JDigitals 10G "Hawaiian Biotope".

sphelps · #1 11-18-2008, 12:33 AM

That sucks. Maybe the tank never got a real chance to cycle because no waste was introduced? So as soon as some was it triggered a cycle, probably a miniature version of the real thing??

Also I've noticed salinity and temperature are probably the hardest things to manage in these small tanks. Noticed any issues? perhaps too hot in day, too cold at night?

ElGuappo · #2 11-18-2008, 12:36 AM

Yikes sorry to hear that. and i was complaining about the cost of 1 dead fire fish.

JDigital · #3 11-18-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

That sucks. Maybe the tank never got a real chance to cycle because no waste was introduced? So as soon as some was it triggered a cycle, probably a miniature version of the real thing??

Also I've noticed salinity and temperature are probably the hardest things to manage in these small tanks. Noticed any issues? perhaps too hot in day, too cold at night?

The room its in stays at a fairly consistent temp, as for salinity, I manually top-off religously everyday to keep it stable (even if its only a small amount). Once I do my tests, I'll know for sure if it was a mini cycle that nuked everything, and if thats what it was, shame on me for not testing before purchasing this weekend.

Pan · #4 11-18-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

The room its in stays at a fairly consistent temp, as for salinity, I manually top-off religously everyday to keep it stable (even if its only a small amount). Once I do my tests, I'll know for sure if it was a mini cycle that nuked everything, and if thats what it was, shame on me for not testing before purchasing this weekend.

I feel for ya, my imperator angel juvy just died today....3 days i had him. looks like some lesions on him, but i am not sure. it always sucks when something dies, first new fish i have added in like 5 months. and well..

michika · #5 11-18-2008, 01:02 AM

Sorry to hear this.

JDigital · #6 11-18-2008, 01:12 AM

Thanks...

Test results.

Elos PH: 8.3
Elos NH3/4: 0
Elos NO3: 0
NO2: No Kit
Salinity 1.026 (refractometer)
Temp: 26-27C

Doesn't look like anything is out of wack.. So I am at a completely loss... neither fish had any ick that I could see. Both were eating well (for what that's worth over the course of 48hrs)...

sphelps · #7 11-18-2008, 01:18 AM

You need to test NO2, that would have been my guess from the start as the problem.

JDigital · #8 11-18-2008, 01:44 AM

Anyone in the NW have an Elos NO2 test kit??

JDigital · #9 11-20-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Thanks...

Test results.

Elos PH: 8.3
Elos NH3/4: 0
Elos NO3: 0
NO2: No Kit
Salinity 1.026 (refractometer)
Temp: 26-27C

Doesn't look like anything is out of wack.. So I am at a completely loss... neither fish had any ick that I could see. Both were eating well (for what that's worth over the course of 48hrs)...

Elos NO2: 0.00 - 0.02

Pretty hard to tell the difference... but its not above 0.02 (by my eye)

sphelps · #10 11-20-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Elos NO2: 0.00 - 0.02

Pretty hard to tell the difference... but its not above 0.02 (by my eye)

Could have dropped back down in the last couple days. I would definitely say that was the issue. Waste wasn't introduced to spike a proper cycle and as a result insufficient bacteria was present when the fish were added and you got a little nitrite spike.

I would try adding some food or better yet some protein skim to the tank and measure your nitrite over the next few days, if it stays at zero you'll be good.