JBJ 12 gallon Nano cube questions

[Beano1169]

I filled up my 12 g JBJ nano cube today to test out all the parts, and I noticed as I filled the display the back chamber filled up at the same level as well. I have never had a Nano cube AIO so I am wondering if this is normal?

[Nano]

Could have a bad seal somewhere causing the water level to be the same through out, it could also be too much water.

[Beano1169]

if it were a bad seal, should I take out the old seal and re silicone it?

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by Beano1169

if it were a bad seal, should I take out the old seal and re silicone it?

If it's indeed a poorly executed silicon job, it's not a problem to put a little more on, just remember to use reef safe grade.

[Beano1169]

of course. haha It was odd, cause when I filled it the back chamber filled from the bottom. I was assuming that i would fill the display untill it filled the chambers.

As for the silicone job, will silicone adhere proberly to other silicone?
TBH I havent ever been the best DIYér out there lol

[Beano1169]

Tank filled dry rock in, just waiting to move it around. Ordered a hydor flo 360 deflector, and a maxijet 1200 for an upgrade in the pump from an old crummy maxijet 900.
the circulation flow rate on the maxijet1200 is about 1300 gph with the deflector and a nano 240 will this be too much flow for softies, nems and, LPS? if it is, what SPS corals may work for a high flow tank?

[Xadieu]

If you are prepared to spend few hundreds on chiller then go for it, imo it's not worth it for nano tanks. Once you upgrade to LEDs it will help a bit with the temp. I would just move your tank or something.

[Beano1169]

Hey all, update on the tank staus. It has been going swimmingly hahaha but i have list a few corals along the way. Most recently a torch coral. The real reason I'm posting is I need help adding in a new fish to the tank. I have 3 sexy shrimp 2 females 1 male and the male ia quite small. I am concerned about what fish to add that would get along with thr sexy shrimp and the single firefish. In the tank. Please let me know.

[Beano1169]

I have a question. what is the best way to plot out a good colour scheme for my coral layout and also, how would I add extra sand/crushedcoral (if sand is too light with my pumps) and possibly attempt to rescape a bit more? suggestions very appreciated.