Calling all equipment junkies!!!! Input needed

[stlouisguy]

As the plans go forward for the new tank, I am in need of opinions of what I can salvage from my existing setup. I know I need to replace and add some equipment, so lets go one at a time

1. Skimmer- I know I need a good high end skimmer with the system setup I need. Where is the best place to get one? What should I be looking for in one? Any and all opinons needed. Total water volumn once its completely done is going to be around 600-650 gallons.

2. Calcium reactor- I have a Korallin C-1502 reactor. I really dont want to spend the money to upgrade as this is only 6 months old, but Im afraid it wont be able to handle the demand. Ideas?

3. Lights- I have a aquascape with 5 MH in it. The fixture is 6 ft long, same size as new tank. Problem is I think one possibly two of the lights will be over the eurobracing, which I cant have. Im thinking I might be able to adjust the lights inside the hood, or just take a bulb out from one end and run it with 4. These sockets are 250 DE and 150 DE. But for the back part of this tank I am going to need lights also so what would be a good compliment to what I already have, or do I sell what I have and put something else up (not preferable)

As I have never followed equipment, any info is more than welcome

Thanks all

Clark

 

[sirreal63]

Buy Dave's skimmer...problem solved.

Calcium Reactor...a tough one, you could crank it up and run a rich effluent but may run into ph issues...better to upgrade it I would think.

Lights...gut the fixture and place them where you want them.

 

[stlouisguy]

Yeah I was thinking that for the fixture. The fixture was nice when it was in the front room, but who cares when its behind a wall.

Dave's skimmer is gone

Still torn on the reactor

Thanks for the input though!

 

[ol'saltybastage]

I'd run 400's over that tank if I had a choice. but that's just my preference. that tanks pretty deep

 

[DARKSILENTTYPE]

Check out the schuam jetstream one calcium reactor .I have one and love it . Chad Farmer also has one ask him what he thinks .

DST

 

[geoxman]

I have a 1502 laying around with a regulator and extra media-all you would need is a Co2 container and a small MJ feed pump. It is rough looking but does not leak and it works! You could run two and it would be alot cheaper than buying a new schuran. PM me if you are interested-it will be cheap!

 

[stlouisguy]

1502

1502

How much for it? I guess I could run them both off of one co2 tank..........

 

[geoxman]

pm me or call the cell tomorrow
pl

 

[chadfarmer]

for that size tank you would need a schuran jetstream 2


skimmer i know fade32 was talking about getting a bigger one

 

[kentrob11]

I think you oughta do a tiny might skimmer- Chad and I are talking about building one for Fade- That thing pulls as much air as a Deltec AP1004 and shouldn't cost more than $1000 to build...

 

[kentrob11]

Is you guys could talk Chad's slacker azz into CNCing the pieces for the skimmers we'd we able to throw these things together in no time- Calcium reactor included. There's no way in hell that tiny Schuran is going to keep up with a 600 gallon system without having to pop it and refill it constantly. Plus, for the price of a Jetstream 2, you could have a much larger one based on the shuran 2 that you'd never have to mess with....

 

[stlouisguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7938912#post7938912 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chadfarmer
for that size tank you would need a schuran jetstream 2


skimmer i know fade32 was talking about getting a bigger one

LOL I think he wants a quieter one. Weighing my options here. The idea of two 1502's in theory seem like they would handle the load.

Skimmer I think is going to be the biggest challenge

 

[zt444a]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Protein-Skimmer...0QQihZ012QQcategoryZ66795QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Try this for your skimmer...

 

[stlouisguy]

Cant see at work, can you post details here or shoot me a pm ?

Thanks

 

[kentrob11]

1200? wow......

 

[latazyo]

ETSS 1400 dual tower Professional protein skimmer. Made by AEtech-see there website online. I paid $1600 new. It is new in the two boxes with all parts connectors and instructions. Have two other and purchased this item as a back up 5 years ago and never used it. I have never had any problems with my others after 8 years of contiuous use. Now is your chance to own one of the best commercial protein skimmers new in the box for way below new price.



I use mine on a timer for my 8000 gallon system and only need it for 2 hours a day. It is narrow and 48 inches tall. You need a 3/4 to 1 HP pump to run it but I have a two HP pump that runs it and my whole system. 1 1/2 in and 2 inch out. Removes protein waste and phosphates. Increase gass exchange to eliminate CO2 and increse O2. Very easy to clean-no tools required. Very stronge and durrable. Good luck bidding.

Buy it now is at 1200.00 and says nothing about shipping

the starting bid is 600.00

shipping might be expensive, his location is hawaii

 

[stlouisguy]

LOL although I want the best ofr this system, thats a bit too much best.

 

[Nanook]

I would argue that skimmer is under-sized for your system.

dave

 

[Nanook]

Size: 12 x 15 x 48 in.
-Towers: Two full size, sealed.
-Inlet: 1 1/2 in Outlet: 2 in.
-Recommended pump: 70 RLT minimum or 100 RLT maximum Iwaki or equal.
-Tank Capacity: 180 to 800 gallons
-Will process up to 1400 gal/hr. using 70 RLT Iwaki
-Shipping box: 64x17x14 in. Shipping weight: 40 lbs.


How he runs that on an 8000g system for only two hours a day is way beyond my feeble brain

 

[kentrob11]

I didn't want to be a pessimist here but I was thinking the same thing. What is your price cap? It's tough to offer any guidance without knowing that....