9010 in mixed reef

[bohlke]

I have a 9010 and it has been fantastic on my 65G mixed reef (80G total with sump). I am planning an upgrade and I wanted to know where the line is on total system volume. Is the rating for this skimmer for medium bio load (I am assuming that where I am with some SPS, some LPS, and some softies) is about 220G. That is total system volume, right? I am planning to have a 65G sump on my new setup and I didnt know if the sump/coral tank ratio changed how close to 260G you could get? I was hoping to have at a max a 200g system with 65G of that being the sump. Thoughts? Also is it possible to buy just the collection cup for the 9015?

 

[MarkPo]

It is possible to buy the 9015 cup and use it on the 9010 skimmer- It's part 9015.140 on http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1[predid]=-infoxspare_9999.999
(Link is messed up... Go to www.tunze.com, select USA, Click spare parts, click 4002-9480, scroll down, you'll see 9015.140)

Or I'm sure Roger can take your order directly.

The ratings are for a lightly stocked reef tank with good macroalgae growth. As I recall, it's recommended that you multiply the rated gallons by .6 for a heavily stocked SPS tank, or .8 for a medium. My 9010 handles my medium stocked 150 gallon display + 45 gallon sump/fuge fairly well, but I'm not sure I'd add much more work to it without at least upgrading the skimmer cup.

 

[bohlke]

How often do you have to clean out your collection cup? I run mine wide open now and empty the cup once a week (about 100ml per day of skimmate). Thanks for the link for the collection cup thats a nice way to upgrade to the 9015 (I am assuming thats the only difference) if needed.

 

[MarkPo]

I collect about 100-125ml/day, but prefer to clean daily. It takes about two minutes, and the build up on the neck can get significant if I let it go a week. I could probably cut that back if I set it to skimmer a bit wetter, I get dark brown skimmate now.