New Reef Octupus Skimmer Thread (Pacific Coast Imports)
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I don't know of anyone using the PS-150. It appears to be an in-sump version rather than the recirculating needle wheel. If that's the case, I'd recommend looking at the ASM Baby G. It has the same pump but a slightly bigger body (more contact time). I believe there is some feedback on the Baby G in a recent thread.
What size tank would this be for?
What size tank would this be for?
elephen
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What about shipping, fuel to ship it, customs, duties and other import taxes? That all directly affects the product's price here in the states also, not just greed. Plus the cost of resin to product plastic has jumped a substantial amount this year, which is what most aquarium-related products are made out of, that'll also direclty affect it too. Your quick to jump the gun
Well My setup is aquarium 30 gals.... sump 20 gals (using around 15)..so it's about in total 45 Gals of water...using right now a seaclon (not the best but i dont have much to get out right now, just a percula clown, a blennie and lot's of live rock)...Yes i have saw the mini but still i have read lot's of bad reviews about it...very loud and doesnt work very good...problem is i cant get too high on the skimmer (that means have to be 20 inches or less in height or i will have problems gething the collection cup and the skimmer itself out of the sump for cleaning it)...so i saw that PS_150 neddle wheel and looks Ok for my setup..the Baby G looks good too problem is i have read lot's of bad reviews that i a staying away from it by that...
pirate2876
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just ordered the rps-2000!! im excited,i used to have a euroreef so im looking to see the difference.
Stephany
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I have a 30 gallon (long) and a 15 gallon sump. I barely got it in there. It's not straight up and down, but it works. Because there's so little room, it's hard to show pictures. I plumbed it directly into the overflow pvc, it drips a bit where I connected it because I haven't had the time to go back to the hardware store to do it right. I had to turn down my return pump so that it didn't feed the skimmer too fast. I'm working on getting a 2nd overflow for emergencies. They're so expensive for just plastic!! I'm thinking about a diy one.
I just set up the RPS3000 finally... after the gate valve mod, the black gasket mod...it is finally running...
Here are initial observations:
1) even with gate valve WIDE OPEN, water level seems to be higher than the union neck, is this normal?
2) I have a Dwyer airflow meter hooked up to it (If you guys want one, I have a few I can sell for cheap)...and it is reading no more than 5-10 liters per minute which is about 10-20 standard cubic feet per hour (SCFH)....the bubbles seem VERY wet, and if I turn the valve down, I get les bubbles obviously since there is less air.
I will try to take pics today..but can you guys help me understand what I need to do to dial it in better? Do I need to give it time to break in, if so how much?
Do I need a smaller pump to run it? I currently have a mag 7, so maybe its putting too much flow through the skimmer and that is why I cant get the water level in the skimmer to lower?
Where do you all have your water levels?
thanks
G
Here are initial observations:
1) even with gate valve WIDE OPEN, water level seems to be higher than the union neck, is this normal?
2) I have a Dwyer airflow meter hooked up to it (If you guys want one, I have a few I can sell for cheap)...and it is reading no more than 5-10 liters per minute which is about 10-20 standard cubic feet per hour (SCFH)....the bubbles seem VERY wet, and if I turn the valve down, I get les bubbles obviously since there is less air.
I will try to take pics today..but can you guys help me understand what I need to do to dial it in better? Do I need to give it time to break in, if so how much?
Do I need a smaller pump to run it? I currently have a mag 7, so maybe its putting too much flow through the skimmer and that is why I cant get the water level in the skimmer to lower?
Where do you all have your water levels?
thanks
G
fareforce
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If you need a cheap overflow just as a backup, here are a couple of cheap knockoff's
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Continuous-Siphon-Overflow-Box-Bulkhead-600gph_W0QQitemZ7761436621QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Quietflo-1200-overflow_W0QQitemZ7761284095QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/External-Overflow-Box-with-U-Tubes-for-Reef-SPS-Acrylic_W0QQitemZ7761014896QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
By the way, I never did get an answer on how the 3000 model would compare to an equivalent ASM or euro-reef. Anyone know?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Continuous-Siphon-Overflow-Box-Bulkhead-600gph_W0QQitemZ7761436621QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Quietflo-1200-overflow_W0QQitemZ7761284095QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/External-Overflow-Box-with-U-Tubes-for-Reef-SPS-Acrylic_W0QQitemZ7761014896QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
By the way, I never did get an answer on how the 3000 model would compare to an equivalent ASM or euro-reef. Anyone know?
ghever,
First of all, the Mag7 is probably putting too much flow. I would not run more than 300 gph. You can put a simple ball valve on the pump and cut the flow back. I'm using a Sen 900 to feed mine (just because I had it lying around), but I have to throttle it way back.
The water level should be about even with the union fitting with the recirculation pump Off to keep the air line from overflowing in the event of a power outage. With the pump On (and air being added) the bubble break line rises about half way up the collection cup.
First of all, the Mag7 is probably putting too much flow. I would not run more than 300 gph. You can put a simple ball valve on the pump and cut the flow back. I'm using a Sen 900 to feed mine (just because I had it lying around), but I have to throttle it way back.
The water level should be about even with the union fitting with the recirculation pump Off to keep the air line from overflowing in the event of a power outage. With the pump On (and air being added) the bubble break line rises about half way up the collection cup.
BTW, is the air flow more like 5 lpm or 10 lpm? 5 lpm (about 300 lph) is pretty pitifull, but 10 lpm (600 lpm) is respectable. That's about the recommended air flow for the Deltec AP701. The AP701 will pull up to 950 lpm air, but Deltec recommends turning it back to 600-650 for most tanks.
Thanks Blockamon...
I figured as much.. I might switch out then to a rio1100 that I have..or a maxijet 1200...just need to figure out how to get the 3/4inch ID tube around the maxi...
I hear ya about the water line...do you think the smaller pump will bring down the water level then?
I need to get some longer tubing for the venturi...will probably get the ozone safe one since I plan on going to ozone eventually.
But will going to smaller pump fix my foam size? right now its very wet...I want to get it as dry as possible.
I am wondering if the black washer I modified is still blocking the venturi air intake...i cut it with a scalpel blade all the way around, but one area it was a little uneven and still blocked the air intake a tad..maybe redoing that or buying the oring people bought here would be best.
G
I figured as much.. I might switch out then to a rio1100 that I have..or a maxijet 1200...just need to figure out how to get the 3/4inch ID tube around the maxi...
I hear ya about the water line...do you think the smaller pump will bring down the water level then?
I need to get some longer tubing for the venturi...will probably get the ozone safe one since I plan on going to ozone eventually.
But will going to smaller pump fix my foam size? right now its very wet...I want to get it as dry as possible.
I am wondering if the black washer I modified is still blocking the venturi air intake...i cut it with a scalpel blade all the way around, but one area it was a little uneven and still blocked the air intake a tad..maybe redoing that or buying the oring people bought here would be best.
G
I'm trying the o-ring myself. I have a small one (Dash 120 size) that is EXACTLY the same side as the pump connection. The only problem is that overtightening the fitting will distort the o-ring and push it into the pump intake...not so good. BUT, it leaves the air hole completely clear. I'm looking for one a little bit thicker and then I'll see which one works better.
And yes, a small pump will drop your water level. I doubt you'll have trouble getting a dry foam. My main problem right now is getting the foam to carry over into the collection cup; it's too dry.
If I can't get this to work, I may consider replacing the venturi fitting on the pump entirely. The pump should be capable of pulling at least 10 lpm of air (it's an OR3700 clone after all). If it doesn't get there, another venturi may be called for. I know Aquatic Ecosystems sells them, and I may be able to get one of the Sedras.
And yes, a small pump will drop your water level. I doubt you'll have trouble getting a dry foam. My main problem right now is getting the foam to carry over into the collection cup; it's too dry.
If I can't get this to work, I may consider replacing the venturi fitting on the pump entirely. The pump should be capable of pulling at least 10 lpm of air (it's an OR3700 clone after all). If it doesn't get there, another venturi may be called for. I know Aquatic Ecosystems sells them, and I may be able to get one of the Sedras.
sweet pics mr. pluto... that dwyer is what I have... so if anyone else wants one let me know.. super cheap....
ok so it sounds like maybe the oversized feed pump is my biggest problem right now.... because my foam looks nowhere as nice as yours Mr. Pluto... so hopefully once I switch out to the maxijet or to the rio1100, I should be in a better gph feed range (300-360) vs my current one which might be like 650 or so.
ok so it sounds like maybe the oversized feed pump is my biggest problem right now.... because my foam looks nowhere as nice as yours Mr. Pluto... so hopefully once I switch out to the maxijet or to the rio1100, I should be in a better gph feed range (300-360) vs my current one which might be like 650 or so.
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