costalot

You probably did more harm with the bleach than just removing the heater. The only part of the heater that would be a concern would be the coils and wiring which could be an issue if they are made from copper. (Chances are they are not) If it's removed soon after it occurs then it shouldn't be an issue.

 

FWIW, it's not uncommon for this to happen in the sump. It will occur if the water level drops too far letting the heater get hot and then it gets splashed with water. Be sure the heater is placed into an area that will always have a consistent level or get a submersible heater instead.

I haven’t put the bleach in. Was going too do this someone told me the it would remove the toxins.

If not a good idea I won’t do it.

Are you saying just clean the tanks and equipment and change the water?

What about the live rock?

Hi all, i am a new member here and have been learning new things here.

Well new heater blew up in the sump. Got all the fish in to the qt tank

All the corals die and cuc also.

Going to get new sand sat.

Change the water with fresh and add a cup of bleach and let that run for a day then change that water and add decorinater and run that for a day or two.

Making a lot of new water now.

Now my main question is what to do with live rock, will the toxins from the heater kill the rock to?

Tank is 35 gallon hex with 20 gallon sump

It has been set up for 6 months now

Thank you for any help