aquamaxx ConeS CO 1 skimmer review

[reeftivo]

Nice! The aquamaxx is identical.

can you try running it at 9.5? the light diffuser (eggcrate) you have it on can be snipped down by 1/2 inch. I've ran mine at 10 inches and could not fine tune the skimmate to my liking. I run mine now at 9.5 and it is ideal for my set up.

Is that a fluval sea return pump you have in the sump? If so, how do you like it?

Tivo

 

[JonSadowsky]

Just got word from Marine Depot that my CO-1 has shipped.

Once I get it up and running I'll post back my depth and results... :dance

 

[Ebn]

Same! Skimmer shipped. Can't wait to see this sucker.

 

[reeftivo]

Same! Skimmer shipped. Can't wait to see this sucker.

Cool. I'm thinking you should get yours by tomorrow since MD's warehouse is right here in so cal. Excited for you!!

Happy reefing

 

[reeftivo]

Just got word from Marine Depot that my CO-1 has shipped.

Once I get it up and running I'll post back my depth and results... :dance

Awesome! Looking forward to your review on the skimmer!

 

[hollowpoint331]

Marine depot just sent me a tracking. It's coming in tomorrow.

 

[JonSadowsky]

According to UPS I will get mine Monday/23rd...

 

[zoosalert]

Nice! The aquamaxx is identical.

can you try running it at 9.5? the light diffuser (eggcrate) you have it on can be snipped down by 1/2 inch. I've ran mine at 10 inches and could not fine tune the skimmate to my liking. I run mine now at 9.5 and it is ideal for my set up.

Is that a fluval sea return pump you have in the sump? If so, how do you like it?

Tivo

Hi TiVo,
It isn't sitting on any egg crate currently. The egg crate that you see in the picture belongs to the filter sock compartment of the sump. It's currently running in a depth of 9.7, I think it should be fine

I have managed to figure out the problem, played around with the output control a little bit more by tuning it higher!
Will post a picture of the skimmate here in a few days time!

Cheers!

 

[Ebn]

Cool. I'm thinking you should get yours by tomorrow since MD's warehouse is right here in so cal. Excited for you!!

Happy reefing

Good call. Received it today. :beer:

 

[zombot]

I have a 100 gallon cube medium to heavy-ish bioload and considering this skimmer. Would this do well? or Co2.

 

[hollowpoint331]

Day 2

Day 2

After cleaning and getting height corrected skimmer hard at work. I love the size of this thing compared to my last skimmer. Easy to adjust already pulled out tea colored skim over night. Super quite too

 

[hollowpoint331]

Is this a good level?

 

[reeftivo]

I have a 100 gallon cube medium to heavy-ish bioload and considering this skimmer. Would this do well? or Co2.

The co 1 would be fine. I would lean more towards the co2 though.

 

[reeftivo]

Is this a good level? View attachment 246444

Looks better than mine at day two. Nice! You could thin it out a bit and get more skimmate by tightening the adjustment standpipe or running the skimmer deeper.

The skim will be a little lighter in color if you do that but it depends on what you prefer. If you have a lot of fish then you would want the skim wetter. If you have a lot of sps then a dryer skim would be better IME.

Happy reefing

Tivo

 

[NCUndertaker]

I have a 75 gal DT with 20 gal sump. Medium bioload 100 lbs LR in display. Do you recommend the CO-1 or CO-2?

 

[jroovers]

i would recommend starting at 8"
and see how it responds. It pulls twice the air as the CO 1.

there are several that are running the CO 2 on this thread so I would suggest you PM them to see where they settled.

Thanks for that info. I'm actually running it at 9", maybe a touch higher, but it is performing like a champ after a week.

 

[reeftivo]

I have a 75 gal DT with 20 gal sump. Medium bioload 100 lbs LR in display. Do you recommend the CO-1 or CO-2?

Either would work well. The CO 2 would allow you to stock heavier and will aerate the system better. Unless you have space constraints then I would lean towards the CO 2 but you still can't go wrong with the CO 1.

 

[NCUndertaker]

CO-2 it is then...and appears to be in stock with 15 % off and free shipping!

 

[grandp10]

Go co-2!! I have almost the same setup and the co-2 works better than any skimmer I have ever had! I have a medium to heavy bioload. It sits in 9.25" of sump water and I have the gate valve almost 90% open and skimming great!!

 

[hollowpoint331]

Looks better than mine at day two. Nice! You could thin it out a bit and get more skimmate by tightening the adjustment standpipe or running the skimmer deeper.

The skim will be a little lighter in color if you do that but it depends on what you prefer. If you have a lot of fish then you would want the skim wetter. If you have a lot of sps then a dryer skim would be better IME.

Happy reefing

Tivo

Thanks. After I adjust it how long will it take to level out ie 2 hour or days. Right now I adjusted it so the bubbles break 1/5th up the neck. I'm still getting more of the wet skimate. Should I give it a day or two to break in too the new level? I want that heavy dense foam.