Bact bloom

[Joshifer]

Since the crash from the power outage Everything’s just going down hill. Waters very milky corals are pissed. Theirs dead pods everywhere im removing them the best I can. Snails and hermits are climbing to the top I guess for oxygen. I did a huge water changes for its size and nothing. I added a carbon filter pad. I pointed the power head completely up to the surface to make oxygen. I opened windows for fresh air.

 

Idk what else to do. Do I just wait it out? The way things look I’m expecting a total wipeout any day. And I need to leave to Florida next week :(

 

 

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[Jon Lazar]

I would add an airstone.  You'll get a lot of additional oxygenation that way. 

 

If you have an in-tank powerhead, try placing the airstone below the pump's intake.  It will turn your tank into a protein skimmer and really boost the oxygen.

[KingOfAll_Tyrants]

again, I really think I would use this if i were you:

 

get it at Petsmart (haven’t seen it before at Petco) right now, and use the micron filter first:

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/marineland-magnum-polishing-internal-canister-filter-2536440?cm_mmc=PPC-GG-_-PTC_P_SUP_LIA-GG_FY19_SBU05_Companion_Animal_BOPIS-_-76332473423-_-A&kpid=go_6471950367_76332473423_380230977733_pla-324731645754_m&utm_config=tad0iunwp&utm_campaign=PTC_P_SUP_LIA-GG_FY19_SBU05_Companion_Animal_BOPIS&utm_source=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqPaSj7m75gIVFG6GCh0fJgi-EAQYAiABEgIy0_D_BwE

 

 

after a day or two, add cellulose powder or diatomaceous earth:

https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Clear-4009DC-Cellulose-Alternative/dp/B0017T0J0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1576543365&sr=8-2&srs=7472651011

 

 

given your situation, I might get an extra micron filter insert. It should be right next to the main filter at Petsmart.

 

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/reptile/reptile-filters-pumps/magnum-micron-cartridge-water-polishing-filter

 

 

(Petco may also have them both)

 

Edited December 17, 2019 by KingOfAll_Tyrants

[KingOfAll_Tyrants]

Another random thought: you may want to run a lot of carbon too

[treesprite]

To be honest, in your situation, if it isn't a big tank, I would just do a 100% water change at this point. Your liverock and some bacteria additive will prevent a big cycle. You might get a mini cycle, but it wouldn't be anywhere near as hard on livestock as what they are going through now. I have done it many times (every time I set up a new tank with liverock I already have), for example when I set up my 75g about a month ago. 100% new water, added already-established liverock, added nitrifying bacteria supplement (I used Biodigest), acclimated and added fish and corals the same day.... absolutely no problems, livestock looks happier than ever. I think some service companies use this method on a regular basis. *** The key is the already established liverock ***

Edited December 17, 2019 by treesprite

[Joshifer]

I’ve done two 100% water changes. It’s a loosing battle even dosing prime. The skeleton on my favorite hammer is white. Almost bleached, The rest will slowly die. I’m gonna rehome what’s left for free to save them


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[treesprite]

1 hour ago, Joshifer said:

I’ve done two 100% water changes. It’s a loosing battle even dosing prime. The skeleton on my favorite hammer is white. Almost bleached, The rest will slowly die. I’m gonna rehome what’s left for free to save them


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I'm very sorry about this disaster. As long as there are corals in the process of dying, the problem is going to continue. Getting the corals out is a good idea.