another skimmer poll, which one? - Page 2

michael_cb_125 · 12-05-2007, 10:14 AM

I will put all that info in my Chronicle. I cant wait to get it setup.

Witfull · 12-05-2007, 12:45 PM

i have to claim "patent rights"" to the overt usage of the hilde symbol "~" it is mine~

BigAl07 · 12-05-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

i have to claim "patent rights"" to the overt usage of the hilde symbol "~" it is mine~

I may be wrong but isn't that a "Tilde" ? are you messing with my mind Bro?

(I can't spell sometimes so I had to correct a mis-spelled word before Wit got back)

lcstorc · 12-05-2007, 01:54 PM

Yes it is a tilde. He cannot claim it. It is right here on my keyboard.
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goldenmean · 12-05-2007, 01:59 PM

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i have never seen them in action but only hear good things. really i have not heard much else about them other than they are good. as i would expect coming from tunze. is there any little qurks about it. like collection cup leaking or too small or its noisy or whatever??

No the collection cup is big and every time you remove the collection cup to empty it you are also cleaning the cylinder that the foam goes up into the collection cup as they are one piece. It is very quiet. I can not hear it at all. I do run mine in the sump in about 10 inches of water Separate controls for air intake and water intake. I have had no leaking problems.
Tunze has stellar customer service too
When I first was setting up I was having some problems (100% User error) getting the skimmer to work. I contacted Roger Vitko of Tunze USA (on the Tunze thread at Shhhhhhhhhh- RC). He promptly replied and told me what I had done wrong. Then just this week I have 2 Tunze nanostream 6045 and their clamps are breaking after a few months in SW. Tunze has just recently come out with a new and stronger designed clamp and He is sending them to me at no charge.

I will say if you go with Tunze - Order before the first of the year.
Due to the weakening dollar verse the Euro - Tunze is raising prices effective January 1.

Last spring when I was researching skimmers the octopus was my second choice.

Snelly40 · 12-06-2007, 07:52 AM

asm g4+ is sweet, low maintenance, and less expensive that some of the others. i love my ASM!!!!!

Scouter Steve · 12-06-2007, 05:22 PM

A bit off topic here but how do we know if our skimmer is doing what it is spose to? What I mean is, I have an ASM 4X and I think it is working well, no nitrites or trates and all that, but is it maybe missing something? I get half full collection cup every two three days. Should there be more?

So my question here is what is the measure of a good skimmer. I know we all add different kinds/quantities of dirt to our tanks so how do we know if we get it all out?

lcstorc · 12-07-2007, 02:44 PM

IMO the water tests tell you. If your levels are good then it is working well. You can somewhat tell by the amount of skimmate but that is more an indication of how you are feeding or if the tank is overloaded. Both will cause more skimmate. I really just depend on my tests.

cheeks69 · 12-07-2007, 04:53 PM

I don't think the Tunze skimmers are real good unless the new generation skimmers have improved in design. Most of the reefers on our partner site reefforum prefer H&S, Deltec, Bubblemaster over the Tunze any day. Also I have yet to see the effluent that the Octopus recirculating skimmers remove but have heard good things from them so if anyone has any photos please do post !

boozeman · 12-07-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

i have to claim "patent rights"" to the overt usage of the hilde symbol "~" it is mine~

nope, sorry that is the ELOS symbol already patented

lcstorc · 12-07-2007, 06:08 PM

LOL
Is Wit a dealer for Elos now?

sasquatch · 12-07-2007, 06:37 PM

Skimmer? heres a slack jawed drooler for ya

prow · 12-08-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scouter Steve

A bit off topic here but how do we know if our skimmer is doing what it is spose to? What I mean is, I have an ASM 4X and I think it is working well, no nitrites or trates and all that, but is it maybe missing something? I get half full collection cup every two three days. Should there be more?

So my question here is what is the measure of a good skimmer. I know we all add different kinds/quantities of dirt to our tanks so how do we know if we get it all out?

adjusting for wet or dry skimming effects the amount skimmate. like lynn said testing will determine if you need adjustments. its all about contact time, air and water mix. it should have a water turn over rate of about 2x tank volume and 2x air intake here is a link for ya. Skimmers II

prow · 12-08-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

Skimmer? heres a slack jawed drooler for ya

dude that thing looks scary. it would take a week to clean it.

witful, so are changing your name to ELOS or did you change it from ELOS???

humm, i really wanted the bubble master but my tank is right in the mid of the two sizes. the G4x seems to be the popular one. ok biggy question here. reefgeek has the ASM's on sale. the G4x is going for $370.00. should i just buy the G4x now or try out the G3 first and possibly pay $100-$150 more later for the same skimmer??

boozeman · 12-08-2007, 09:15 AM

if you like the one steve posted then you might consider this DIY one.... each one of its five venturis are driven by a separate sequence hammerhead

I bet it could suck the slimecoat right off your fish

View Poll Results: which skimmer for 240gal system(180gal with 60gal sump)
ATI Bubble Master 200~~~~~(rated 250gal)........$550	3	7.50%
ATI Bubble Master 250~~~~~(rated 500gal)........$800	6	15.00%
Tunze DOC 9015~~~~~~~~~(rated 400gal)........$400	0	0%
Tunze Master DOC 9420~~~~(rated 500gal)........$800	0	0%
ASM G4~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(rated 350gal)........$375	5	12.50%
ASM G4+~~~~~~~~~~~~~(rated 400gal)........$400	4	10.00%
ASM G4X~~~~~~~~~~~~~(rated 450gal)........$425	16	40.00%
Lifereef VS3-30~~~~~~~~~(rated 350gal)........$500	6	15.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-2007, 10:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? I will put all that info in my Chronicle. I cant wait to get it setup. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

12-05-2007, 01:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? Yes it is a tilde. He cannot claim it. It is right here on my keyboard. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

12-06-2007, 07:52 AM	#21 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,449 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? asm g4+ is sweet, low maintenance, and less expensive that some of the others. i love my ASM!!!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

12-06-2007, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
Scouter Steve Neon dottyback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somers Wisconsin (Kenosha County) Posts: 683 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? A bit off topic here but how do we know if our skimmer is doing what it is spose to? What I mean is, I have an ASM 4X and I think it is working well, no nitrites or trates and all that, but is it maybe missing something? I get half full collection cup every two three days. Should there be more? So my question here is what is the measure of a good skimmer. I know we all add different kinds/quantities of dirt to our tanks so how do we know if we get it all out?

12-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? IMO the water tests tell you. If your levels are good then it is working well. You can somewhat tell by the amount of skimmate but that is more an indication of how you are feeding or if the tank is overloaded. Both will cause more skimmate. I really just depend on my tests. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

12-07-2007, 04:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? I don't think the Tunze skimmers are real good unless the new generation skimmers have improved in design. Most of the reefers on our partner site reefforum prefer H&S, Deltec, Bubblemaster over the Tunze any day. Also I have yet to see the effluent that the Octopus recirculating skimmers remove but have heard good things from them so if anyone has any photos please do post ! __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-07-2007, 06:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? LOL Is Wit a dealer for Elos now? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

12-07-2007, 06:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
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: another skimmer poll, which one? Skimmer? heres a slack jawed drooler for ya Last edited by sasquatch : 06-15-2008 at 12:23 AM.

12-08-2007, 09:15 AM	#30 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: another skimmer poll, which one? if you like the one steve posted then you might consider this DIY one.... each one of its five venturis are driven by a separate sequence hammerhead I bet it could suck the slimecoat right off your fish __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine Last edited by boozeman : 06-17-2008 at 04:42 AM.

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