RSM C130 now running with a radion xr15w and tunze 9004 skimmer

[OnTheSQ]

Ive had my radion xr15w in and running for a couple of week just got the tunze 9004 today I'm now sitting in near silence watching the tank pics to follow

 

[OnTheSQ]

Ok here's some pics

 

[OnTheSQ]

Next to strip out the hood

 

[OnTheSQ]

The radion sits nicely in the space, I glued some blocks just to stop it moving when the hood is opened

 

[OnTheSQ]

 

[OnTheSQ]

No the skimmer I've read loads of links about the tunze 9004 not fitting in the Red Sea max 130, but thanks to charter house aquatics trying it out last Sunday, I ordered it and it fitted it yesterday mounted on the side just moved the heater down, so quite it's great

 

[Shamisen]

Hi, do you currently have anything in the chamber where the stock skimmer went?
Beautiful tank by the way.

 

[OnTheSQ]

No nothing at the moment...... Can you think of anything I need to fit in there... I'm holding out for a vortech pump at the minute maybe if I've been a good lad I might get it for Christmas

 

[laapsaap]

I like the light mod! So a tunze 9004 fits in a C130 but not 130D?

 

[OnTheSQ]

It's a tight squeeze and attaches to the side not the back

 

[OnTheSQ]

Anyone got any ideas on what else I could run in the rear of the tank I've got loads of room now????

 

[spiraling]

Would it be possible to post a picture with the light on the tank?
I am interested in that same light and I'm wondering if it is too much of a 'spotlight' effect in the tank.

 

[OnTheSQ]

There is a slight spot light effect but it only noticeable in photos

 

[spiraling]

Thanks!

now that you have it do you think its the best option for that tank?

 

[OnTheSQ]

I love the xr15 but think if you worried about spotlight effect go for the xr30 I was told to go for the pro version as you can wind it back and if you decide to go for a larger tank in an up grade it will still be usable. The down iside is the fans on the xr30 are on the bottom of the unit where they are on the top with the 15. If you worried about spot light and still want the light in the hood perhaps go for two xr15s

 

[TB Aquatic]

Any updates now that you have had the leds in for a while? Temperature (in hood and water temp), coral growth, anything you would have done different with the install, etc. I have a new radion xr15w pro and was thinking of installing it. Unfortunately not a lot of threads that continue after initial install.

 

[cliffc]

I am curious as well. How are things going with the Radion in the C130? Do you have the clear plastic light cover installed in the hood to protect the Radion? It is hard to tell from the photo.

 

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[Rooprect]

Hey SQ. Looks beautiful.
I have a couple questions about the 9004.
1. Do you find it a hassle to have to lift the whole hood in order to check the skimmer cup? It appears you can't access it through the back cover anymore.
2. Were the magnets strong enough to hold the skimmer through the plastic trim on the side of the tank?
3. Does the skimmer obstruct the tank overflow? It appears to be right up against the grates.
4. Did it just slide in, or did you have to force it a bit? I know the hinge for the hood makes the clearance a little tight in this area.

Great work showing us your progress! Pretty tank.

Sincerely,
Roop

 

[OnTheSQ]

Hey SQ. Looks beautiful.
I have a couple questions about the 9004.
1. Do you find it a hassle to have to lift the whole hood in order to check the skimmer cup? It appears you can't access it through the back cover anymore.
2. Were the magnets strong enough to hold the skimmer through the plastic trim on the side of the tank?
3. Does the skimmer obstruct the tank overflow? It appears to be right up against the grates.
4. Did it just slide in, or did you have to force it a bit? I know the hinge for the hood makes the clearance a little tight in this area.

Great work showing us your progress! Pretty tank.

Sincerely,
Roop

Hey SQ. Looks beautiful.
I have a couple questions about the 9004.
1. Do you find it a hassle to have to lift the whole hood in order to check the skimmer cup? It appears you can't access it through the back cover anymore.
2. Were the magnets strong enough to hold the skimmer through the plastic trim on the side of the tank?
3. Does the skimmer obstruct the tank overflow? It appears to be right up against the grates.
4. Did it just slide in, or did you have to force it a bit? I know the hinge for the hood makes the clearance a little tight in this area.

Great work showing us your progress! Pretty tank.

Sincerely,
Roop

it did fit ok the magnets just hold it through the plastic although its now redundant. ive built a sump and now have bubble magnus curve 5 wow its another league. running the sump from diy syphon. gonna drill tank soon.