Can I plant it now???

[black_envy]

Well my 30 gallon is still curing, (as in it still smells lol) so does that mean I have to wait to start planting it? Or can I go ahead and do it? Thanks

[harrywitmore]

I think as far as the plants are concerned it's OK to plant now.

[coolhand]

I planted 24 hrs after I set mine up and everything is doing fine. I'm sure everyone is going to get on me for that. If you really want to be safe you can wait till the smell is gone but that might take a week or so

[Frogtofall]

I would put a fan on it to let it ventilate. I'm sure the plants won't mind but I wouldn't mess around.

[Dancing frogs]

I'm not certain what chemicals are being off-gassed or still lingering around, they probably wouldn't bother the plants, but I would be concerned that the plants may absorb, and store the toxins.

I always tread on the safe side...

I'd point a fan into it for a few days, make certain the tank is absolutely bone dry, if you want to really play it safe, after that, get the tank good and moist and let it dry again.

GS foam needs some moisture to cure properly...so that's why I recomended getting it somewhat moist.

Once the tank is planted, I usually also seed it with springtails and isopods, and if they seem to do well, I take that as a sign that the tank is safe.

[defaced]

This is a tank I made for her. The GS has been untouched for roughly a month, so it's cured. The only thing still producing an odor is silicone, and the last of it was applied Wednesday (the 27th) morning.

[black_envy]

Oh yeah thats why I pmed you specifically Mike ^_^ I thought I'd ask here too though, since I was a bit impatient for answers (but I guess not everyone can be on these forums 24/7-I uh have no life lol)

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll start planting tommorow