New DOC skimmers

[billpa]

Hi Roger,

I was curious if you could make a recommendation on a DOC skimmer for my 180g tank. Its a primarily soft coral tank with a few lps...no sps at all. Fish stock will be on the high size. I currently have a yellow tang, orange shoulder tang, porcupine puffer, melanurus wrasse, diadema dottyback, clownfish, bangaii cardinal, and a yellow watchman goby. Im planning on adding a couple more small fish but bascially, I have all the fish I want.

Im wondering if the 9010 would fit the bill. Id like to have a remote waste collector...I actually have one from my MRC skimmer. Would I have to purchase the additional kit for that? Do you think I should get the 9015 or 9020 instead?

Also, I am curious how sensitive these new skimmers are compared to the old comline series. It seems that the DOCs can work in fluctuating sump levels? That would be excellent (although I should have a fairly consistent level once I get my litermeter hooked up). And what would be a fair estimate of cup cleaning to keep the skimmer running efficiently...daily? every other day? weekly?

And the final question...how is the current supply of these skimmers?

Thanks!
Bill

 

[rvitko]

A 9010 with the foam collector would be ideal, seeing as the 9015 is just a 9010 with a giant cup it would be a waste of money if you will replace it with the foam extractor. Set up this way the performance will be better than a stock 9010. The new ones work just fine in a fluctuating water level situation it can't be extreme but a few inches between 4 and 11" is no problem.

The 9010 we are still behind on, 9015 is in stock, after the next shipment 9005 will be in stock. Marine Depot and Premium and Salty Critter are stocking them and may have them in stock. I am lazy on skimmer cleaning and of course daily is best but weekly isn't too bad either.

 

[billpa]

Thanks Roger

So there is no definite ETA on the 9010s yet?

Bill

 

[rvitko]

No, but it really would be worth checking with Premium and MD, I did fill their orders, they should have a couple on hand. I would hope to get more before Christmas.