Help massive over feed!!!!

[essex_lad]

So I come home today and someone in the house has put half a large pot of flake and quarter a large pot of solid food in my tank. There was solid food all on the bed and all in the sump. I have sucked most out. The protein skimmer is going crazy and the fish don't look too happy. What should I do and what should I expect to happen next, loss of life?

[Mr.Tan]

Do a water change, i'd say 25% . This shoudl help remove some of the crap that has gotten into the system.

[PhaneSoul]

test for ammonia, treat with a ammonia/nitrite de-toxifier

[m0nkie]

massive water changes..

use a turkey baster and manually siphon the solid food out. run some filter socks to catch all the crap.

prepare a bottle of PRIME on hand. use immediately if you detect ammonia

[FranktheTankTx]

Test basic params including Ammonia, Nitrite, & Nitrate.

Water changes!

Who did you **** off?

[toothybugs]

I would supplement by blowing the rock out with a powerhead or if your tank is smaller, a turkey baster. But yea, use a big WC to suck a bunch of the crap out and then run your numbers a couple hours later. Might take a couple days to get consistent readings.

[essex_lad]

Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated. I have done all I can so far and luckily it's all ok by the looks of it.

[Nina51]

what you should do next...put everything under lock and key!

[Josh40996]

what you should do next...put EVERYONE under lock and key!

[Teenreefer15]

treat with an ammonia and nitrate detoxifier after doing a 25% WC

[essex_lad]

Been a while now and all levels are good. Thanks guys. Still no luck on finding the culprit though.

[whosurcaddie]

Disgruntled girlfriend/spouse?

[Evilsean]

buy a few polyfilter pads

they suck out most nasties quickly

just a precaution for next time

[avandss]

how many kids do you have?

[essex_lad]

None I live with the family still.