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jmoon32465 · 08-20-2007, 07:46 PM

Hello! I was in the neighborhood, and thought i would say hello! I need some help. My inverts keep dying as soon as i put them in the tank. snails, hermits, emerald crabs, shrimp. I keep checking the water and all appears to be fine. Nitrites, Nitrates, ammonia, ph and salinity all are good. Any suggestions?

DrHank · 08-20-2007, 07:56 PM

Welcome. What are your parameters? Has the tank ever had copper in it? How long has the tank been set up? How big is the tank? What else do you have in the tank? What equipment are you using? We'd all love to help but need a lot more information.

sasquatch · 08-20-2007, 07:59 PM

HI! and Welcome, how are you acclimating your new arrivals? Steve

jmoon32465 · 08-20-2007, 08:03 PM

Thanks! it is 125gal, with a 38 gal tank being used as a sump, i have a ASM-G1x skimmer. it has been setup since june. I cured the rocks for four months prior to adding them to the tank. I have a yellow tang, mandarian dragonette, 2 pajama cardinals, a scopus tang, a blue hippo tang, percula clownfish, and several chromis in there already. The fish are fine. no sign of stress or disease. is there a test for copper? I have seen one, or maybe i am not looking for the right one. Thanks again for your help.

jmoon32465 · 08-20-2007, 08:05 PM

yes. I got the critters from saltwaterfish.com and followed to the letter.

DrHank · 08-20-2007, 08:24 PM

Not that it's the problem but I had fish problems from saltwaterfish.com last year. I won't buy anything from them again. That's just me. This would be my recommendation for copper testing.

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I do find it unusual that you would only loose inverts. I would also suggest that you consider a skimmer upgrade. The ASM G1 is an excellent skimmer but I feel too small for your system. A G3 or 4 would be a better fit. IMO.

jmoon32465 · 08-20-2007, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the help. I am thinking it is the water, cause i moved from Virginia to maryland. that is the only difference. I will do a water change and test the water again. Thanks for the help and advice.

lcstorc · 08-20-2007, 09:00 PM

Welcome to RS!
Are you using tap water or ro/di? That can certainly make a difference.
Also you mention moving. Did the tank move or is it a new setup?
I agree on the skimmer upgrade. I know the specs say the g1-x is fine for your system. But I upgraded mine about 6 months ago and boy did it make a difference.

hma · 08-21-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHank

Not that it's the problem but I had fish problems from saltwaterfish.com last year. I won't buy anything from them again. That's just me. This would be my recommendation for copper testing.

COPPER TEST KIT BY SALIFERT | Copper Test Kits & Refills | Test Kits & Refills | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com

I do find it unusual that you would only loose inverts. I would also suggest that you consider a skimmer upgrade. The ASM G1 is an excellent skimmer but I feel too small for your system. A G3 or 4 would be a better fit. IMO.

i agree hank ....

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caitrina · 08-21-2007, 12:06 AM

Welcome to RS

AQTCJAK · 08-21-2007, 12:12 PM

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jmoon32465 Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello! Hello! I was in the neighborhood, and thought i would say hello! I need some help. My inverts keep dying as soon as i put them in the tank. snails, hermits, emerald crabs, shrimp. I keep checking the water and all appears to be fine. Nitrites, Nitrates, ammonia, ph and salinity all are good. Any suggestions?

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jmoon32465 Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! Thanks! it is 125gal, with a 38 gal tank being used as a sump, i have a ASM-G1x skimmer. it has been setup since june. I cured the rocks for four months prior to adding them to the tank. I have a yellow tang, mandarian dragonette, 2 pajama cardinals, a scopus tang, a blue hippo tang, percula clownfish, and several chromis in there already. The fish are fine. no sign of stress or disease. is there a test for copper? I have seen one, or maybe i am not looking for the right one. Thanks again for your help.

08-20-2007, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmoon32465 Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! yes. I got the critters from saltwaterfish.com and followed to the letter.

08-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! Not that it's the problem but I had fish problems from saltwaterfish.com last year. I won't buy anything from them again. That's just me. This would be my recommendation for copper testing. COPPER TEST KIT BY SALIFERT \| Copper Test Kits & Refills \| Test Kits & Refills \| Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com I do find it unusual that you would only loose inverts. I would also suggest that you consider a skimmer upgrade. The ASM G1 is an excellent skimmer but I feel too small for your system. A G3 or 4 would be a better fit. IMO. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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jmoon32465 Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello! Thanks for the help. I am thinking it is the water, cause i moved from Virginia to maryland. that is the only difference. I will do a water change and test the water again. Thanks for the help and advice.

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