Emergency NOW please help

[zennzzo]

Yeah BR...
anything different in the tank decor this week?

Might next time, just use the lower water level.
Putting un-treated, un-PH'd unstable water just because won't help matters.
I know you panic, but think this through ahead of time.
Sounds like there was still enough in the tank to support one Aro, ya think?

Aro will be less shocked if he stays in PH water he lives in everyday.
Patience when it comes to emergency care. Not thinking of all the possibilities, acting on impulse with little experience will lead to certian undesireable results.

I thought we discussed putting the canister in a tote, just so if things like this happen you can still recover the good water.

The 20 gallon rubbermaids with a cover and the intake/outlet hoses at the proper height, so's not to overfill the tote if the cannister fails, might be your next option.
Please tell me you are checking the PH with tests and not eyeballing the bubbles.
The rapid change of his PH will kill him.

I know you been up and at 'em, so try to stay calm and let the changes you do make, take effect. Chart the progress and carefully plan the next step...

 

[meiling]

thanks for your help everyone, yes he has a filter running, use stresscoat , my water is well water from an underground vein in the moutains, no chlorine or treatment, , yes on air-he has a bubble wand at one end, he loves it. No, nothing new goes in that tank or has in a long time. The water was so low he couldn't swim, had to add water, I realize the stabilization was a problem, ph good, didn't change, test kit still show chems ok, and he is pulling thru so far, better this am.

I hope I have addressed everyone's question's, thank's again. Wow, when those canisters blow it's unbelievable how fast the water is just gone, I had 2 20 gal totes full but the water mainy sprayed across 6 ft straight out.

 

[ckk125]

hopefully ur aro pulls though this..and i think he should..afterall, aros are quite tough.

 

[zennzzo]

Wow, when those canisters blow it's unbelievable how fast the water is just gone, I had 2 20 gal totes full but the water mainy sprayed across 6 ft straight out.

Hrmmmm...and I so thought that the intake to the cannister was under syphon hang in there B...don't make room in the freezer yet.

 

[sam_cj]

you may put another air pump to increase the oxygen level. also, if you have another tank, transfer the filtration system (e.g. canister) on the aro tank temporarily just to help cycle the water at a faster rate. hope this help.