Smelly tank

[Coralgurl]

Seems like it's coming from the display tank, sump isn't that bad. I moved one of the power heads down a few inches to try to move more flow over the sand and I'm seeing more solids floating around, had to look closely to make sure it wasn't bubbles.

Mentioning a dead snail, I added 20 sand snails but haven't seen a single one come out....could they be causing this if they are dead??

[gregzz4]

Test your water for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates right away.
If things are rotting, you'll find out pretty quick.

[gregzz4]

Is your DT open or covered?

[Triggz]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Mentioning a dead snail, I added 20 sand snails but haven't seen a single one come out....could they be causing this if they are dead??

A couple dead snails could def put off a pretty nasty smell. I find it usually only lasts a day or 2 though. The rest of your clean up crew should take care of them pretty quick (providing you have a decent CUC).

[Coralgurl]

Testing now, will post results. Dt is open, no cover.

[Casey8]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Seems like it's coming from the display tank, sump isn't that bad. I moved one of the power heads down a few inches to try to move more flow over the sand and I'm seeing more solids floating around, had to look closely to make sure it wasn't bubbles.

Mentioning a dead snail, I added 20 sand snails but haven't seen a single one come out....could they be causing this if they are dead??

It happened to me before, it took me a couple days before I found a couple of dead snails causing that kind of smell. If it smells like something rotten, I doubt very much they are the culprit.