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ASaleem91
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Hey,
Im planning to get an AquaC EV 180 but do not know what pump to get. I have seen a couple of pictures of the EV 180 with an Eheim 1262 and they seem to be getting some really good skimmate. Would you recommend this pump? If not, which pump would you recommend?
Thanks,
ASaleem91:rollface:
Im planning to get an AquaC EV 180 but do not know what pump to get. I have seen a couple of pictures of the EV 180 with an Eheim 1262 and they seem to be getting some really good skimmate. Would you recommend this pump? If not, which pump would you recommend?
Thanks,
ASaleem91:rollface:
Waxxiemann
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I run an EV240 w/ mag 18 on my 90 gallon. Since I switched over to the 1" injector there is a huge improvement in skimmage.
I've now been running the 1" injector for about a month or so now on my EV240 and I'm still really impressed with the results, I'm getting a cup full to the overflow and about a half a margerine container of skim every day. It's a lighter brown (no too light) because I wanted to skim a little wetter and it works like a charm. I couldn't be happier.
Mag pumps (well the larger ones anyway) are made to be run on 1" hose even though they have 3/4" outputs, you are supposed to use a step up adapter. I think it says this in the manual,but I'm not 100% on that.
Anyway, I won't look back now. I totally recommend the 1" upgrade, best 10 beans I have spent since I started reefing.
I've now been running the 1" injector for about a month or so now on my EV240 and I'm still really impressed with the results, I'm getting a cup full to the overflow and about a half a margerine container of skim every day. It's a lighter brown (no too light) because I wanted to skim a little wetter and it works like a charm. I couldn't be happier.
Mag pumps (well the larger ones anyway) are made to be run on 1" hose even though they have 3/4" outputs, you are supposed to use a step up adapter. I think it says this in the manual,but I'm not 100% on that.
Anyway, I won't look back now. I totally recommend the 1" upgrade, best 10 beans I have spent since I started reefing.
Can anyone give me some advice on how to correctly adjust an EV180 with an Eheim 1262? I bought this thing used and can never get it to work well. How do you set both the gatevalve and the airvalve? The skimmer sits on the bottom of my sump, but the output is fully over the water leve which means I do not have any backpressure. I typically leave the gatevalve fully open and have to close the air valve a little. For some reason I can only get either insanely wet/overflowing skimmate or really dry. It's getting to a point that I might switch skimmers. Thanks for any help!
I'm using a 180 with a mag 9.5 and the skimmer will skim very wet sometimes. I took the water valve off all together and adjust the skimmate by pinching off the air. Once I get mine set all I do is clean it every other day or so. I do tend to skim wet so it's easier to set. Best of luck ry!
I've read all 47 pages of this thread and from what I picked up my ev-180 on amag7 needed an upgrade. I changed to the "gcarroll" fitting, a mag9.5 I had already and about 3 feet of new 1 inch tubing. The 1 inch tubing slides over the mag 9.5 outlet without a barb adapter.
When I plugged it back in the skimmer overflowed back into the sump. I closed the air valve and managed to control the overflow but the water level 1-2 inches up the tower with the gate valve open or removed. My 180 is on a stand in the sump so the exit is not underwater. I suppose some break in time is to be expected for the new tubing and old pump, but I don't think that will lower the water line in the tower.
I've read of others with the same setup without choking the pump. Why would it seem that I need to choke the pump output with a gate valve when others haven't had to?
When I plugged it back in the skimmer overflowed back into the sump. I closed the air valve and managed to control the overflow but the water level 1-2 inches up the tower with the gate valve open or removed. My 180 is on a stand in the sump so the exit is not underwater. I suppose some break in time is to be expected for the new tubing and old pump, but I don't think that will lower the water line in the tower.
I've read of others with the same setup without choking the pump. Why would it seem that I need to choke the pump output with a gate valve when others haven't had to?
update:
The following day and somehow my ev-180 is running fine with the gate valve installed. I can't believe I've gone over a year thinking my low skim production on the mag7 was from "low bio-load"
Now with the " gcarroll" injector and mag 9.5 my 180 has transformed into a stink machine. I'm pulling out a cup a day whn I didn't get a cup a week before.
My DSB has been stirred up by my marroon clown for so long my water has been cloudy grey. Overnight the 180 has my tank water crystal clear. I've tried filter socks, diatom filters water changes etc all I needed was to upgrade the 180.
The following day and somehow my ev-180 is running fine with the gate valve installed. I can't believe I've gone over a year thinking my low skim production on the mag7 was from "low bio-load"
Now with the " gcarroll" injector and mag 9.5 my 180 has transformed into a stink machine. I'm pulling out a cup a day whn I didn't get a cup a week before.
My DSB has been stirred up by my marroon clown for so long my water has been cloudy grey. Overnight the 180 has my tank water crystal clear. I've tried filter socks, diatom filters water changes etc all I needed was to upgrade the 180.
Hey everyone..
Just joined the AquaC club, Got a 120 on with the Mag5. It's seems to be working okay, but after reading through this whole thread it looks like other are swapping out the recommend pumps to a large pump. IE: For the Ev120 it looks like the recommendation is the Eheim 1260 or Mag7 with the Eheim appearing to be the must used choice. I've also seen where some are upgrading to a large injector, is that also the recommended option. I haven't seen may doing this on the 120 but more on the 180's.
So far love the skimmer just looking to tune it to the best performance that I can.
Thanks in advance.
Just joined the AquaC club, Got a 120 on with the Mag5. It's seems to be working okay, but after reading through this whole thread it looks like other are swapping out the recommend pumps to a large pump. IE: For the Ev120 it looks like the recommendation is the Eheim 1260 or Mag7 with the Eheim appearing to be the must used choice. I've also seen where some are upgrading to a large injector, is that also the recommended option. I haven't seen may doing this on the 120 but more on the 180's.
So far love the skimmer just looking to tune it to the best performance that I can.
Thanks in advance.
Lots of people here are upgrading the pumps. However, you might as well run it with the mag 5 and see how it performs. You might not need the larger pump. Sometimes it's really a hit or miss and depends on your particular setup such as how often you feed and what type of fish you have. If the skimmer is maintaining your water parameters on your setup then there's no need to really "upgrade". However, if you have that little ich which everyone in this hobby seems to have then get the 1260. haha.
J3REEF
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Had the same concern when I purchased a EV-240 for my 120 tech tank.
I purchased the recommended MAG12 pump and continued to find new info on pump upgrades, injector upgrades, etc.
Once the 240 was dialed in, I have dark thick skimmate that will fill the cup up to the collection cup drian and start to drain into a collection bucket in 2 days.
I guess I could do better, but the tank is clear and everyone is happy.
If you upgrade make sure you add a gate to control the flow from the pump.
Watch fish swim by keep'n it simple
I purchased the recommended MAG12 pump and continued to find new info on pump upgrades, injector upgrades, etc.
Once the 240 was dialed in, I have dark thick skimmate that will fill the cup up to the collection cup drian and start to drain into a collection bucket in 2 days.
I guess I could do better, but the tank is clear and everyone is happy.
If you upgrade make sure you add a gate to control the flow from the pump.
Watch fish swim by keep'n it simple
Thanks guys. I'm still working on getting the 120 dialed in. I haven't had the overflowing problem yet, but it's only been a week. So far from what I've experienced it pulling my gunk then my ASM G1X ever has in the same time frame. My ASM G1a has had about every mod that can be done to it done. Thread wheel, Recirc. Gate Valve. Still does nothing but pull light tan colored water.
So I think I'll stick to the Mag5 for now and see how it goes. I had to up the output to a 1.5" pipe since I had to put a 90o in to direct it back into the sump. So between that and feeding tonight I'm waiting to have it start foaming again.
So I think I'll stick to the Mag5 for now and see how it goes. I had to up the output to a 1.5" pipe since I had to put a 90o in to direct it back into the sump. So between that and feeding tonight I'm waiting to have it start foaming again.
Hi chris 4869,
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the tube, giving longer contact time. One drawback, I have to empty the collection container more often as it really stinks now.
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the tube, giving longer contact time. One drawback, I have to empty the collection container more often as it really stinks now.
Hi chris 4869,
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the tube, giving longer contact time. One drawback, I have to empty the collection container more often as it really stinks now. Look at the earlier posts and pictures and try to adgust yours to get those small relatively slow rising bubbles. For me, I close the gate valve a bit and open the air valve about 1/4 of the way. I had to remove the PVC piping from after my gate valve, it was restricting the flow and backing up into my riser.
Yes I am getting consistently better larger volume skim with the mag 9.5 and the 1" injector. I am amazed at the constant quantity of tiny bubbles and how slowly they rise in the tube, giving longer contact time. One drawback, I have to empty the collection container more often as it really stinks now. Look at the earlier posts and pictures and try to adgust yours to get those small relatively slow rising bubbles. For me, I close the gate valve a bit and open the air valve about 1/4 of the way. I had to remove the PVC piping from after my gate valve, it was restricting the flow and backing up into my riser.
Mines in the garage so I cannot not comment on the noise. But from what I've experienced so far it's pretty quite except for the noise of the output. Of course I had to plumb mine outside of the sump and put a 90o and a Tee in it. So I get's some splashing sounds. Other than that you don't hear the sucking of air or anything.
Some might argue why you're wanting to swap out the BubbleMaster tough. I thought those where great skimmers.
Some might argue why you're wanting to swap out the BubbleMaster tough. I thought those where great skimmers.
