Looking good!
Derrick's 150g rebuild
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derrick80f
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I added a dog-face puffer on Tuesday and upon introducing him to the tank the two tangs freaked out.. then I guess when they saw how slow he moves they didn't care and they are all swimming together peacefully. Puffer is on clams, 1 a day.
My simplicity 240 protein skimmer with digital variable speed pump came today.. installed it right away. Seems like a good skimmer for $280, large and I like the fact that the pump is inside the skimmer base.
My simplicity 240 protein skimmer with digital variable speed pump came today.. installed it right away. Seems like a good skimmer for $280, large and I like the fact that the pump is inside the skimmer base.
Keep us posted on how you like it. I’ve never heard of the brand but seems like a good idea for space saving
derrick80f
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derrick80f
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I definitely will, it is a small footprint for such a powerful skimmer.
Simplicity 240DC
Air intake: 240-660 L/h
Consumption: 9-18 watts
Controller: Included
Dimensions: 8.3” x 7.9” x 19.5”
Stocking Level:
Light bio-load: up to 240 gallons
Medium bio-load: up to 180 gallons
Heavy bio-load: up to 120 gallons
Limited Warranty:
2 years on skimmer body
1 year on skimmer pump
Having a 150g myself, I think this will do just fine for what I'm planning.
Simplicity 240DC
Air intake: 240-660 L/h
Consumption: 9-18 watts
Controller: Included
Dimensions: 8.3” x 7.9” x 19.5”
Stocking Level:
Light bio-load: up to 240 gallons
Medium bio-load: up to 180 gallons
Heavy bio-load: up to 120 gallons
Limited Warranty:
2 years on skimmer body
1 year on skimmer pump
Having a 150g myself, I think this will do just fine for what I'm planning.
derrick80f
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Thanks, the puffer is doing really good! All tank mates are getting along wonderfully. As for the skimmer, it is very powerful but honestly I haven't checked it since installation yesterday afternoon. I will later this morning before work.
derrick80f
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Three days of skimming without being dumped.. it seems to be working very efficiently and I love the fact that it doesn't require dumping as often as my coralife did. Now if I dialed up the pump a bit it would increase the collection speed, but as it is I think I have it set where the collection is more highly concentrated bacteria instead of just green foam
this opinion is nothing if you don't have a picture mister
derrick80f
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Lol I forgot to post the pic.. this was three days of skimming..this opinion is nothing if you don't have a picture mister
Vinny Kreyling
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I just ordered their 120DC a few days ago.
