Large tank with Nitrate problems (dying fish)

meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Stones
http:///forum/post/2955469
Sorry but all you people stating things like you have to mix your saltwater in a separate tank for 24-48 is BS.
It's also BS the amount of time some of you claim you have to cycle a tank, 7 weeks, that ridiculous. You can walk into a fish store, buy a tank, ocean water, live sand, live rock & a couple of percula clowns & walk out the door put it together at home & it will run just fine.
Some of you people get into this ---- way to seriously & over exaggerate on everything. Skimmers this, skimmers that. Not everybody needs a freaking skimmer.
HMMMM Just out of curiosity...are you answering anything the op asked or just looking to start something?? If you are not answering a question...then don't bud into a post just to criticize what other hobbiests do or don't do
 
stones

stones

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2955500
HMMMM Just out of curiosity...are you answering anything the op asked or just looking to start something?? If you are not answering a question...then don't bud into a post just to criticize what other hobbiests do or don't do


Well if you didn't spew the same answers over & over & over sounding like telemarketer robots i wouldn't say anything.
& i did answer a question like others, buying the items i listed you can put your fish in it the same day without cycling. If you don't like my answer that's really not my problem.
 
shadowshield

shadowshield

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i noticed a few strange looking things, can someone identify them.
first, is some purple growth on the rock, is this ok?
2nd, is some weird centipede looking creatures coming out of the rock, they don't seem to be alive, but there may be some deeper in the rock that is alive..

 
meowzer

meowzer

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Those are bristle worms....everyone says they are harmless and good in a way.....DO NOT touch them though...they supposedly sting bad...the purplish color is coralline algae, and yes is good...
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Stones
http:///forum/post/2955512
Well if you didn't spew the same answers over & over & over sounding like telemarketer robots i wouldn't say anything.
& i did answer a question like others, buying the items i listed you can put your fish in it the same day without cycling. If you don't like my answer that's really not my problem.
Sorry I stopped spatting with children a lonnngggg time ago...so I just think this will have to be let go.
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

Member
Sounds like you are going in a better direction. Keep up the good work and let us know if you have any questions.
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

Member
Originally Posted by Stones
http:///forum/post/2955469
Sorry but all you people stating things like you have to mix your saltwater in a separate tank for 24-48 is BS.
It's also BS the amount of time some of you claim you have to cycle a tank, 7 weeks, that ridiculous. You can walk into a fish store, buy a tank, ocean water, live sand, live rock & a couple of percula clowns & walk out the door put it together at home & it will run just fine.
Some of you people get into this ---- way to seriously & over exaggerate on everything. Skimmers this, skimmers that. Not everybody needs a freaking skimmer.
Please. I hope no one feeds this trollong post. Most people can tell bad advice when they see it.
 
ilovemytank

ilovemytank

Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2955533
Sorry I stopped spatting with children a lonnngggg time ago...so I just think this will have to be let go.
meowzer ; Your too good to get drawn into a conversation with this member. Ignore him and his comments.
 
papajt

papajt

Member
In that first pic, it looked like you might have bubble algae. Its best to remove it when its still little. Just use your fingers to pick off the bubbles where they are attached to the rock. Take care to not pop them while doing so.
 
shadowshield

shadowshield

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this morning was bad, very bad.

I woke to a loud crash noise then water splashing.
Turns out the skimmer had been knocked over, and was flooding my floor.
Not thinking anything of it, I simply put the skimmer in a tub, and unplugged the powerhead supplying it.
Then on further inspection, the base of the tanks stand has sunk thru the floor on the right side (side the sump is on)
This has caused the water level to be low on one side, and almost overflowing on the other, a section of glass that holds the middle of the tank together at the top has separated from its silicone grasp, I have drained half the water from the tank, placed a powerhead in the tank to move the remaining water, added a airstone, emptied the sump, two heaters i just got yesterday have both broke (the glass) from being above the water line.
Now I hope to god it stays where it is until i get home from work today.
 
ilovemytank

ilovemytank

Member
Originally Posted by shadowshield
http:///forum/post/2958890
this morning was bad, very bad.

I woke to a loud crash noise then water splashing.
Turns out the skimmer had been knocked over, and was flooding my floor.
Not thinking anything of it, I simply put the skimmer in a tub, and unplugged the powerhead supplying it.
Then on further inspection, the base of the tanks stand has sunk thru the floor on the right side (side the sump is on)
This has caused the water level to be low on one side, and almost overflowing on the other, a section of glass that holds the middle of the tank together at the top has separated from its silicone grasp, I have drained half the water from the tank, placed a powerhead in the tank to move the remaining water, added a airstone, emptied the sump, two heaters i just got yesterday have both broke (the glass) from being above the water line.
Now I hope to god it stays where it is until i get home from work today.
I'm sorry all that happened to you. I wish you the best of luck getting everything back up. You'll have to reinforce your floor or it'll happen again. Good luck and I hope all goes well.
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
You know...just when you think it can't get any worse...something like that happens...and I bet you are at work with nothing on your mind but your tank at home
GOOD LUCK...
 
fishlawyer

fishlawyer

Member
Originally Posted by pleasants9
http:///forum/post/2963249
any new reports on the tank?
Yeah, would love to know how you are doing. Seems like you had a rough start but I am sure I speak for a lot of people on here when I say we are rooting for you!
 
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