fish12345 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I have a 29 gallon display tank drilled for 1 bulkheads. Do I need to add something to the stand to support the pipes or can the glass/bulkhead handle the weight? Link to comment
Bingo1213 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A pic of how you have it set up would be helpful. Generally you don't need a support but if you have some crazy setup you may! Link to comment
hipower Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm planning to put a manifold in the return loop and will be attaching the mess to the stand. Link to comment
spinycheek Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I doubt you'll need a support. If it's visibly flexing the glass, then maybe, but 29 gallons typically have thick enough glass where that isn't a problem. Link to comment
fish12345 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 It has about 6 feet of 1 inch pvc along with 2 flow valves and a tee. I just attached it to the stand to be safe. Link to comment
Deano Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Prudent! Sure they will harmless hang there for years. But the one time you forget those are only attached to a piece of 1/4" glass and you slid or move something resulting in bumping, twist or pulling the drain pipes you end up with this. My 40b after I had to move the tank to fix an electrical issue. While I was sliding it back into position I pushed it to far and the ball value hit the wall putting pressure on the bulkhead. Luckily the tank was partially drained and Petco had their $1 a gallon sale going on. I was back up and running in 24hrs. Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Bulkheads should be supported so you do not stress the bulkhead or glass. Link to comment
chappy6107 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I know this is an old thread but I have seen many people use these to keep the pipes supported. http://www.lowes.com/pd_302049-34146-AV302049___?productId=3223525&pl=1&Ntt=pipe+support http://www.lowes.com/pd_301689-33599-AV301689___?productId=1244077&pl=1&Ntt=pipe+support http://www.lowes.com/pd_436661-37672-44824___?productId=4460051&pl=1&Ntt=3%2F8+in+threaded+rod Link to comment
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