accidental poisoning

duke62 · 08-26-2007, 08:03 PM

hey guys i was cleaning my basement today and normally i am very careful in the chemicals i use.but today i was cleaning my dogs pen and i sprayed lysol with the fan facing towards my tank.that happened because i moved the fan to get in her pen.and the lysol went right towards the tank.that was 3 hrs ago.now my 2 torchs are sucked in.i have never seen them like that until after the lights go out.can anyone give me an idea of what to do

marrone · 08-26-2007, 08:08 PM

Do a large water change and run some carbon or poly pads. Also run your skimmer to try and pull out any of the junk, so you may want to clean it to make sure it's working its best.

duke62 · 08-26-2007, 08:12 PM

i was going to do that but i have no water left cause yesterday i did a water change.im making water now but i can only make 24 gal of water in a 24hr period.i have a 110 with a 20 gal sump and a 5 gal fuge.and all the stores are closed so i cannot buy any

NYreefNoob · 08-26-2007, 08:14 PM

as much as you shouldnt do this use some reg tap water also, and keep running water and continue doing water changes

marrone · 08-26-2007, 08:19 PM

I would try and see if there is anyone near you that can give you some water. If not, and the corals aren't looking good, I would use regular water. If the corals don't look that bad I would do a small water change and then do more as you can make or get water.

Also make sure you run poly pads and carbon, as that will help a lot.

ellebelle · 08-26-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYreefNoob


	as much as you shouldnt do this use some reg tap water also, and keep running water and continue doing water changes

I think using tap water might just compound your problem by adding phosphates. Eric (digitalreefer) has said that if you want to come to brooklyn, he'll start making some water for you. He has 5g jugs he can put the RO/DI water in.

duke62 · 08-26-2007, 08:22 PM

i wish i could do that.i checked my tap water with copper kit and i have copper in my water system.i do not want to put another harmful chemical in my system

ireefny · 08-26-2007, 08:26 PM

duke, I have some RO if you want to swing over, I will give you all Ihave may7be close to 50 gal. PM sent

dex

duke62 · 08-26-2007, 08:30 PM

ellebeele you have a great man there.he has always tried to help me.but my only prob with that is that im 1 1/2 away.i know it seems that im not listing to you guys ive thought about reg water change.ive thought about using tap.and going to bklyn is not an option.i have been making water for 3 hrs now.by 12 ill have 7 gal.ill keep my ro/di water running all night and do a big water change tomorrow.what i was thinking of doing is take that 7 gal put it in a tubber ware and put my corals in there for the night

ellebelle · 08-26-2007, 08:31 PM

We weren't sure how far away you were, sorry it's not an option. Is there a supermarket open where you could get bottled water in bulk?

I think the tupperware option might stress the corals more.

08-26-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
duke62 junior member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,145 Reefer Ratings: (13)	accidental poisoning hey guys i was cleaning my basement today and normally i am very careful in the chemicals i use.but today i was cleaning my dogs pen and i sprayed lysol with the fan facing towards my tank.that happened because i moved the fan to get in her pen.and the lysol went right towards the tank.that was 3 hrs ago.now my 2 torchs are sucked in.i have never seen them like that until after the lights go out.can anyone give me an idea of what to do

08-26-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
NYreefNoob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill,ny Posts: 4,059 Reefer Ratings: (39)	tank as much as you shouldnt do this use some reg tap water also, and keep running water and continue doing water changes __________________ my child wanted it, now i can't stop buying for it

08-26-2007, 08:19 PM	#5
marrone Big Tank Bigger Fish Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The BIG City Posts: 5,325 Reefer Ratings: (37)	I would try and see if there is anyone near you that can give you some water. If not, and the corals aren't looking good, I would use regular water. If the corals don't look that bad I would do a small water change and then do more as you can make or get water. Also make sure you run poly pads and carbon, as that will help a lot. Last edited by marrone; 08-26-2007 at 08:26 PM.

08-26-2007, 08:31 PM	#10
ellebelle Lissa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upper East Side Posts: 1,842 Reefer Ratings: (15)	We weren't sure how far away you were, sorry it's not an option. Is there a supermarket open where you could get bottled water in bulk? I think the tupperware option might stress the corals more. __________________ 40br Upgrade 29g Tank Log Last edited by ellebelle; 08-26-2007 at 08:34 PM.

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08-26-2007, 08:08 PM	#2
marrone Big Tank Bigger Fish Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The BIG City Posts: 5,325 Reefer Ratings: (37)	Do a large water change and run some carbon or poly pads. Also run your skimmer to try and pull out any of the junk, so you may want to clean it to make sure it's working its best.

08-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
duke62 junior member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,145 Reefer Ratings: (13)	i was going to do that but i have no water left cause yesterday i did a water change.im making water now but i can only make 24 gal of water in a 24hr period.i have a 110 with a 20 gal sump and a 5 gal fuge.and all the stores are closed so i cannot buy any

08-26-2007, 08:22 PM	#7
duke62 junior member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,145 Reefer Ratings: (13)	i wish i could do that.i checked my tap water with copper kit and i have copper in my water system.i do not want to put another harmful chemical in my system

08-26-2007, 08:26 PM	#8
ireefny Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI Posts: 899 Reefer Ratings: (26)	duke, I have some RO if you want to swing over, I will give you all Ihave may7be close to 50 gal. PM sent dex

08-26-2007, 08:30 PM	#9
duke62 junior member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,145 Reefer Ratings: (13)	ellebeele you have a great man there.he has always tried to help me.but my only prob with that is that im 1 1/2 away.i know it seems that im not listing to you guys ive thought about reg water change.ive thought about using tap.and going to bklyn is not an option.i have been making water for 3 hrs now.by 12 ill have 7 gal.ill keep my ro/di water running all night and do a big water change tomorrow.what i was thinking of doing is take that 7 gal put it in a tubber ware and put my corals in there for the night