uwdanno Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yesterday I was doing my usually WC change routine and cleaning the skimmer...I finished and left for work. About an hour later I get a call from my stepdad saying "dude, the skimmers overflowing and there is water EVERYWHERE" I forgot to open the valve...stupid me. So then was like oh shiiiiiit...that means thr ATO is going nuts..Im screwed...After he shut all the stuff off that needed to be shut off I had my mom mix a bucket of high salinity water and slowly add the new water after temp match. It had dropped from 1.025 to 1.022. Of course the restaurant was the busiest its been in years..SO I couldn't really stay in contact with my mom! Shout out to them both tho...I would have lost everything if it wasn't for them! So far so good, nothing seems to be too stressed and PO'ed. Fingers are crossed. Good luck!! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Things seem to be okay. I was really concerned about my star but hes cruising around as usual... The grumpyassss IMG_0862 by Ty D, on Flickr Link to comment
amphipod Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Lol you have awesome parents, good thing everything worked out pretty well. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Lol you have awesome parents, good thing everything worked out pretty well. Yeah I was going crazy!!!!!But things seem to be calming down! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 That's good yesssssirrr. Happy motherS day errrrbodyyy Link to comment
markalot Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Glad to hear the disaster was averted! Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Glad to hear the disaster was averted as well. Especially since your tank was one of the reasons I got a Fusion 40. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Glad to hear the disaster was averted! Yeah me too!! Glad to hear the disaster was averted as well. Especially since your tank was one of the reasons I got a Fusion 40. Thanks! Hows your fusion coming along? Ill check out your thread when I get home from work...Im at that place way too much these days hah.. SO Update time? I don't have any pictures....But I have miniature baby trochus snails EVERYWHERE in my tank..I've seen the egg sacks all over the walls and stuff...so whadya know some actually survived! I also ordered a refurbished 55-250mm lens for the DSLR which Im really pumped about..I have a buddy who works at NBC as a film guy and after a long exchange of text messages he said that would be a solid "get your feet wet lens" Ill try and get FTS before I leave today! Thanks everybody for checking in! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 IMG_0902 by Ty D, on Flickr Flotinnn the new mileee in thaa dirtyyy tank! IMG_0905 by Ty D, on Flickr Link to comment
DaveFason Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 On its way to you. duowhitewhitefadeblueyelhang by David Fason, on Flickr Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 On its way to you. duowhitewhitefadeblueyelhang by David Fason, on Flickr OMFG omgomgomg I love it...The fade is sick! That sucker is going to be sitting over a Mr. Aqua 11.4 G. I got the tank..Light...A sexy Mame overflow...I need to figure out sump options and other miscellaneous equipment..Its gonna be the apartment tank when I head down to Jacksonville for school. Seriously tho Dave...I don't think I'll ever own another light. Worth every penny..Thanks again. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Here's a little update. SO, I ended up losing the blue acro..Im not really sure if it was from the mini feather duster irritation or it was unhappy. Okay..I can handle that... Now my firefish is allll jacked up. She has some lesions that look like pimples on her side...and then she has smaller little white dots that resemble Ich.. Im at a fork in the road right nor and I don't know what to do! Besides the drop in salinity the other day my params are the same they have been..The firefish hasn't shown any signs of flashing or anything of that nature but she now swims slightly tilted... I don't get it...Heres a picture. Some feedback and advice would be greatly appreciated...I've never dealt with parasites and disease before. IMG_0955 by Ty D, on Flickr That's one side...I couldn't get a picture of her right side but there is only one lesion, quite large, with a little white-head looking pimple thing. I've never seen any physical aggression from my clowns or cardinal..but they do shoo her away sometimes. You can see the larger white dots on the right side..and the smaller on the left. Link to comment
nidding Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sorry to hear about the troubles with your stunning tank The lesions on you firefish, do you think those could be some sort of parasites that have gotten hold after the salinity drop. I figure that the drop in salinity might have irritated the slime on the fish and given the parasites an opportunity to establish themselves. Just my thought... Best of luck with the tank Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Here's a little update. SO, I ended up losing the blue acro..Im not really sure if it was from the mini feather duster irritation or it was unhappy. Okay..I can handle that... Now my firefish is allll jacked up. She has some lesions that look like pimples on her side...and then she has smaller little white dots that resemble Ich.. Im at a fork in the road right nor and I don't know what to do! Besides the drop in salinity the other day my params are the same they have been..The firefish hasn't shown any signs of flashing or anything of that nature but she now swims slightly tilted... I don't get it...Heres a picture. Some feedback and advice would be greatly appreciated...I've never dealt with parasites and disease before. IMG_0955 by Ty D, on Flickr That's one side...I couldn't get a picture of her right side but there is only one lesion, quite large, with a little white-head looking pimple thing. I've never seen any physical aggression from my clowns or cardinal..but they do shoo her away sometimes. You can see the larger white dots on the right side..and the smaller on the left. Try this if its an parasite. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16809 And This if its just a bruise or bite mark http://www.amazon.com/Boyd-Enterprises-ABE16707-Vitachem-Aquarium/dp/B00025YRIE You can use both together just soak there food in vita chem and dose the treatment accordingly. It should heal up in no time. Thanks! Hows your fusion coming along? Ill check out your thread when I get home from work...Im at that place way too much these days hah.. Its doing good Im really glad I got the tank. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sorry to hear about the troubles with your stunning tank The lesions on you firefish, do you think those could be some sort of parasites that have gotten hold after the salinity drop. I figure that the drop in salinity might have irritated the slime on the fish and given the parasites an opportunity to establish themselves. Just my thought... Best of luck with the tank I really appreciate the reply...The fish has shown signs of the white markings before...just not this bad. It's just a little confusing because she is eating and active..I have a QT set up right now..with a couple PVC pipes and other plastic stuff I found in my kitchen. Im going to try and catch her and put her in there temporarily. I went out and bought some copper power and I think I'll give that a shot. Also picked up some garlic soak. If she heals up well and isn't showing any signs of disease/parasite I think I'm going to bite the bullet and just return her. Poor thing is always stressed and I guess she just doesn't fit in with the tank. Like I said in the previous posts, I have never seen a physical attack from my other fish but they do show signs of aggression. I agree with you about the drop in salinity opening a window for opportunity..that makes the most sense to me. I just need to get her out of the 40 nd into the QT ASAP. I will be updating frequently. Try this if its an parasite. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16809 And This if its just a bruise or bite mark http://www.amazon.com/Boyd-Enterprises-ABE16707-Vitachem-Aquarium/dp/B00025YRIE You can use both together just soak there food in vita chem and dose the treatment accordingly. It should heal up in no time. Its doing good Im really glad I got the tank. Thank you for the input...That's why I love this site...so many good people just helping out one another. I have a plan which is written in the above comment. On another note, I'm very glad that you're digging your IM40! It's a solid tank. Thanks again to the both of you. Tyler Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 UPDATE: So I was able to set up a QT for the poor little firefish..shes currently in there with a donor dose of copper power. I will continue to monitor and keep updated. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Day two in QT and looking a little healthier. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 IMG_1064 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_1061 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_1053 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0972 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0969 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0965 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0963 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0962 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0960 by Ty D, on Flickr IMG_0959 by Ty D, on Flickr PHOTODUMP SO I think the Zoas are feeling the effects of the salinity issue a had a couple days ago...They have been acting up and staying closed:/ My female clown was a little off today too...Acting quite sluggish.. Other than that things are going well. Link to comment
Addinali Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Great pictures beautiful corals as well. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great pictures beautiful corals as well.Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words...especially when the tanks going through a rough patch. Thanks ! Link to comment
ImNew:] Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 On its way to you. duowhitewhitefadeblueyelhang by David Fason, on Flickr Retro and a new Dou... I am jealous! Amazing tank! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Retro and a new Dou... I am jealous! Amazing tank! Thank you very much! I know tho...haha I had to take advantage of the good cash flow before I head to Florida foo school. Very fortunate to wait tables at a four star restaurant! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hahaaaaaa. DAVE'S DUO CAME! Can't wait to get home and unbox that SOB. Link to comment
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