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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?
 
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?

Welcome to reef2reef!

Bulkheads don't require silicone, they need gaskets. Why are you using silicone on a bulkhead?
 
It’s a pvc personal design
 
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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