Oceanic model 6

Ancient Mariner · 09-19-2006, 11:54 PM

I am looking at a Oceanic model 6 skimmer and can not find any info on it as how many gal it is recommended for. Can anyone help?

sasquatch · 09-20-2006, 01:02 AM

Wow man I couldnt even google an image of one, could you post a pic with dimensions and the pump?? Steve

mps9506 · 09-20-2006, 08:37 AM

We used to use one on an old oceanic 75. I'm not sure the recomended tank capacity on those thing though. I was never really impressed with the skimmate production on those skimmers.

Kensn · 09-20-2006, 11:52 AM

Couldn't find specs, did find this quote. Out of the other little blurbs I found people really didn't favor them much. Kind of weird Oceanic doesn't have them on their site...??...

"Hi Dave :
I have 2 Oceanic #6 protein skimmers running on my 90 gallon
reef tank and they are great. The only problem I have is that one of
them plugs up periodically with salt in the venture valve but all I
do is unplug it using a piece of twisted wire like a pipe cleaner.
I've read that if you can put you're skimmers on a timer that can be
turned off and on several times per day that it will not allow the
venture valves to plug up because the water will back up into the valve
and wash away the salt build-up.I will try that when I can get back
down to the States to buy one of those air conditioner timers, because
they allow the use of three prong plugs. They are hard to find and
are very expensive here in Canada."

Witfull · 09-20-2006, 11:59 AM

the oceanic 6, hmm i dont think they make that any more. it was popular in the early to mid 90's.

mps9506 · 09-20-2006, 12:02 PM

The two model 6 skimmers we had were sent to our store probably at least 10 years ago. It is not something they produce or sell anymore. I had a pdf sheet at one time with the instructions. They were a nice little unit that came with an Eheim pump. The downside to them is they used a solid grey body to the skimmer, which made it impossible to see the inside of it and the bubble production, it obviously had a baffle system inside the skimmer which made it nearly impossible to clean out (in addition to the solid grey body). Finally it is impossible to find a replacement venturi if you break yours

We had two in a display tank at the store for a long time, finally replaced it with a euroreef. Got much better skimming. Might work better with a larger pump, but never tried so I'm not really sure.

09-19-2006, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ancient Mariner Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 View Gallery Karma Komment	Oceanic model 6 I am looking at a Oceanic model 6 skimmer and can not find any info on it as how many gal it is recommended for. Can anyone help?

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Oceanic model 6 Wow man I couldnt even google an image of one, could you post a pic with dimensions and the pump?? Steve

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Oceanic model 6 We used to use one on an old oceanic 75. I'm not sure the recomended tank capacity on those thing though. I was never really impressed with the skimmate production on those skimmers. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Oceanic model 6 Couldn't find specs, did find this quote. Out of the other little blurbs I found people really didn't favor them much. Kind of weird Oceanic doesn't have them on their site...??... "Hi Dave : I have 2 Oceanic #6 protein skimmers running on my 90 gallon reef tank and they are great. The only problem I have is that one of them plugs up periodically with salt in the venture valve but all I do is unplug it using a piece of twisted wire like a pipe cleaner. I've read that if you can put you're skimmers on a timer that can be turned off and on several times per day that it will not allow the venture valves to plug up because the water will back up into the valve and wash away the salt build-up.I will try that when I can get back down to the States to buy one of those air conditioner timers, because they allow the use of three prong plugs. They are hard to find and are very expensive here in Canada." __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

09-20-2006, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Oceanic model 6 The two model 6 skimmers we had were sent to our store probably at least 10 years ago. It is not something they produce or sell anymore. I had a pdf sheet at one time with the instructions. They were a nice little unit that came with an Eheim pump. The downside to them is they used a solid grey body to the skimmer, which made it impossible to see the inside of it and the bubble production, it obviously had a baffle system inside the skimmer which made it nearly impossible to clean out (in addition to the solid grey body). Finally it is impossible to find a replacement venturi if you break yours We had two in a display tank at the store for a long time, finally replaced it with a euroreef. Got much better skimming. Might work better with a larger pump, but never tried so I'm not really sure. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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