oogie Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I have Eclipse 12 and currently have 2 bulkhead. If I add any more will it weaken the tank and crack? I just wanna be sure. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
Neon Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 This may seem sad but..... I have no idea what a bulkhead is :ermm: Link to comment
xcajx Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I have no clue myself... maybe the dividers/compartments? Link to comment
kappa Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 how big is the bulk head? 1"? The black part sticking out of the tank on the left is the bulk head. Link to comment
oogie Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by kappa how big is the bulk head? 1"? Oh, two that are already installed are 1/2 " . I want to do a closed scwd loop so i was thiking adding more 1/2" bulkheads. Also for neon and xcajx, bulkhead is a plumbing part you install after drilling hole on the tank. Thanks! Link to comment
Neon Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I have one question.. Why do people modify their tanks???? I'm pefectly fine with them as they come Link to comment
oogie Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Neon I have one question.. Why do people modify their tanks???? I'm pefectly fine with them as they come Well reaon why I want to modify my tank is, to get rid of PH, heaters, and other mechanical stuff out of the main tank. Also, to me these projects are actually fun to do! Thanks Link to comment
Neon Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I'm more of a hide the heater bhind the LR & coral but thats just me : Link to comment
kappa Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Actually I don't know if you can install two 1/2" BH on the eclipse. Have you seen one BH drilled into the eclipse 12 before? Carefully plan what you will do, and then try it out. If you could find a piece of plastic of same thickness as the eclipse aquarium, you could test drill. You cuold also buy a piece of acrylic to test drill BH holes with a circular saw bit. Link to comment
Kelpie Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Neon, This is just my opinion but I think sometimes the manufacturers make compromises between price/marketability and quality necessary to support aquatic life in an optimum environment. Therefore many of us spend a LOT more money to make the environment better for our aquatic friends. Also, I like to try to figure things out and puzzle about building a better mousetrap (i.e., it's fun LOL). Link to comment
oogie Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by kappa Actually I don't know if you can install two 1/2" BH on the eclipse. Have you seen one BH drilled into the eclipse 12 before? Well, I already have two 1/2" BH installed. I was wondering if i could install more. Drilling is not a problem. With holesaw, it drills like a dream! Fast, easy and safe. I am just wondering how much it will weaken the structure of the tank if add more BH. Thanks for your reply!!! Link to comment
ApocalypticSurf6 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I highly doubt it will weaken it all that much, especially if you tighten it to the glass really well, poobably the only way you can actually weaken it is to group all the bulkhead togeather, like touching or 1/4 inch apart, gl with that Link to comment
kappa Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Yeah, just go ahead and drill two 1/2" bulk heads. If you want to make the BH holes more sturdier, silicone and vice press a piece of acrylic behind each BH, and drill through both the tank and the added acrylic. Link to comment
ficklefins Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Keep in mind that if you want to install a 1/2" bulkhead, the size of the hole would be different. Here is a link to the marinedepot guide: http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_plumbi...ttings_2.asp#bh Link to comment
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