fishgeeksrus
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campos
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mine is a year old and i have the same issue. I'm thinking about switching over to a Bubble Magus.
Just wanted to say to everyone that posted thanks. I have a ev 180 with a mag 7 that I never really liked. I'd see people with different skimmer getting all kinds of skimmate and I just couldn't get the Aquac dialed in to save my life. I stepped up to mag 9 because of all the people here, and I had one on hand, and it isn't the same skimmer. I now love this thing. It really is a monster! Once again thanks
Jtma508 I was reading about some changing the injector, and I'm wondering did it change the water level inside the box. I removed the gate valve, and my water level is between the inner box and the top of the outer box. I would guess it's about a 1/4" below the outer box. Also I didn't have to dial back my mag 9 so it is running open. Do u think it would still be worth the change? Also, how much does it help?
03sonicstang
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I have the same set up; one question for you.. How open is your air valve? with only (4) fish I'm getting about 1/2 cup of stinky skimmate, but it is pretty watery. I have to clean the collection cup just about every day (nasty stuff in the actual cap tube) to keep it producing. Just thought I would pick your brain...thanks Tom
03sonicstang I have my air valve set to about 1/2 to 3/4 open. It is a very small adjustment between wet and dry skim mate. I've thought about trying to use a needle valve on it to make it easier to adjust the air flow. Btw when I took the gate valve off I added a t to stop the noise and splashing. I know everyone like different skimmate. I like the real dark wet stuff. When I started I had the air off, and just kept opening the air valve a little every day till I got it to what I like. Hope it helps.
03sonicstang
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thanks tnwalker, It does help. i added a T as well. My Skimmate is dark, wet and does smell pretty nasty...so i assume its working. I also have my air valve about half open... Great skimmer IMO
MrKite24
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Have you tried using a Mag 3 or 5? I've had an AquaC Urchin Pro running with a Mag 3 for 6 years on a 29 gallon and now on a 40 gallon and it has worked great. The bigger pump the better the skimmer performs. You also have to make sure to clean the neck when you dump the skimmate. You also need to clean the inside of the body of the skimmer at least once a year. You wouldn't believe what accumulates at the bottom of those.
If it is a HOB verson you may want to try to get a surface skimmer to get the better performance. If it is in the sump, try to put the skimmer pump as close to the overflow as possible. I created a bubble trap chamber where the skimmer pulls water from directly so it isn't mixed with clean water before entering the skimmer.
Tnwalker... I also removed the gatevalve and replaced it with a 90deg street el drilled at the top. my sump water level is right at the lower lip of where my gatevalve would have been; my operating water level (the water level inside the skimmer when it's running) is right about at the top of the black box. I found the 1" injector made a big difference.
jtma508 Thanks for the answer, for I was worried that it might push my water level up into my tower, so I was thinking why buy the injector, and then have to get a gate valve to back the flow down on my mag 9. My water level is the same, in the sump, as yours. I'm going to order the 1" injector this weekend. Thanks for info!
markster33139
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I am using a 180EV with the 1 inch injector/Mag 9.5, and I have also removed the gate valve, and replaced it with a 90 deg elbow. I am pretty sure I have read this entire thread twice, but I can't remember where some have mentioned drilling a hole in the elbow. Can someone comment on why this is done, and also what size hole to drill/where to place hole on a 90 deg elbow. Thanks.
markster... the elbow should face downward into the water (eliminates splash noise). You want to drill a ~1/4 siphon hole on the top of the elbow centered (more-or-less) right above the downturned opening. My understanding is that this allows any captured air to vent, helps keep water levels stable and helps maximize outflow.
03sonicstang
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Correct; here's a picture. BTW I eliminated the Ball Value on the discharge. Did not end up needing it....
markster33139
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Ok thanks the picture makes it very clear
alsteezy1st
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Right now I'm running my ev240 with an iwaki 40rlxt, but I just ordered the 1'' injector from AquaC, hopefully it makes my skimmer run even better.
hello all i have just purchased an aquac urchin pro with a mag 3 pump used i cleaned it and the injector the issue i have is it is only skimming light green liquid stuff out of my tank i have 37 gallon reef with 4 fish and assorted coral i dont know if my bioo load is light i am new to this so insight would be great thanks
sabazerehi
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hi guys!
i have an aqua c ev 180 that came with my 135g i just bought, and i'm having trouble getting it tuned in right. i left the water at the bottom of the neck, right where the black box ends and the spray injector all the way open. i think that's what the manual was saying to do to break it in. it's been about a week and i tried raising the water level so the skimmer can actually start skimming, but when i raise it, it stops making bubbles.
i'm running it with a mag7. what do you guys suggest i do?? i would really love to get this thing working properly, i've read really good things about it
here's a pic of where it is in the sump, if that helps.
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i have an aqua c ev 180 that came with my 135g i just bought, and i'm having trouble getting it tuned in right. i left the water at the bottom of the neck, right where the black box ends and the spray injector all the way open. i think that's what the manual was saying to do to break it in. it's been about a week and i tried raising the water level so the skimmer can actually start skimming, but when i raise it, it stops making bubbles.
i'm running it with a mag7. what do you guys suggest i do?? i would really love to get this thing working properly, i've read really good things about it
here's a pic of where it is in the sump, if that helps.
<a href="http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/sabazerehi/?action=view¤t=DSC06006-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/sabazerehi/DSC06006-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
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