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If I’ve waited 24 hours for the aquarium silicone to dry on my bulkhead and it feels sturdy is it all good to fill up disregarding the seven day full adhesion time?
 

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If I’ve waited 24 hours for the aquarium silicone to dry on my bulkhead and it feels sturdy is it all good to fill up disregarding the seven day full adhesion time?

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Bulkheads don't require silicone, they need gaskets. Why are you using silicone on a bulkhead?
 

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PVC to glass with reef safe silicone may be okay temporary, but unfortunately it most likely won't hold long term.
 

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