little_fish
Moderator
From hell, that is where they come from.
Operation Nemo (Northstar24's 180g build)
- Thread starter Northstar24
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Northstar24
The Tang Herder
I had a reactor, but took it offline because I couldn't get the flow right. I think its because I chose to go with a Two Little Fishies reactor and i guess they aren't the best choice. I've seen posts on how to mod them for more flow, but it looks like they've changed the inputs and the outputs on them since those posts were made. I may try running it again with less pellets in it, just to see if it can get the nitrates down enough to where they aren't an issue
I'm still upset about the Potters, I had him almost two years and about a week ago or so his color started fading and he went on a hunger strike. It sucks, because they are one of my favorite fish in this hobby and I really want to try another one, but the chances of getting one that adjusted to captivity as well as mine are probably about as good as me winning the lottery
Aipstaisa sucks. I dont know where it came from, I was sure to check everything that went in my tank. I had literally hundreds of them in my DT, but my Klein's butterfly has eaten EVERY single one. I suppose a dying brain coral and a few zooanthids isn't too bad a price to pay. My overflows are both still full of them though. I've honestly though about getting a few peppermints and tossing them in the overflows. In any case, between the nitrates and the butterfly, most corals are off the list of possibilities. Very, very frustrated at this point
I'm still upset about the Potters, I had him almost two years and about a week ago or so his color started fading and he went on a hunger strike. It sucks, because they are one of my favorite fish in this hobby and I really want to try another one, but the chances of getting one that adjusted to captivity as well as mine are probably about as good as me winning the lottery
Aipstaisa sucks. I dont know where it came from, I was sure to check everything that went in my tank. I had literally hundreds of them in my DT, but my Klein's butterfly has eaten EVERY single one. I suppose a dying brain coral and a few zooanthids isn't too bad a price to pay. My overflows are both still full of them though. I've honestly though about getting a few peppermints and tossing them in the overflows. In any case, between the nitrates and the butterfly, most corals are off the list of possibilities. Very, very frustrated at this point
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Kelz88
Got Reef?
So sorry to hear about your potters angel North :c Those angels are beyond beautiful!
I hope someday you can find another beauty that is as adjusted to tank life as well as the last one. It may be slim to none, but you never know.
Best of luck north!
I hope someday you can find another beauty that is as adjusted to tank life as well as the last one. It may be slim to none, but you never know.
Best of luck north!
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Sorry to hear about your angel, Matt. :(
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
Woke up to a dead Kole Tang this morning, that's fish number 3 in the last month for those that have been counting....
andersoned14
Reefing newb
That sucks big time. I suppose you still have no clue to why?
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
Tested for everything I can think of, everything comes back within acceptable ranges other than nitrates, which are at 5 ppm - not high enough to kill what otherwise is a healthy fish
Out of ideas, and really, really frustrated. Considering a full tear down and starting over
Out of ideas, and really, really frustrated. Considering a full tear down and starting over
andersoned14
Reefing newb
Not a fun way to celebrate the holiday for sure. I start my tear down in the morning. Not looking forward to it. But a fresh start can be fun with all you know you would do different if you could start over. Stay positive.
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
The thought of tearing down just irritates me
little_fish
Moderator
I feel kinda bad suggesting this, but maybe you had too many high strung tangs in that tank. Although there might not have been any outward signs of aggressions, there could have been stuff going on our mammal brains just couldnt understand like chemical signaling between the fish.
But dont tear down, this might be a low spot, but think of how many great high points you have had with the tank.
But dont tear down, this might be a low spot, but think of how many great high points you have had with the tank.
chichimom79
reef junkie
I'm sorry you are going through a rough spot with your tank. :( Don't give up!
FishyReef
Broke Reefer!
I am so sorry to hear this North. Hang in there
spongeycrab
Reefing newb
Do you have any fireworms in your tank? I've heard alot of horror storys about firewors killing fish. Sorry if this dosen't give any information on what may be happening just trying to help.
slwedge71
reef enthusiast
Awesome post. Very POSITIVE. This is what I like to read in POSTS !! :Cheers:
Yeah man, don't tear it down. Find the problem, fix it and start having fun with the tank!!!
lilmatty5dimes
Reef enthusiast
I've just read your entire thread and I would have to agree with lil fish and slwegde try finding out what the problem is and fix it(although it might be a PITA) but your tank was pretty amazing. GL either way and hoping the best for ya.
wontonflip
I failed Kobayashi Maru
Naturally....little_fish always gives awesome advice :)
Deep breath, North....it does suck not knowing what's going on with all the deaths. Hopefully things start looking up.
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
So, been quite a while since I've updated the thread. I was at a pretty low spot after losing most of my corals and several fish to what I believe was some sort of contamination in my well water. I've recently moved off of my well water and on to municipal water. I've also re-homed a wrasse that went rogue and started eating my CUC, as well as a butterfly that I had to temporarily take care of aipstaisa. I also got a BRS GFO reactor online, its been running for about a week and a half now. I am still seeing a few pockets of Cyano in my tank, but its not too bad
This weekend I went out and added a Duncan frag and a Lobophyilla brain to see if things are squared away in the tank Here are some photos. I have seen some pretty awesome iPhone photos on here, sadly, for some reason mine never turn out well, though the tank is currently pretty blue (I am playing around with my Sols again to get a new look on the tank)
Current Stock List
Fish
Ocellaris Clowns
YT Damsel
Black Leopard Wrasse
Banngai Cardinal
Sqareback Anthias (Male)
Sailfin Tang
Naso Tang
Hippo Tang
Invers of note
Crocea Clam
Coral Banded Shrimp
Pincushion Urchin
Tuxedo Urchin
Blue Linka Starfish
This weekend I went out and added a Duncan frag and a Lobophyilla brain to see if things are squared away in the tank Here are some photos. I have seen some pretty awesome iPhone photos on here, sadly, for some reason mine never turn out well, though the tank is currently pretty blue (I am playing around with my Sols again to get a new look on the tank)
Current Stock List
Fish
Ocellaris Clowns
YT Damsel
Black Leopard Wrasse
Banngai Cardinal
Sqareback Anthias (Male)
Sailfin Tang
Naso Tang
Hippo Tang
Invers of note
Crocea Clam
Coral Banded Shrimp
Pincushion Urchin
Tuxedo Urchin
Blue Linka Starfish
little_fish
Moderator
Hopefully things start turning around for you!
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
Problems were in the same tank. Iron deposits in my original RO/DI were the only real proof I had. Started with a brand new filtration system on municipal water. It's got a TDS of 4 before the DI and 0 afterwards - so I think the water is set
