aquamaxx ConeS CO 1 skimmer review
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reeftivo
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may be as easy as getting a piece of acrylic and just extending the existing baffle and inch or so. I did that with one of my acrylic sumps. I just cranked up the power heads in the DT, shut down the return pump, drained a little water from the sump below the level i needed to glue, then cleaned the surfaces well with razor blade & paper towels, then used DAPP 688 silicone. I think I fired up the return pump around 3 to 4 hours later.
I got a 16 x 16" sheet of 1/8 inch clear acrylic from a local hobby store and just scored it and snapped it at the cuts. Had to do a little fine sanding for the final fit but it worked fine.
violet21chewy
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Does everyone turn off the skimmer when doing water changes after the return pump is shut off? I just finished this in one sitting and i can't remember if this was covered. When the pump is off and the sump fills with water from my overflow drainage, the water rises and enters the silence chamber even though there is an o-ring. I have also noticed mine is pretty touchy, I feed and it tends to overflow, I change filter bags an it tends to overflow, etc.... But it does does skim well when it is not over flowing.
westreef
Lost as usual
I do experience the same as you, when I do my water change. It is just a tiny amount of water sitting in the silencer. I usually open the silencer up and siphon the water out.
Last time when I found the skimmer was not at its optimal performance, I disassembled it and found salt built up in the air line. That's why now I try to keep the silencer clean of salt water after each water change.
Last time when I found the skimmer was not at its optimal performance, I disassembled it and found salt built up in the air line. That's why now I try to keep the silencer clean of salt water after each water change.
RedStangGA
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Thanks for all of the reviews and posts. Just ordered a CO-3 for an upcoming 220 build.
Yes, I turn mine off when doing water changes. I also leave it off for a day or so after I add any supplements to make sure corals get as much absorption as possible. It never has a problem quickly returning back to normal skimming.
ser_renely
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So I just opened mine for xmas...
One of the legs was broke...no big deal, glued it on.
Second, something seems wrong... It just seems really weak or not enough air getting into the chamber.
I checked for crimps and blocks etc... in the airline, nothing. I checked the pump and wheel...seems fine. no idea what the issue is....I have it in fresh water right now, surely that shouldn't matter...doesn't with my other skimmers.
One of the legs was broke...no big deal, glued it on.
Second, something seems wrong... It just seems really weak or not enough air getting into the chamber.
I checked for crimps and blocks etc... in the airline, nothing. I checked the pump and wheel...seems fine. no idea what the issue is....I have it in fresh water right now, surely that shouldn't matter...doesn't with my other skimmers.
RedStangGA
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I opened mine as well and other than parts were scattered everywhere nothing seemed broken. I haven't turned it on yet to test it.
Interesting that you've never seen a difference between fresh and salt. The one time I tested a skimmer in fresh it made absolutely no foam at all.
ser_renely
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I will try it in salt, was doing its rinse off in fresh....it just doesn't seem turbulent in the lower chamber...not like in the videos.
ser_renely
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Well I feel like an idiot.... Massive difference in salt water....well, learn something new everyday. My tunze does not have a massive difference like that.
well I am happy. will put it in the tank shortly.
well I am happy. will put it in the tank shortly.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
Well I feel like an idiot.... Massive difference in salt water....well, learn something new everyday. My tunze does not have a massive difference like that.
:thumbsup:
Who did you buy your CO1 from?
I would ask for a replacement and just run the current CO1 until a replacement arrives. A broken leg on the stand would really P$$$$$ me off.
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reeftivo
Skim junkie
BTW
mine is still chugging along just fine. I was running sockless for a while again but the damn tiny snails were getting into the impeller again, so back to mesh socks. I just pull the air line and the cup during maintenance and let the air line pull water during my water changes. Seems to keep things nice and clear in the line for me. I'll break my skimmer down once every 2 or three months and do a fairly deep cleaning. While the CO1 isn't the most solidly manufactured skimmer I've owned, it IS the most reliable and consistent.
mine is still chugging along just fine. I was running sockless for a while again but the damn tiny snails were getting into the impeller again, so back to mesh socks. I just pull the air line and the cup during maintenance and let the air line pull water during my water changes. Seems to keep things nice and clear in the line for me. I'll break my skimmer down once every 2 or three months and do a fairly deep cleaning. While the CO1 isn't the most solidly manufactured skimmer I've owned, it IS the most reliable and consistent.
ser_renely
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chilli_reef
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Just an observation, but has any one noticed that the slanted neck inside the collection cup looks like the collection neck off an old D&D Marine Terminator II recirc skimmer ?
Not a bad thing, don't get me wrong. Mine worked amazingly well !
Its just funny how what was once thought to be old and antiquated is now coming back full circle Lol !
Not a bad thing, don't get me wrong. Mine worked amazingly well !
Its just funny how what was once thought to be old and antiquated is now coming back full circle Lol !
reeftivo
Skim junkie
yours is one of the very first for sure. they may very well have tweaked a thing or two (tolerances/different bushings etc) on the batches after that. not sure though. Fortunately mine has never failed to start.
marine depot has always been good to me on returns. I've had a few duds over the years. If you're inclined, you may want to contact customer service and let them know the piece broke during shipping. They should send you a return slip and you can just clean and pack the damaged skimmer when the new one arrives. Worth a shot.
tivo
reeftivo
Skim junkie
same premise as the TUNZE DOC extractor kit. I have a 9410 that kicks butt and it has the foam extractor kit. the 9410 is a great skimmer, too loud for me though.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
let us know how it progresses and if you need any help, someone will chime in and give it a shot.
enjoy!!
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