10 gallon nano reef build

Beanz · #1 12-11-2010, 02:09 PM

Hahaha I knew someone would get a little mixed up. Idk y but I can't seem to post or upload my pictures directly to he page hmmmm.... And ya this little tank is pretty fun. I just hope I can still do homework in my room and not be distracted by it lol. And another plus is that the only things I'll have to buy r the light, corals, fish and maybe a chiller or a fan!!!!! Anyways I'll probably add some more pics today with LR and sand.

Cheers, Ian

Beanz · #2 12-11-2010, 08:43 PM

ok so i siliconed the baffles in like a week ago and it still smelled silicon like two days ago. would this b because the silicon was stored in the garage in the cold? ill check tomorrow cause i did silicon some holes that were between the panels. what would b a good thing to do to help the silicon cure faster?

Cheers, Ian

Wayne · #3 12-12-2010, 05:42 AM

Should be cured, is it dry and firm? If so then just rinse with water and you should be good to go. What type of silicone did you use?

Beanz · #4 12-12-2010, 05:45 AM

i used the GE Silicon 1. and yea ill try giving it a rinse tomorrow and c if it still smells. if not then ill get some pics with all the rock and sand in it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wayne · #5 12-13-2010, 03:43 AM

Awesome thats the right stuff! Good luck with the water

Beanz · #6 12-13-2010, 05:55 PM

Thanks man. Um I am now wondering since I have the tank full of water and rocks, how long do I need to let the tank cycle if I have to at all. Cause I did use rock from my other tank hat has been going for 8 months now and sand from my old fuge. I also filled half the tank with water from my other tank.

Cheers, Ian

Wayne · #7 12-13-2010, 11:34 PM

There won't be much of a cycle at all, depenging on how long the rock was out of water. If just a few minutes then there shouldn't be any die off. Still recommended to wait a few months before adding coral, but hardy fish and clean up crew can go in.