DAS EX-1 Skimmer for my 60 gallon

carlos_fb · #1 07/04/2007, 11:52 AM

I am looking for a good skimmer for my 60 gallon tank and I somebody suggested DAS.

Any feedbacks on the DAS EX-1 ?

rykwong · #2 07/04/2007, 11:54 AM

Scroll down a few pages and I think there's a DAS skimmer thread

kodyboy · #3 07/04/2007, 12:21 PM

Great skimmer for a 60 gallon!

carlos_fb · #4 07/05/2007, 12:45 AM

bump!

carlos_fb · #5 07/07/2007, 12:06 AM

Anybody???

celano · #6 07/07/2007, 12:22 AM

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...&highlight=DAS
Try this thread out. Should have some answers for ya.

HBtank · #7 07/07/2007, 12:28 AM

I love it.

What would you like to know? I posted some pics in the thread above that you can check out.

carlos_fb · #8 07/07/2007, 01:54 AM

Hey thanks for the link. HBtank: nice pictures!

It looks like the only thing DAS missed when they designed the EX-1 was an external drain for the collection cup since it's kind of small.

I think I am set for the EX-1 to replace my Octopus NW-150 sometime soon!

krzyphsygy · #9 07/07/2007, 07:44 AM

I am about to get one myself, I have a 75gl and am thinking about the ex-1 or maybe the ex-2.

koraltek · #10 07/07/2007, 10:26 AM

these skimmers are awesome!! i love them for the cash.
go crazy after the mesh mod.

carlos_fb · #11 07/07/2007, 04:11 PM

Just wondering what size is the inlet of the EX-1?

HBtank · #12 07/07/2007, 04:34 PM

I have 3/4" ID vinyl hose on it.

Yeh, I am going to install a drain this weekend. At least it is about as easy of a mod as there is...

carlos_fb · #13 07/07/2007, 06:04 PM

Can you order the EX-1 with the drain? how do you plan to install it?

krzyphsygy · #14 07/07/2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by HBtank
I have 3/4" ID vinyl hose on it.

Yeh, I am going to install a drain this weekend. At least it is about as easy of a mod as there is...

HBTank,

How high in inches is the return from the skimmer from the base of the unit up? I just want to be sure i get the correct size height on the sump.

Thanks

carlos_fb · #15 07/07/2007, 10:54 PM

Good question krzyphsygy. I'd like to know that too...

krzyphsygy · #16 07/07/2007, 11:59 PM

carlos...do you not like the octopuss skimmer??

carlos_fb · #17 07/08/2007, 12:20 AM

Well, it is not that I don't like it but there is a few things about it that don't make it a good choice for me.

1. It requires mods to perform better and since I am not very handy I would prefer something that out of the box is ready to go.

2. I think this is a problem with all regular NW skimmers but everytime I do a water change to the tank and the water level in the sump varies the skimmer overflows the collection cup or at least I have to re adjust it. I tried the gate valve and I was not able to get it to work properly.

3. My sump is kind of small and the Octopus pretty much takes all the space in it so I am not able to have a fuge.

Don't get me wrong I think the Octopus is a great skimmer and when is welr adjusted it does a great job, I guess it's just not a perfect fit fot my setup or me...

You can see a picture of my setup on my gallery.

HBtank · #18 07/08/2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by krzyphsygy
HBTank,

How high in inches is the return from the skimmer from the base of the unit up? I just want to be sure i get the correct size height on the sump.

Thanks

Good question.... one that would have made it a lot easier to install mine if I had asked.. lol...

Hard to get a perfect measurement as it is installed, but some where between 14 and 14.5 inches. 14 inches to be safe and give some clearance.

carlos_fb · #19 07/08/2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Hard to get a perfect measurement as it is installed, but some where between 14 and 14.5 inches. 14 inches to be safe and give some clearance.

I don't know if I got this right. Are you talking about what is shown in the picture?

My sump is 16", can I use a platform for the EX-1 to make it taller? would that affect its performance?

mufret · #20 07/08/2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by carlos_fb
My sump is 16", can I use a platform for the EX-1 to make it taller? would that affect its performance?

Yes, you can and it will not have any affect on it's performance.

HBtank · #21 07/08/2007, 11:46 PM

My sump is 16" and I had to use a platform. lucky enough I has something laying around that fit perfectly. Could have easily been planned for with something cut or purchased to size though...

carlos_fb · #22 07/09/2007, 12:54 AM

That's good to know, a platform is a very fix. Do you think it will be a good idea to make the mod shown in the picture?