Rookie
- Thread starter bigburt03
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Jay Hemdal
10K Club member
Staff member
Forum Moderator
Excellence Award
Expert Contributor
Article Contributor
Fish Medic
Welcome to Reef2Reef!
Sorry to hear that. The two common reasons for this to happen would be a water quality issue (like high ammonia) or a disease issue. Did you see any symptoms prior to the fish dying? What fish died and what survived?
This post explains the backgroun information we need to try to being sorting this out for you:
www.reef2reef.com
Jay
Sorry to hear that. The two common reasons for this to happen would be a water quality issue (like high ammonia) or a disease issue. Did you see any symptoms prior to the fish dying? What fish died and what survived?
This post explains the backgroun information we need to try to being sorting this out for you:
Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section
Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...
www.reef2reef.com
Jay
vetteguy53081
Well known Member and monster tank lover
Partner Member 2024
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
RGB
Article Contributor
Tampa Bay Reef Keepers
West Palm Beach Reefer
Hospitality Award
Ocala Reef Club Member
305 Reef Club
Wisco Reefers
Midwest Reefer
Fish Medic
MAC of SW Florida
Rock Pool Reef Keepers
R2R Secret Santa 2023
My Tank Thread
My Aquarium Showcase
You say " almost all died". When did you start this tank and how did you cycle it and how long did you cycle it?
When you brought fish home, how did you acclimate/introduce them and for how long ?
dstockwell
2500 Club Member
Did you test the water before adding fish?
vetteguy53081
Well known Member and monster tank lover
Partner Member 2024
Excellence Award
Reef Tank 365
RGB
Article Contributor
Tampa Bay Reef Keepers
West Palm Beach Reefer
Hospitality Award
Ocala Reef Club Member
305 Reef Club
Wisco Reefers
Midwest Reefer
Fish Medic
MAC of SW Florida
Rock Pool Reef Keepers
R2R Secret Santa 2023
My Tank Thread
My Aquarium Showcase
How did you acclimate and for how long ?
CoralB
5000 Club Member
A lot longer than 24 hrs . You mistook cycling for circulating . Please don’t buy any more fish , inverts or coral . If you can see if your lfs that you purchase them from can hold them until your tank is ready .
Anemone_Fanatic
Valuable Member
Sorry to hear about your losses. There are a few potential issues that I see.
First: Cycling a tank is a long process, that almost always takes several weeks and sometimes over a month. In a day, very little about the conditions of the tank can change.
Second: People usually only add a fish or two at a time, with several weeks between additions. Otherwise, the bacteria that remove toxins will be overwhelmed and the ammonia will spike.
Third: I see no mention of quarantining in your posts. It is generally suggested to keep fish in a hospital tank for a while before adding them, in order to prevent and treat diseases. Some diseases wipe out groups of fish within a few days.
Fourth: Feeding three times a day is not needed for most fish, once or twice a day is good enough. Overfeeding will worsen any ammonia in the tank.
Fifth: Ocean water often contains pollutants, or has improper parameters.
I suggest testing your water thoroughly. If the ammonia levels are low or non-existent, you can probably continue with the two remaining fish. If not, please bring the fish back to your LFS, as your tank isn't ready for fish. Next, acquire a RO/DI filter. This will allow you to filter out the impurities in tap water, so that salt can be mixed in. Then use a brand of aquarium salt such as Red Sea or Instant Ocean to make your own saltwater at home. Please don't add any more fish or crustaceans until the tank has been set up for a few more weeks. This article will provide all of the information needed to get your tank back on the right track. I hope that this helps!
www.reef2reef.com
First: Cycling a tank is a long process, that almost always takes several weeks and sometimes over a month. In a day, very little about the conditions of the tank can change.
Second: People usually only add a fish or two at a time, with several weeks between additions. Otherwise, the bacteria that remove toxins will be overwhelmed and the ammonia will spike.
Third: I see no mention of quarantining in your posts. It is generally suggested to keep fish in a hospital tank for a while before adding them, in order to prevent and treat diseases. Some diseases wipe out groups of fish within a few days.
Fourth: Feeding three times a day is not needed for most fish, once or twice a day is good enough. Overfeeding will worsen any ammonia in the tank.
Fifth: Ocean water often contains pollutants, or has improper parameters.
I suggest testing your water thoroughly. If the ammonia levels are low or non-existent, you can probably continue with the two remaining fish. If not, please bring the fish back to your LFS, as your tank isn't ready for fish. Next, acquire a RO/DI filter. This will allow you to filter out the impurities in tap water, so that salt can be mixed in. Then use a brand of aquarium salt such as Red Sea or Instant Ocean to make your own saltwater at home. Please don't add any more fish or crustaceans until the tank has been set up for a few more weeks. This article will provide all of the information needed to get your tank back on the right track. I hope that this helps!
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean...
www.reef2reef.com
Similar threads
