Clownfish on floor after putting reef putty in Help

[JackPinny]

I recently put some dd asuascape putty in to secure some rock the water went cloudy and now my clowns are on the sand bed hardly moving Any help ?

 

[blaxsun]

I'd do a water change and change out your filters.

 

[Miami Reef]

Run carbon asap.

 

[JachPot]

Putty stuff can rapidly change pH, I'd do the water change and then test where stuff is, if you have a bubbler that also could go in the tank to increase oxygen.

 

[Miami Reef]

If you have new saltwater that is already salinity and temp matched, transfer the clowns there until the tank clears up.

 

[JackPinny]

I'd do a water change and change out your filters.

Done that

 

[JachPot]

If you have new saltwater that is already salinity and temp matched, transfer the clowns there until the tank clears up.

Honestly a bucket with similar water (but not from the tank), a heater, and a bubbler would be better for a few hours than the tank. This is a great idea.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I recently put some dd asuascape putty in to secure some rock the water went cloudy and now my clowns are on the sand bed hardly moving Any help ?

Did you knead(mix) the putty prior to placing in the tank?
Mentioned was carbon which take 2-4 hrs to initiate clearing but it should be non-toxic. What brand putty did you use?

 

[Tamberav]

Even brands labeled reef safe putty can do this when over kneaded or if you use too much. I had the same thing happen to me. it messes up the pH. My fish were on the bottom but they survived. I did a large water change.

 

[JackPinny]

Even brands labeled reef safe putty can do this when over kneaded or if you use too much. I had the same thing happen to me. it messes up the pH. My fish were on the bottom but they survived. I did a large water change.

Okay thanks

 

[JackPinny]

Did you knead(mix) the putty prior to placing in the tank?
Mentioned was carbon which take 2-4 hrs to initiate clearing but it should be non-toxic. What brand putty did you use?

I have some carbon in, i kneaded the putty before hand. And it was Dd aqua scape construction putty

 

[JackPinny]

Honestly a bucket with similar water (but not from the tank), a heater, and a bubbler would be better for a few hours than the tank. This is a great idea.

I don’t have a jacket on hand atm I will update soon

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have some carbon in, i kneaded the putty before hand. And it was Dd aqua scape construction putty

Ok good- was assuring it was reef safe. Im familiar with this stuff.

 

[JackPinny]

Ok good- was assuring it was reef safe. Im familiar with this stuff.

Okay good i don’t think there is much more I can except wait

 

[JackPinny]

Okay good i don’t think there is much more I can except wait

So both clowns and shrimp died, should I do a 100% water change and start like that or remove all rock aswell or start again fully with new sand media etc

 

[JackPinny]

Ok good- was assuring it was reef safe. Im familiar with this stuff.

So both clowns and shrimp died, should I do a 100% water change and start like that or remove all rock aswell or start again fully with new sand media etc

 

[vetteguy53081]

So both clowns and shrimp died, should I do a 100% water change and start like that or remove all rock aswell or start again fully with new sand media etc

Yes And add carbon
My preferred putty is seaclone hold fast

 

[Dburr1014]

How much did you use? A whole roll?

 

[JackPinny]

Yes And add carbon
My preferred putty is seaclone hold fast

Fully start Over ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Fully start Over ?

Major water change, add bacteria and chemipure bluecc CD which will remove any toxins and polish water and keep nitrate in check