At the risk of pointing out another problem, you can install bulkheads either way but the gasket should always go on the flanged side and not the nut side. So with your orientation the gasket should be on the outside, otherwise water can leak out through the threads.

PS, I just want to help to prevent problems, not state things now just to through it in your face later.

No worry! But definitely thank you as its not my first rodeo (or sump), there are many ways to do stuff and not all of them the same. It's why these sites exist, show other ways and ideas and grab suggestions.....

Can't leak through the treads if there is silicone*

"suggestions are welcome, as long as people understand they don't always know the only way. If there was just one way to do things this site would be so useless lol"


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Guess the tube was to cramped! Lol


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I don't get it? I mean sure many ways to do things and I like learning new methods but why would you opt for realying on siliconing treads instead of installing the bulkhead properly with gasket on flange side? Seems strange but to each there own I guess... Just don't think I'd go recommending that approach to others.

This is what I didn't want to get into, but ya, this is an issue you're going to have with your bulkheads .....

OMG, don't tell me you are going to rely on silicone to seal your fittings ??? !!!

OK, I'm not going to follow along anymore :surprise:

listen to them, install the bulkheads the proper way. silicone will not seal very good in a bulkhead, I add a think layer of silicone to all parts but I install the gasket the proper way also.

and yes there usaly are two ways to do something the proper way and the wrong way. don't set yourself up for problems using the wrong way. I did this myself, which is why I know. I had one with the gasket on the wrong side and one proper (was 1/2 asleep when I put my plumbing togeather) anyways both were siliconed also and 2 years later the one started to leak and it was the one with the gasket on the wrong side.

no big deal, next time you do a water change it is easy to fix.

Steve

* anyone else have helpful tips?*






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Aww darn... Looks like another sleepless night for me.


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the ones i have i dont think i should post....but ya;)

Too Funny, now the big bad wolf is at the door too! Ha ha


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Sorry :mrgreen:
I didn't mean it that way, I just don't want to read about a wet floor

And I didn't mean to start a riot

Now that is funny!!!:biggrin:

Oh come on, my skin is way to thick to admit defeat! Never getting a wet floor pal. Never hurts to give advice as long as you ALL understand there's many ways to get it done right.

You sill Internet bullies! Lol

(and Reefwars the big bad wolf)


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ill nominate you for biggest douchbag award and call it a day thanks:P

Awww Deny, that's sad- really sad that you can razz, but not be poked. Maybe you need a really tight hug around your neck so you feel the love I have for you!


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you have live for me?

Tons!



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Little more life now we have moved the poor corals into the main display, finally.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/10/emy7y5ym.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/10/rupapy9e.jpg
No idea what that is in Pic 2...?http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/10/gydu4ery.jpg
Long tentical Anenomy seem not so happy.... Yet


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Do you find the fish hing out at the drop off, or just swim all over the tank like in a normal tank.

The tank looks great.

love that red seafan, is it real??

Yup, grows like a weed....
Frags super well. Next time your going to EDM I'll give ya a 3" piece if you want


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I'm in for a frag of that! I love sea fans never seen one that does well.

The tank is looking great btw

Well i've got to say he tank does look awesome. Great job. Really been enjoying reading this thread. Can't we all just be friends...lol

Glassdude

The credit is all yours! You built it I just decorate it really, your the artist Neil!


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great tank I want to do one like that as well.
I have a couple questions is the tank 12mm tempered glass and what hole size did they drill in the drop down corner. There must be a small radius there right??
Thanks Rob

Tank looks amazing. Love the combination of sand colors. Hope all goes well with its future.

Nothing new to add or really say.....
Corals doing amazing, Prodibio is an amazing over all product (imo), 5 chromis group as well as Niger Triger & Fancy Leopard Wrasse seemingly well!
Hood wt plastic tops fits clean.
Nitrite. 0.1
Nitrate. 0.1
Ammonia 0.0
Phosphate. 0.025
Ph. 8.3
Temp. 78.5

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amazing man looks great i would do a piece of marble where the end of the tank is..........

Wow, this came together quite nicely. Great job!

nice work dude love the finishing on the canopy and the stand looks really contemporary

the finishing work looks great!

who built that tank for you and do they have a website or a store where one could go and talk with them about getting a tank built?

thanks
dave

It was built by Neil in Edm- he is listed all over my build here. He is the best, if you want more info drop me a PM.
Thanx


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Any updates?

Been a while and we have had a few harsh battles.....
Lost many fish sadly most were with us for years and many moves.
Not a coral loss.... Outside a nippy fish or too. (But its hard to reprimand a fish I have found)
Purple is growing great.

Shout out to Red Coral (Steave & Doug) always big help and top notch live stock, Blue World (Ken) 1st class customer service, and alway a big one to Phil (Zoas like none other)


Updates: 3x TLF 150 reactors (2carbon 1rowa), UV Steralizor (Turbo Twist 12x 36 watt), and RoDi 7stage.

Fish list :

Huma (Picasso) Trigger
Pair Blue Throat Triggers
Starry Blenny
3 Chromis
Leopard Wrasse
Tomini Tang
Unicorn Tang
Naso Tang
Koran Angel
Singapore Angel
Bi Color Angel
Eilbl's Angel
Majestic FoxFace
Orange Spotted Golby
(Yes I know many can be problematic)

Nothing going on as of lately due to the money well drying up but who knows what the future will bring.





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Chilling With The Villians'


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Water in check... 80% of my zoas have closed or melted away now. Every other coral is alive and fully extended.....

Bit disheartening.



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God Dam Short In A Heater Is The Bug Issue!!!!!


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damn... just spent a good 20min going through the thread...

breath taking...

that is such a beautiful tank...! definitly gives me some new idea!

keep up the good work!