New Reef Octupus Skimmer Thread (Pacific Coast Imports)

[nikonosis]

are you skimming wet or dry? That stuff looks pretty wet.

 

[drock59]

if it looks wet, i must be skimming wet.

I just switched out to the maxi jet 1200. Already seeing better production. Keep in mind, the amount of skimmate shown is two days worth.

 

[scarletknight06]

I think I want to get the rps 2000 for my tank. I'm not happy with my tunze 9005 skimmer.

the thing is I only have 29" of clearance in my stand. the rps 2000 is supposedly 26.52 inches tall. Will i have enough room to take off the cup?

 

[tigerarmy40]

yup! I think yoiu only need 1 1/2" clearance!


as far as the skimmate pics, what would youi compare the color to? green tea or coffee?

 

[ErikS]

That's not too shabby. Bubbles are quite large but it looks like there are enough of them.

Is there any way to restrict the air intake? (just an iota, a tad, a scoch)

Here's a thread on why this might help a skimmer -

RC Air input thread

And before anyone reams me a new one - yes, I'm aware where that link goes The mechanics behind NW skimmers are the same regardless of the brand.

 

[scarletknight06]

bubbles in the neck look nice and tiny to me.

so does www.reeftanksupply.com have the best prices on them?

 

[sknoch78]

Somebody said they wanted to see a photo of the impeller. Here you go. This is out of my RC-3000.

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[dwdenny]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6902484#post6902484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nikonosis
THERE IS NO WAY I WILL BUY A PACIFIC COAST SKIMMER AT THAT PRICE! I can get a geo skimmer for $550, an h&s 150-F2001 for $599, or an h&s A150-F2001 for $649! Why would i Pay that much for an unproven skimmer? Why would anyone? That is just rediculous.

The bad part is some of us know what the actual cost is right dh. I should post the email the we got from the guy in Hong Kong.

 

[bond007069]

That looks the same as a GEN-X needlewheel

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918716#post6918716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwdenny
The bad part is some of us know what the actual cost is right dh. I should post the email the we got from the guy in Hong Kong.

I would love to know the actual cost! Post the email!

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918730#post6918730 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bond007069
That looks the same as a GEN-X needlewheel

Do you have any idea if it looks the same as the oceanrunner needlewheel?

 

[ErikS]

Do you have any idea if it looks the same as the oceanrunner needlewheel?

Near as I can tell it's a dead ringer

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918764#post6918764 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ErikS
Near as I can tell it's a dead ringer

Sorry to sound stupid, but whats that?

 

[dwdenny]

what dead ringer? Both look exactly the same

 

[ErikS]

Sorry to sound stupid, but whats that?

Dead ringer = looks identical. It looks just like a OR needlewheel.

Only stupid question is the one not asked

 

[bond007069]

That means it is the same

two basic Needlewheel skimmer impellar designs

1). Sedra ER, ASM = PINWHEEL

2). Gen-x, OR/Aquamedic = NEEDLEWHEEL

 

[drock59]

christ man, look it up.

http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/?date=20010515

 

[dwdenny]

let the flames begin j/k. Look it up what is that. lol It is easier to ask then to actually do the work dont you all know that. j/k I do that same I can google with the best but I often take the long way and ask and wait then no one answers so I bump then some one will finally get tired and answer the darn question. Oh well it is fun to pester people.

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918923#post6918923 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drock59
christ man, look it up.

http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/?date=20010515

 

[drock59]

I just did some quick tests with air input and it does not seem to have a big effect on bubble size. Hard to quantify with my little JG ball valve.