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Hitek,

Which pump are you going to use with it? I am using the Blueline HD70, and I am very happy with the choice.

Mike
 
I bought it used and it comes with Mag24. For what I read from the beginning, everyone is using Pressure one so I will try it out first. Did you use both beckett or just one?
 
I'm running a Mag24 on my MR2, it works pretty well but not as well as the pressure pumps from what I understand. I can see how more PSI would generate more and smaller bubbles. I get a lot of funk out with the Mag24 however, so you might want to try it and swap the pump out later since you have that one on hand.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7032029#post7032029 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by p4ck37p1mp
I'm running a Mag24 on my MR2, it works pretty well but not as well as the pressure pumps from what I understand. I can see how more PSI would generate more and smaller bubbles. I get a lot of funk out with the Mag24 however, so you might want to try it and swap the pump out later since you have that one on hand.
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do you run single or dual beckett?
 
Single. I can't imagine two, it would suck the scales off my fish. ;) One is plenty for my 90, if I upgrade I can see using two, for now it would waste electricity to run a bigger pump.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7030845#post7030845 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sebea
I just bought a used MR-2, and I am wondering if my panworld 100PX (790 GPH, pressure rated) is adequate for the skimmer. My system will be about 150 gallons, BB sps only, and I have an H&S A110-200 that I will run along side the MR-2. My plan is to run the H&S for wet skimmate, and the MR-2 for dry.

I would like to avoid buying a new pump, so please tell me if the panworld is ok for the MR-2. Thanks.
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That pump will work but it is about the smallest pump that is worth putting on there. Just keep in mind that you could easy get another 30-40% out of that skimmer with a stronger pump.

From my expierence your better off running the H&S dry and the MRC wet. IMO needlewheels are better at make small amount of dark skim and becketts are better at wet skimming.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7032211#post7032211 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Covey
That pump will work but it is about the smallest pump that is worth putting on there. Just keep in mind that you could easy get another 30-40% out of that skimmer with a stronger pump.

From my expierence your better off running the H&S dry and the MRC wet. IMO needlewheels are better at make small amount of dark skim and becketts are better at wet skimming.
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Im running barebottom and wet is good for me.:lol:
 
IMO needlewheels are better at make small amount of dark skim,

yep i have a needlewheel on my 50 & it pulls out dark skim.
 
I got my new injector today along with a tunze and the new injector is SOOO much better then the POS one I had. Its built MUCH more solid and is MUCH quieter. The 1" intake I think its going to improve the skimmer alot. I also changed to 1" tube running out of the pump into the skimmer.



Im still trying to figure out this whole air/bubble/water lvl thing though.
 
steve68 - Quick question about that riser for the injector. You said it keeps the bubbles more stable. I notice that the bubbles near the top of the skimmer and mid way tend to have a "volcano effect". As in every so often a huge bubble pops up and bursts and send the rest of the bubbles shooting up, but then they come crashing back down. Is that what you are refering to? Or is that something that is normal?
 
thats what i was refering to:)
u dont want ur water level to go above the beckett, cuz then they get worse, IME the beckett will still work but u will get those big (i like that one) Volcano burst.
like i said before here i still think the tube under the becketts going in to the box should be 1.5 IME it just makes more sence to let the water & air flow with no restriction after the beckett.
 
Ok, then I understand now!! I think im going to raise the injector up a bit! I cant stand that Volcano Burst!!!! Ill sit and watch the skimmer and the bubbles will climb and climb and climb and then it goes POP! rises real quick and then poof.......

How easy is it to change the tubes under the becketts to that mod you showed me with the U tubes pointing directly in? Thats what your refering to right?


Also, how high should I make that riser for the injector? A few inches? Ive seen some go a bit nuts with raising it.
 
the tubes are easy they slide right over the bulkhead, beacuse the bulkhead is so close to the side of the box it's a nice tight fit.
u should make the tube high enough so that ur water level allways sstays under the bottom part of the beckett.
 
I thought the bulkheads in the bottom of the skimmer were threaded? Does it just slip over the threads? I could be wrong and they might not be threaded though. Ill have to check tm.

I was out at a local store today and talked to a guy and he said I was severely hampering my skimmer performance because I was creating a syphon at the gatevalve. I just had a 90* elbow and no section T'd off to let air in.

So I went home and tried to fix the problem but I have to have my skimmer to the side of the tank as it wont fit in my stand and the stand I had the skimmer on wasnt high enough. So basically with the gatevalve fully open, my water lvl was over the black box. Im trying to figure out how to re plump everything.....

So right now... im skimmerless.
 
quick story: I had a sea hare slip thru my overflow (it was covered) well it made it thru another drain and finally into my Gen-x pcp 5, NOT good. So when I realized something was blocking the pump from getting water, I paniced. I looked at the skimmer and the cup was filled with a purple and red color along with chunks of grey matter all along the neck. I realized what had happened. I disassembled everything found the hare clogged in the pump and cleaned the skimmer of the blood and ink from the sea hare. Luckily because these skimmers pull so much crap out none of the blood or ink got into the main display.
 
I cant seem to get any skimmate out of my MR2 with 12" extension, dual becketts, and PCX-70 pump. It has been set up for a few weeks now and hasnt produced any skimmate. The only thing that I havent done to it is upgrade the becketts. It has the old syle becketts. No matter what I do there are always quite a few big bubbles in the chamber.
Thanks
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7043599#post7043599 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ereefic
If the output of your drain is not submerged then you won't have a syphon.
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Im pretty sure it still creates a syphon. Think of a hose you use to drain your tank. The output isnt submerged and its still a syphon, right?

I switched it out, and im not really sure which way I should have it. Now with a T on it, its noisier and my skimmer water fills all the way up to the black box with my air valve shut compeltely off and my gate valve completely open.

Is that normal?
 
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