Please Anyone With A Megaoverflow Tank

[reb]

I am assdembling my 125 with two built in mega overflows from all glass aquariums. Everything is correct but the return pipe that is suppose to be prss fit into the 3/4 inch bulkhead is super loose. I am afraid that when the return pump puts water through there that it will push the return line right out of the bulk head. Anyone know??

 

[fatboyjoe]

I had the same problem, I used a little silicone glue to keep it in place.

 

[reb]

What about teflon tape?

 

[fatboyjoe]

If I'm not mistaken, there are no threads on that connection, the teflon might not hold. I understand your concern about permanetly bonding the two pieces. Just use enough to keep it in place. You should be able to free the pieces later if needed. I would not use anything like pvc glue. that stuffs for life.

 

[reb]

Silicone glue. Is that the stuff you buy at a hardware store that you put in your cauk gun?

 

[reb]

Anyone is silicone glue the same as silicone cauk you buy at the hardware store?

 

[wax32]

Dunno, but if it were me, I'd add a bead of aquarium silicone and press it into place. Make sure you get aquarium safe stuff... home depot has some specifically marked for aquarium use.