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04-15-2005, 01:04 AM
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I lost everything !!
I started up my new tank in the new house 3 days ago and moved everything into the new tank as I had to tear down the old tank.
After moving the corals, fish and live rock, it took no more than 2 hours for the tank to become a toxic mess. within 24 hours I lost all fish and have lost more than 25 acros that were really nice pieces. Despite every effort to save everything it was to no avail. I moved over 60 gallons of old tank water to the new tank, did water changes, used carbon, protein skimming and alot of praying. I am now looking at a tank of white skeletons of sps. I threw out all the softies. The only thing that is still alive is a few mushrooms  oh... and I'm sure my aiptasia is still alive... The water parameters are all good, I have zero ammonia as I have over 200lbs of live rock from my old tank. I am guessing that there were too many corals that were secreting toxins. After spending a ton of money on these animals and devoting 2 years to keeping them growing and happy, I am saddened by this loss of life. Maybe I could have planned the transition over a slower period of time. Maybe I should have farmed everything out and moved it back in over time. Maybe I should have sold all these corals and fish to a happy home before moving the tank. Who knows........ rookie mistakes maybe and excited about starting up the new tank. When we start this hobby, we make a decision to care for these animals to the best of our ability......I know this probably could have been prevented......shame on me !! Thought I would share this unfortunate event Jim  
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04-15-2005, 01:07 AM
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Jim that is so sad to hear, I hope this does't drop you from the hobby
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04-15-2005, 01:12 AM
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Thanks Mark..
After spending all the money on the new tank and cabinetry.... I will be in the hobby forever. UPDATE.......... I found my Lawnmower Blenny, a cleaner shrimp and a Peppermint Shrimp still alive. THERE MUST BE A GOD !!!!!! Jim
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04-15-2005, 01:21 AM
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Oh Jim, thats awful
 So sorry to hear that things just kept going downhill after we chatted.I'm glad you found some of your critters. They must be tough old birds eh? Christy 
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04-15-2005, 01:38 AM
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How devastating
Sorry for your losses
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04-15-2005, 02:00 AM
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I am feeling better already  Jim
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