NEW! AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
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AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
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This sounds like a video is in order!
{insert unboxing photos here} :eek1:
AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
This sounds like a video is in order!
{insert unboxing photos here} :eek1:
moga
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I got it set up.. bit confusing on the instruction.. as always..
we need illustration .....figured it out about controlling the flow by twisting the cylinder. after 2 days. it produced quite amount of gunk out of the tank.
my tank is very clean now.. wow~. never got that from
Deltec, Aquamedic, any good HOB skimmers in the past..
this is a real deal~~
we need illustration .....figured it out about controlling the flow by twisting the cylinder. after 2 days. it produced quite amount of gunk out of the tank.
my tank is very clean now.. wow~. never got that from
Deltec, Aquamedic, any good HOB skimmers in the past..
this is a real deal~~
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AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
Thanks for following up! It looks great!!! :bounce3:
AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
Thanks for following up! It looks great!!! :bounce3:
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AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
Beautiful tank, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! :dance:
AquaMaxx ConeS HOB Protein Skimmer
some pictures how clean it got..
I empty the cup after it was half full.. and it's getting it's second cup filled pretty soon~..
Beautiful tank, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! :dance:
steevareno2002
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How come aquamaxx didn't add overflow protection like their other model? 
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Hi Steevareno2002,
For all of the larger skimmers (CO-1, CO-2, CO-3, EM200, EM300, etc...), all the collection cup drains are on the bottom of the collection cup. Only the smaller skimmers HOB-1, HOB-XC have the collection cup drains towards the top of the collection cup and doubles as a emergency drain. Since the larger collection cups lock in place (instead of just sitting in the skimmer) and have heavier lids, we would assume that the emergency drain is not needed.
For all of the larger skimmers (CO-1, CO-2, CO-3, EM200, EM300, etc...), all the collection cup drains are on the bottom of the collection cup. Only the smaller skimmers HOB-1, HOB-XC have the collection cup drains towards the top of the collection cup and doubles as a emergency drain. Since the larger collection cups lock in place (instead of just sitting in the skimmer) and have heavier lids, we would assume that the emergency drain is not needed.
steevareno2002
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I love this skimmer but think all hob skimmers should come with overflow protection. Just for peace of mind.
steevareno2002
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Let it run for a few days without adjusting.
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The skimmer will be erratic during the first 2-4 week break-in period. We usually recommend having the outlet fully open (arrow pointing towards "O") and let the skimmate drain back into the skimmer during break-in.
If the skimmer is still overflowing after a couple of weeks, we would recommend doing a large water change (about 25%) and run activated carbon to help make the water less viscous (which reduces the foaming).
Let us know how it works out.
If the skimmer is still overflowing after a couple of weeks, we would recommend doing a large water change (about 25%) and run activated carbon to help make the water less viscous (which reduces the foaming).
Let us know how it works out.
moga
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Ok. let me work on that.. (strange that it was working jst fine after 2 months..)
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A couple more suggestions.
An issue commonly encountered is a change in the viscosity of the water. Many of the water conditioners, bacterial supplements, medications, coral foods and greasy fish food will increase the viscosity of the water significantly. If the 'greasiness" is not removed through water changes and running activated carbon, the viscosity of the water would increase and there would be more foaming and microbubbles.
It would also be a good idea to check the pump, impeller and air intake parts to make sure everything is clean. If the airflow is restricted, the pump would draw in more water which causes water and air bubbles to travel through the skimmer quicker than it normally would. This causes more microbubbles to exit the skimmer as it has less time to dissipate.
An issue commonly encountered is a change in the viscosity of the water. Many of the water conditioners, bacterial supplements, medications, coral foods and greasy fish food will increase the viscosity of the water significantly. If the 'greasiness" is not removed through water changes and running activated carbon, the viscosity of the water would increase and there would be more foaming and microbubbles.
It would also be a good idea to check the pump, impeller and air intake parts to make sure everything is clean. If the airflow is restricted, the pump would draw in more water which causes water and air bubbles to travel through the skimmer quicker than it normally would. This causes more microbubbles to exit the skimmer as it has less time to dissipate.
moga
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Hi moga,
Thanks for the update and I am glad we were able to help. Happy to hear that everything is back to normal:celeb1:
Thanks for the update and I am glad we were able to help. Happy to hear that everything is back to normal:celeb1:
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Each one is rated for between 90 and 175 gallons depending on the bioload so having two on a 180 should be great even with a higher bioload.
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