Oh I am SOOOO frustrated!!!

Myka · #1 07-19-2009, 05:46 AM

Thanks for condolences guys.

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

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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 · #2 07-19-2009, 07:32 AM

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

fishytime · #3 07-19-2009, 01:56 PM

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

walloutlet · #4 07-19-2009, 03:20 PM

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 · #5 07-19-2009, 03:24 PM

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.

Myka · #6 07-19-2009, 05:04 PM

Well, I'm considering just making my own sump from scratch out of a thicker glass. I will call and get a quote tomorrow. I'm not impressed that I have to do a bunch of plumbing again. Back to square one. Not like any of the inhabitants of the tank seem to notice or care. I'm tired of looking at a tank that is 4" low on water though!

walloutlet · #7 07-19-2009, 05:15 PM

I hear ya! But truly, are you really ever done?!

Mine has been up for about 2 months with my new sump/fuge and already have plans to increase flow and redesign the entire system. I know you've been in it a lot longer, so I thought you'd be used to it by now.