Gopi's JBJ 45 rimless for seahorses!!

Gopi · Mar 1, 2015

Steelerfan: I have the JBJ ATO, comes with two floats and a bunch of different ways to set up. There's very little space between the two pumps in the center compartment. I placed both media baskets in one of the side compartments and the skimmer in the other. IDK that the cadlights will fit in the side compartment. There's a baffle on both sides of the end compartments (for media basket to hang on) and a small lip at the bottom of the overflow teeth. The 9004 doesn't isn't snug but doesn't have too much wiggle room either.

Steelerfan747 · Mar 1, 2015

Gopi said:
Steelerfan: I have the JBJ ATO, comes with two floats and a bunch of different ways to set up. There's very little space between the two pumps in the center compartment. I placed both media baskets in one of the side compartments and the skimmer in the other. IDK that the cadlights will fit in the side compartment. There's a baffle on both sides of the end compartments (for media basket to hang on) and a small lip at the bottom of the overflow teeth. The 9004 doesn't isn't snug but doesn't have too much wiggle room either.

Thanks, how about to the left or right of the pumps. I ask because I already have the cadlights skimmer and was going to be able to use it. I know the smaller pls-50 fits but I have the 100 and would really love not having to purchase another skimmer but how do you like the 9004 so far? I have never really had great experiences with the Tunze skimmers. Also did you notice any increase in noise level removing one of the media baskets in place of the skimmer?

Gopi · Mar 1, 2015

There are 5 compartments in the back. On the outsides, there is a space for media baskets an 'under baffle' separates to next area, then an over baffle to middle return section. I've got my water level lower right now mid water change so I tried to get you a good shot it it.

I love the 9004, it only took a couple days to break in. I did have to build a stand for it because of the dimensions it fits in sideways so there is too much space between the magnets in the body and the outside of the tank. Its pretty much silent and skims in the wet side.

I can't compare noise level with baskets on both sides because I never ran it that way. As long as the water level in the return section is high enough, its essentially silent.

While I was at it, here are some more pics.

Steelerfan747 · Mar 1, 2015

Thanks a lot. I think, I will have to see once I get it or possibly take my skimmer to a lfs that I know has one and just try putting it in to see if it fits. What about the 9004. How do you like it so far and did you notice nose increase since installing it

Steelerfan747 · Mar 1, 2015

Sorry I had not seen the full post

Steelerfan747 · Mar 1, 2015

By the way, not sure if you have seen it or if it even interests you but intank has a really nice media basket for it

Gopi · Mar 1, 2015

I hadn't looked into other media baskets. I might in the future. Right now, all $$ goes to getting the horsies on Thursday!

Steelerfan747 · Mar 1, 2015

Understand. Can't wait to see pics

Gopi · Mar 10, 2015

Horsies are on the truck for delivery! They were supposed to arrive before 10:30am...it's almost 1pm now...FedEx finally just updated their tracking site to say they had severe weather in Memphis and that has led to some delays. *sigh* I have a doctor's appointment in a couple hours so I hope they get here soon!

Gopi · Mar 10, 2015

The truck pulled up just as I was about to leave the neighborhood. So I pulled over, met them in my yard and brought them in to come up to room temp before heading to my doctor appointment. They are now in the tank with lights off for another 30 minutes before feeding (per directions.) Here are some early pics: