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We used JB waterweld to seal a couple of the pc pipes....that is a 2 part epoxy....I saw it recommended in a post on one of the forums....could that be it? It is doing it in the compartment where the return water comes into the sump and also filling up the skimmer cup with foam and going over the top in about 2 minutes when I turn it on.... It surprises me that there are holes at the top of the skimmer cup and it overflows onto the floor once it gets to the top.... Not sure what to do at this point... Thank you so much for recommendations

I finally got my tank filled up and have a lot of foam? Please see the picture. When I start the skimmer it immediately foams so much in the skimmer cup that it overflows. Does anyone know why? Is this normal? What should I do? Thanks!

Well...finally got plumbing done and started filling! RODI is sooooo slow... Didn't know it would be this complicated but an interesting and fun journey.

I am unsure if I should glue the plumbing under the bulkhead? If I do, I don't know how I would get it off if needed. I can't remove the sump from the cabinet with the plumbing installed. If I don't glue it, I am worried about leaks? It would leak over the sump... I appreciate advice regarding this? Thanks!

Stunning! Thank you for sharing!

Hello, I would like to suggest that people posting in classifieds include there location in the ttile of their post. It will make it easy for people looking to know if it is feasible to purchase the item. Just a suggestion.

Progress seems to move at a snails pace. The floor structure supporting the tank became a question and soooo a little footing was in order. I haven't seen much discussion on house support structure on any forums which seems strange especially given there are so many people with much bigger tanks than mine. Attach a pic of the new reinforcement.

Thank you for the skimmer info! I have some time before the tank will be ready for any fish and will start with coral once comfortably cured so the coral beauty will have to swim in my dreams until all is ready and more research is done. I understand the order you introduce things needs to be taken into consideration as well?

I need to readmore about skimmers...I still don't understand them....but I keep getting distracted looking at the beautiful pictures of fish and coral

I got an Aquavim AV-1000 hang on the back skimmer with the tank. It was recommended by the Aquavim salesman as I was trying to get all set up for saltwater and I am so new. I thought I should start with soft coral. I think there are some really beautiful ones and perhaps I will find enough to satisfy my obsession.

Stocking plans....I have been totally amazed looking at the gorgous reef tank pictures and already feel obsessed with coral. I love angel fish and know it is risky with coral but hoping a coral beauty angelfish might work. Hoping for clown fish and a mandarin. Princess damsel fish and wrasse... Is there a way to know how many /what size your tank can support? I really appreciate advise.

The rock is Caribsea Life Rock. My understanding is that it is sprayed with bacteria infused into the coating on the rock that "activates" when added to water. I like the mature, purple color and am worried about dealing with "hitch hikers" I read about on live rock. I also bought the Caribsea live sand. I am new...and hoping these will be enough to start the curing needed to support a reef tank. Any advise or comments are greatly appreciated.

Here is the tank unpacked and put on the stand. No instructions so had to figure out what is what and call AquaVim to better understand how it is supposed to be set up. Did a leak test in sump and 15 gallon leak test in main tank. Is that enough? Leak at bulkhead fixed...was not cleaned well enough around gaskets.... The pump did not fit in the sump compartment. Trimmed the intake cover... Next need to plumb below tank to sump..

Thank you! The input is very much appreciated!

Hello, I would like to introduce myself. I had freshwater aquariums growing up and always dreamed of having a saltwater tank. Now that I am retired (have time) and a little more financially capable, I am giving it a try. I ordered an AquaVim 90 gal 3/4 cilinder tank and waiting for delivery. It is coming with 1,000 gpm SmartSump, Protein skimmer, HO 82W LED lights, WaveMaker and 300W heater. I bought a koolermax RO-DI, 80 lbs Caribbean life rock and 100 lbs Caribsea live sand. Anxiously waiting for the tank and praying it will arrive in good condition.... I tried to read as much as possible but still have so many questions....do I have enough rock? Confused about curing time with life rock and live sand? Do I turn on everything while curing? Drew a tank outline and tried to arrange rocks...would have 13 inches of just water up high with what I have now. I appreciate any and all help and look forward to reading about everyone's tanks and comments. Thank you! Karen