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Stuart - the link gives me "page not found" but I think I could tell it was the ASM Mini-G skimmer? I'll try this link:
Edit - I think the link to the marine depot page is too long to paste in & have it work. I can't remember the depth of the back anymore - it's either 3 or 4 inches. Since the footprint on the Mini-G is 5 inches I don't think it will fit. I think we looked at it once before. I've been watching that thread on the Euroreef skimmer too, but no reports on the beta versions yet.
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Reefmack:
Ya, for some reason when you paste in the marine depot link, it comes up page not found on the message. I fixed my posting to a new link from a different vendor. Ya, I have been following the Euroreef thread as well, and there is a rumor that it will be available this Feb. The Octopus nano skimmer is supposedly available now, but I have only been able to find it being sold in Australia and cannot find any vendor in the USA. I definitely want to get a new skimmer soon b/c the stock skimmer is just not cutting it with my heavy bio load. I am compensating with more aggressive water changes and chemical filtration, but it is not the way I want things to remain even then it is just not enough. I think if I had a skimmer that really pulled out gunk I would be in good shape. |
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The mini-G on the last page now works. I know the back is no more than 4" so the Mini-G looks like it's out of the running. I can't see any size information on the Octopus Nano, but just looking at it I have doubts it will fit in the back based on how the pump & suction cups are placed - unless those could be shifted. The Octopus is rated only 80 liters, but since my RSM skimmer never did anything (my rating would be close to zero liters!) I'd have settled for one rated 80 liters than actually worked.
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Thanks Lpsluver. Well, it looks like the Euroreef is still the best possible alternative to the stock skimmer in that the Octopus may not fit and is rated sigficantly lower than the volume of the RSM. Very frustrating b/c I am willing to pay for another skimmer if I could just fine one that worked well and fit in the RSM's skimmer compartment.
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I have approached Reef Octopus for dimensions & will let everyone know. I also offered to "Beta Test" it in an RSM & report back the everyone ;-)
Stuyart 60611 - I thought that the Tunze Nano doc had basically been given the thumbs up as well as a viable alternative. Now I'll have to go & have a look for that Euroreef thread - have not been following that one... Cheers James |
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I have approached Reef Octopus for dimensions & will let everyone know. I also offered to "Beta Test" it in an RSM & report back the everyone ;-)
Stuart 60611 - I thought that the Tunze Nano doc had basically been given the thumbs up as well as a viable alternative. Now I'll have to go & have a look for that Euroreef thread - have not been following that one... Cheers James |
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Fishy Something - correct - the Tunze Nano Doc 9002 will work in the back. I assumed Stuart knew that already but I may be wrong. I should never assume!
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Hi all, just wanted folks to know I just tried a Tunze Nanostream 6055 with a single 7091 controller. A little pricey, but really works nice. It is very controllable and you can move your tank from "mild to wild". Just getting going with my set up and this forum is great! Still what to know if maxijet pump replacement solves the stock pump cavitation issues.
cheers
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janes_mw - thanks for the report on the 6055 and controller. It has to be lower cost than a Vortech pump? I'd like to have an adjustable flow myself.
Stuart/Gigs - I found a couple Octopus skimmers on Ebay but none of the nano version.
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Yes, $286 for pump, controller, and photocell from Reef Exotics in NY. Matched best price I found, and great shipper. Tunze may be $$, but it is really a nice product. The flow is very adaptable. Right now I have set up for rear corner to front corner. I'm sure I'll play with it when I get more in the tank )
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If you made it Sat. night around 9:00. The Aussies' could participate. They are about 12 hours ahead of us. But it would leave the Europeans out. Marty |
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Yep that's cheaper than a $400+ Vortech. I like the Vortechs, and the mag drive, but just too much for my wallet. But, so's the 6055 right now LOL!
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from what I have read, the Vortech have a noise issue that is pretty annoying.
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martinphillip03 - Thanks for thinking of us down under! I think Gigs & I are the only active Aussies on board right now & whilst I cannot speak for Gigs, I won't be around, so don't change plans for me.
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BTW, NaCl+H2O Fish - what's your status? Making RO/DI water yet? Tank set up & ready to fill yet?
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the basic controller is pretty basic. It switches the flow from setting one to setting two (variable..your choice) in a "pulse" mode. The setting can be from 2-5 seconds for the "pulse". When the lights go off, it goes to your #2 flow setting with no pulse. There is a more elaborate controller for $$ more.
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BTW, the 6055 is an electronic controlled pump. It doesn't come with any controller other than "on" I added the 7091 single controller. I believe without the controller, you can select half speed or full speed.
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Hi all,
it seems you guys are getting serious with the Saturday night chat here. I will check the system again to be sure it will run at 100%. I am pretty sure I can make it to participate and me being the "owner" of the chat I will make sure we don't get "intruders" with stupid remarks or so and will kick them out of the system if needed. Looking forward to it Michael MAXreefer |
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