mr llimpid
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Since your tank is only 6 months old a lot of changes are going on your tank, I would go slow for the first year, less trouble that way. As for inverts having a trigger and dragon wrasse you won’t be able to keep them.
Invertebrates keep dying
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Originally Posted by Mr LLimpid http:///t/396496/invertebrates-keep-dying/20#post_3532890
Since your tank is only 6 months old a lot of changes are going on your tank, I would go slow for the first year, less trouble that way. As for inverts having a trigger and dragon wrasse you won’t be able to keep them.
I always kept REEF SAFE fish for that very reason. I can't imagine trying to keep a SW tank without snails. Folks manage it all the time, so that doesn't mean it can't be done, just beyond my ability.
Originally Posted by Mr LLimpid http:///t/396496/invertebrates-keep-dying/20#post_3532890
Since your tank is only 6 months old a lot of changes are going on your tank, I would go slow for the first year, less trouble that way. As for inverts having a trigger and dragon wrasse you won’t be able to keep them.
I always kept REEF SAFE fish for that very reason. I can't imagine trying to keep a SW tank without snails. Folks manage it all the time, so that doesn't mean it can't be done, just beyond my ability.
tthemadd1
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When you say dying are they litterally disintegrating or are they all just dead?
Do you have any household products your spraying in the air?
Maybe taking your water to a local fish store can help determine if your tests are accurate. Usually low salinity will cause inverts to fall apart. My first tank was back in 2000. I got bad advise misread my test kit and was way too low for salinity. I had a serpent star literally fall apart while it was still alive.
Last thought would be to test your drinking was for trace copper or some other problem.
Do you do water changes? Meaning remove five gallons and add five new gallons of saltwater? You may be reaching deadly levels of trace metals that stay while the water evaporates.
Worst would be pesticides. Yuck I can't imagine.
Do you have any household products your spraying in the air?
Maybe taking your water to a local fish store can help determine if your tests are accurate. Usually low salinity will cause inverts to fall apart. My first tank was back in 2000. I got bad advise misread my test kit and was way too low for salinity. I had a serpent star literally fall apart while it was still alive.
Last thought would be to test your drinking was for trace copper or some other problem.
Do you do water changes? Meaning remove five gallons and add five new gallons of saltwater? You may be reaching deadly levels of trace metals that stay while the water evaporates.
Worst would be pesticides. Yuck I can't imagine.
tthemadd1
Active Member
Inverts just dead could easily be your trigger. I had a Niger that was good for a while but began picking off my hermits and snails. I would not be surprised if you find the Trigger doing it for fun. In addition get your water tested by the local fish store and your topoff or tap water tested at your local extension office. The test is usually a full spectrum test for around $40. Cheaper than buying "sushi" for the other tank inhabitants.
snakeblitz33
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Watch your fish very closely to see if they are the culprits.
I also would not be using conditioned tap water unless you know exactly what is in the water first... there are things like copper, zinc, flouride, leftover medications, chlorine, chloramine (which is not removed by some tap water conditioners) and a whole host of other stuff. Use RO/DI water when possible - from your local Walmart would be a fine temporary fix, but designing a RO/DI unit to fit the needs of your tap water conditions is probably going to be key to long term success.
Copper, even in very low and trace amounts, can kill inverts. send a sample off and have it tested.
I also would not be using conditioned tap water unless you know exactly what is in the water first... there are things like copper, zinc, flouride, leftover medications, chlorine, chloramine (which is not removed by some tap water conditioners) and a whole host of other stuff. Use RO/DI water when possible - from your local Walmart would be a fine temporary fix, but designing a RO/DI unit to fit the needs of your tap water conditions is probably going to be key to long term success.
Copper, even in very low and trace amounts, can kill inverts. send a sample off and have it tested.