adamaphe 65 gallon build.

[AdamPhe]

Aquascape maybe

 

[AdamPhe]

Aquascape maybe

What's the most common and practical way to bond aquascape together?

 

[CastAway]

Aqua stick. JMO

Some will drill and peg, but unless your defying gravity that can be overkill. If you do want to defy gravity, plastic clothes hangers can be cut and used.

I suggest using a flashlight to see how light will fall on your scape.

 

[AdamPhe]

C

Aqua stick. JMO

Some will drill and peg, but unless your defying gravity that can be overkill. If you do want to defy gravity, plastic clothes hangers can be cut and used.

I suggest using a flashlight to see how light will fall on your scape.

can I pick this up locally?

 

[CastAway]

Yeah. It's a two part epoxy, that comes in a stick. Aquatic Marine has it.

 

[AdamPhe]

Jankey for sure but it think it will hold.

 

[AdamPhe]

Jankey for sure but it think it will hold.

Maybe.

 

[AdamPhe]

And..... no leaks! It's alive!

 

[AdamPhe]

Clearing up nice

 

[AdamPhe]

Need some advice. Just started my skimmer today too check functionality. Why is it over flowing?

 

[cale0721]

Need some advice. Just started my skimmer today too check functionality. Why is it over flowing?

Every skimmer has a break in period due to new plastic. Sometimes you can run it in a bucket with vinegar and it will cut down on the break in period.

Also make sure the water level is at the right height for that manufacturer instructions.

 

[AdamPhe]

Every skimmer has a break in period due to new plastic. Sometimes you can run it in a bucket with vinegar and it will cut down on the break in period.

Also make sure the water level is at the right height for that manufacturer instructions.

Water level is right. I'm guessing just let it run? This is my first experience with a skimmer

 

[Reefrookie220]

Let that bad boy overflow to is hearts content. Tying to adjust it during the break in will drive you nuts.

Also if your cycling, running your skimmer may prolong the cycle, my .02.

Now your ahead of me! Time to pay catchup.

 

[cale0721]

Water level is right. I'm guessing just let it run? This is my first experience with a skimmer

Yes sir just let it do its thing. Probably take 1-3 days to break in.

What are you using to cycle the tank?

 

[AdamPhe]

Yes sir just let it do its thing. Probably take 1-3 days to break in.

What are you using to cycle the tank?

Just some shrimp and some time. Lol

 

[AdamPhe]

Let that bad boy overflow to is hearts content. Tying to adjust it during the break in will drive you nuts.

Also if your cycling, running your skimmer may prolong the cycle, my .02.

Now your ahead of me! Time to pay catchup.

I am not planning on running it until after the cycle is complete. I was just doing a test run and it surprised me!

 

[AdamPhe]

Same result. Lifting it didn't help

 

[CastAway]

All total, how long has it run?
It can take days to break in.

 

[AdamPhe]

All total, how long has it run?
It can take days to break in.

Just a few hours.

 

[vic5hands]

Open the discharge valve
This will reduce the bubbles the skimmer produces.