[emccullough1]

Ok I used cpvc cement on some pipe fittings. ( I ran out of the clear ) I let them set 24 hr. before installing them. but shortly after turning on the water flow my corals started looking bad But I thought it might be them adapting to the new wave action from the squid. This morning there was no doubt that some thing bad was going on. So I shut off the pump and did 2- 5gal water change ( yes 100%) thing are looking better and I think I will save most if not all. Has any one out there used cvpc with out a problem? Do I need to look for another problem? I now have my sump ruining in a loop. but guess I need to do a 100% change there also. any suggestions welcome

[pogodzib]

My plumbing system has cpvc pipe in it for 10+ years and has never had any problems with it. Maybe your pipe wasn't clean and had some chemicals on it that caused the problem. How did your skimmer react when you added the cpvc pipe?

[emccullough1]

I cant say it changed but I have the worst skimmer maid ( nano fission) I used the purple cleaner to . I gust cant think of any thing else So far most are showing signs of recovery I still worried about 1 of my feather dusters ( It lost it feathers) and my pulsing Xenia may not make it (relay looks bad)

[pogodzib]

If your Xenia starts to melt away, get rid of whatever stalks are melting in order to try to save the rest. If you don't do that then more than likely they will all continue to die. I have yet to find any purple primer or PVC glue cause any problems in a reef tank as long as it is dry before installing the new piping.