Rim too thick/wide

[ab-774819]

So yesterday I upgraded from a 20 gallon rimless AIO to an aqueon 60 gallon breeder and I've run into a problem I wasn't anticipating at all. The rum is too thick to fit ANYTHING on it. Can't fit my lights, filters, protein skimmer. Nothing. Idk what to do. I cut a small portion to get the lights up for now, but theyre not very secure. A sump isn't an option for me right now and I'm at a loss. Any advice or prior experience from people would be appreciated.

 

[Saltyreef]

Love the auqeon 60g.

Unfortunately the things that wont fit will need to be upgraded and the lights you can build a custom wall mounted holder for them out of pretty much anything.

Good luck!

 

[ab-774819]

Love the auqeon 60g.

Unfortunately the things that wont fit will need to be upgraded and the lights you can build a custom wall mounted holder for them out of pretty much anything.

Good luck!

I just got the skimmer today, it's brand new thank you for the response!

 

[MoshJosh]

Depends on the equipment, for some things you may just be out of luck. But for other things can cut a bit of the rim like you did, Drill holes in the rim and use zip ties, mount to the wall behind the aquarium, hang things from ceiling magnetic mounts, superglue things to the rim, repurpose mounts meant for larger tanks. . . etc.

 

[Dburr1014]

What skimmer is it?

 

[ab-774819]

What skimmer is it?

Aquamaxx HOB-1.5 rated up to 75 gallons so I didn't even consider it not fitting.. but the description clearly states it fits up to 3/4" rims, so it's my fault for not reading more into it.

 

[Idech]

I have a similar tank and yes, it’s sometimes a pain to fit equipment. I have AI Prime 16 HD with rigid mount and Tunze skimmer and filter (both internal, holding with very strong magnets).

For my Tunze 3155 ATO I had someone make me a 3-D mount. Maybe look at that option for your equipment too ?

 

[ab-774819]

I have a similar tank and yes, it’s sometimes a pain to fit equipment. I have AI Prime 16 HD with rigid mount and Tunze skimmer and filter (both internal, holding with very strong magnets).

For my Tunze 3155 ATO I had someone make me a 3-D mount. Maybe look at that option for your equipment too ?

I actually need a mount for my tunze ATO too! Would it be possible for you tell me who made yours?

 

[Idech]

I actually need a mount for my tunze ATO too! Would it be possible for you tell me who made yours?

It was @Shirak from this forum. I don’t know if they are still around.

eta : they were seen today on the forum, so you might have luck !

 

[ab-774819]

It was @Shirak from this forum. I don’t know if they are still around.

eta : they were seen today on the forum, so you might have luck !

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

 

[Shirak]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

Yes I am around. Got your PM. It is the Tunze 3155 with the optical sensor and the float shut off. I make a holder that secures to a plastic rimmed tank and holds the two sensors. I don't recall the width of the rim on the Aqueon 60. 1"?

 

[ab-774819]

Yes I am around. Got your PM. It is the Tunze 3155 with the optical sensor and the float shut off. I make a holder that secures to a plastic rimmed tank and holds the two sensors. I don't recall the width of the rim on the Aqueon 60. 1"?

It's a little bigger than an inch.. but I definitely want one! I'll have to wait til the 22nd but I'll reply to the conversation I started to let you know. Thank you!

 

[memorylapse]

Hi! I know this thread has been a while, but wondering what skimmer you are using for your 60b? I also just got the HOB 1.5 and silly me didn't think that the skimmer wouldn't fit the 60b rim.

 

[ab-774819]

Hi! I know this thread has been a while, but wondering what skimmer you are using for your 60b? I also just got the HOB 1.5 and silly me didn't think that the skimmer wouldn't fit the 60b rim.

I've honestly just got it balanced in-between the tank and the wall at the moment... I haven't found any solution unfortunately:/

 

[MoshJosh]

can use drywall anchors, screws, and washers to mount the light bracket directly to the wall using the cut outs in the brackets. Just an idea.