Need help: protein skimmer not fitting and leaking

[Trustyworm]

I bought a aquaready 1.5 hob skimmer and I was told that it would fit my 75 aqueon tank. But the tanks brace is too big and I don’t know what to do. I managed to just put it on the top of the brace but the outlet tube isn’t fully submerged in the water, which I assume is causing it to overflow everywhere. I need help please.

 

[FUNGI]

if its a plastic trim/brace, then trim it out where it needs to be...just the inside lip where a top is supposed to sit.....

 

[FUNGI]

it should give you almost 1/8th inch more room

 

[FUNGI]

or.....extend the outlet pipe...LOL.

 

[FUNGI]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/notching-rim-frame.391493/

 

[Trustyworm]

or.....extend the outlet pipe...LOL.

Do you know what I would need to extend the pipe? I don’t have the tools to shorten the lip and don’t want to risk breaking the tank.

 

[p1u5h13r4m24]

Can you post pictures?

 

[FUNGI]

Do you know what I would need to extend the pipe? I don’t have the tools to shorten the lip and don’t want to risk breaking the tank.

You just need a sharp razor blade/box cutter for the lip....

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Cut the lip of the brace, thats what I do for my hob filters Use scissors or wire cutter to cut twice where you want it, then bend the lip back and forth until it comes off.

 

[Trustyworm]

Can you post pictures?

 

[Trustyworm]

Cut the lip of the brace, thats what I do for my hob filters Use scissors or wire cutter to cut twice where you want it, then bend the lip back and forth until it comes off.

I tried using scissors but the plastic is too thick. I will buy a wire cutter and see if that will help.

 

[Trustyworm]

You just need a sharp razor blade/box cutter for the lip....

should I get a wire cutter or a box cutter?

 

[FUNGI]

should I get a wire cutter or a box cutter?

IMO (and how I have done it in the past), box cutter. Clean cuts. With a wire cutter/snips, its a little bit of a hassle especially when you have to cut across the frame. On the long side,(glass frame side) deep score several times and should snap off. You may also heat the blade and just melt and cut the overhang.

 

[FUNGI]

 

[Freenow54]

I bought a aquaready 1.5 hob skimmer and I was told that it would fit my 75 aqueon tank. But the tanks brace is too big and I don’t know what to do. I managed to just put it on the top of the brace but the outlet tube isn’t fully submerged in the water, which I assume is causing it to overflow everywhere. I need help please.

I have had same problems but with lights. Can you send pictures? I am sure that I can help. I would not start cutting into the as you call it brace. I have used simple fixes with stuff off amazon very little money

 

[FUNGI]

OP....I stand corrected. I looked a little bit into this, and the cut out won't make a difference as the 1.5 is designed to sit on the molding, max width 3/4".....so, just extend your outlet pipe for your initial water issue..