Well today was eventful.
After putting my Dart on the tank and starting it up 4 Bulkheads began to leak. So I said the heck with it for now lets go to Lowes to my Bro-inlaw
Today was intended to setup my light system with a rail used for closet doors. So off me and my Bro-inlaw went to Lowes. We found everything we needed.
I knew after leaving my house that I had a big problem. Sure enough I did. My bro-inlaw and I tried to fix the same pain in the neck Bulkhead from leaking but it didn't work.
Take note I have all of my liverock in my tank.
So we tried for hours. Finally I gave in and said no more
I took all of my liverock out and we drained it. Then we tried again after flipping the gasket again. We tried all different combinations favoring different sides of the hole but no luck.
This hole is is one of 3 others that was leaking but this one was at the bottom of the tank so you see why this one was the most important. I would deal with the others later.
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Alot of the things went on in my head.
1. I'm to close to being done
2. I have spent enough time away from my family setting this tank up
3. I want it over with.
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So I had a big decision to make. One that may haunt me down the road with this tank. But I have to remember this isn't my dream tank,it isn't permanent. It only has to last about a year.
So I began to think about a very controversial thing on RC. One that I know IMO should not be done.
Silicone.! I had to do it guys. The spending of money has to stop. I have tried all my spare bulkheads and gaskets. So I did it. I put a small bead on the inside and outside. On both of the bottom returns.
It was a sad day having to take out all of my liverock after I set it all up. I had to do it.
i figure about a 3 hour drive to your place from here. later,
