Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Why-Me]

What's the teflon tape for if you don't mind me asking?? Good call on the transition glue for the bulkheads :)

I got it to use on the threaded connections.

Are you sure you got everything??? I have no idea how many hardware store trips I have in my build - so far. :)

I don't really know, we'll find out soon.


Also noticed an issue I've somehow overlooked this whole time...With the overflow and returns there's no way to get my light to clamp on the tank anymore so I will need to hang the light from ceiling or use a tv wall mount I have here, we'll see what happens in the next 24hrs, either way it's going up tomorrow.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Fresh SPAM

 

[JoshH]

I got it to use on the threaded connections.


I don't really know, we'll find out soon.


Also noticed an issue I've somehow overlooked this whole time...With the overflow and returns there's no way to get my light to clamp on the tank anymore so I will need to hang the light from ceiling or use a tv wall mount I have here, we'll see what happens in the next 24hrs, either way it's going up tomorrow.

Any particular reason you went with the tape vs the thread sealant? I prefer sealant myself and won't use the tape on PVC fittings.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Montipora SPAM

 

[Why-Me]

Any particular reason you went with the tape vs the thread sealant? I prefer sealant myself and won't use the tape on PVC fittings.

Didn't think of it, didn't look for it, now I feel stupid lol. I'm going back to menards to cop some thread sealant.
I don't wanna **** with this thing over n over....set it and forget it!!

 

[Why-Me]

I even looked right at this stuff, while diggin in the teflon tape rack lol.

https://www.menards.com/main/plumbi...read-sealant-1-1-oz/15802/p-1444449937877.htm

 

[Fin]

Any particular reason you went with the tape vs the thread sealant? I prefer sealant myself and won't use the tape on PVC fittings.

I know this is a heated debate in the reefing world, but there really is no harm using teflon tape. Don't use too much and don't over-tighten and you will be ok. I started out using the pipe sealant on my build because of all the stuff you read on forums about using tape. The sealant may work great, but it makes a huge mess - and will keep making a mess if you don't get all of the excess off, because it doesn't dry. I don't think I will use it anymore.

I have to say that after seeing Bill Wann's spiel about how he always uses silicone sealant on his screw in fittings - even on his big tank - that is how I finished up Pirate's Reef. Nowhere that I used silicone leaked at all.

So, I guess - for me anyway - you can use all of them and they will work. More of a personal preference, to me anyway.

 

[JoshH]

I know this is a heated debate in the reefing world, but there really is no harm using teflon tape. Don't use too much and don't over-tighten and you will be ok. I started out using the pipe sealant on my build because of all the stuff you read on forums about using tape. The sealant may work great, but it makes a huge mess - and will keep making a mess if you don't get all of the excess off, because it doesn't dry. I don't think I will use it anymore.

I have to say that after seeing Bill Wann's spiel about how he always uses silicone sealant on his screw in fittings - even on his big tank - that is how I finished up Pirate's Reef. Nowhere that I used silicone leaked at all.

So, I guess - for me anyway - you can use all of them and they will work. More of a personal preference, to me anyway.

For me it's not that the tape leaks, it's just more prone to breaking fittings from over tightening than the paste, done it once and won't use it again lol I've made absolutely no mess with sealant myself I am just minimalist with it. I purchase the can of sealant with an applicator brush and coat the first 1/4" orso of the male side of the threads on whichever connection your putting together then thread it into the female portion. Haven't had a broken fitting, a messy connection or a leak since. Silicone is another great option I just tend to get it everywhere when I'm working with it lol

And I guess, for not just you, it comes down to personal preference. But I usually recommend steering clear of the tape anyway, of the 3 options it can be the most troublesome :)

 

[Fin]

 

[sfin52]

 

[sfin52]

Are you sure you got everything??? I have no idea how many hardware store trips I have in my build - so far. :)

A qaulity project takes 3 for good stories require 4 or more. The more trips the better the project is.

 

[sfin52]

so both are listed as the same. Are they?

 

[Why-Me]

yes, I'm sure like all the other sw species they may have different coloring depending on where they come from.

https://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium-store/halloween-hermit-crabs

 

[sfin52]

Thank goodness this is mine

 

[sfin52]

Double post

 

[Katrina71]

@Why-Me it's gotta be a pederson. Please. It matches her tank.

 

[Why-Me]

@Why-Me it's gotta be a pederson. Please. It matches her tank.

I'll make sure to order a pederson shrimp for her, any specific size I should be looking for?

 

[Katrina71]

I'll make sure to order a pederson shrimp for her, any specific size I should be looking for?

Nope

 

[sfin52]

They only get about an inch so small

 

[Fin]

Neat crab. I had one similar that was blue in my 75.