Quote Originally Posted by TeenyToad View Post
I'm also wondering if I ruined everything by doing the water test BEFORE the smell was gone... Any thoughts?
That's no problem- I do water tests 24 hours after putting a tank together.

Bill speaketh the truth about lack of silicone on silicone sticking action- a picture might clear up what you're trying to do but after over a week just face your fear and do the second water test:P.