Lost 7 fish, discouraged and about ready to give it up.

[electricrcplane]

Also I'd say stop by Gabe's he is on the corner of Evers and 410 and is probably the most knowledgeable LFS in San Antonio. I agree with Mr. Cob that damsels are hardcore and plain mean. I'd also probably take that sealab #28 block out of the tank as I don't think they add much benefit, (I used them when I first got into saltwater and they didn't seem to provide any benefit). Just use the Kent buffer to keep your PH in check.

[txmaverickmh]

I would also take your water to a LFS and let them test your water for you.

[TexasTodd]

1. Which LFS did you go to?
2. Don't add any buffer unless it's a small amount of kalkwasser in your replacement evaporated water, and you probably don't need this now either.
3. What are you feeding? How often?
4. Go to Gabe's.
5. add only 1-2 fish and wait at least 3 weeks before you add more and add mellow fish first.

[Regric25]

did you add live rock or was it dry rock? If it was live rock maybe there is a hitchicker thats killing the fish like a mantis or something. You said you didnt find the bodies. Sorry for your loss dude!

[kkiel02]

Yeah keep your head up. I had alot of trouble with my clowns when starting also. Remember to always ask the LFS when they got the fish in and ask if you can see them eat to make sure they are healthy. Also, I would wait a little while until you get new fish just in case it is a disease. Better to be safe than sorry.

[ismvel]

As with everyone else here, sorry to hear about your loss. This hobby is all about learning, reading, and taking it slow. I know your pain because I just lost about 80% of my corals from a tank transfer which equates to a couple of $$$$ (to say the least)....i too was disappointed and feeling down. But if this is something you really want to do, don't give up. There are always gonna be ups and downs in this hobby. It is rewarding when you finally get your tank to where you want it or envisioned it to be. Just take this lump and keep trekking.

[sampsonndelila]

Don't give up. I crashed a fully loaded 125.

[Bill S]

Wow.

OK, I'm going to sum up some GREAT advice given above:

TAKE A ZIPLOCK BAG OF WATER, NO AIR, TO YOUR LFS AND HAVE THEM TEST IT. This could be as simple as a poorly calibrated refractometer. I can't tell you how many thousands of fish a refractometer has killed. In any case have them do a complete test of your water.

That may NOT get everything. Something as simple as a penny in the water, stray current, soap, a beer, etc. could also play a role.

[aquasport24]

Sorry for your loss, just let your tank goes fishless for about 8 weeks and quarantine all new fishes in a quarantine tank for atleast 2 weeks before adding to the display tank.

[ShAgMaN]

Sorry for your loss, just let your tank goes fishless for about 8 weeks and quarantine all new fishes in a quarantine tank for atleast 2 weeks before adding to the display tank.

Totally agree with this. Run your tank fish-less for at least a month or two. Then put in green chromis - there hardy and less aggressive. Good thing is you haven't wasted a lot of $ on fish - hang in there- It's worth it!