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Poll o’ the week | Do you use a Protein Skimmer in your Nano?
0 Comments | Posted by gerard in Aquarium Discussion
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Ok so I finally threw in the towel on the oceanic biocube skimmer. That thing was just not helping me at all. So I bought a refurb of the CPR SR3 on ebay a couple weeks ago for 89 bucks. It finally came and I hooked it up. It took a little messing with to get it going but its been running for a week now and it is definitely pulling out more gunk from my water than the oceanic one was. The oceanic skimmer cup usually looked like it had light tea colored water in it. I emptied out the cup of the SR3 the other day after about 3 days and there was about a half inch worth of this very very dark green water. I was amazed.
As far as the setup goes I didn’t follow the directions exactly because when I did my tank filled up with bubbles. Instead of taking the false floor out of chamber 2 I put the skimmer on top of it. This way I can keep the water level higher in chamber2 and the flow of the water coming out of skimmer is must less crazy because the water coming in from chamber 1 is not pounding on it anymore.
The only issue I have with it so far is the noise. It is pretty loud and I cant seem to find a way to quiet it down without drastically losing the amount of bubbles it produces.
Either way for about 30 bucks more than the oceanic skimmer it was a great buy. I think you can grab one new for around 150-200 bucks. I would check ebay. I lucked out on this one.
If anyone has one too please let us know your experience with it.
Here are some of the spec on this skimmer:
- Includes side mounted venturi pump to fit into confined spaces.
- Dual return chamber and underwater return to effectively remove excess bubbles.
- Simple skimmer adjustment using CPR’s collection cup assembly and O-ring support.
- Easily slides inside of the Oceanic BioCube 29 sump area; fits in the middle chamber of the sump section of the BioCube 29 without any modifications. The lid closes as originally manufactured and the collection cup can be easily removed for cleaning through the rear access hatch.
- -Dimensions 8 5/8″L x 2 7/8″W x 14 3/8″H
-19″H needed to remove collection cup.
more at www.cpraquatic.com
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AquaticLife Internal Mini Protein Skimmer 115
0 Comments | Posted by gerard in Aquarium Discussion, Nano Reef, Products & Reviews
Check out this new nano protein skimmer. I wonder if this will fit in the back chamber of my biocube. I may pick one up to replace the cheesy biocube skimmer. I am not very fond of the airstone you need in that one.
Anyone have any reviews of it yet? (more…)
The Red Sea MAX features a complete 4-stage reef filtration system, designed to provide perfect water conditions for all reef inhabitants.
An adjustable height surface skimmer (a) takes water from where the highest concentration of waste materials is found.
The turbo air injection skimmer developed specifically for the MAX circulates the water volume through the skimmer more than 3 times per hour at an air/water ratio of 1:3 providing ideal skimming specifications for a hard coral (SPS) reef aquarium. The unique foam adjuster (b) ensures that foam can be produced in all water conditions.
Mechanical filtration removes the large organic substances while Phosphate-free active carbon acts as a large chemical sponge; absorbing dissolved organic carbons from the water. Highly porous bio-media provides a huge surface area for nitrifying bacteria.
Additional equipment such as a chiller or an external filter can easily be added with the Accessory kit (c) supplied with each unit.
MAX 250 filtration & circulation unit
1. Accessory Kit (inlet/outlet ports)
2. 1200 lph circulation pump with adjustable direction outlet
3. Compartment for accessory pump
4. Thermostat controlled heater
5. Mechanical filter sponge
6. Adjustable protein skimmer with a turbo aspiration pump
7. Highly porous ceramic biological filter media
8. Activated carbon chemical filter media
9. Cartridge for fine (water polishing) filter material
10. Sponge bubble trap
11. 2400 lph circulation pump with adjustable direction outlet
Complete lighting system
234W T5 linear (1 watt/ litre)
117W 10,000K/117W Actinic
Electronic ballast
High polish textured aluminium reflector
8 Blue LED moonlights
Fan-cooled hood for extended life of electronic components
High transparency, polished lens
Check out more at www.redseamax.com
Combining the newest innovations in aquatic technology with a simple, fashionable design, the Solana features frameless beveled glass panels, integrated bio-filtration and black background. It’s not just an aquarium, the Solana is aquatic furniture destined to appeal to everyone in the family.
Solana Features:
- A complete system-Just add water
- Frameless cube design with beveled glass edges
- Conveniently hidden filtration system including:
- Intake venturi protein skimmer
- Surface-skimming overflow
- Built-in freshwater top-off system
- Biological, mechanical and chemical filtration
- Dedicated heater section with constant level water flow
- Flexible return nozzle with dual outlets
- Removable beveled glass top
Stand Features:
- Furniture quality modern stand with satin nickel hardware
- Three color choices, matching today’s décor
- Full access drawer for accessories and food
- Elegant front door with recessed glass and adjustable shelf
- Professional finish protects stand from aquatic elements
Pendant Lighting Features:
- Stylish pendant design reduces heat load without noisy fans
- Fully adjustable arm for desired lighting performance and style
- Two powerful options, 2C compact fluorescent and HQI-metal halide
- Flexible lighting options, choose from several popular Current-USA fixtures
Visit www.current-usa.com for more info.
