Grounding probes?

[saltwater marauder]

Just wondering what everyones opinion on the importance of having a gounding probe in your tank(s). Have several powerheads, two thermos in each tank, etc. and I picked up two probes just as a precaution, never measured for stray voltage but decided better safe than sorry. Is it really necessary or do you not ever know until it's too late?

 

[jimi]

Ive always used one like you said better to be safe then sorry.

 

[beth]

I initiated a major grounding probe topic a couple of mos ago, and most people felt it was best course of action, especially in treating or preveint HLLE. Well, I got a probe and, since it was installed, HLLE tangs got worse!....a lot worse. My yellow tang died this am.
This could be a complete coincidence, but, frankly, they had actually been improving pre-grounding probe.
Any electrical experts or anyone have any !!! on this one?

[ April 19, 2001: Message edited by: beth ]

 

[tonka]

I was wondering this too. The other day I put my hand in the tank and got a small jolt. I've heard that also Beth.(HLLE) I know they make the grounding probes but how much are they? And do they really work?

 

[jimi]

In my experience hlle is caused from improper diet. The old theory about stray voltage causing it is fading fast.

 

[lcc]

I measured the voltage in my tank before I put a probe in and it was 20 plus volts, after it dropped down to 3 to 5 volts so I would say they work. Can not hurt and they are cheap if purchased on line. The lfs wanted over forty dollars what a rip.

 

[beth]

I paid about $15 for mine. And as for nutrition...I have exhausted that one. I am now feeding my fish fresh prepared foods, mixed with SWSelects, carrots and a good variety of seafoods alone with ZoeCon/Zoe.

 

[lcc]

Beth - I heard of feeding greens to fish, but carrots? that is a new one on me. Do you feed carrots to tangs and Angels?