I have a problem with my reef tank killing all my coral, clams, snails, and dusters. Everything except for the fish and crabs have died. I have a 500
gal system. A 220, 120, and 75 gal tank and a 75 gal sump. I have all the filters a commercial skimmer uv light and ro system. My water tests normal
except for the nitrates are a little high. I use balance blocks, calcium and iodine and feed my coral DT's phytoplankton. I was having problems with algae but now the only thing growing is something black and only in the shade. I guess it's black slime algae but not sure, maybe Cyanobateria.
My clams showed the first signs of problems on a Saturday when they didn't open fully and their edges looked a little rough, sickly. later that day I noticed some of my coral wasn't opening completely. Anyway within three days I had lost everything save a few I took out and placed in a medical tank. Some of those eventually died. Snails especially. I checked for copper and electricity or electrical shock. Someone said maybe chemical warfare between corals, but most of my coral have been together in the same place for a least six months. Oh, my system is about 8 months old, where I converted over from fresh water which was over two years old. I started with my 75 gal and slowly converted it to salt for my fresh water snowflake eels I have. This is getting to be a book, sorry! Anyway, can anyone help I would really appreciate it as would my family (reef dwellers). If you need more info please ask. Thanks!
gal system. A 220, 120, and 75 gal tank and a 75 gal sump. I have all the filters a commercial skimmer uv light and ro system. My water tests normal
except for the nitrates are a little high. I use balance blocks, calcium and iodine and feed my coral DT's phytoplankton. I was having problems with algae but now the only thing growing is something black and only in the shade. I guess it's black slime algae but not sure, maybe Cyanobateria.
My clams showed the first signs of problems on a Saturday when they didn't open fully and their edges looked a little rough, sickly. later that day I noticed some of my coral wasn't opening completely. Anyway within three days I had lost everything save a few I took out and placed in a medical tank. Some of those eventually died. Snails especially. I checked for copper and electricity or electrical shock. Someone said maybe chemical warfare between corals, but most of my coral have been together in the same place for a least six months. Oh, my system is about 8 months old, where I converted over from fresh water which was over two years old. I started with my 75 gal and slowly converted it to salt for my fresh water snowflake eels I have. This is getting to be a book, sorry! Anyway, can anyone help I would really appreciate it as would my family (reef dwellers). If you need more info please ask. Thanks!
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