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  1. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    but here I am...

    I realized between me and my wife have been over feeding our fish tank. The N03 is at about 18PPM. I have done a 15 Gallon water change (this is all the RO/DI water I had on standby) and I am in the process of making 30 more.. Should take between 3 and 4 hours to do so. My question is - should I fill my mixing tank with regular water (non ro/di) treat it with a water decholorinator and do a 30 gallon water change right now? Or wait until my RO/DI water is ready.

    I cleaned out my filter media (it was getting to the point where I would normally change it) and have stopped feeding (obviously). Your thoughts are welcome.
     
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  2. doog

    doog Peppermint Shrimp

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    how big is your tank? if possible, would rec using ro/di. does your livestock look ill?
     
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  3. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    My fish look fine - I have recently (4 weeks ago) had an anem split and the second one has been a little odd - hiding from light and going into bad spots (before the levels spiked.) so he looks a little bleached but nothing beyond repair. What set off the alarm for me was when the other half that hadnt moved since the split moved today.
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Just wait. 18ppm is in no where near an emergency. Either way, you should be mixing the water and salt for 24 hours before adding to your tank anyways ;)
     
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  5. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    <hug> - U rock. Thanks, now my wife will be able to sleep tonight lol.
     
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    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Thats why I keep the pellets hidden. Seriously, I cringe when she feeds. I tell her I fed them an hour ago and she keeps tossin it in. But yeah, packs right about no emer. Its good that you are on the ball.
     
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  7. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    I have to admit - while she may have been overfreeding, its probably my fault for not taking the time to show her exactly how much to feed. BUT SHE not I was the one to notice something was wrong. I will pass on the compliment..

    THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP!
     
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  8. ZachB

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    18 is nowhere near an emergency. Doing large water changes will cause more harm than leaving it. Do small water changes and cut back feeding and you'll be just fine.
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Ya 18 WOW I've run full SPS tanks that had NO3 in the 20 to 30 range 100% of the time with no ill effects.

    Don't be too hard on your wife, I'm sure the fish enjoy the extra feeding
     
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  10. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Its the mother instinct,nobody goes to sleep hungry!!
     
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