Jebo 520 skimmer thread.

[Stephany]

dhnguyen:
I have a 30gallon +15gallon refuge. I could throw it in my refuge right? I don't currently have a skimmer, and don't want to do a whole lot of diy... but how much effort is it reallly.... to "throw a needle pump" up in there?

 

[dhnguyen]

For a 30 gallon tank, you should be fine using it. Just find a needle wheel pump of around the same GPH rating as what they recommended and you should be set.

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/searchhomekeyresult5.asp
search for needle wheel

There are several Gen X or Ocean Runner models there that would work.


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[sherm71tank]

I found a 520 on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Jebo-Protei...733467108QQcategoryZ46313QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[rivdog]

with $40, first class, 5-7 day delivery to your dooorstep

 

[rickburdeniuk]

It turns out Aquatraders still hasn't shipped the 520's I purchased on December 1st....

I've emailed them but of course no response this time of year.

 

[ackerman]

What has everyone been using for a riser tube in the collection cup that didnt come with one?

 

[sherm71tank]

Mine came with one. But a 2.5" tube would work fine with a bit of weld-on.

 

[ackerman]

would regular white 2.5 pvc work or do i have to use clear?

 

[sherm71tank]

White pvc should work just fine. Somewhere a few pages back it was done with white pvc.

 

[ackerman]

Thanks. Anyone have any updated pictures yet?

 

[818]

Hi I might purchase one off ebay. I see sherm71tank uses his own fittings and PVC. The one I found on ebay comes with two grey pipes.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7733467108&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

Is that Ill need? Please let me know and can I find a better deal online?-Sam

 

[Whaledriver]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................$40 shipping.............!!!!!!!!!
Wow

 

[caribbeanguy]

White PVC is what I used, Almost finished Sherm, if my uniseals ever get here It is going to be three Gen X 1000 Needlewheels in recirc through the base and the stock input will now be the feed line off a venturi style pump

 

[sherm71tank]

Sounds good! Mine is pulling nasty stuff out! I gotta run it high up into the riser but thats ok.

 

[818]

Ok I ordered mine.

Guy lives apprx. 25 miles away I should reciev it in 2 days bought off ebay ofr 80.00 total. No pick up

 

[sherm71tank]

Ahh well, thats not a bad price really. Are you getting the pump with it?

 

[818]

I actually downsized. That 520 is probably to big

I went with the Jebo 180 with a AP1500 pump

A 300w heater

and a Ap3500 return pump all for 70.00

 

[Galford]

Ok check out my gallery - just added a few quick shots of my mods!

Hope to have it running soon. I will try to get some better shots of it later this week.

 

[818]

Galford

That is nice dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dhnguyen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6369169#post6369169 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by My F1sh R D34D!
I actually downsized. That 520 is probably to big

I went with the Jebo 180 with a AP1500 pump

A 300w heater

and a Ap3500 return pump all for 70.00

You do know that the JEBO 180 is not the same skimmer design as the JEBO 520 right? The 180 is pretty much a Sea Clone clone so... Don't expect any spectacular performance from it. IF you mod the AP1500 pump with a needle wheel impeller, it will do much better.

I wouldn't use the 180 on anything bigger than your 60g tank either.


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