New Tank Leaks.... HELP!

[cabanaboy1218]

Setting up my new tank, I have leaks from the bulkheads. Anyone know a quick remedy? Please help ASAP, i'm moving from one house to another and I am about to lose all my livestock.

Thanks in advance. Nic

 

[evsalty]

Where exactly is it leaking from? Is it from the outside of the bulkhead or is it where your plumbing attaches to the bulkhead?

 

[THE ROOK]

If it has an overflow just shut off the return pump & drain below the overflow. Then remove & clean or replace the bulkheads. Not a big deal really. Just keep a powerhead pointed to the surface while working on it. Shouldn't lose any livestock 'cause of this.

 

[WhoDey64]

Seat the bulkhead only when dry, make sure the gasket is on the wet side of the tank. In a pinch you can dry the bulkhead and run a tiny bead of aquarium safe silicone on the gasket prior to filling.

 

[cabanaboy1218]

I have the bulkhead installed correctly and it is leaking from inside the tank.

 

[THE ROOK]

Many times the problem is over-tightening. They're plastic & become distorted easily. Try taking it apart, cleaning, re-installing hand tight & adding a little water to the overflow to check the seal. If it still leaks then new bulkheads are in order.

 

[cabanaboy1218]

They are brand new bulkheads... I am considering using silicone around the bulkheads and redoing my drain setup. Any other ideas or advice.