Strange Die Off!

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What can cause a frag to completely vanish overnight? To my knowledge all Parameters are in check and I would like to think there are no bugs in the tank since I always dip everything using bayer but theres always a possibility.

Over the past few weeks randomly a frag that has been in the tank for weeks to months just sheds all its flesh overnight. I always check my tank before going to bed and these frags that have died look perfectly okay and in the morning boom, they are gone.

Tank is a year and six months old. Below you can find the level of the parameters I test for.

Ammonia: 0 (API)
Nitrites: 0 (API)
Nitrates: 0 (salifert)
pH: 8-8.2 (Apex)
PO4: .01 (Hanna)
Alk: 9.3 (Hanna)
Cal: 490-500 (Salifert)
Mag: 1440 (Salifert)

The whole systems with main display, sump and frag tank is a little over 400 gallons. I do weekly water changes (45g) and dose AcroPower once a week (100ml)
 
Time to get a red flashlight and do some midnight Reefing
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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