Austin Raabe
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There is a difference between "electrocuting" fish and "stressing" fish. Extended stress, from any source, can result in death. Research is done to answer questions. I discovered the source of the voltage by turning off the pump. When I did this, the voltage went to zero. With the pump on, but the Aquatopo NO-VOLT Titanium probe installed, the voltage also went to zero.
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The question is will 10V stray voltage in a marine tank produce enough stress on a fish to eventually kill it. Voltage and amperage are two related variables that need to be investigated to answer the question. Aquatop sells the NO-VOLT Titanium Grounding Probe to remove stray voltage. It does eliminate the measured 10V previously present. Is this wasted money spent on a product that solves nothing except makes a sucker believe he has solved a problem? Maybe I will call or email Aquatop to see if anyone has researched the topic.
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The voltage was relative to the ground plug, that is, I ran a wire from the ground terminal of the three prong plug to the ground pole of the voltmeter. I then immersed the other probe of the voltmeter into the saltwater of the tank. Doing this several times resulted in a consistent 10V reading. As I mentioned, some aquarists opine that this voltage is harmless while others imply that stray voltage might account for unexplained deaths. https://www.thesprucepets.com/curing-stray-voltage-in-saltwater-aquarium-2924174
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Does anyone know if laboratory research has been performed as to the limits of stray voltage in freshwater and marine aquaria. I am trying to isolate isolate the variable that is causing saltwater fish deaths. I have tested the traditional parameters multiple times and had a local retailer test the water. All parameters are within bounds. Using a voltmeter I discovered there was a reading of 10V and found the culprit to be a submersible AC pump. I have grounded the tank with a commercial apparatus but am still curious as to whether anyone has actually done the research. Local store owners and hobbyists have provide contradictory opinions.
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Is there a particular type of tile that has been shown to work best for the bottom of aquariums?
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Will they also eat Malaysian Trumpet Snails?
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Anyone have a suggestion as to why pink colored eggs would be an evolutionary advantage?
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While walking in the Palm River subdivision in Naples Florida, I saw a bunch of pink stuff along the road. At first I thought is was discarded waste insulation but upon a closer look it appears to be snail eggs (snails were visible in the water). What do you think?
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Pex Piller and tall tank
Austin Raabe replied to Austin Raabe's topic in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers
Didn't realize that when I installed the tank it would be so difficult to plant and fertilize the plants. Your invention solved the fertilization problem. Planting is still challenging. Bought 27" JBJ tongs on Amazon and smeared some silicone sealant on the hard plastic for a better grip of the plant. This mod is working well so far. -
Pex Piller used in tall (30"H) tank.
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Has anyone kept both the croaking and sparkling gouramis, and if so, what did you perceive as differences?
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Any tips and tricks for keeping a croaking gourami?
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Dean's tank holding fry containers
Austin Raabe replied to Austin Raabe's topic in General Discussion
Thanks for the info. Do you know if the pump simply recirculates the water or is there a continuous water change? -
Dean and Cory produced a couple of youtube videos detailing how Dean raises fry. They showed and discussed the fry containers but not the tank in which the containers were suspended. Is there a video I missed that focuses on the tank?
