Disaster struck my tank!

fatpuffer · #1 07-12-2007, 04:03 PM

It just a FOWLR tank so I just use regular tap water. I used prime to treat the water. I also did water change the day before for my freshwater and they are fine. I have been using tap water since I started this FOWLR tank and no casualties...well til now.

Js

christyf5 · #2 07-12-2007, 04:04 PM

Too much prime maybe? I know people have had probs with that stuff in the past.

Weird that you'd just done a waterchange recently with no problems though.

This hobby is just weird sometimes

fatpuffer · #3 07-12-2007, 04:07 PM

I used the same amount I always do. I dont think its prime. BUT you are right this hobby is weird and frustrating at times. For now I will just go with the clownfish and maybe a few damsels (still looking for damsels though...lol).

Js

Snappy · #4 07-13-2007, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fatpuffer

I used the same amount I always do. I dont think its prime. BUT you are right this hobby is weird and frustrating at times. For now I will just go with the clownfish and maybe a few damsels (still looking for damsels though...lol).

Js

If you can catch my damsels without wrecking my display you're welcome to the little buggers. (free)

fatpuffer · #5 07-13-2007, 06:11 AM

I dont think its the puffer. The puffer looked great even when dead. No slime or anything. I dont think this puffer release any toxin. Only when eating the puffer they become dangerous, as far as I know. Something about the toxin in the glands of fugu puffers.

As for the water change...I have been doing 33 percent for well over a year with no ill effects.

I think my arm might have been contaminated. I washed my hand and forearm below the elbow really well prior to changing the water but I had to reach in the tank and water was more than elbow deep. It might have been something on my skin ie. lotion, etc.

All I know is the two clowns are back to normal eating NLS again.

SNAPPY: I live in Red Deer. I will pm you when i head over your way and attempt to fish for damsels..>LOL.

Js

Delphinus · #6 07-12-2007, 04:08 PM

That's horrible! I'm so sorry.

What other animals do you have? The reason I ask is.. this has happened to me a few times (ie. a tank full of dead fish), it turns out it was my anemone. There are other creatures too that are capable of downing a tank like that, if distressed, injured or killed.

Scavenger · #7 07-12-2007, 04:10 PM

You stated you are using tap water, I've heard of cases where the local water department will boost the chorine,chloromine or other purifiers heavily. esp in hotter weather to reduce algaes ect.

Just a thought.

fatpuffer · #8 07-12-2007, 04:33 PM

Delphinus: I just had fish and no inverts in the tank. The flame angel, my fugu (the nicest most calm puffer), and my royal gramma were the casualties.

Scavenger: I have not heard of any increase in water conditioning in Red Deer. Usually happens during the spring due to run-offs. Also my freshwater also had some water change (50 percent) with no ill effects.

Js

danny zubot · #9 07-12-2007, 06:34 PM

Just read this thread and my first instinct tells me that your puffer did this. How did it's body look when you noticed this disaster?

hawk · #10 07-12-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by danny zubot

Just read this thread and my first instinct tells me that your puffer did this. How did it's body look when you noticed this disaster?

Me too. Unless there is something obvious with the source water or accidental poisoning with household cleaners, I would really consider the puffer as a possible cause.