Oh I am SOOOO frustrated!!!

[fragNplug]

I have some nice adjectives you can use if you would like to borrow some.

[Zoaelite]

How thick is the glass?

[Myka]

Thanks for condolences guys. ( )

I've never used silicone on a bulkhead...maybe I should.

Originally Posted by zoaElite

How thick is the glass?

It's a standard 15 gallon...it's uber thin. I haven't cracked the 5.5 yet though, and it's even thinner!

[Red Deer Reptiles]

bulkheads are pressure fit. use adjustable wrench after hand tightening turn 1/4inch with wrench check for leaks.dan

[fishytime]

Aw, sorry to hear about your troubles Mindy.....I always hand tighten then a 1/4 turn with a wrench...no silicone

[walloutlet]

Mindy, sounds like its a good thing we are seperated by distance. I ran through the exact same thing, first I cracked my DT, then I broke a bulkhead, then I cracked my sump.

Started buying spare parts because it was just easier. Hopefully the next go around is better.

Just keep smiling, remember your having fun!

[Atomikk]

For all of my bulkheads, I use silicone between the glass/acrylic wall and the outer piece of the bulkhead. This way you ensure 100% no leakage.

[Skimmin]

Not sure if you used silicone or not but I always have and never had a leak and I just tighten them hand tight. Just make sure you inspect the bulkhead first because small bumpy casting flaws can cause problems if you don't take them off with a utility knife first.

[i have crabs]

for years i just snug them up and coat the heck out of them with sillicone, and just expect that it will be a pain if they ever have to get removed

[o.c.d.]

I feel your pain. Been there, done that. Sucks bad. I too silicone them up now.