The silicone acts as a lubricant and causes the rubber ring to squeeze out.

Lots of people seal the gasket with silicone, I don't think it is necessary thought.

The Durso is a waste of time with the overflows you have built into your tank. I'll show you how they work next time you're in.

Last time I was at Gold's Dennis said he would put a quote together. He needed to check on the starfire glass pricing I think. I will be going starfire on the front and sides. I will also get a quote from Wais, which is where I bought my present tank, Danny treats me pretty good; although so do Dennis & Albert. I never thought I would outgrow my 130 gallon in 18 months. Maybe you can come over some time and give me some ideas.:lol:

These same people have the gasket squeeze out from under the fitting. this is not an opinion, but rather what will happen when you put silicone on a rubber gasket. :)

Sounds good to me. Feel free to let me know if you want to check anything out yourself. What size are you going for?

Here is a picture of me with my new skimmer that arrived today. :)


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...rewsk69/HS.jpg



Just kidding.

and i thought i had a big skimmer :D

Richard

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...newskimmer.jpg

I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but it is exactly the same size as yours. 72x30x24
I might be able to go 31 deep, but any bigger and I can't get it downstairs unless I move (which I just might)
I would love to come and take a look. I think when the time comes to switch tanks I will be in a bit of trouble as there is a lot to move. I doubt I will need much if any new live rock as I have a tank full now. Encrusted corals and where to put the corals while I aquascape is what worries me.

Wow that is a big honkin' skimmer. Was that at some kind of a aquarium show or something?

Yes at the Interzoo 2006 in Germany. (I was not there) :)

Fell free to give me a PM any time. Probably best to wait a few weeks until I get my skimmer and lighting and some water in the tank!