I've gone through four different crabs now, and a couple of starfish in a matter of 3 weeks... My water's been tested fine, and I just can't seem to keep them alive... THe tank is 200 gallons, wet/dry system, and all the regular fish are fine, oh ya, the snails keep dieing off too... Please help...
2006-09-18 13:47:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Do your have a wrasse? They are not as safe as most people say. You might also consider one of your other hermit crabs. They keep killing each other and my snails. The only snails I can seem to keep are bumblebee and giant (golf ball size) turbo snails.
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2006-09-18 15:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you are describing your situation is that all inverts die. I would have to say you need to check and see what your copper test shows you. I have a son that when he was a Todler put a penny into my sump and I could not figure out why all my inverts were dieing. I broke down my sump as a last resort and found the penny all crusted over and eaten away but still there and it had raised my copper level to a toxic level. other than that also test for silicate and phosphates. I hope this help you out. Good luck and best wishes to you and getting this under control.
2006-09-18 14:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Barry G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you said you tested your water, but go ahead and check your nitrates. Wet/dry systems can cause a build of nitrates. Some Inverts are more sensitive to high nitrate levels.
2006-09-19 16:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Wes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u have salt water and fresh water,try the fish thats made for the type of pets u have,or add some plants,u may have something n your take the kills your pets.or maybe u need to get your fish else were.try this link http://www.bluwater.com thats were i can mine,
2006-09-18 13:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋