170G Build- Transfer complete!!!

[naesco]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Thanks, I was told that you should add your tangs at the same time to reduce aggression so I guess that is incorrect?

I have run into a problem, I was just told that it will take appx. 2 weeks for the silicone to dry before I should leak test it. Before this I thought it was 24-48 hours, anyone have some insight here? Tank was build Thursday morning and I want to set it up on this Wednesday so appx. 160 hours of drying time.
Levi

Levi I did post that you should add them at the same time. Just wait a few months for you tank to settle out. Your tank is big enough to add them all at once.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by naesco

Levi I did post that you should add them at the same time. Just wait a few months for you tank to settle out. Your tank is big enough to add them all at once.

Oook, sorry didn't read that properly. Yes I will be waiting a little while before I add anything new, with all the stuff coming from my 2 existing tanks the 170 will already be packed.

[lastlight]

When I built my sump tanks I waited 2 days and added water. I thought it would be fine as well but I later realized some parts were still sticky and left black on my fingers after touching. One tank ended up leaking on me and I think it was because I filled too soon.

FYI the silicone was black Perennator AQ 201.

I'd wait if it were me. Colby told me to wait longer than that still If I'm remembering correctly.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by lastlight

When I built my sump tanks I waited 2 days and added water. I thought it would be fine as well but I later realized some parts were still sticky and left black on my fingers after touching. One tank ended up leaking on me and I think it was because I filled too soon.

FYI the silicone was black Perennator AQ 201.

I'd wait if it were me. Colby told me to wait longer than that still If I'm remembering correctly.

Colby told me a week which worked fine for me but now I might wait, how big was the tank lastlight? Don't know which silicone they used but its a transparent white.

[Leah]

I have lyretail anthias as well as a squareback in different tanks mind you. They are
my favorite fish, they have been easy and add some nice color.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Leah

I have lyretail anthias as well as a squareback in different tanks mind you. They are
my favorite fish, they have been easy and add some nice color.

Thanks, I will be adding some anthias down the road would you recommend the lyre tails, queens or square backs?

So I just realized I did the stupidest thing in the world. The tank is polished and has beautiful beveled edges but instead of putting anything under it I just set it on the stand. Just learned that's a big no no, apparently you can crack your tank REALLY easy by doing this so to anyone setting up a tank make sure you put plywood followed by a layer of foam down on top of your stand. Will grab new photos when I swap it over.
Levi

[naesco]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Thanks, I will be adding some anthias down the road would you recommend the lyre tails, queens or square backs?

So I just realized I did the stupidest thing in the world. The tank is polished and has beautiful beveled edges but instead of putting anything under it I just set it on the stand. Just learned that's a big no no, apparently you can crack your tank REALLY easy by doing this so to anyone setting up a tank make sure you put plywood followed by a layer of foam down on top of your stand. Will grab new photos when I swap it over.
Levi

Here is an excellent article on anthias and keeping themby Scott Michael on anthias
http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog...chterm=anthias

He does not recommend the purple queen.
My own experience and the experience of a few reefers concerning the lyre tail is poor.
I put them in as a shoal and one by one they just disappear.
Same thing happened when I tried again and I won't try them again.