http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:03:44 +0000 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:26:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=61944 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505116&title=issue-solved#505116 Author: wickedsnowman
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 7:26pm

Oh and 15 dkh is pretty high for your alk and what does calcium-23 mean?]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:26:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505116&title=issue-solved#505116 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505115&title=issue-solved#505115 Author: wickedsnowman
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 7:20pm

Some salts claim they are ready as soon as dissolved. However most need more time to have o2 and ph to match the tank. 24 hours is usually the recommended time. I think it was the combo of all those things that started the chain reaction. Anti mold silicone is definitely not reef safe. Your bros tank and your previous sump prob didn't cause the same problems because it was cured more and released less toxins. I bet there is still bad stuff leaching in his though. Anytime a sand bed is moved it can start a tank crash also if not rinsed properly. Especially in older tanks. So just a string of bad things. IMO I would do 100% water change. Reseal the sump using reef safe stuff, rinse the sand in the sump really good and recycle the tank before adding live stock back. It is to bad man I feel for ya. If you need anything let me know.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:20:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505115&title=issue-solved#505115 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505090&title=issue-solved#505090 Author: Akira
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 4:04pm

I once over dosed and changed almost 100% of all my water in my system in about a 3 hour period ! I had to use tap water as I had no R/o at the time. 10min mix when I added salt . I had a 72g mixed reef and like 8 fish . Made alot of corals mad but no loses. My best guess would be the silicone .  Most use an RTV 100 or 103 when building tanks.  (and atleast a 24 hr cure min)  Second would be the sand . If you remove old sand it is best to prime with a cup or 2 of the old  and rinse the rest until clean . It prevent all the old detriment etc from polluting your new set up. Last would be the cleaning and did you use vinegar to clean ? Sorry for your loss hope this helps in the future.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:04:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505090&title=issue-solved#505090 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505076&title=issue-solved#505076 Author: Boxerboy
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 3:02pm

I think that sounds like a very likely cause. I guess i will give it a few days and try putting a little fish in and watch closely.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:02:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505076&title=issue-solved#505076 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505071&title=issue-solved#505071 Author: BrentD
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 2:42pm

Yeah, you doubled the water volume with fresh salt water. IMO, that's what happened. 15 dkh is high, shouldn't be more than 12. The reason I think this is what happened is because I did this before.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:42:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505071&title=issue-solved#505071 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505067&title=issue-solved#505067 Author: Boxerboy
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 2:30pm

30 gallon display, so i pretty much doubled the amount of water.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:30:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505067&title=issue-solved#505067 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505054&title=issue-solved#505054 Author: BrentD
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 2:02pm

That should be, I let my new water oxygenate with power heads and a heater for 24 hours or so before putting it my sump. How big is your display again?]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:02:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505054&title=issue-solved#505054 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505053&title=issue-solved#505053 Author: Boxerboy
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 1:58pm

I mixed it with a powerhead in buckets before adding for aprox 10-15 min each and then let it circulate in my sump for about a half hour until the temperature in the two matched up, then hooked it to the top. Is that enough time?]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:58:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505053&title=issue-solved#505053 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505049&title=issue-solved#505049 Author: BrentD
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 1:51pm

How long after you added the salt mix to the 30 gallon sump water did it sit mixing and getting to the appropriate temp before you connected it to the display water?  The only reason I ask is because 30 gallons of freshly mixed salt water that hasn't been mixed very well with a powerhead can sometimes be toxic and kill fish and coral...Just throwing out another option.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:51:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505049&title=issue-solved#505049 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505047&title=issue-solved#505047 Author: bstuver
Subject: 61944
Posted: February 06 2013 at 1:43pm

I would guess a combination of things,
-the sealant if it says anything about mold it shouldn't be used
-moving the sand bed if you didn't rinse it while moving it
-it could have also been the glass not being cleaned enough, I had a tank built and rinsed it but when I moved all my stuff everything melted and died or bleached
Sucks sorry to hear...]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:43:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61944&PID=505047&title=issue-solved#505047