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Totally agree with bricksandfiddles. I waited 48 hours just to be extra sure. My fish were fine in a Rubbermaid bin with a sponge filter for a couple days. Just make sure the temp stays stable.

Yeah, that's a bummer. I had a similar issue last year with my 40 gallon. I used a product called Marineland Silicone Sealant, and it worked like a charm. Just make sure to let it cure for at least 24 hours before refilling. Also, keep an eye on your fish in the temp tank, they might get stressed ...

For gloves, I swear by the Black Mamba nitrile ones. Thick enough to resist tears, flexible enough for detail work. My 120-gallon's full of Palys, and these have never let me down. Also, keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide handy—great for cleaning up any accidental slime spills.

Handling Palythoa is like handling a live wire—don't get complacent. I run a 120-gallon SPS-dominated tank, ATI Straton, 1.026 salinity. When I need to move them, I use tongs and wear nitrile gloves. If you're fragging, do it submerged to minimize aerosolized toxins. And for the love of coral, no ...