Jbrougher Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 So I left my sister in charge of my tank for the week while I was skiing Before I left, I checked all my water parameters, and they were all level and fine. I left her instructions to feed one cube of frozen shrimp a day, thawed out, and scrub the glass if it got dirty. Anything happens, call me. I just got home, and my tank is covered in algae, and after cleaning the glass found: My tomatoe clown is extremley dark, and swimming redunently into my anenome, My yellow tail damsel is extremley pale, and swimming into rocks and glass, my spotted hawkfish is afraid to come out of the rocks, and my fairly large spotted goby is nowhere to be found. I then checked the freezer, and found that only two cubes were gone. I fed on saturday when i left, so she fed twice What happened to my tank? What do i do? help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrown Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I'd test water parameters and do water changes if necessary. Have you fed the tank? Edited March 22, 2009 by labrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 See if any of them are eating. Check your parameters, hold off sticking your hands in there cleaning off algae from the sides of the tank. Just make sure you have a clear view at some angle to see if they're eating, or doing something they shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnoburns Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Did you get a chance to test the parameters? Were they normal? You might ask your sister what she did or didn't do. This might be hard, but try to remain calm when talking to her and nonaccusing. If something happened she will be more open to giving you details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrougher Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I fed, and the damsel tried to eat, but couldnt get to the food, and nothing else tried I"m doing a parameter check in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I would do a water change immediately and check for nitrite and ammonia. Then observer your livestock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish are not Sea Kittens Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I would do a water change immediately and check for nitrite and ammonia. Then observer your livestock. definitely test parameters..observe....oh and get a new sister! (not that you have to get rid of this one...but maybe adopt a new one...one who follows instructions) I am joking btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Definitely do a LARGE water change. Also, I wouldn't wait 'til tomorrow to check your parameters as it could be to late. If you don't have test kits then most of the LFS in Austin will usually check your parameters free of charge. I agree with Fish, I would find a new sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 You know what the best part of doing a large water change is? You don't need to check the levels first. Just do a water change. That should help immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 How's the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrougher Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Its recovering. All my levels were spiked, but thanks to major water changes, its recovering I realized the glass algae is mainly my fault, as i use tap water mixed with a conditioner From now on, im using RCA's RO/DI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 While I love that you want to support one of our sponsors, I'd recommend your own RODI unit. Cheaper in the long run. And you always have access to good water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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