Dumb question, dumping bag of salt into an empty tank

[xsentrixsupra]

:fish1: Ok, that sounds like fun, so you really don't have to worry to much about your lighting, good luck with the new tank. :fish1:

Since were on the subject though. What lights would you recommend if I did throw in some coral? Any corals the flame angel won't munch on? I've heard it is hit or miss, some of them don't but some of them do.

I also wanted some tangs if possible!

 

[mcgyvr]

Your initial posting seemed to imply that the tank was barely used (spare/temporary usage).. As such the amount of built up organics should be minimal and hence my replies so far saying its fine..

 

[xsentrixsupra]

Your initial posting seemed to imply that the tank was barely used (spare/temporary usage).. As such the amount of built up organics should be minimal and hence my replies so far saying its fine..

It is barely used. Theres 2 small synodontis catfish in there currently that I put in there as they were picking on 2 of the other catfish. It typically will have 1 or 2 fish in it every other month or so? Whenever someone starts picking on the others I move the bullies into this tank for a week or so. Sorry, I guess to me that means barely used as there are never fish in it full time.

 

[manateemark]

I would still go ahead and remove the sand. Adding salt to the freshwater bacteria contained within the sand will almost certainly cause die-off issues. I would also suggest looking at Bulk Reef Supply's youtube channel at their MACNA talks. One of them specifically talks about corals that anglefish have a tendency to munch on. I can't remember the name of the talk though.

 

[xsentrixsupra]

Thanks guys, well you guys scared me off from that idea haha. I ended up just cleaning out my 37g and putting in new sand. Dunno if the flame angel is in the cards, but at least I can get an anemone and some clowns! I've read that 55g is the minimum for a flame angel