Tank going downhill :(

Anthrilliel · Dec 8, 2020

Cell said:
I'm starting to suspect it may have just been clowns doing clown things. The powerhead should be fine. If it were my tank, I would aim it along the surface so it gently breaks the water.

I have it aiming up and towards the back of the tank.

If that's what clowns do.... I might be having a heart attack soon...

Cell · Dec 8, 2020

You have a nice tank. It's a bit new. I'd do a normal water change and start testing for calcium and alkalinity regularly and magnesium every once in awhile. How are the corals looking today compared to when you posted? I kind of forgot you had concerns about them as well.

Anthrilliel · Dec 8, 2020

They are looking a little better. They seem to be opening up again.

I will keep do a 20 % water change , retest and take it from there.

Dom · Dec 8, 2020

Anthrilliel said:
So it seems like they are feeling better....
I turned off the wavemaker last night. Could it be too strong for them? Should I keep it on for only half the day? It is only 530 gph. Should in still proceed with the water change?

I appreciate all your help so much.

What a nice tank.

iamacat · Dec 8, 2020

So they got better when the wave maker was off? Possible stray voltage in the water?

Anthrilliel · Dec 8, 2020

I just tested with everything on it is at 0.074. Is that the cause of it?

Cell · Dec 8, 2020

Stray voltage does not harm fish, they are not grounded.

NeonRabbit221B · Dec 8, 2020

Anthrilliel said:
I just tested with everything on it is at 0.074. Is that the cause of it?

Nope. You would likely feel tingly and want to pull your hand out if it was a electrical issue. I would move on to a large WC and running carbon

Anthrilliel · Dec 8, 2020

Already running chemipure plus , I will do a water change soon as the water is done cooking

Cell · Dec 8, 2020

Just wait until your clowns start treating the HOB like a comfy BTA host. Or swimming up the sides of your tank. It's why clowns are so fun. Just weird and full of personality.

Anthrilliel · Dec 8, 2020

Cell said:
Just wait until your clowns start treating the HOB like a comfy BTA host. Or swimming up the sides of your tank. It's why clowns are so fun. Just weird and full of personality.

Omg the one not on the sand loading last night was swimming up and down the side corners that's why I thought both of them were not ok. They are eating fine today

Cell · Dec 8, 2020

Normal.

NeonRabbit221B · Dec 8, 2020

Cell said:
Stray voltage does not harm fish, they are not grounded.

From what I remember that is true to an extent. It wouldn't kill a fish but has been linked to HLLE and overall strange behavior. "Stray" voltage or current wouldn't cause an issue but a broken pump with three prongs is grounded.