RockyProndoa
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As the title suggests, I have been running a 100 gallon stock tank for roughly the last 4-5 years. Unfortunately, the bulkhead has developed a slight leak (see pic). I've tried tightening it slightly, which hasn't helped, so after reading quite a few posts regarding this topic, I guess I'm stuck replacing it.
My problem is this will require me to drain the entire sump, take it offline, and install a new bulkhead. I don't really have an efficient way to drain it other than siphon the water out with a Python, at which case all of my live rock and chaeto will sit exposed to the air while I make the fix. How detrimental will this be? Should I silicone the new bulkhead in place as well? If so, that would require an additional 24 hours to cure that I really can't afford. Is there an idea to fix it in place underwater? (I've thought about doing a 'quick' pull the old one out put the new one, but I just know that a massive amount of water will come out in that short minute and/or I won't get a good seal and will end up with 75 gallons of water on my floor!)
Any ideas appreciated!
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My problem is this will require me to drain the entire sump, take it offline, and install a new bulkhead. I don't really have an efficient way to drain it other than siphon the water out with a Python, at which case all of my live rock and chaeto will sit exposed to the air while I make the fix. How detrimental will this be? Should I silicone the new bulkhead in place as well? If so, that would require an additional 24 hours to cure that I really can't afford. Is there an idea to fix it in place underwater? (I've thought about doing a 'quick' pull the old one out put the new one, but I just know that a massive amount of water will come out in that short minute and/or I won't get a good seal and will end up with 75 gallons of water on my floor!)
Any ideas appreciated!
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