lnstaLLlng Overflow Box!!

huskysglare1 · 10/27/2008, 11:07 PM

ls lt posslble to silicon an overflow box ln an existing tank? WlLL the silicon smell hurt my flsh or corals whlLe l lnstall the box? can my tank survlve 48 hrs wlth only aeration pumps?

sdietz2469 · 10/28/2008, 12:09 AM

yes it is fine to do, but i would let it dry for atleast 72 hours due to the humidity from the tank. make sure to add some airstones and maybe a powerhead or two. this will ensure that all of the corals/fish survive. also make sure your temp doesnt get too low/high
shane

10/27/2008, 11:07 PM	#1
huskysglare1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,406	lnstaLLlng Overflow Box!! ls lt posslble to silicon an overflow box ln an existing tank? WlLL the silicon smell hurt my flsh or corals whlLe l lnstall the box? can my tank survlve 48 hrs wlth only aeration pumps?

10/28/2008, 12:09 AM	#2
sdietz2469 stickhead n chalice freak Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milwaukie, OR 97267 Posts: 529	yes it is fine to do, but i would let it dry for atleast 72 hours due to the humidity from the tank. make sure to add some airstones and maybe a powerhead or two. this will ensure that all of the corals/fish survive. also make sure your temp doesnt get too low/high shane __________________ King Of Aquatico Island corals are like crack, but more expensive, and you cant OD on them.... Current Tank Info: 300DD sps dominant, ATB Med ext w/airstar 4-6105s, apex, geo 618 CaRx, PM 620 kalk, 500 gal total water. Check out my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2116897