Everything Dead in 36 gallon FOWLR

[gplundberg]

Hi all,

I had massive blowout in my 36 gallon tank . I used an HOB filter and I ran out I filter cartridges so I used a paper towel to replace the mechanical filtration and everything was fine until 20 hours after I put it in and each fish died one by one all within an hour or so.

I need knew new ideas saltwater or freshwater for the tank. Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Brookster123]

No wayyy?!? Was it bounty?

 

[gplundberg]

I think it was generic

 

[Brookster123]

Colors? Scents?? Disintegration??

 

[gplundberg]

Nope just normal paper towel

 

[Macscale]

Was the paper towel organic?
If it wasn't, many times they contain other cleaning chemicals, and if just a little bit gets in, your tank is no longer.

 

[gplundberg]

It was not organic so that must have been the problem

 

[Brookster123]

Like kitchen sponges, mildew and moldicides are bad for fishy business.. Sorry for your loss..

 

[Macscale]

Like kitchen sponges, mildew and moldicides are bad for fishy business.. Sorry for your loss..

Some kitchen sponges are usable. Organic ones obviously.

 

[Brookster123]

Some kitchen sponges are usable. Organic ones obviously.

yes of course, I'm just pointing out to always investigate contents prior to tank introduction

 

[gplundberg]

Now what good setup for a 36 gallon aquarium?

 

[Macscale]

What do you mean a good setup?
Any tank has the potential to be great, if the owner sets their mind to it, it will become a reality.

 

[gplundberg]

Yes exactly. Fresh, salt, planted, chiclid or reef

 

[Macscale]

Well... I like reefs... I don't really get the question though. Any tank can be great. You just have to set your mind to it.

 

[gplundberg]

Any kind of fish setup, etc. 5 hachetfish, 1 Betta and 4 Cory catfish

 

[Brookster123]

I'm lost.. Fowlr?? Fish only w live rock?? Bettas? What?!?

 

[Macscale]

Well. I know nothing about freshwater. If you are looking into converting, jump onto their forums.
If you want to setup a reef, I can help you, but it goes much further then fish.!

 

[gplundberg]

What would be good for a reef then?

 

[Macscale]

Stocking wise? equipment wise?

 

[gplundberg]

Just livestock