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[demeat]

the gasket is on the inside, I had to take the tube from the overflow off and that's what it looks like. I will clean off the silicone and try and tighten it back up. If that doesn't work I will change the hoses.

Do I just go somewhere like home depot to get hoses that might match up ?

 

[wildernets]

I'd replace hoses and bulkheads. I never reuse them. It is really a pain to replace them once the tank is running. If you can even do it at all. Just not worth the risk and those look pretty bad.

 

[demeat]

I am sorry but what are bulkheads ?


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[wildernets]

The black piece in your picture with all the silicone on it. You may want to read up a bit before adding water. Just to get a good base and help you with some of the upcoming decisions you will face.
I'd start here. https://www.google.com/search?q=the+conscientious+marine+aquarist&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS590US590&oq=the+conscientious+mari&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&hl=en-US#imgrc=_">https://www.google.com/search?q=the+conscientious+marine+aquarist&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS590US590&oq=the+conscientious+mari&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&hl=en-US#imgrc=_</a>

That is a good book to get you going on a broad range of topics. As always, ask questions. There is some great knowledge here in the forum also.

 

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[ghbrewer]

xxx

 

[demeat]

Thanks for this info. I went ahead and got some bulk heads from Amazon !!!! now I am just going to wait for them to come in ...


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[ghbrewer]

The one I listed is just for the return line, the drain line is likely 1". Hopefully you ordered the correct ones.

 

[camellia]

I think Lowes has a better, reasonably priced "FDA Food Grade" hose but many of our sponsors (check sponsor forum) also carry these things, bulkheads etc.

What size were you still needing? I've got a few extra I bought for Premium Aquatics and never returned.

 

[demeat]

Hey Camelia,

I grabbed a couple off of Amazon and they should be here soon. Hopefully that will work and I can finally get the water in the tank