Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by ReefBruh, Sep 5, 2011.

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  1. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Well good thing you have a leak catch in place..! Bad thing you had to test it...

    I am guess a hose clamp or two may be you issue..? Or may be the union fitting not sealed tight enough. ??
     
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    im also gunna put my money on that hose clamp.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    It was the union fitting on the return side of the pump. Just gonna reglue and let it dry before I turn the pump back on.
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

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    Congrats on catching that. How did you find the leak?
     
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  5. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    I placed paper towels around every glued point and possible failure and whatever was wet was the leak.
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Nice low-tech method. I love it. 8)
     
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  7. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Gotta admit, thats pretty smart lol I woulda sat there and waited for 5 hours to see a drip lol
     
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  8. ravensix

    ravensix Fire Worm

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    Glad you found the leak.
     
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  9. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Nice catch on the leak. Tank looks sick! Next time I'm up your way I wanna stop by in person.
     
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  10. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    I call it balling on a budget.
     
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