I have 9 fish: 2 Chromis, 3 pajamas, 2 clowns, 1 lawnmower blenny and 1 file fish. I originally had about 13 corals. Had just tested my water yesterday am and all parameters were spot on except magnesium which was 1680. My 75 gal tank is 6 months old and is cured, with good coralline growth. 35 gal sump with roller, skimmer and refugium.
Later in day, I went to LFS for second test and to ask about magnesium. Parameters matched but they don’t test for magnesium. They suggested bringing alk and calcium up slightly to reduce mag. They were having a 50% off coral sale so I thought why not?
I bought five corals. 2 chalice, 1 Zoa, 1 flavia, and a flower pot coral. As always, I did my dipping process. 10 mins in Bayer insect killer, 5 in saltwater, 5 in RODI water, 5 in separate new saltwater three times. I swish them around in the process. Then added them directly to the display. I know some will say this is where you quarantine but I don’t. Never have.
I also added for first time a sample of the LFS's Reef lemonade. And fed the guys Reef Frenzy for first time as well, in place of their usual mysis shrimp.
I then left for dinner for the evening. Got back late and tank lights were almost out. Almost missed it, but noticed a Chromi darting around the tank which was suspect. Turned up lights. All the other fish except blenny were acting strange as well. A few quick tests including copper were fine.
Suspected Bayer insect killer. I am thinking that one of the chalices was recently fragged and absorbed the Bayer? It is the only coral that died during the evening.
Stayed up to middle of night. Added charcoal filters and did numerous water changes. This morning all fish are still alive. May do another water change but suspect that time needed to heal wounds. Fish appear calmer today. Worried about clowns since they are so small. All other corals appear ok now.
Feel bad enough so go easy. Hate they suffered and hope there are no long term effects. Really like those guys. Any thoughts?
Later in day, I went to LFS for second test and to ask about magnesium. Parameters matched but they don’t test for magnesium. They suggested bringing alk and calcium up slightly to reduce mag. They were having a 50% off coral sale so I thought why not?
I bought five corals. 2 chalice, 1 Zoa, 1 flavia, and a flower pot coral. As always, I did my dipping process. 10 mins in Bayer insect killer, 5 in saltwater, 5 in RODI water, 5 in separate new saltwater three times. I swish them around in the process. Then added them directly to the display. I know some will say this is where you quarantine but I don’t. Never have.
I also added for first time a sample of the LFS's Reef lemonade. And fed the guys Reef Frenzy for first time as well, in place of their usual mysis shrimp.
I then left for dinner for the evening. Got back late and tank lights were almost out. Almost missed it, but noticed a Chromi darting around the tank which was suspect. Turned up lights. All the other fish except blenny were acting strange as well. A few quick tests including copper were fine.
Suspected Bayer insect killer. I am thinking that one of the chalices was recently fragged and absorbed the Bayer? It is the only coral that died during the evening.
Stayed up to middle of night. Added charcoal filters and did numerous water changes. This morning all fish are still alive. May do another water change but suspect that time needed to heal wounds. Fish appear calmer today. Worried about clowns since they are so small. All other corals appear ok now.
Feel bad enough so go easy. Hate they suffered and hope there are no long term effects. Really like those guys. Any thoughts?
