2x2L DIY CO2 + Fizzy CO2 Tabs + Fizzy CO2 Tabs =????

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Someone in the General Forum had a gourami up and die suddenly. Like WHOOP! Dead. Also massive cases of fin rot.

SHe had a small spike in her ammonia, but I think she's fixed that.

Anyhow, while helping her out I found out she's running 2L DIY CO2 into the tank, and no KH or GH kit. She is going out to buy a kit this week. She took the CO2 off the tank until she gets the kit, but prior to the gourami's death, she said that she was treating a couple of fish for finrot with Jungle's Fungus Fizz tabs, AND she also added Fizz Electolytes at the same time.

Now, what are the rammifications with running 2x2L bottles and throwing in all those fizzy tabs? I know it's hard to say without knowing her GH and KH atm, but is it even possible that that could have done a fish or two in? Caused a pH crash maybe?

Sorta thinking out loud here while I wait for her to get a test kit.

Here's the thread:
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66544&page=1&pp=15

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