This is wierd :( - Page 4

lcstorc · 04-12-2008, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the compliment. I need to take more pics but one of my leathers is poutiing today. Haven't shown the new clam though so I should get that today.

Reefer333 · 04-12-2008, 01:34 PM

I can't remember do you still have your BSJF? I love clams, they look so amazing from the top view.

tbittner · 04-13-2008, 12:04 AM

I read this thread and I'm very sorry about your loss. These really are unique, fun, fascinating fish.

I wonder, since these fish are jumpers and darn good ones, if they could be hurting themselves against the cover? And then I wonder how often they attempt to get out? Just a thought....

Reefer333 · 04-13-2008, 12:49 AM

Thanks Terry. Mine seemed to be happy just hanging out in his hole. He spent most of his time "upgrading" his home, so I don't think that he tried to get out, but who knows.

Stefan

Reefer333 · 04-14-2008, 08:12 AM

I think I figured out what happened. My friend had the same thing happen to his tank. He said that when Mandrine gobies die they develop almost a "cacoon" of toxic slime. This causes an ammonia spike that lasts for about 4 hours. My manderine died right before all this happened and I couldnt get him out of the tank because he was behind all my rock work, and eventually my brittle star and CUC took care of him.

lcstorc · 04-14-2008, 09:36 AM

The dead fish left in the tank is more likely to cause an amonia spike than anything specific to the mandarin.

leebca · 04-14-2008, 10:14 AM

Considering now the size of the system, Lynn is quite right. A dead anything in the (IMHO) mis-stocked marine system will send a jolt of poison through the system. The (smallish) size of the system adds to the likelihood that such a spike or poison shot will have a significant impact on the wellbeing of the ones still alive.

Mis-stocked in the sense that I don't believe a Mandarin belongs in the size system you reported having.

Dentoid · 04-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Well Stefan, although you may never know exactly what happened, at least you are closer to an understanding. A lot can go wrong, in a short time, in a small volume of water. Again, my heart is broken for your losses.

04-12-2008, 01:31 PM	#46 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This is wierd :( Thanks for the compliment. I need to take more pics but one of my leathers is poutiing today. Haven't shown the new clam though so I should get that today. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This is wierd :( I can't remember do you still have your BSJF? I love clams, they look so amazing from the top view.

04-13-2008, 12:04 AM	#48 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This is wierd :( I read this thread and I'm very sorry about your loss. These really are unique, fun, fascinating fish. I wonder, since these fish are jumpers and darn good ones, if they could be hurting themselves against the cover? And then I wonder how often they attempt to get out? Just a thought.... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-13-2008, 12:49 AM	#49 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This is wierd :( Thanks Terry. Mine seemed to be happy just hanging out in his hole. He spent most of his time "upgrading" his home, so I don't think that he tried to get out, but who knows. Stefan

04-14-2008, 08:12 AM	#50 (permalink)
Reefer333 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This is wierd :( I think I figured out what happened. My friend had the same thing happen to his tank. He said that when Mandrine gobies die they develop almost a "cacoon" of toxic slime. This causes an ammonia spike that lasts for about 4 hours. My manderine died right before all this happened and I couldnt get him out of the tank because he was behind all my rock work, and eventually my brittle star and CUC took care of him.

04-14-2008, 09:36 AM	#51 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This is wierd :( The dead fish left in the tank is more likely to cause an amonia spike than anything specific to the mandarin. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-14-2008, 10:14 AM	#52 (permalink)
leebca Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So CA Posts: 379 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This is wierd :( Considering now the size of the system, Lynn is quite right. A dead anything in the (IMHO) mis-stocked marine system will send a jolt of poison through the system. The (smallish) size of the system adds to the likelihood that such a spike or poison shot will have a significant impact on the wellbeing of the ones still alive. Mis-stocked in the sense that I don't believe a Mandarin belongs in the size system you reported having. __________________ LEE

04-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#53 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This is wierd :( Well Stefan, although you may never know exactly what happened, at least you are closer to an understanding. A lot can go wrong, in a short time, in a small volume of water. Again, my heart is broken for your losses. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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