Fat, happy and swimming one day, dead the next

[Doctorgori]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Nitrates are high, but this did not kill him. Before buying any more fish I would get an API test done. to rule out water contamination in some way.

 

[Reef Wizard]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

I doubt its the case but is ammonia high?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

What fish remain?
Can you get a video of them?
Do you think these losses are all related?

It isn’t likely to be water quality issues.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

I don't see any signs of damage from aggression

 

[Doctorgori]

What fish remain?
Can you get a video of them?
Do you think these losses are all related?

It isn’t likely to be water quality issues.

If you don’t mind a lil back n forth I’ll repost at lights on 9a EST
900 XXL stocking list:

• Lrg Purple tang (tank boss)
• Lrg Elbi mimic
• med scopas
• med two spot bristle tooth
• Lrg male Lyretail Anthias
• 2ea female Dispar
• fuzzy dwarf lion
• cleaner wrasse
• Pair saddleback clowns
• small Blue jaw trigger
• Lrg flame angel
• unknown number of sump mollies

A lil overstocked, but nothing obscene
Tanks is absolutely “off”, algae growth absent until added iron as advised here on R2R ..
High frag mortality from west coast vendor, trying WWc stuff ina wait and see thing….
coral growth is VERY slow
ICP test was inconclusive for now defunct vendor, will do another here shortly: trolling forums for recommendations

 

[Doctorgori]

I don't see any signs of damage from aggression

I did loose a few fish a few months earlier from a female tomato that went off the rails, but tank is “bong water” peaceful

 

[Doctorgori]

I doubt its the case but is ammonia high?

actually thats not unrealistic , I’ve seen that before but usually you get a “feel” of that issue from the breathing rate: emphasis on “usually” …. I’ll try to post a vid in a few here

 

[Doctorgori]

I’m not real good at this, please pardon

closeup shot

Sump

Full tank

 

[ZoWhat]

Any algae blooms?

Hazy water is a sign of an algae bloom explosion.... during such time the algae explosion robs the Oxygen levels to fatal levels

 

[Doctorgori]

Any algae blooms?

Hazy water is a sign of an algae bloom explosion.... during such time the algae explosion robs the Oxygen levels to fatal levels

True, but the haze might be optical from the nasty glass,
I’m burning some ozone and the water is reasonably clear

 

[Tinnerito]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

There is a chance that your equipment/hardware may be faulty, and could be leaching plastics and other harmful materials in your water, in which no ordinary test kit will detect.

 

[Doctorgori]

another upload this time at feeding

 

[vetteguy53081]

Any change in water or type? Are RODI cartridges expired for use?
Any new additions to tank, prior to this event(s)?
Nitrate is elevated a little but not considered lethal. Can you post a short video or pics of tank showing water haziness under white light intensity?

 

[Doctorgori]

There is a chance that your equipment/hardware may be faulty, and could be leaching plastics and other harmful materials in your water, in which no ordinary test kit will detect.

Yeah it very well may be ICP time, who is the go to company anymore? Fauna Marine or whatever

 

[Doctorgori]

Any change in water or type? Are RODI cartridges expired for use?
Any new additions to tank, prior to this event(s)?
Nitrate is elevated a little but not considered lethal. Can you post a short video or pics of tank showing water haziness under white light intensity?

I got the SKY’s set at 100% white, ….
I don’t mind reposting again if this shot isn’t good enough…
hope all these post aren’t too annoying



The Bluejaw was added yesterday (from WWC)

 

[Doctorgori]

Are RODI cartridges expired for use?

the anion is about ready to go but things appear OK I think

 

[Dorking It]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

I'm sorry to jump off topic. How did you get you np stats to show up on the water quality report?

 

[Doctorgori]

I'm sorry to jump off topic. How did you get you np stats to show up on the water quality report?

I went low tech and took a picture of the screenshot

 

[Nextlevelreefer]

Ok now I’m concerned:
Losses in last 60 days so far: Rock beauty, Marine betta, orchid dottyback and now a regal angel ( still alive but barely)
Any help, even guesses appreciated
( tank params are perfect but coral growth is slow)

Your Nitrate is high but you should be posting Salinity, Ammonia & Nitrite