New Tank Arrived. Need Some Plumbing Advice...

Pescador · #1 04-18-2008, 10:39 PM

If you don't already have it there is a different cement for the flex connections. I don't know if it's 100% necessary maybe some one else here knows.

bv_reefer · #2 04-18-2008, 11:38 PM

ya i just started gluing fittings where the part of the pipes out of the water and once again for the elbows submerged in the tank, just pushed them together tightly, nice tank btw!

hummer · #3 04-19-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pescador

If you don't already have it there is a different cement for the flex connections. I don't know if it's 100% necessary maybe some one else here knows.

Yes, that is the one I have. It's called PVC Flex Cement. The person I spoke with at Western Pumps says I should just use the Flex Cement for both flex to pvc connections and pvc to pvc connections. He says they are both the same except the Flex Cement allows a little flexibility if your connections where to shift a bit.

hummer · #4 04-21-2008, 02:45 PM

I started filling my tank. I have about 1/4 tank of water. Every time i walk by, the vibration ripples the water (Like in Jurassic Park). If I walk harder, the water moves even more. I never noticed this in my old tank. I have hardwood floors. There is plywood and hard foam between the tank and metal stand. There is still construction going on around my area as well. Should I be concerned about the vibrations for both tank stability and future inhabitants.

Thanks

dsaundry · #5 04-21-2008, 03:23 PM

I would suspect that once the tank is full you wouldn't notice that. So long as you have done your homework on whether your floor is capable of holding weight and tank is level...you shouldn't have any issues. Well maybe just one issue...How soon can I put fish in?

hummer · #6 04-23-2008, 05:22 PM

After running up and down from my basement 25ish times carrying jugs of saltwater, my tank is almost filled up. Since I've never really cycled a new tank before (first saltwater tank was given to me by my friend), how much of my live rock from my existing tank should I add to begin the cycle? Should I throw any raw shrimp in there?
--Thanks!

hummer · #7 04-26-2008, 06:12 AM

I have a slight problem. Water seems to be seeping through the bulkheads in the overflow box. Any suggestions on how I can repair this? Thanks for any help.

mark · #8 04-26-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hummer

I have a slight problem. Water seems to be seeping through the bulkheads in the overflow box. Any suggestions on how I can repair this? Thanks for any help.

Found the nuts do need to be more than just hand tight though see that's often recommended. Also what I do is make sure everything is clean, place a real thin smear of silicone on both sides of the gasket, again not recommended by many. If using silicone really need to be careful not to overtighten as can push the gasket out.