New 225 Setup with Aquascaping Focus

[albert_dao]

Hey Keith,

There's no silicone lubricating any of the O-rings is there? Cause if there is, you're going to have to cut it all out and replace the O-rings.

[Montana]

andrewsk where did you get the strainer for your bulk head. I am guessing golds. also i just set up a 150 gal tank that golds made for me with a silent overflow as well and it is the quitest tank i have heard, your tank is looking good.

[andrewsk]

Most of my stuff is from Golds yes. I am going to ask albert for some advise on the overflows. I have been reading up on the Durso Overflows a lot this week and they seem to be pretty good as well. Ideally I would like to have the 2 outlets in each overflow run through seperate pipes (So 4 total) to the sump. That way, if there is ever a clog, the others can take over without a flood. I am still researching.

Albert,

No silicone on the O-rings itself. Just around the gap where the bulkhead did not go snug to the glass.

Out of curiosity, why not put silicone on the O-Ring. Would it mess something up?

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by andrewsk

Out of curiosity, why not put silicone on the O-Ring. Would it mess something up?

The silicone acts as a lubricant and causes the rubber ring to squeeze out.

[TheReefGeek]

Lots of people seal the gasket with silicone, I don't think it is necessary thought.

[albert_dao]

The Durso is a waste of time with the overflows you have built into your tank. I'll show you how they work next time you're in.

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Lots of people seal the gasket with silicone, I don't think it is necessary thought.

These same people have the gasket squeeze out from under the fitting. this is not an opinion, but rather what will happen when you put silicone on a rubber gasket.