RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page - Page 10

rhogeo · 04-27-2009, 11:01 AM

<== anxiously awaiting to hear more after break in...

redseareef · 04-27-2009, 11:39 AM

Morning Terry,
Usually takes about 24 hours. At least that's what I have seen. Each tank is of course different.
I know Chris said his skimmer broke in very quickly! Like within hours?????? Not sure why.
At any rate, I would say today it should start! Keep us posted.

rhogeo · 04-27-2009, 11:48 AM

Hey Terry, dump a bunch of crud from your old fuge in your tank. that should get'er going real quick...

Reefmack · 04-27-2009, 01:19 PM

rhogeo - good idea but the old sump was picked up today by the refuse engineers.

redseareef · 04-27-2009, 04:23 PM

Terry,
The foam should be settling down a bit now. How is it looking?

rhogeo · 04-27-2009, 04:25 PM

Yeah, Terry, how's it looking??????

brucewrs · 04-27-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redseareef

orion01,
They will be listed online in a few days. You can then place your order. I am thinking you are going to have to remove the hinged lid that lifts up and down. However, once the cup is off the skimmer, you will be able to open the full hood all the way up 90 degrees.
How do you like the 250? We looked at them at the show. They sure are pretty! The perfect height too! They look more like a 80 gallon!!!
These new skimmer will be MUCH easier to get to, and you can vacuum out the chamber without taking the skimmer out! That's a big plus!!!!
thank you

Maybe I will wait to see the 250 model..

brucewrs · 04-27-2009, 06:45 PM

How much $$$ for the 250 skimmer?

Reefmack · 04-27-2009, 08:54 PM

OK OK, I'm here LOL! Busy day today - morning shopping and afternoon tank work & water changes. I got home from shopping about 11am and thought I saw a hint of brown at the top of the foam. I raised up the skimmer a bit so it wouldn't overflow, and about 2 hours later I had this waiting for me! I took a pic while I had the hood off for a water change:

After about 5 hours now the skimmate has doubled in volume. redseareef - you were right on on the 24 hours! I'm hoping I can start dropping the skimmer down as it breaks in more. I also notice very few microbubbles leaving the skimmer now, and barely any at all in the RSM. I expect that to get even better with time.

I did a lot of coralline scraping today, and wanted to filter out the stuff before the tank got pink. I put my StevieT media basket back in with a bag of carbon and a blue/white filter pad on top. The Euro-Reef and media basket are a pretty tight fit. Right now I can't hook up my ATO, but If I can start dropping the skimmer & pumps there should be room for it. Here's a pretty lousy pic of the media basket right up against the right Euro-Reef pump:

Like I said the skimmer is pretty high right now, but hopefully I can start dropping it so my Osmolator ATO sensors can be put to the left of the skimmer - the skimmer pumps are too close to the surface at this time. I could pull the media basket but I like being able to run the filter pad, at least when stirring things up in the tank.

Things can only get better now - I'm impressed with the skimmer!

redseareef · 04-27-2009, 09:33 PM

Terry,
Man, that's alot of skimmate for that little amount of time! Keep in mind too, that once it's fully broken in if you are not happy with the height and would like to lower it more, just drop your water level in the rear! Or raise your skimmer box! That will allow you to really drop the skimmer down.
By this time tomorrow that cup is going to be loaded!!!!!! Excellent!
I think you will get things straightened out in the back there in time. That's cool you have a few days off to monitor and familiarize yourself with the skimmer.
I really think you are going to see much more clear water conditions as well. Watch your corals closely for color lightening. You "MAY" need to cut back a tad on your run time on your lights.
Post more pics when you can. And let me know if polyp extension increases! It sure did on my tank.....

redseareef · 04-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Here's a picture of mine! Did a water change and cleaned out the cup Saturday. Now, here's what it looks like today. I really think yours is going to have to play catch up, so I would think it is really going to pump out the gunk.

Reefmack · 04-27-2009, 09:51 PM

Hi Todd. I haven't even installed the skimmer box yet - it's still in the package it came in. Good idea though. The tank looks so much clearer, but after an hour with my gloved arm in the tank and a razor scraper it better look better! Other than the production of skimmate finally beginning I was also impressed with how much the microbubbles have disappeared. I'm going to leave it set high for the night and will start teaking it lower tomorrow.

By the way I also took out the Vortech, took it all apart & cleaned it. I soaked it a couple hours in D&D Ezeclean and most of the coralline came off very easily. I've found the Ezeclean works a lot better & quicker than vinegar since you can adjust the strength of the acid if you want. It's a bit expensive vs. vinegar but I like it. Then I had problems getting the Vortech re-started. There's a small white washer in there that has to be placed back in correctly or it won't spin at all. There were a few tense minutes there!

Reefmack · 04-27-2009, 09:54 PM

Great pic of a lot of skimmate since Saturday!

redseareef · 04-27-2009, 10:29 PM

Terry,
Great info on the EZ Clean. I may have to try that sometime. I use distilled viniger. It amazing how much more the Vortech puts out flow wise when clean!!! It really makes a big difference.
Adding the overflow will make a difference as well. And you can raise up the water in the tank and lower it in the back compartment. This is next to impossible without it I would think.
I am very happy the skimmer is working out well and is now breaking in for you. Keep us posted!
I think by morning time when you wake up your going to be pleasantly surprised!

brucewrs · 04-27-2009, 10:39 PM

So what do these skimmers cost?How is the 250 coming along?

04-27-2009, 11:01 AM	#136 (permalink)
rhogeo Fire Coral Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page <== anxiously awaiting to hear more after break in...

04-27-2009, 11:39 AM	#137 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Morning Terry, Usually takes about 24 hours. At least that's what I have seen. Each tank is of course different. I know Chris said his skimmer broke in very quickly! Like within hours?????? Not sure why. At any rate, I would say today it should start! Keep us posted. __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

04-27-2009, 11:48 AM	#138 (permalink)
rhogeo Fire Coral Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Hey Terry, dump a bunch of crud from your old fuge in your tank. that should get'er going real quick...

04-27-2009, 01:19 PM	#139 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page rhogeo - good idea but the old sump was picked up today by the refuse engineers. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

04-27-2009, 04:23 PM	#140 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Terry, The foam should be settling down a bit now. How is it looking? __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

04-27-2009, 04:25 PM	#141 (permalink)
rhogeo Fire Coral Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Yeah, Terry, how's it looking??????

04-27-2009, 06:45 PM	#143 (permalink)
brucewrs Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobe Sound Posts: 424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page How much $$$ for the 250 skimmer? __________________ RSM 250,iwaki md30rlxt,1/4hp chiller,Life reef overflow,Refugium,2 reactors,APC 1500 battery back up,Tripplite power hub,Euroreef 5-3 skimmer,JBJ auto top off.Vortech MP40W.6 led lights mod in hood lid.

04-27-2009, 08:54 PM	#144 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page OK OK, I'm here LOL! Busy day today - morning shopping and afternoon tank work & water changes. I got home from shopping about 11am and thought I saw a hint of brown at the top of the foam. I raised up the skimmer a bit so it wouldn't overflow, and about 2 hours later I had this waiting for me! I took a pic while I had the hood off for a water change: After about 5 hours now the skimmate has doubled in volume. redseareef - you were right on on the 24 hours! I'm hoping I can start dropping the skimmer down as it breaks in more. I also notice very few microbubbles leaving the skimmer now, and barely any at all in the RSM. I expect that to get even better with time. I did a lot of coralline scraping today, and wanted to filter out the stuff before the tank got pink. I put my StevieT media basket back in with a bag of carbon and a blue/white filter pad on top. The Euro-Reef and media basket are a pretty tight fit. Right now I can't hook up my ATO, but If I can start dropping the skimmer & pumps there should be room for it. Here's a pretty lousy pic of the media basket right up against the right Euro-Reef pump: Like I said the skimmer is pretty high right now, but hopefully I can start dropping it so my Osmolator ATO sensors can be put to the left of the skimmer - the skimmer pumps are too close to the surface at this time. I could pull the media basket but I like being able to run the filter pad, at least when stirring things up in the tank. Things can only get better now - I'm impressed with the skimmer! __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

04-27-2009, 09:33 PM	#145 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Terry, Man, that's alot of skimmate for that little amount of time! Keep in mind too, that once it's fully broken in if you are not happy with the height and would like to lower it more, just drop your water level in the rear! Or raise your skimmer box! That will allow you to really drop the skimmer down. By this time tomorrow that cup is going to be loaded!!!!!! Excellent! I think you will get things straightened out in the back there in time. That's cool you have a few days off to monitor and familiarize yourself with the skimmer. I really think you are going to see much more clear water conditions as well. Watch your corals closely for color lightening. You "MAY" need to cut back a tad on your run time on your lights. Post more pics when you can. And let me know if polyp extension increases! It sure did on my tank..... __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

04-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#146 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Here's a picture of mine! Did a water change and cleaned out the cup Saturday. Now, here's what it looks like today. I really think yours is going to have to play catch up, so I would think it is really going to pump out the gunk. __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

04-27-2009, 09:51 PM	#147 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Hi Todd. I haven't even installed the skimmer box yet - it's still in the package it came in. Good idea though. The tank looks so much clearer, but after an hour with my gloved arm in the tank and a razor scraper it better look better! Other than the production of skimmate finally beginning I was also impressed with how much the microbubbles have disappeared. I'm going to leave it set high for the night and will start teaking it lower tomorrow. By the way I also took out the Vortech, took it all apart & cleaned it. I soaked it a couple hours in D&D Ezeclean and most of the coralline came off very easily. I've found the Ezeclean works a lot better & quicker than vinegar since you can adjust the strength of the acid if you want. It's a bit expensive vs. vinegar but I like it. Then I had problems getting the Vortech re-started. There's a small white washer in there that has to be placed back in correctly or it won't spin at all. There were a few tense minutes there! __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

04-27-2009, 09:54 PM	#148 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,157 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Great pic of a lot of skimmate since Saturday! __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

04-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#149 (permalink)
redseareef RS Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: L.A. California Posts: 1,363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page Terry, Great info on the EZ Clean. I may have to try that sometime. I use distilled viniger. It amazing how much more the Vortech puts out flow wise when clean!!! It really makes a big difference. Adding the overflow will make a difference as well. And you can raise up the water in the tank and lower it in the back compartment. This is next to impossible without it I would think. I am very happy the skimmer is working out well and is now breaking in for you. Keep us posted! I think by morning time when you wake up your going to be pleasantly surprised! __________________ I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESS, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG 2Corinthians 12:10 So, God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind.......... Genesis 1:21 Why would God put a forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden? Why would God allow Satan to tempt Eve? Wouldn't it have been better had God not placed this tree there and there where no opportunity for temptation? But how would God know you truly loved him unless you had a choice? How would God know you truly wanted to obey him unless you had a choice?

04-27-2009, 10:39 PM	#150 (permalink)
brucewrs Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobe Sound Posts: 424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: RedSea Max/ Euroreef Skimmer Page So what do these skimmers cost?How is the 250 coming along? __________________ RSM 250,iwaki md30rlxt,1/4hp chiller,Life reef overflow,Refugium,2 reactors,APC 1500 battery back up,Tripplite power hub,Euroreef 5-3 skimmer,JBJ auto top off.Vortech MP40W.6 led lights mod in hood lid.

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