Yellow head sleeper goby breathing erratically

[helms20]

Petco usually has it

Just found it going to pick up and run this afternoon when I finally get back home.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Per the lfs complete start can cycle a tank in 24 hours, but going to research it quickly. Trying to find biospira locally now.

With the bioload you have and potential die off still happening I would source an extra bottle Incase you need it

 

[helms20]

Ok will do.

 

[helms20]

Wait prime or biospira?

 

[Mjrenz]

Biospira

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Wait prime or biospira?

Biospira

 

[Dom]

Did you let the tank cycle?

The presence of nitrites suggests to me that the tank has not cycled.

 

[Mjrenz]

The presence of nitrites suggests to me that the tank has not cycled.

He posted that at the same time I asked

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

The presence of nitrites suggests to me that the tank has not cycled.

No it hasn’t, he FW dipped his live rock which killed off his biofilter. He’s basically starting off new now.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I agree on liquid bacteria. I also would do a water change, but prior to grab a sample of water. After water change, take sample to a Trusted LFS and have them test for comparison and verification of your readings.
Add also, some carbon in the event anything is leaching from the rocks or sandbed.

 

[helms20]

I agree on liquid bacteria. I also would do a water change, but prior to grab a sample of water. After water change, take sample to a Trusted LFS and have them test for comparison and verification of your readings.
Add also, some carbon in the event anything is leaching from the rocks or sandbed.

Should I do the WC and then add bacteria?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Should I do the WC and then add bacteria?

I would, it will lower any ammonia and let the bacteria work faster

 

[helms20]

Ok that's what I thought too. Thank you all again for the comments.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Should I do the WC and then add bacteria?

Yes.... it will lower your levels if high and allow the bacteria supplement to work quick and effectively

 

[helms20]

RIP flybird (aka yellowhead goby)

 

[vetteguy53081]

RIP flybird (aka yellowhead goby)

Oh no.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

RIP flybird (aka yellowhead goby)

Sorry for your loss

 

[helms20]

My stupid fault. Hopefully I can keep the pair of clowns, the fiji blue devil, and the CUC alive.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

My stupid fault. Hopefully I can keep the pair of clowns, the fiji blue devil, and the CUC alive.

It happens to all of us.

 

[helms20]

Yeah first thing I have really messed up on since I started 14 months ago It is what it is I am just glad I didnt have $2k worth of livestock in the tank.