The Opae Ula Palace

[Fiore de'i Liberi]

Well it could have been a lot worse. I am just glad this happened before I got the shrimp.

Could you imagine trying to get them all out from the inside cavity in order to dry it out and reattach?

[i<3Opae]

Not a pretty picture for sure.

[SGTSHEW]

Gorgeous tank. Love the multicolors and that its a tall tank. My next one is definitely going to be a tall tank.

[Flippers]

Disaster strikes! The coral glue I used to secure the piece to the back wall has failed. With only 2 weeks remaining until I was going to order my shrimp this happens...

I have completely taken the tank apart, cleaned it, and re-secured the back wall to the glass with a massive amount of GE Silicone 1. I am going to wait about 2 weeks for a 100% cure, then rinse the whole set up. Looking like 6 or 7 weeks until I will order some shrimp now.

Have you ordered your shrimp?
I noticed that many people use shells in their tanks, do these add any benefits?

[Fiore de'i Liberi]

Disaster strikes! The coral glue I used to secure the piece to the back wall has failed. With only 2 weeks remaining until I was going to order my shrimp this happens...

I have completely taken the tank apart, cleaned it, and re-secured the back wall to the glass with a massive amount of GE Silicone 1. I am going to wait about 2 weeks for a 100% cure, then rinse the whole set up. Looking like 6 or 7 weeks until I will order some shrimp now.

Have you ordered your shrimp?
I noticed that many people use shells in their tanks, do these add any benefits?

The tank is still cycling. A shell can add small amounts of calcium to the water, but mostly it just gives them a place to hide should they want to.

[Flippers]

Disaster strikes! The coral glue I used to secure the piece to the back wall has failed. With only 2 weeks remaining until I was going to order my shrimp this happens...

I have completely taken the tank apart, cleaned it, and re-secured the back wall to the glass with a massive amount of GE Silicone 1. I am going to wait about 2 weeks for a 100% cure, then rinse the whole set up. Looking like 6 or 7 weeks until I will order some shrimp now.

Have you ordered your shrimp?
I noticed that many people use shells in their tanks, do these add any benefits?

The tank is still cycling. A shell can add small amounts of calcium to the water, but mostly it just gives them a place to hide should they want to.

Are any shells from the petstore ok?

[SuperProofer]

If they are natural and not painted with colors, they should be fine.

[Flippers]

If they are natural and not painted with colors, they should be fine.

What about shells found on the beach?

[SuperProofer]

That's fine as long as you make sure to clean any organic material out of them so they don't decay in your tank.