huge mistake with silicon, my ats can handle

[tebo]

Hello I wonder if the algae removes waste chemicals that can cause the silicon
by mistake Introduced a crude structure and rushed to pH under 6, fortunately I have no living being in the
aquarium, I was just about to start cycling

my question is if I have to throw water or algae can manage my
mistake

regards

[Ace25]

That is a new one to me, never heard of silicone causing that issue. Short answer, if nothing is living in the tank the most I would do is put in some Alkalinity supplement of some type. Kalkwasser, baking soda, etc. You certainly don't want a pH of 6 for long in a SW tank because it can break down calcium (ie. sand/rocks) and turn them to mush if the problem is not addressed.

[new2scrub]

the silicone had mold inhibitors in it? that might kill bacteria and some algae. I would change all of the water and start fresh.

[Mrcgibb]

Don't use it at all it will kill all your corals and fish the mould inhibitors in silicone are lethal to aquatic life ALWAYS use sicone designed for tank use