smoking and fish

meredith1985 · 08/28/2009, 11:20 PM

On another forum the question was asked..."Can smoking adversely effect your aquarium?" I was just wondering what you guys' thoughts were on the subject.

I've personally heard it both ways. Nicotien (spelling?) is poisonous to the fish. Then there are the people who smoke and have reefs and have been doing it for forever that say nothing will happen.

Ross_A · 08/29/2009, 12:06 AM

Unless it's being put directly into the systen through an air pump or you are constatnly blowing smoke around it, I don't think it would be an issue.

pledosophy · 08/29/2009, 12:26 AM

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billdogg · 08/29/2009, 04:53 AM

Yes, smoking will kill your fish. But boy is it hard to get those patches to stick to them! lol
p.s. - it'll get you too.............

jayk198030 · 08/29/2009, 06:11 AM

man thats just crazy.... smoking killing fish... sounds like another law suit

Runfrumu · 08/29/2009, 07:32 AM

Look at how carbon dioxide in your home makes it into your tank. While I was away on vacation and the house was empty my PH actually was were it was supposed to be at. Got updates though text on my phone from my controller.

Anything in the air in your home can make it into your tank, and if it's not good for you, its probably not good for them.

Future threads "how much chantix to dose for 90gal" and "chantix dosing gives my fish nightmares!!11"

Gary Majchrzak · 08/29/2009, 07:37 AM

smoke from any source (ie: candles to cigarettes etc.) around an aquarium can (and usually does to some degree) have an effect on aquarium inhabitants and (believe it or not) has been the cause of premature death in certain sensitive reef organisms (talking corals here!) in several cases that I've seen.

additionally, smoke has an adverse effect on skimmer performance.

Mindcage133 · 08/29/2009, 07:49 AM

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Indymann99 · 08/29/2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by jayk198030
man thats just crazy.... smoking killing fish... sounds like another law suit

PETA will knocking on your door representing your fish in a lawsuit against you.

I am a member of PETA (People EATING Tasty Animals).

smiller · 08/29/2009, 08:56 AM

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sra127 · 08/29/2009, 11:04 AM

you know smoking kills us too? why wouldnt it kill the fish? just quit smoking! you will have more money to spend on your fishtank lol

woody283 · 08/29/2009, 11:08 AM

Ive never seen any ill effects but i believe that is where my nitrates are coming from.

Whats the best way to keep em lit

jbird69 · 08/29/2009, 12:50 PM

anytime I recieve a package in the mail from my motherinlaw, the second I break the seal it wreaks to high heaven of cigarettes. There is nothing, NOTHING in her house that doesnt. Smoke gets in and on EVERYTHING. I wouldnt chance it.

saltwatercityma · 08/29/2009, 02:03 PM

Most fish begin smokimg as juvies - Dont let them start and keep all matches out of their fins

fox2589 · 08/29/2009, 02:21 PM

i just quit smoking as well..best decision i ever made..the only way i could see it harming them is if you had nicotine on your fingers and went into the tank..-drew

coral_lagoon · 08/29/2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by saltwatercityma
Most fish begin smokimg as juvies - Dont let them start and keep all matches out of their fins

meatball87 · 08/29/2009, 03:02 PM

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AMW · 08/29/2009, 03:23 PM

I think your biggest concern would be if your fish get addicted to cigarettes, they will have a very difficult time trying to quit. Perhaps there is a "fish patch".

syrinx · 08/29/2009, 03:53 PM

We had a customer once that had chronic problems with Ph. One day when we were testing the water- you could smell the smoke in the water! Wasn`t hard on the fish- other than the Ph. We had them use a airline to outside for the skimmer, and cover the tank and sump. The Ph problem went away after that.

smiller · 08/29/2009, 03:59 PM

I guess people can't behave enough to leave this open. What a shame.

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08/28/2009, 11:20 PM	#1
meredith1985 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 92	smoking and fish On another forum the question was asked..."Can smoking adversely effect your aquarium?" I was just wondering what you guys' thoughts were on the subject. I've personally heard it both ways. Nicotien (spelling?) is poisonous to the fish. Then there are the people who smoke and have reefs and have been doing it for forever that say nothing will happen. __________________ Just keep swimming! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon mixed reef

08/29/2009, 12:26 AM	#3
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	POST REMOVED __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT Last edited by smiller; 08/29/2009 at 08:54 AM.

08/29/2009, 04:53 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Yes, smoking will kill your fish. But boy is it hard to get those patches to stick to them! lol p.s. - it'll get you too............. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

08/29/2009, 06:11 AM	#5
jayk198030 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tag, your it! Posts: 783	man thats just crazy.... smoking killing fish... sounds like another law suit __________________ I feel like 1.025 and i look like skimmate. I eat crap and throw up! What am I? Current Tank Info: I need help!!

08/29/2009, 07:32 AM	#6
Runfrumu Hi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,014	Look at how carbon dioxide in your home makes it into your tank. While I was away on vacation and the house was empty my PH actually was were it was supposed to be at. Got updates though text on my phone from my controller. Anything in the air in your home can make it into your tank, and if it's not good for you, its probably not good for them. Future threads "how much chantix to dose for 90gal" and "chantix dosing gives my fish nightmares!!11" __________________ Red Sea Max 130d and 125 gallon mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon oceanic tank, Lighthouse Pro XLS, 72" outer orbit fixture, H&S 150-F2000/1 skimmer, H&S 110 Calcium Reactor, Tunze 7096, 2 Tunze 6105's , Tunze Osmolator, Prime 1/4hp drop-in chiller. 5 years running. Red Sea Max, 3 years.

08/29/2009, 12:06 AM	#2
Ross_A Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 57	Unless it's being put directly into the systen through an air pump or you are constatnly blowing smoke around it, I don't think it would be an issue.

08/29/2009, 07:37 AM	#7
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	smoke from any source (ie: candles to cigarettes etc.) around an aquarium can (and usually does to some degree) have an effect on aquarium inhabitants and (believe it or not) has been the cause of premature death in certain sensitive reef organisms (talking corals here!) in several cases that I've seen. additionally, smoke has an adverse effect on skimmer performance. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

08/29/2009, 07:49 AM	#8
Mindcage133 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sevierville, TN (Gatlinburg) Posts: 33	POST REMOVED Last edited by smiller; 08/29/2009 at 08:55 AM.

08/29/2009, 08:56 AM	#10
smiller Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,207	This is a family friendly board. Any other reference to illegal activities may result in removal from RC. __________________ Steve It's good to learn from your experiences. It's better to learn from other's experiences.

08/29/2009, 11:04 AM	#11
sra127 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 673	you know smoking kills us too? why wouldnt it kill the fish? just quit smoking! you will have more money to spend on your fishtank lol __________________ 90 Gallon, 30 Gallon Fuge, Octo 150 DNWB, 18 Watt UV, Carbon and Phosban, MP 40, 2 Icecap 660's running 6 T5's, Lots of coral, PBT, Naso, Yellow, Pair of B&W Clowns, Purple Firefish, Sixline and Radiant Wrasse 14 Gallon Nano, 150 HQI, Lots of frags, Clam, 1 Rainford goby needing a buddy.... Current Tank Info: 300 gallon custom tank.

08/29/2009, 11:08 AM	#12
woody283 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hustisford WI Posts: 132	Ive never seen any ill effects but i believe that is where my nitrates are coming from. Whats the best way to keep em lit __________________ If all else fails, use a bigger hammer. Current Tank Info: 30 gallon cube SPS, 65g sps in the works (slowly but surely)

08/29/2009, 12:50 PM	#13
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	anytime I recieve a package in the mail from my motherinlaw, the second I break the seal it wreaks to high heaven of cigarettes. There is nothing, NOTHING in her house that doesnt. Smoke gets in and on EVERYTHING. I wouldnt chance it. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

08/29/2009, 02:03 PM	#14
saltwatercityma Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: cold cold new england Posts: 72	Most fish begin smokimg as juvies - Dont let them start and keep all matches out of their fins

08/29/2009, 02:21 PM	#15
fox2589 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 557	i just quit smoking as well..best decision i ever made..the only way i could see it harming them is if you had nicotine on your fingers and went into the tank..-drew __________________ Back in the game.and no its not the first time haha. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder,20 gallon sump,bubble magus nac 6,eheim 1250 return,175 halide on lumenarc mini.

08/29/2009, 03:02 PM	#17
meatball87 tang freak Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london oh Posts: 258	POST REMOVED Last edited by smiller; 08/29/2009 at 03:58 PM.

08/29/2009, 03:23 PM	#18
AMW Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 131	I think your biggest concern would be if your fish get addicted to cigarettes, they will have a very difficult time trying to quit. Perhaps there is a "fish patch".

08/29/2009, 03:53 PM	#19
syrinx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: champaign Posts: 3,160	We had a customer once that had chronic problems with Ph. One day when we were testing the water- you could smell the smoke in the water! Wasn`t hard on the fish- other than the Ph. We had them use a airline to outside for the skimmer, and cover the tank and sump. The Ph problem went away after that. __________________ My views are based on 49years as an aquarist, 25 years as a pro reef consultant, 10 years of owning a LFS, and the results of thousands of customers tanks. But I am always learning.

08/29/2009, 03:59 PM	#20
smiller Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,207	I guess people can't behave enough to leave this open. What a shame. closed __________________ Steve It's good to learn from your experiences. It's better to learn from other's experiences.