Can someone please come help me with my tank

[Stroker347]

should i raise the temperature?..if so what would be suitable?

 

[rebelson]

77-78 should be good.

 

[motortrendz]

where was the 55g tank stored? is it possible that something may have spilled into it and dried up? or got into the silicone and may be slowy leaching out... just a thought

 

[rkaragozler]

You said you got a 50 gallon sump fuge was it used, where did it come from, maybe it was treated with copper?

 

[Stroker347]

i had the 50 gallon tank for about a year...i used it to cure live rocks in..i bought glass baffles and used the GE silicone from Lowes.. i dunno how copper would have gotten in there but i will buy a test kit for and test for it tomorrow

 

[CHEMCHEF]

It should say 100% silastic silicone. Check to see if it is "Kitchen And Bath" this one has mold inhibitor and is NOOOOO Good!

 

[rkaragozler]

+1 chemchef, if its GE2 it is no good.

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

i had the 50 gallon tank for about a year...i used it to cure live rocks in..i bought glass baffles and used the GE silicone from Lowes.. i dunno how copper would have gotten in there but i will buy a test kit for and test for it tomorrow

make sure you dont have any copper fittings for use on a pump,chiller,etc...

 

[rkaragozler]

this might be a long shot but is the skimmer an internal, maybe their is stray voltage from the skimmer, I don't know if stray voltage affects coral.

 

[stunner620]

whats ur phosphate, maybe due to different position of lighting and water movement is affect your coras?

 

[Stroker347]

this is the one i used..can someone tell me if this is ok....

http://www.lowes.com/pd_47209-72643...licone&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=silicone

 

[Stroker347]

i think i used this one as well

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

 

[Coralium]

I believe since you used the clear it shouldn't cause a problem, I've read the white is a problem over time. someone will correct me if i am wrong though.

 

[InfernoST]

It will say right on the bottle if it's aquarium safe or not for aquariums. I paid the extra money and bought the perfecto brand aquarium safe silicone.

 

[rkaragozler]

i think i used this one as well

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

This one is not reef safe, would recommend removing it right away. do a huge water change 25%, and put back your 10 gallon back in action, I hope things will come back, If you need help with anything just ask.

 

[Stroker347]

damn so its the silicone huh..well that certainly blows

 

[InfernoST]

I used this
http://www.marineland.com/sites/Marineland/products/productdetail.aspx?id=2054&cid=1263&mid=3226

 

[Stroker347]

thanks ill make sure to get that

 

[MatthewScars]

This one is not reef safe, would recommend removing it right away. do a huge water change 25%, and put back your 10 gallon back in action, I hope things will come back, If you need help with anything just ask.

I completely agree with this. Pull the 50g ASAP. Just buy a new one. They are only like $100 new.

Silicone is tricky. The GE with the Gold label says "Mildew Resistant Yes". This = chemicals.

Good luck man, sorry about the corals.