Macro skimmer.

[raynaz]

Hi all seniors,

Can anyone let me know what model is this as I have just bought it from another reefer (who also can remember the model). Need to size up the correct pump to it. If there's anyone out there using this model perhaps can share with me the recommended pump to work with it.

[cowgum]

This is the js100 model. venturi model. think a 1000 l/hr pump should do fine.

You can check their website, but i forgot the site

[HypoC]

HI bro,

I'm using it. Like you I didn't know what model it is but had a brand new eheim 1260 fire it. Working very well! I think the bubbles are very fine with that pressure all the best!

[Metam]

http://www.aqua-macro.com/

bro refer to this website for more info.

[raynaz]

HI bro,

I'm using it. Like you I didn't know what model it is but had a brand new eheim 1260 fire it. Working very well! I think the bubbles are very fine with that pressure all the best!

Hi Bro,

Great to hear that we are using the same kind. Actually I have bought Atman 306(2000L/hr) to fire it but it dun seems to produce much micro bubble thus not much foam was made and collected. In the end, I used another air pump(normal) to drive additional air to the air intake of the skimmer....with this, I can achieve some thick foam... at last.

Btw what's the flow rate of eheim 1260? Do u hang it on to the sump or place it at the bottom of the sump - same level as the pump? Does that effect anything in terms of height when it comes to bubble forming?

[raynaz]

http://www.aqua-macro.com/

bro refer to this website for more info.

Thanks Bro,

Don't seem to find any similar model though...perhaps EOL liao....old model. I am thinking something must gone wrong as not much micro bubbles are being formed when fire up with an atman 306 - 2000l/hr thus hoping to find out more on the recommended pump.

Btw is it normal to increase the micro bubbles with the aid of an air pump driving thru the air intake of the skimmer?

[Alvin Tan]

venturi skimmer dosent require height clearance....only needlewheel pumps need to be placed in a certain height in order to take in air to produce fine micro bubbles....

IMO....try the ehiem 1260 since there is a reefer using it..

my 2 cents..

[HypoC]

bro raynaz,

my setup is really kinda weird and i shant go into describing it but bottomline is the closer u place the pump to the inlet of the skimmer which is at the bottom, the more pressure it generates and the faster flow of water will give you better bubble production. Yup. Well actually you don't need such a gd pump like eheim 1260, can try rio hyperflow series too if you awnt to save some money. Does the job too just get high flow pump ok? Good luck!

[HypoC]

Oh and can try adding a wooden airstone to the air inlet tube. Will silence the venturi effect and possibly give you even finer bubbles

[raynaz]

Oh and can try adding a wooden airstone to the air inlet tube. Will silence the venturi effect and possibly give you even finer bubbles

Bro HypoC,

eerrrr...how to do that ar? Don't quite understand leh.....

[raynaz]

venturi skimmer dosent require height clearance....only needlewheel pumps need to be placed in a certain height in order to take in air to produce fine micro bubbles....

IMO....try the ehiem 1260 since there is a reefer using it..

my 2 cents..

Bro Alvin Tan,

Thanks for your input