Electric!!!

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by kylekin, Jul 28, 2008.

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  1. kylekin

    kylekin Bristle Worm

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    So I just put my had in the tank and i am feeling a slight shocking feeling where I have cuts on my cuticles. Does this mean i have an electric current going through my tank, and if so, what can I do to fix it, nothing looks bad as of now.
     
    kylekin, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    yep....ground probe that's how I figure out mine too you might want to take a meter and figure out what's causing it too

    do your fish twitch and are pretty still?
     
    cuttingras, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    All saltwater tanks should have a ground probe in there no matter if you feel it or not. Especially if you have submerged pumps in the water column.
     
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  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Saltwater also produces its on electrical current , Thats why all Boats have anode caps on all the out drives Those silver zinc tabs and bolt caps are the sacrificial lambs so to speak .
     
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  5. kylekin

    kylekin Bristle Worm

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    so where can I get a ground probe from? Thanks for everyones response
     
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  6. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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  7. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I had my LFS order one for me. They charged me about $15. You can get them on eBay also. It is definitely a must. You need one now. John.
     
    PharmrJohn, Jul 28, 2008
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  8. kylekin

    kylekin Bristle Worm

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    thanks, i figured that was my problem, and thats what i could do
     
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  9. ALW

    ALW Sea Dragon

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  10. ssgheislerswife

    ssgheislerswife Ritteri Anemone

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    DEFINITELY made a difference in my tank! Everything is doing better since I put one in. Don't add any new livestock until you get the probe...
     
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