aquamaxx ConeS CO 1 skimmer review
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reeftivo
Skim junkie
Okay
You have a 20 gal long sump that is 12 inches high, correct?
Before you used the container, how high did the sump rise from 7.5 inches when the return pump was shut off?
I ask because if you are only looking at about a 1.5 inch rise after the pump is shut off then you should be able to run yours higher than 7.5 without the tub for the skimmer. I suggested baffles because a 2 baffle set up with an over/under can not only help with micros but will keep your skimmer section constantly at 9 inches. First baffle after the skimmer would be 9 inches high from the bottom and the second spaced an inch apart and an inch off the bottom. I realize now that you don't want to tackle it at this time but keep it in mind.
Couple more questions. Since you have it in the tub, is the water exiting the skimmer close to the wall of the tub? If it is then adjust it so the exiting water is free from any obstruction. Also, since you do not have an Ato, how often do you top off for evaporation? If you do it once a day then that could contribute to your overflow issue. If you top off once daily then your specific gravity climbs during the day and the higher the sg, the more air the skimmer will pull.
Sorry for all the questions and suggestions! Just trying to help!:thumbsup:
reeftivo
Skim junkie
Hmm? Good question!!
Pretty sure it's 3.75
I can't find the email I got from aquamaxx but I think I recall;
3.5 for co1
3.75 for 2
4.0 for 3
reeftivo
Skim junkie
Wow. Interesting! !!
It will push more water. Curious to see the air numbers on it. Do you have, or know of any one who has am RMB meter? My guess is that version will push more water and pull more air than mine. It should allow you to run it shallower than the aquamaxx version.
It will push more water. Curious to see the air numbers on it. Do you have, or know of any one who has am RMB meter? My guess is that version will push more water and pull more air than mine. It should allow you to run it shallower than the aquamaxx version.
ReefPharmer
Active member
Placed a buy order and eta is 1 month. What kind of peoples are they? Don't they know we need our skimmer fix??
EllisJuan
New member
http://www.bigalspets.com/cones-series-needle-wheel-protein-skimmer-co-1.html
Use coupon code MOM10 and get 10% off.
I don't have an air meter but will experiment with the water depth. The potential noise issue may be a problem as there are no rubber feet on the skimmer legs.
I will get it in the sump today.
SoFloReefer
New member
I bought this earlier in the week and couldn't find the code. I emailed them after I paid with the code and they refunded the 30 bucks to my Paypal account. That's customer service.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
heck ya that is! Hope you enjoy the skimmer. Post some pics when you can.
Mine has no rubber feet either but the pump is so smooth it doesn't make any extra resonance vibration. It's one of the quietest skimmers I've owned.
Looking forward to your experience with it.
Hopefully yours won't be any louder than the aquamaxx. If it is then it may be the higher draw pump but won't know until it gets wet. Good luck and happy reefing
Did you see the video I linked in post #431? Is this turbulence normal? Other videos of this skimmer seem to have smaller bubbles that rise straight up.
My box may not be elegant, but it functions the exact same as a baffle, as the skimmer sits in exactly 9" 24/7 regardless on any evaporation or if I shut the return pump off.
I have a FOWLR with a glass cover because I'm not worried about CO2 and air exchange at night. This helps minimize water loss, and I evaporate at max a quart of water a day that I need to top off. This loss has no measurable impact on the S.G. in my 72 gallon tank (the S.G. stays a constant 1.025). I would have to lose over a gallon for the S.G. to bump to 1.026.
I reoriented the skimmer so its not discharging into the open and not close to the wall. No change in skimmer foam (or lack of foam) production.
MedRed
Active member
How open is your standpipe there? the water line is quite high.
Sorry if I sound frustrated, but my Bruins also just lost game 7, so I'm not in a happy mood! I apologize if seem terse, and truly appreciate everybody's help and input.
How do I tell how open my standpipe is? I've just adjusted it to set the level height.
32 watts is what the normal syncra pump with the original impeller would draw not with the pinwheel. Best way to check what the wattage is to get a P3 meter. You will see it draw far less than the 32 on the pump HTH.
Notice the pump on mine below, it is the 220-240v version, 32 watts draw.
Maybe that is the reason for the different NW???
MedRed
Active member
turn it so that the water line/foam line inside the skimmer is lower. The break should be just below the white collar. My skimmer has turbulence in the body, but after the collar, the bubbles are fine and rise straight up. Also, is there water in your silencer? The last picture you posted kind of makes it look like it.
How old is your tank?
reeftivo has been a great help trying to get my skimmer adjusted, and pretty much tried setting at this level over a week ago. Seemed it only wound collecting crud inside the skimmer neck and skimmer side of the collection cup.
I have trouble distinguishing the water line from the bottom of the foam. Maybe the video will help.
http://youtu.be/6bQKhBw2grI
Silencer doesn't have any water in it, but does have some salt-creep residue. Tank is 7 months old.
I don't seem to have the rising bubbles I see in your skimmer. So the water line is the transition from the swirling area to where the bubbles rise straight up? I don't seem to have many rising bubbles!
