@Hugh Mann I dont mind answering questions as long as we can figure out what I am doing wrong or what is wrong with my aquarium. I started the cycle on September 25 and it was completely cycled by October 8, I used live rock from a LFS and live aragonite sand. I also used Bio-spira with Dr TIms ammonia. I use the API testing kit and I took pictures of the parameters until the cycle was complete. At the moment ammonia is 0, nitrite is 0, and nitrate is about 15ish. I have a digital thermometer which is reading 77. 7 and a thermometer that is reading the exact same temp. My heater is set at 78. The salinity is measured with a refractometer and I calibrate before each use, the salinity is 1.025. I have a power head but I removed it because the mollies were being blown everywhere. So I am just using a HOB fluval 70. I can see little bubbles inside the aquarium. I've always wondered if it is adequate filtration for the tank, I mean with my freshwater tank there is a lot of surface agitation and I don't see the same results in my saltwater. I've never heard of stray voltage, like check to see if there is faulty equipment? How would I check for stray voltage?? Stress yes, I noticed some stress signs from all three fishes. the clown was just swimming at the bottom breathing fast and hard, he was being pushed by the filter. Now the mollies, the one that died first was just constantly near the top breathing hard and heavy. The second one died 23 hours later and he was at the bottom and near the top breathing hard and heavy. They didn't show any signs of disease. I dont know why but I keep thinking there is something in the water column. I am running carbon at the moment just in case there is something. Thank you for helping.
@HB AL Yes I tested with a calibrated refractometer. I am using a fluval 70. Thank you for helping.
@Cell No I didn't quarantine the fish, because it was my first fish and I would have been able to dose any medication if needed. Especially since it is a FOWLR. Thank you.
@HuduVudu How can I tell if there is enough gas exchange?? I can see small bubbles. thank you
@Twoddler yes, I acclimated the mollies for 6 hours until the parameters were the same. Is that too long?? I read and watched videos, some people just throw the mollies in the tank just temp acclimate them, other acclimate them for hours, and some days. Thank you
@Alaeriel The mollies were FW. People acclimate them differently some said just throw the fish in there and some acclimated them. I chose to acclimate them over the course of a few hours. I didn't feel comfortable just tossing them in the tank. Thank you
Thank you all for helping
