AZIZ Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Octopus Bay any simple in your showroom (have not been to your shop) AZ1Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV-65 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Hi there, pardon me for my ignorance, you mean the aqua bee pump used by H&S produce finer bubbles? can the pump be used on other skimmers, like Weipro? Vincent Ho Quote People do not plan to fail; Often they just fail to plan... Wat I do to prevent myself from tearing my hair out... My stress remedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Octopus Bay Posted February 26, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted February 26, 2004 Octopus Bay any simple in your showroom (have not been to your shop) AZ1Z Hi AZIZ, You mean SAMPLE? Yes, using Marine Sources Turbo Skimmer in 2 of our Tank. Octopus BAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 19, 2004 OB, Can PM me on the dimension and price of 1200L? Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alanseah Posted April 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 Been using it for able a month. Skimmer is not what clam to be that good. The Atman pump which is rated 3000L/s is infact only 1500L/s (china pump) somemore waste elect as it's a 60W pump. 1st time use it the atman pump not even working. Have Octopus Bay repair for me and seem working but let it run for 4-5 days I cant get bubble forming even adjust the water level near to the top. In my angar have the pump change it to Ehiem 1260 pump a 65W but running on 2300L/s. DIY and make some changes to the skimmer and also the pump to improve the skimmer structure and also allow the pump to fix into the skimmer due to the type of joints they use. Now skimmer is skimming and very dry bubble can be seen just within 12hrs of running the Ehiem pump. No only that the bubble r much smaller, so long you control the water level you will be only collecting dry bubble on the collection cup. where the collection cup will be fill with alot of dirty but hardly any water. I believe this is what a skimmer should achieve. My next task is to improve the design by having the Ehiem pump stay out of water so as to reduce heat load. And also moified the pump to become a neddle wheel and produce even finer bubble.. Conclusion... given the pricing for this skimmer I would have rather go for H&S skimmer if I have know that the perform is not as gd as what been told to believe in. Somemore this is just a DIY skimmer only. For some of you ppls who are using this skimmer. You can play around and modifiy this skimmer to perform even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Really huh... I got myself two of the pump... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Alan... Is the pump Atman-105... Or it is the other model... Thkz.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cedric Posted April 27, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 Yup, its an ATMAN AT-105. I too modified the impellor to a spindle wheel impellor to try and improve the skimming. Quote Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Is it really under rated... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member salted fish Posted April 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 but my friends and i are currently using the skimmer from octopus bay. must say no problem at all ! still collecting thick skimate. don't think need any diy modification ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cedric Posted April 27, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 Just to add, I'm skimming OK . . . but I believe with a better pump or either a needle wheel or spindle wheel impellor, it can be better. Quote Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 You mod the atman pump huh... It seems the impeller cannot be taken out ler... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Octopus Bay Posted April 27, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted April 27, 2004 :)Hi, We been getting very good review for this products, this is the first time we get such a feedback . As our products MARINE SOURCES TURBO SKIMMER are selling well in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia & Malaysia We appreciate your feeback. Call us if you need further assistance Octopus Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cedric Posted April 27, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 You mod the atman pump huh... It seems the impeller cannot be taken out ler... Can, it can be taken out. Can check out my mod here: DIY Spindle Wheel Impeller Quote Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alanseah Posted April 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 well for me.. I dont trust Atman pump as their rate r not what they clam to be... Cedric if u got to see thc another needdle wheel thread... he dont need to glue the needle together one.. this one will work better and will not break apart as period pass.. the glue will get lose and you will see your needle flying apart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I think problens is not the skimmer but the pump. My skimmer(MARINE SOURCES) is doing well (still collecting thick skimate). Cheers THE WRIGHT CONCEPT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cedric Posted April 27, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 27, 2004 well for me.. I dont trust Atman pump as their rate r not what they clam to be... Cedric if u got to see thc another needdle wheel thread... he dont need to glue the needle together one.. this one will work better and will not break apart as period pass.. the glue will get lose and you will see your needle flying apart.. Yup, I know what you mean. thc was the one who showed me how to diy the impeller. I'm just trying out another design. In any case, I still have a backup impeller. Quote Comments are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hmmm..so is there a very big difference in the skimming efficiency? If so I might have to mod my impeller too.. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Octopus Bay Posted April 27, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi All, I have sent request to our Agent in Hong Kong to get the parts "Spindle Wheel Impeller" for the ATMAN pump. I hope this can help to run the Marine Sources Turbo Skimmer better Feedback, helps us do better ..... Octopus BAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 ok...do let us know when the spindle wheel impeller is in stock. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi Octopus Bay, If the Spindle Wheel impeller is HERE. Pls lets us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Octopus Bay Posted April 27, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi All, I hope to get it real soon and i am sure the Marine Sources Turbo Skimmer will sell even better with the Spindle Wheel impeller . thanks to all your feedback and suggestion. Octopus BAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member salted fish Posted April 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted April 28, 2004 In my angar have the pump change it to Ehiem 1260 pump a 65W but running on 2300L/s. DIY and make some changes to the skimmer and also the pump to improve the skimmer structure and also allow the pump to fix into the skimmer due to the type of joints they use. Alan, Why you need to modify the join parts? I have also request the spare parts from Octopus Bay and they give me the parts for free. just in-case i need to change the pump. My friend and myself have no problems with the Atman pump and skiimer still fine bubbles and dark dark kopi O. Maybe is how you adjust the air and out-let of the skimmer??? SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Octopus Bay Posted April 28, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi MARINE SOURCES TURBO SKIMMER USER, If you needs the join fitings for the pump, please do not hesitate to contact us. Octopus BAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yappy Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Thumb up octopus bay for the fast response given, might consider changing that skimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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