all glass megaflow plumbing ?

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  1. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Ive never had a tank that utilized a sump and recently bought a 90 gallon with the mega flow and plumbing kit. Im wondering if its required to glue that pvc kit together or if the tight fit is sufficient and also how tight do u tighten the bulkheads at the bottom?
     
    luvreefs23, Mar 4, 2008
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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Don't glue. You may need to pull apart in future.

    Hand tighten the bulkheads like you would a auto filter...

    Good Luck.
     
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  3. emtp380

    emtp380 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I put a bead of silicone on my bulk heads just to make sure
     
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  4. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Which bulkhead do i use for the return if im going to hard plumb the return line? I have to bulk heads in my all glass kit, one is a 3/4 universal and the other is just a 3/4. First time with overflow and im no plumber
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    dont glue the kit
    use silicone on the bulkhead
     
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