Asternia stars. now with solutions, and stray voltage

[Nano]

Thanks for shopping for me lol!
I'll get that tomorrow and toss the other, or fix the other test it against the new one, then I have a back up. Anyways, like you said leaving this thread now for Asternia star ID's and what not.

So whats the problem with harlequins that you say to do so much research first? if I decide not to go with one, whats a good star muncher? any fish? maybe a wrasse?

[gregzz4]

I found over 50v in my 125g FW tank. It was 2 Maxijet 900s and 2 300w Smartheaters causing it.
The only thing that will be 'wet' in my new 75g will be the skimmer pump. Even the heaters will only be up to the water mark.

[Nano]

thats kind of a PITA hey when you buy stuff, and it causes problems for what ever reason, and of course the store wont take it back for exchange lol

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Thanks for shopping for me lol!
I'll get that tomorrow and toss the other, or fix the other test it against the new one, then I have a back up. Anyways, like you said leaving this thread now for Asternia star ID's and what not.

So whats the problem with harlequins that you say to do so much research first? if I decide not to go with one, whats a good star muncher? any fish? maybe a wrasse?

You're welcome
Best check if it's on sale in your area. It's not worth full price. But nothing @ Crappy Tire is

[Nano]

neat my buddy has this one here
http://products.unbeatablesale.com/g...1012328796.php
I'm going to borrow it tonight, and do some readings later on, he just tested it on his plugs and got 122.3v so it works

[gregzz4]

Good news. Let us know what you find

[Nano]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Good news. Let us know what you find

thanks Gregzz4

Now onto the Starfish, I think I got the only one so far, (i'm sure there are more) but just for other peoples sake,

We know Harlequins eat them
What else is there, aside from manually removing them?

[Nano]

So my electrical is all good. But I think I found my silent killer. My t5s are putting off 4-7v into the water. If I raise them above the tank 6 inches the meter reads 0 again, and unplugging puts it to zero. Good thing I'm getting an ai sol lol

[gregzz4]

As far as the Harlequins are concerned, if you don't supplement their diets once the pests are gone, you'll starve them to death. Not a very Conscientios Aquariast
And about your lights, that's not unheard of. Flourescents can actually give off a 'field' of static electricity (for lack of the term right now)

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by nanomano

So my electrical is all good. But I think I found my silent killer. My t5s are putting off 4-7v into the water. If I raise them above the tank 6 inches the meter reads 0 again, and unplugging puts it to zero. Good thing I'm getting an ai sol lol

Yup, weird how the florescent lights puts stray voltage into the water. I had the same problem.