to get a new tank...
Also, it would be hard to rehome him. I've had him for a while. I do want to, but I'd rather have a big tank than rehome him. How should I rehome my foxface?
Thanks @littlefoxx!

Well sounds like you wont have a bigger tank for a while if he doesnt want a bigger one so take the foxface to the LFS and get credit. Its not hard to rehome a fish, especially a foxface. Someone with the correct tank size will pick him up. Then fix the tank, get filtration and research what fish can go in your 45. No tangs, foxfaces, eels, triggers, lions, ect. Small fish like clowns, dottyback, cardinals, gobies and blennies are appropriate. Sorry to be blunt but it doesnt sound like you will get a bigger tank anytime soon and instead of making fish suffer its better to re home and just take this as a learning experience on what you can and cant have in your current system. I had fish in my 125 that needed a bigger tank and I did rehome a few since it took about 8 months longer than I wanted to get my 300 gallon and they needed an upgrade and couldnt wait, much like your foxface. Learned the hard way to stock the tank I have not the one I plan on having. When you have the tank you want then you can get the livestock youre interested in. Sucks to rehome fish I know, but its whats best. Dont buy juvenile fish to put in the tank that will need a 200 plus system unless you HAVE that 200 plus system you know?

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

I would have took the fish out sell it and buy a bunch of small fish frm the lfs, sorrry but that tanks waaay tooo small :(

 

[keepingfishwithnoidea]

reef squad we need ur help, #reefsquad