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Old 20-08-2013, 03:15 PM   #1
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Default What is the one thing to check?

Let's say you have set up a marine aquarium and have cycled it etc. However, Everytime you introduce some hardy fishes, they all die very quickly within a day. What is the first thing to check?

I understand there are a number of parameters to look at. Is there one gadget that one can buy to measure all the important parameters instead of individual test kits?

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Old 20-08-2013, 04:34 PM   #2
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The first thing to check is ammonia. BTW how did you cycle the water?

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Old 20-08-2013, 05:46 PM   #3
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need to check for ANN
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Old 22-08-2013, 06:16 AM   #4
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Thank you for your advice!
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Old 22-08-2013, 04:54 PM   #5
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check your salinity also
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I checked all the parameters ok. However, the corals, clown fish etc didn't last more than two days in the tank. Sigh.
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:44 PM   #7
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I checked all the parameters ok. However, the corals, clown fish etc didn't last more than two days in the tank. Sigh.
How ok is ok? List your parameter here. Ur tank setup equipment.

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Old 03-09-2013, 12:30 PM   #8
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if all parameters within range, try a damsel.
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Old 03-09-2013, 01:50 PM   #9
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How ok is ok? List your parameter here. Ur tank setup equipment.

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Will ask my hubby for it. Thanks.
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what exactly did you test?

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