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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Your gasket already looks like it's may have an imperfection in it. It's too hard to tell from the angle of the pic, but if the chip...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Also, since the tank is away from the wall, if you just use the gasket that came with the bulkhead and not use that gasket sheet, you...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Put the gasket up next to the chip and take a picture for scale. Does the chip cover extend more than 50% the width of the gasket?
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    RandyC replied to the thread Question about my booster pump.
    Looks like a 3/8" (maybe 1/2") push connect. Get 3/8" stem to 1/4" push adapter. Double check size before buying https://a.co/d/1NyA682
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Some overflows (especially slim models) require that to be done to fit the standpipe. Here's a pic of my IM25 with a Marine Modular...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    You can cut the bulkhead as long as the bulkhead extends 1/8-1/4" past the nut after it's been tightened.
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    I usually drill outside to in, but I make sure to clamp a piece of wood on the inside of the tank to ensure I don't push through with...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    The nut should never have a gasket on it for the potential of twisting or torquing the gasket causing it to not lie flat. Your...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    That's one of of doing it, but there's obviously a reason for the leak. If you have the time and you're not in a rush, find where it is...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    You have a picture of those chips in the drill hole? How big are they?
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    RandyC replied to the thread WYSIWYG Preorder SPS colonies.
    Doh! Before I even had a chance to comment! Speciosa are my bane. The speciosa I have now in my tank is from Thinh at Coral Exotica...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Can't find the marine modular instructions online, but here are three other manufacturer's instructions. All put the gasket between the...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    Having a gasket on the nut side can easily lead to the gasket twisting when tightening the nut. Having the gasket on the outside will...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    This is not correct. No gasket is needed in the external overflow box. Gasket in tank between flange and glass and gasket between...
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    RandyC replied to the thread 210 gallon Dream tank.
    The box is made specifically made with that offset on the top of the box to accommodate tanks with trim. Did you try different...
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