MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 newest fts:::10/5/14 . 11/7/14 New tank 20longAround 20-26lbs rockCheap par38bulbs work amazing sps even love it2 oceanic 250gph power heads =500gph soon rw4 coming by MondayFish:None till DEC 5thInverts:3banded tronculos snails3-4cirth snails1turbo5 astria snails5red leg hermits2blue leg hermitsCorals:Zoas 12 kindsGreen slimer spsTricolor sps x2Purple monti capUnknown sps fragHammerCandy caneGreen leatherHuge rock blue mushroomsSo I've had a 10gallon reef for like 22 months well I went on vacation in Nov and just got back a week ago so ended up being a 4month vacation not what I wanted.....well I got back and tank was full of red and green cyno and all my corals and fish dead I mean all of them.I started going tho what my tank sitter had done I then found my salt being kept in a f****** metal container so I'm thinking pure metal being put into my tank so what I'm thinking is ....1 is the tank done time too get out the hobbie...2startuting new fresh saltwater and see if it dose comeback just so hard too taredown something I've put so much time and money into Link to comment
Huskerguy84 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I dont think it matters that the salt was kept in a metal container unless it became rusty. Its probably from lack of water changes, temperature flux and over feeding, caused by the tank sitter. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 My lights ended up to be like a year old and were t5s Cuz I hadent put the new par38s over it so the metal wouldent leach into the salt because the salt is a corrosive.... and if its from lack of care witch I know had been happening then I can pull it back right? Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Can't blame the tank sitter really, and I wouldn't try and bring it back in its current condition. Too many variables that may lead to future problems. Just get some new dry sand and rock and seed it. Start fresh, problem free. Link to comment
biocubedatx Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wonder if they topped off with fw or sw Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 No they used saltwater they did all that right it just went down I have it cleaned up now there are two hermits in it but that's it if the tanks done I'm done over the hobbie tank will be tore down too much time and money to start the thing over Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 No they used saltwater they did all that right it just went down I have it cleaned up now there are two hermits in it but that's it if the tanks done I'm done over the hobbie tank will be tore down too much time and money to start the thing over They topped the tank off with saltwater? If so, that's probably why the tank crashed. :/ Link to comment
biocubedatx Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Topping with sw is wrong. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 No it was with the Ro water I left in depth instructions for them and they had done it the last year when I went on vocation then to so they knew what to do pretty much Only thing I can figure is the stopped doing it....the lights went hella bad and started the algae and killed it all ....or somehow the dang metal cookie container latched into my tank Are the rocks usable a least if I have too take it down that's the worst part about losing more then all the corals and fish I already have Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 No it was with the Ro water I left in depth instructions for them and they had done it the last year when I went on vocation then to so they knew what to do pretty much Only thing I can figure is the stopped doing it....the lights went hella bad and started the algae and killed it all ....or somehow the dang metal cookie container latched into my tank Are the rocks usable a least if I have too take it down that's the worst part about losing more then all the corals and fish I already have Aah. In that case, the top-off probably wasn't the culprit. You can probably still use the rocks, but I'd throw out the sand. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I was thinking of it anyway was thinking bare bottom ? Link to comment
I<3SPS Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It honestly sounds like a complete restart would be the best option. If it's only a 10 gallon new live sand and live rock wouldn't be too expensive to fill it. If you really wanted to reuse everything I would take out all of the live organisms and place them in a small quarantine container with some of the water, an airstone and a heater. Then scrub all of the rocks, dump out all of the excess water, throw away any dead/decaying debris and soak everything in vinegar or VERY VERY dilute bleach. Then RINSE WELL. If it were me I would save the rock and buy new sand. Begin a new cycle and go from there. This is just my opinion, there are plenty of others out there that might agree or disagree. Good luck! Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'd also personally restart with new rock and new sand, especially if they're covered in algae right now. The cost of rock/sand in a 10 gallon < The headache that comes with getting rid of established algae. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Is got the algae all gone and hasent came back in last week with the new LEDs I was going to take all out use a new ten gallon tank and just use the rock nothing eles So sand be better then going barebottom Link to comment
seabass Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 ... but that's it if the tanks done I'm done over the hobbie tank will be tore down too much time and money to start the thing over To me, it sounds like you're not really into it (which is OK). It does take a lot of time and money. Most people will tell you to stick with it; but if it isn't a passion, I think quitting is a viable option. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 To me, it sounds like you're not really into it (which is OK). It does take a lot of time and money. Most people will tell you to stick with it; but if it isn't a passion, I think quitting is a viable option.. No that's the thing I'm hella into it but having to buy the rock and all to start over I sent what I need a do right now the tank was my life and all I put my time into just dident expect my girl too be in the hospital and gone for 4months. A week trip turned into the 4 montjs Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Is got the algae all gone and hasent came back in last week with the new LEDs I was going to take all out use a new ten gallon tank and just use the rock nothing eles So sand be better then going barebottom Either is ok. It's what you prefer. Now that the algae is gone, you're probably a'ok to use that rock. After you set up the tank though, you should throw in some fish food or ammonia and see if that rock's bacteria colonies can still process ammonia efficiently before adding livestock. . No that's the thing I'm hella into it but having to buy the rock and all to start over I sent what I need a do right now the tank was my life and all I put my time into just dident expect my girl too be in the hospital and gone for 4months. A week trip turned into the 4 montjs That honestly sounds like a nightmare. I hope everything is ok now! Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Ya I'll go as a whole new cycle and the tank still has some coralline I figgired that's a lil good sign ...and yes it was one and all stone now that am home well all will be when my tank is back I had a old profile on here jua couldent lon in I'll post some pics of tank before it died Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Be sure to post some current pics also to get a better idea of how to help you restart the tank. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 OK I'll post here in a min its gonna be two tanks my bro had a ten too IMA take his tank down clean everything then put my rock and new water in it and IMA use mine and his power head to get more flow in the tank Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Be sure to post some current pics also to get a better idea of how to help you restart the tank. Old Dirty tank old dirtynew (above picturerocks be for all full ones like 5 months befoe death hope i can get it back Link to comment
NaOH+HCl Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I should take up golf. And let someone else play for me. I think I'll choose MadReefer. Go on now boy, go hit some balls for me. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I should take up golf. And let someone else play for me. I think I'll choose MadReefer. Go on now boy, go hit some balls for me.. WHAT you talking about ? Link to comment
seabass Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 ... just dident expect my girl too be in the hospital and gone for 4months. A week trip turned into the 4 montjsI hope that your girl is doing well. A fish/reef tank can always be replaced. Link to comment
MadReefer13 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ya she's doing great now and the tank is being she never could be that's for sure thanks G I hope that your girl is doing well. A fish/reef tank can always be replaced.. Ya that's for sure the tank is already being replaced ,she could never be that's for sure she's doing great now ...thanks G Link to comment
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