Skimmer Q&A Thread
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that sump water level will constantly fluctuate (not good for good skimming). Only way to get a skimmer to work well on that set up is to get some acrylic, cut it to size and glue in an "over wier" about an inch or so after the sponge area at the bottom. that would allow you to get rid of the bio balls and open up that wet dry area for the skimmer and live rubble or a media reactor. then you would just keep the return pump in the chamber on the right and set up your ATO sensor in the return chamber. this mod would keep the skimmer chamber water level constant. It's not a difficult mod but i still would recommend a new sump and skimmer down the road.
that sump water level will constantly fluctuate (not good for good skimming). Only way to get a skimmer to work well on that set up is to get some acrylic, cut it to size and glue in an "over wier" about an inch or so after the sponge area at the bottom. that would allow you to get rid of the bio balls and open up that wet dry area for the skimmer and live rubble or a media reactor. then you would just keep the return pump in the chamber on the right and set up your ATO sensor in the return chamber. this mod would keep the skimmer chamber water level constant. It's not a difficult mod but i still would recommend a new sump and skimmer down the road.
JNalley
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I solved it by getting an IceCap K1-Nano. The PS-1 skimmer is terrible...
If you can't get a K1-Nano where you're at, the Tunze Comline DOC 9001 DC version (Non-DC as well but it's not as good) fits perfectly as well (Just need to relocate the magnet from the back to the side).
Other than that, I've got nothin'.
jsammon96
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Does anyone have experience upgrading reef octopus AC pumps to DC pumps, or with tuning air injection using valves on the silencer? considering one or the other currently after watching some BRS videos on the relative performance of a slower air injection rate causing less rapid bursting of bubbles formed and an overall dryer skimmate. Currently using an older reef octopus I got second hand with an AQ1000s AC pump (unsure of model but I believe it is a 110 or 150 internal.
i would start with a valve. choking off the air a bit creates a finer bubble which can help a bit with tuning.
if you go with a pump the varios DC is plug and play but is pushing 300 bucks.
coral vue has the The Coral Box DCA2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 series which would take a little finagling to mount but are half the price of the Varios.
I would suggest starting with a valve and report back
if you go with a pump the varios DC is plug and play but is pushing 300 bucks.
coral vue has the The Coral Box DCA2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 series which would take a little finagling to mount but are half the price of the Varios.
I would suggest starting with a valve and report back
WeberKettleGuy
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What’s your opinion on the aquamaxx FC 80 vs the aquamaxx coneS co-1? I’m looking to build the same setup as the previous poster, 40g breeder with either a 20g long sump, or a 29 g sump if I need a deeper sump. I’ve not found many reviews on either of these skimmers. Thanks!
jsammon96
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Thank you, that's what I'm likely going to go with at first. Plenty of room to play with in sump depth so should be able to get a decent result with just restricting air. I'm not super heavily stocked or anything yet but want it to be skimming as dry as possible so when it is running its dialed in well.
Dang! forgot all about the CO1
I had a CO1 several years back and it skimmed really well. Things i didn't like were the cup (not a lot of volume), the fact that i had to run it pretty deep for best results on my system (every system is different) and the Looooong nylon screws that hold down the bubble plate. Skimmed like a little monster though and pretty quiet too.
One of the LFS in my area runs the FC-80 on a small frag tank separate from their main system and it chugs along well for them. I think the design has an edge over the CO1, but the CO1 is a good little skimmer. Just get some extra nylon screws for that bubble plate and base. Nylon screws swell and can snap off easily. Easy fix though.
WeberKettleGuy
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Thanks for the input! I’m leaning towards the FC 80, as it’s a little cheaper too!
alabella1
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Bought a new tank back in June from my LFS - AquaVim 155 corner. Well, it came with an eshopps RS-200 sump and a S-200 skimmer. Skimmer works well, but wondering if I can do better. Anyone ever try swapping the stock pump for a DC pump? Seems like it would be that much more awesome if you could. Also, i noticed the cup has a little drain plug on it, but the skimmer did not come with the tubing to drain it. I've been trying to find a replacement and have come up empty. I may just rig something up with some clear tubing and a zip tie.
not sure the varios would fit that NW-200. the input is so low on those. It might though. i've read several threads where the bubble blaster 3000y hooks right up to that but it's a AC pump and they are notoriously loud pumps so DC would be the way to go. Hopefully someone else will chime in that has experience with that skimmer model. I'll poke around a bit for you and see what i can find.
try contacting RO directly and ask them
Contact skimming: From what I have read, contact skimming will not affect plankton. I would like to add a contact skimmer to my tank. My tank is a IM Fusion 40. The only skimmer with a reference as contact skimming is the Tunze 9004 - which is okay as it would fit in the tank.
My questions are:
1. Am I correctly understanding contact skimming?
2. What other skimmers are contact skimming capable?
Thanks.
My questions are:
1. Am I correctly understanding contact skimming?
2. What other skimmers are contact skimming capable?
Thanks.
SpyC
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I come here to ask the great and powerful Mojo skimmer advice. I am setting up a 50g tank with a probable total water volume 12g sump. I am looking for an under $300 dc skimmer. Any suggestions? Is the aquamaxx dfc-80 a good value? I remember years ago they had great hob skimmers but have been out of the hobby for a decade and am essentially new to equipment anymore.
the AM would probably work fine, but there's no info on that motion pump
the simplicity 120 DC would be another option and has reviews
i'll throw in a vote for the ATB nano one. Mine skimmed my previous 60 cube very very well. And silent too
only issue for some is it is a very short skimmer at 19 inches and setting up a skim locker isn't very doable unless you drill the cup and raise it or over drill one of the lid holes and hook up an aqualifter pump on a timer. DANG good performing skimmer though
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