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I'm inclined to agree with onyzza's theory that someone might have tampered with your tank, either intentionally or by accident. You mentioned the fish were dead, but how many exactly? Did all the coflakes die, or did some survive? It's also crucial to know if there are any cleaning sprays or ...

I'm curious, why are you using distilled water for your water changes? I came across this article from The Tropical Tank that discusses the potential drawbacks of using distilled water in aquariums.


I work in a lab, so I've got access to a distiller - I just find it easier to use that over tap ...

I'm stumped. I've had my 55 gallon saltwater tank at the school for years and never had a mass die-off like this. On Saturday, I did my usual 8 gallon water change - nothing out of the ordinary. Monday, everything was fine. Then Tuesday morning, disaster struck. The fish were dead, my scooter blenny ...

Thanks felinxo

Just got my hands on a pair of ruby red dragonets, but I'm a bit concerned about the orange plate coral in the tank. The dragonets are still pretty small, only about 1.5" right now.