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#11
November 2nd, 2007, 10:58 PM
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Re: Fish dying
maybe. what kind of powerheads do you use for what sized tank? are they pointed up to break the water (that helps transfer oxygen)? lots of ripples are good. tomato clowns can hold their own against most fish. I doubt a blue damsel killed it.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn 
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#12
November 3rd, 2007, 12:33 AM
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Re: Fish dying
It could be a lack of oxygen, yes, but if it was, you probably would have noticed weird behavior like the fish constantly hovering at the surface and gasping. What do you have for water movement? In your tank, the best thing would be to have two powerheads pointed at the surface of the water, so that they create a ripple on the surface. This forces the air and water to mix.
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#13
November 3rd, 2007, 01:20 AM
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Re: Fish dying
yup. there you go
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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November 3rd, 2007, 04:54 AM
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Re: Fish dying
I have no powerheads for water movement other than my fluval output. LFS suggester a Koralia size 2 pump for my size tank (35 gallon). I guess by the sounds of it that is what I need. Is their a way to measure the level of oxygen?
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 Gallon Reef with 30 Gallon Sump/Refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years
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November 3rd, 2007, 04:59 AM
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Re: Fish dying
I would add at least one #2 if not 2 of them. Just get the surface of the water moving, or rippling, that will allow a oxygen exchange and also help clear the surface of any film or scummy junk from forming... After I did that on mine I noticed a huge change in my water quality...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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#16
November 3rd, 2007, 06:25 AM
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Re: Fish dying
You are definitely lacking flow if you don't have any powerheads and are relying solely on the filter output. I would say to add two powerheads. There are dissolved oxygen test kits out there. You might have to order one online, as they are kinda random for the LFS to carry them.
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