Hehe Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 any recommendation for a skimmer tt is suitable for a 4X2X2 tank? any brands tt i can get frm Singapore LFS or reefers. heard tt: Aquamarin - Skimz Sealife - H&S? Reef Depot - Deltec Reborn - ??? Iwarna - ??? looking for external skimmer cos dun really lik in-sump kind as they depend on the water level of my sump. (my skimmer compartment is the last compartment whr water evaporates so water level varies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget. not lookin at BK and ATI cos they r in-sump kind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 for BK , there is outsump type. ATI, not sure. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted June 16, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2009 any recommendation for a skimmer tt is suitable for a 4X2X2 tank?any brands tt i can get frm Singapore LFS or reefers. heard tt: Aquamarin - Skimz Sealife - H&S? Reef Depot - Deltec Reborn - ??? Iwarna - ??? looking for external skimmer cos dun really lik in-sump kind as they depend on the water level of my sump. (my skimmer compartment is the last compartment whr water evaporates so water level varies) skimmer at last comp then u will most likely face micro bubbles in main tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 skimmer at last comp then u will most likely face micro bubbles in main tank nono, the water outlet of the skimmer, i put it in between 1st and 2nd comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 bubble king, ATI bubble master, Reef Octupus, Schuran, etc are other brands you can consider. Depending on your budget. which LFS sells Schuran and Reef Octopus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted June 16, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2009 which LFS sells Schuran and Reef Octopus? Reef Octopus u can go to iwarna.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 schuran, can go to reefsystem.com. Think ah beng used to sell also(poster in the shop). Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Went to Schuran web, frm the pics, mainly not recirculating ones and in-sump kind which i cannot use as mentioned above tt my water level varies. (or r dere any in-sump kind skimmer tt doesnt rely on the water level? i tot if it is so, it will only be an external skimmer used in the sump) as for Reef Octopus, dere is the china made and the australia made, not the same rite? the logos look different. www.reefoctopus.com.au vs. www.reefoctopus.com.cn sry for the qns, noob here. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TayHongSiang Posted June 17, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted June 17, 2009 Went to Schuran web, frm the pics, mainly not recirculating ones and in-sump kind which i cannot use as mentioned above tt my water level varies.(or r dere any in-sump kind skimmer tt doesnt rely on the water level? i tot if it is so, it will only be an external skimmer used in the sump) as for Reef Octopus, dere is the china made and the australia made, not the same rite? the logos look different. www.reefoctopus.com.au vs. www.reefoctopus.com.cn sry for the qns, noob here. haha. i suggest u can check out skimz at www.aquamarin.com.sg There are external models. I saw them at recent aquarama exhibit...the build is pretty good and the performance is comparable to germany brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 i suggest u can check out skimz at www.aquamarin.com.sg There are external models. I saw them at recent aquarama exhibit...the build is pretty good and the performance is comparable to germany brands. its actually 1 of my choice, however i can only go for the SM110 due to space prob and SM110 is not power enuf for my tank. so lookin ard for other choices. anybody has any opinion about hydor performer skimmer to share? any LFS carry this brand's skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk75 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 bros, can i check, if my skimmer is out of sump type, sump there is 3 compartment, where should i place the feeder pump, and where shld the water outlet from skimmer place? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 bros, can i check, if my skimmer is out of sump type, sump there is 3 compartment, where should i place the feeder pump, and where shld the water outlet from skimmer place? thanks imo, as mention above, the water outlet cannot be in the last compartment due to micro bubbles prob, so i use a reverse method (ie water taken in frm last compartment comes out in 1st compartment.) tis the best i can tink of, another other methods out dere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 outsump runs a risk for leak. Outsump will need either gravity or feeding pump. If one worries abt water level, can consider getting water top up device. Not only solve the water level issue but also help to stablise the water parameter. To answer where to place the feeder pump, i think before skimmer output. No point place after skimmer output as it might cos "duplication" in skimming. For hydor, i think AM might have but seems like few users locally. For skimz, good quality but made in .......so workmanship or QC must be ensured. Anyway, run outsump must be prepared for leak problem. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yongshun Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 u can consider beckett, performance wise n budget wise, it will definitely gd, tried and proven, the onli downside is u will nid a veri strong pump to power it Quote Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2Skimmer: Deltec AP701 Return pump: RD 6Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150 Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmableLinked tankMain tank: 2 x 1 x 2Return: Eheim 1260Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controllerWavemaker: Tunze 6025My decommed 3 ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickydick_c Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 outsump runs a risk for leak. Outsump will need either gravity or feeding pump. If one worries abt water level, can consider getting water top up device. Not only solve the water level issue but also help to stablise the water parameter. To answer where to place the feeder pump, i think before skimmer output. No point place after skimmer output as it might cos "duplication" in skimming. For hydor, i think AM might have but seems like few users locally. For skimz, good quality but made in .......so workmanship or QC must be ensured. Anyway, run outsump must be prepared for leak problem. actually was interested in getting 1 of the bro's Reef Octopus skimmer here, but turn out to be too big foot print. guess i hav to buy a new 1... tts y askin for opinions here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 the new reef octppus series look promising.........maybe can consider that also....bro dackie using it...can search his thread to see the performance......powerful pump with low heat and power consumption.... Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 the new reef octppus series look promising.........maybe can consider that also....bro dackie using it...can search his thread to see the performance......powerful pump with low heat and power consumption.... ya. btw, i realise 1 thing while searching for a skimmer on the web. take for example, deltec, H&S, skimz skimmers tt r suitable for <1000L, the thing they hav in common is the Aquabee 2000/1 pump and probably the skimmer body design jus of different dimensions of ~100mm. the differences r the price and logo. if so, i can simply get a cheapo skimmer and change the pump to Aquabee? workable? haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted June 17, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted June 17, 2009 ya.btw, i realise 1 thing while searching for a skimmer on the web. take for example, deltec, H&S, skimz skimmers tt r suitable for <1000L, the thing they hav in common is the Aquabee 2000/1 pump and probably the skimmer body design jus of different dimensions of ~100mm. the differences r the price and logo. if so, i can simply get a cheapo skimmer and change the pump to Aquabee? workable? haha. guess, 2000/1 max can support till 800L onli....cos i using 1 mine is consider a cheapo skimmer which uses the 2000/1 but it is a in sump model....1 thing is u gt to make sure the spec of the skimmer u buy can support the 2000/1 power....else too much foaming will result in worse skimming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 guess, 2000/1 max can support till 800L onli....cos i using 1 mine is consider a cheapo skimmer which uses the 2000/1 but it is a in sump model....1 thing is u gt to make sure the spec of the skimmer u buy can support the 2000/1 power....else too much foaming will result in worse skimming... jus worried abt the size of the inlet and outlet whether will fit or not..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvin70 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 jus worried abt the size of the inlet and outlet whether will fit or not..... Hi currently Im using this reef octopus for my 4x2x2.5 very good, pls see file attach, think this will save alot of space at your sump.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvin70 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi, go this website and check it up.....it may help you ... http://www.saltysupply.com/Reef-Octopus-Ex...60-p/oc1044.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted June 18, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi currently Im using this reef octopus for my 4x2x2.5 very good, pls see file attach, think this will save alot of space at your sump.... TS already state he looking for outsump model n u still post this? lol....... n not to disappoint u, this skimmer is undersize for ur tank...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hehe Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 TS already state he looking for outsump model n u still post this? lol....... n not to disappoint u, this skimmer is undersize for ur tank...... why is it undersize? the specs are: OCTX-160 Type: Direct Needle Wheel Installation: Insump Dia: 160mm Height: 530mm Foot Print: 230×170mm Pump: 2500L/H 30Watts (Sicce-Italy) Impeller: Pin Wheel Air Intake: 22 LPM per pump Normal stocking: 1500L Heavy stocking: 1000L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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