Stampede Toyota & Red Coral 400g Build

[wickedfrags]

Exactly what I was thinking. Over the long term clear silicone is a bad idea. It always gets nicked and then the algae become visible, where as with the black silicone this does not occur.

Whomever is doing the maintenance on this tank, well I would keep the scraper away from the silicone. Use a toothbrush to clean the corners and the silicone will keep looking good longer and remain free of nicks. Good advice for all corners really. Cheers.

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

I am glad you brought this up. In hind sight I should have gone Black silicone as you don't see any growth on it; but for the first 3 - 6 months it will be enjoyable seeing the transparent seam.

Kevin

[Blom]

Black, clear... you could have gone with hot pink silicone and the tank still would have looked fantastic. Really coming along nice.

[fragNplug]

That is going to one relaxed secretary sitting next to that tank, i assume she is not going to work very hard and spend alot of time watching the fishys.
Suppose tho she will be an expert on the fish after a while, but really anoyed with the questions peeps are gonna ask about the fish.

Great Job Kevin, no one can do what u do!!.

[mseepman]

Hey Kevin,

Any updates on this one? Especially pics?

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Hey Kevin,

Any updates on this one? Especially pics?

No pics sorry . We are on the last stages as they open on the 1st of June.
350 lbs of live rock is in and we've been cycling for 3.5 weeks. 2 weeks with Krill and LS and 1.5 so far with cured live rock. I took the live rock right out of the tanks that housed the first group of fish being moved there. The skimmer is pulling hard for us already and we have had no leaks in the plumbing. Tuesday and thursday we will change out 150 gallons of water each day from Red Corals fish system. And Friday we will put in 7" yellow tang, 6" Niger Trigger, 5" Blue Throat trigger, 6" Emperor Angel (changing to adult), 6" Koran Angel (changing to adult), 2 x XL Black Clowns, 20 XL Margarita Turbo Snails, A few large mushroom corals and a few rocks of GSP and Zenia. So we will keep a close eye on things as we will be dumping in 7 fish and 20 snails at once. All these fish have been housed together in the same water and this live rock for 3 + months and I feel should be hardy enough to weather a small cycle from their addition.
Hopefully pics soon.
Kevin

[mseepman]

Wow, sounds like a lot happening. Looking forward to seeing the progress.