StacyMarie
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Hello all! So I am very new to saltwater tanks currently starting a biocube 32!! I just finished adding saltwater yesterday. However, I went to go play with the siphon that I had ordered and had forgotten I had a cream on my hands for my eczema (betamethasone dipropionate) which is an anti-inflammatory steroid. My hand barely touched the water, it was like the tip of my finger the only reason I even thought about it was I saw a tiny film on the water which I assume was from the cream. I grabbed a lid and scooped most of it up that had the film. Although I know its impossible I got all of it.
Again I have just started the tank, I have not put any of the good bacteria to start the cycle or anything. In peoples opinions who have more experience than me, should I completely empty the tank and start over, or just a partial water change...? Like I said I think the amount of the medicine that is in the water is very very small but I don't want to take any chances as I am just starting out. Not sure if a steroid like that isnt a huge deal once I get my filters going and good bacteria in there, or if its harmful to fish and should make sure there isnt any of it in there.
I also dont want to go through the process of making 32 more gallons of RODI water and mixing the salt etc if that would be unnecessary.
Anyways, not sure if I am worrying for nothing or if I would be smart to start over.... Any thoughts would be appreciated. And needless to say I will be investing in gloves or making sure I have very clean hands when doing anything with my tank from now on........ TIA
Again I have just started the tank, I have not put any of the good bacteria to start the cycle or anything. In peoples opinions who have more experience than me, should I completely empty the tank and start over, or just a partial water change...? Like I said I think the amount of the medicine that is in the water is very very small but I don't want to take any chances as I am just starting out. Not sure if a steroid like that isnt a huge deal once I get my filters going and good bacteria in there, or if its harmful to fish and should make sure there isnt any of it in there.
I also dont want to go through the process of making 32 more gallons of RODI water and mixing the salt etc if that would be unnecessary.
Anyways, not sure if I am worrying for nothing or if I would be smart to start over.... Any thoughts would be appreciated. And needless to say I will be investing in gloves or making sure I have very clean hands when doing anything with my tank from now on........ TIA
