SPS Tank O Death

[michika]

Originally Posted by Myka

I really don't understand why people use silicone that isn't specifically meant for aquariums. What's a few bucks?

I would strongly suggest that you do not put any of the livestock from your nano into your 180g. I wouldn't put the rock or sand in there either. I'd be WAAAAAAAAAY too paranoid to do that. Could you imagine this battle on a 180g tank?

Actually the silicone I used and continue to use is aquarium safe, and actually DESIGNED for use in aquariums...

If you scroll up you would know that I've already decided to not move over the rock or sand and to seed my new system from other sources. But what would you suggest I do with the fish in my system? I'm holding fish in this tank that cannot and should not stay in the system much longer.

[digital-audiophile]

Could there be an unknown situation within the walls of your home? I'm sure Tony will elaborate more, but I remember reading some of his historical threads on the issues that he has had with SPS after he moved into his new house. If I recall correctly after his move, his long established tank was no longer able to sustain SPS in the new location.

As odd as this may seem you could have issues with the new tank as well?

I know, not much help but just a thought to throw out there.

[michika]

I don't think so, I wouldn't even know what to look for. Ideas?

[digital-audiophile]

This is the primary thread I was thinking of http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...ronment&page=4 , page 4 specifically Greg's comments.

It's a long shot but if you are considering the glass as a source of contamination it could be something else in your house (paint, plastic in the microwave etc.), or in proximity to your home. (gas station, cell phone tower etc.)

This would be so very hard to pin down though, but it could be along the lines of animals sensing thunderstorms, or people sensitive to telepathy and so on.

[michika]

Well we've never painted here, and while we have a microwave, its really just an expensive clock to us. Around us is all houses, no plants or gas stations or anything like that. I just don't even know how to go about testing something like that. Ideas?

[Parker]

I'd probably set-up a small frag tank. Good clean water in a brand new ten gallon tank. If they survive it rules out enviromental issues in or around your house, If they don't survive.. back to square one, but at least you have ruled out one or more possablilities

[michika]

Do you mean setting up the tank elsewhere, like at someone else's house?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Parker

I'd probably set-up a small frag tank. Good clean water in a brand new ten gallon tank. If they survive it rules out enviromental issues in or around your house, If they don't survive.. back to square one, but at least you have ruled out one or more possablilities

That's a good idea... cheap and cheerful, and excellent diagnostic value. Especially a great idea before there's a lot of water and [more] money in the big boy that they're building.

[Myka]

^ Good call.

Originally Posted by michika

Actually the silicone I used and continue to use is aquarium safe, and actually DESIGNED for use in aquariums...

If you scroll up you would know that I've already decided to not move over the rock or sand and to seed my new system from other sources. But what would you suggest I do with the fish in my system? I'm holding fish in this tank that cannot and should not stay in the system much longer.

I wasn't aware that GE puts out a slilcone specifically for aquariums. I've never seen it. I use All-Glass silicone.

I thought I read your entire thread, and I didn't see anything saying that you decided not to move your livestock over. I even went back and looked again. Oh well...not a big deal, at least I don't think so...?

Ya, that's a tough call on the fish, but I think the fish are less likely to transfer "issues" than liverock, sand, clams, and corals. Mainly because fish don't have sand or rock attached to them. Being somewhat paranoid myself though, I would likely move the fish to a quarantine tank just for a few days or a week max to kinda clean themselves off before going into the 180g.

[michika]

Originally Posted by Myka

I wasn't aware that GE puts out a slilcone specifically for aquariums. I've never seen it. I use All-Glass silicone.