Help!!!!!

Robbiedove · Feb 10, 2017

I'm new here but have had saltwater tanks my whole life. Yesterday my 3 yr old decided my tank needed a whole box of fish fry. All fish died, but Chico star,hermit crabs, turbo snail, and feather duster are still alive. I have done 2 water changes to try and clear it up. My question is this, is it a complete loss and have to start all over with new water and sand or can it be filtered out?

Chrisfish · Feb 10, 2017

#reefsquad
They will be able to help you

saltyfilmfolks · Feb 10, 2017

Dang. so sorry to hear.
Youll have to keep doing water changes or a very large one and run the filters as well.

Tahoe61 · Feb 10, 2017

Hi and Welcome. :-)

No you do not have to start over. Just keep doing water changes and test for ammonia and nitrites.

Swoody · Feb 10, 2017

Sorry to hear this...can I ask what is/are "fish fry"?

Chrisfish · Feb 10, 2017

Chrisfish said:
#reefsquad
They will be able to help you

Lol
Welcome to R2R, sorry I was in a hurry to get you some help earlier. You've come to the right place:)

tupes · Feb 10, 2017

Swoody said:
can I ask what is/are "fish fry"?

You batter fish and fry the fish. Its a coating with seasoning.

tupes · Feb 10, 2017

This.

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Preme · Feb 10, 2017

Agree with other keep doing water changes and running your filter. Make sure you check your water levels throughout this too!

Bradw18 · Feb 10, 2017

Pretty smart kid. Atleast it had the word fish on it. Could of been windex or soap. My little one is 6 months old, it's only a matter of time before I have a thread like this.

Kershaw · Feb 10, 2017

I agree, I don't think there is anything in there that would prevent the tank from being usable. I think I would pull out the inverts and do a 90% water change. Unless you have coral.

Here is how to prevent this from happening on tanks that are out of reach but the stand is not.
http://www.target.com/p/safety-1st-...pWghKFe_2XCgVIc_AS284aArAV8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

azbigjohn · Feb 10, 2017

I'm actually surprised it killed all your fish... How much water volume is involved? the ingredients don't look too bad, perhaps too acidic?
(Enriched Yellow Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Spices (Including Red Pepper), Citric Acid, Monosodium Glutamate (Flavor Enhancer), Garlic, Corn Maltodextrin, Onion, Lemon Puree, And Lemon Juice.)