Mattias' BioCube 29 *New Angel!*

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by SwimsWithFish, Nov 22, 2011.

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Should i add a flame angel as my 4th and final fish?

  1. No, i wouldn't risk it with the corals.

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  2. go for it! as long as you keep it fed it shouldn't be an issue.

    37.2%
  3. mmmm. maybe, but i would keep looking for an alternative for your tank.

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    A bulkhead will work no matter which way it points as long as the O-ring is on the WATER side.
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

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    Here's what I have to work with(from bottom to top)

    Bulkhead tightened thing,gasket, bulkhead, adapter.

    The bulkhead is only threaded on the interior on half.
     

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    How you had it in the vid was fine, just make sure the O-ring is on the water side.
     
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    It was. The o ring has a flat side and a bumpy side. Which side touches the container?
     
  6. Seano Hermano

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    OK. It will work both ways, but I've heard it is more likely to leak the way you had it.

    The gaskets should be on the outside and inside of the container wall (not sure if you have it that way.
     
  7. Seano Hermano

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    flat will make a better seal.
     
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  9. SwimsWithFish

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    Lol gaskets and o rings are the same right? I only have one o ring.
     
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    I can't get it to stop leaking:/ silicon might be the best option.
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Ok I'm just going to silicone it. Anyways...

    Today's test results!

    Ph: 8.0
    Ammo: .5
     
  12. Seano Hermano

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    It's referring to the shape. Notice how the gasket is flat.

    O ring

    Gasket

    You have a gasket (which you should).

    My bulkhead has the nut and gasket on one side of the glass. On the other side is the other gasket (to make a complete seal--you can also try rubbing silicone grease which would allow you to remove it more easily than just silicone. Warm water will also work in order to expand the rubber for a seal.) and the female end of the bulkhead.
     
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