Sad Day

[n2deep]

Woke up this morning and found that all my fish were dead in my 140 gal DAS tank. A huge 16 inchesStarsnstripe puffer approx 6 years old, Large Niger, Yellow tang and Wrasse. Just did a water change and the next moring all dead. Can only be one of two things. First, one of the brushes I used to clean must have had bleach left on it or the puffer blew up and released his slime and killed the tank. When I first noticed it this morning the tank was cloudy. THIS REALLY SUCKS!!!

 

[cincyreefer]

Sorry to hear that. I would agree that it sounds like the puffer released the toxin... I know someone else who just had the same thing happen in their 220 gallon. Wiped out all 4 puffers in the tank. Hard way to lose all $1100 of fish, especially ones you have had so long. Good luck with whatever you decide to do next with the tank.

 

[evilss]

what a terrible loss. i would not disregard the bleach issue. my puffer usually puffs 2 times a month. i havent had a single problem with him doin this yet. hope you can figure it out so you can try to avoid what it was again. once again sorry for you loss.

 

[ac]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[n2deep]

What makes it worse is that this tank and half the fish(including the puffer) was given to me by a good friend of mine. He had the tank, puffer and Niger for over 5 years. The tough part was telling him. He loved those fish. He gave all of it to me over a year ago when he moved. Thanks Cincy for you story it helps ease the pain. Also note I used r/o di water, aireated it for a week, and also added PRIME to the tank when I changed the water.

 

[bildotang]

Sorry for the loss. The stars & stripes is one of my favorite puffers. I lost my 9 inch puffer about 3 months ago (Ick got to him), and I have been sad ever since. Terrible way to go. If you find out what happened, keep us posted so that when I get another one, I can learn from your accident.
Once again, sorry for your loss.

 

[polarpooch]

That's awful. I'm so sorry.