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Whenever I touch the water on my 5g, my finger gets shocked. Does anyone know why?
 
attackfish21

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When that happens usually there is an exposed wire from a old heater or other electric item in the tank. Check your heater for cracks too as I believe that can cause the shocks.

Or maybe you are just conducting a lot of electricity yourself. Do you walk around on carpet with socks? or better yet... wool socks? lol. Good luck figuring it out. and be careful!!
 
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no, the molly fry in the tank are still alive.
yes, I am wearing socks and my room is carpeted.
 
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TTTT;3753471; said:
yes, I am wearing socks and my room is carpeted.
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Lol. Then maybe your socks are the culprit! :) I have found that if I wear wool socks around and then go poke my finger in the tank i get a bit of a shock similar to touching a metal door handle or car after walking around. Anyways, It may not be what you are experiencing, I just thought i would get a laugh out. good luck again. :)
 
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I can't think of anything but a busted heater. I always wear socks, and almost my entire house, including my room, is fully carpeted. I'm surprised the fish are alive, lol
 
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One thing you can do to keep from dying is use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
 
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