New SRO HOB Models

[jason2459]

"Yep, you guys had the lowest price on these by $40 and have free shipping. Really can't beet that. Plus the support I got from the person I talk to there before I even purchased the skimmer was great. I'll definitely start ordering more stuff from you guys then I have in the past."

This is not the case anymore they have brought them up to the $389 everyone else is at.

Must have been a pre-order pricing then. :dance:

 

[Jeremy B.]

Sorry guys, we had incorrect MAP pricing up on these. We do offer free shipping, and same day shipping as well!

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[jason2459]

Sorry guys, we had incorrect MAP pricing up on these. We do offer free shipping, and same day shipping as well!

Thanks,
Jeremy

Then I got real lucky. :beer:

The free shipping is awesome and it is real quick to get out! UPS says my package is on route for delivery so I should be getting it this morning some time.

 

[jason2459]

Here's the page in my little log on here with my initial thoughts and pics of the sro lx-2000s

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1673282&page=19

 

[jason2459]

Well, if you're looking at getting the lx-2000s you'll definitely need to make sure you have at around 2.5" in and 7" height from the lip of the tank on into the tank.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16491139&postcount=475

 

[noboddi]

I like the functionality of the skimmer, but I saw a picture of it hanging on a tank and that red color really pops out at you. I hope Coralvue does something about that.

 

[jason2459]

I like the functionality of the skimmer, but I saw a picture of it hanging on a tank and that red color really pops out at you. I hope Coralvue does something about that.

It sure stands out. Here's one person using some black acrylic to make a skin to go over it. I plan on using some krylon fussion black paint.

 

[Jeremy B.]

I agree that black would definitely have been the better choice here.

 

[jason2459]

I agree that black would definitely have been the better choice here.

You guys could sell a skins kit with these things like what crank is doing in his thread above. :idea:

Edit: now below.

 

[jason2459]

It sure stands out. Here's one person using some black acrylic to make a skin to go over it. I plan on using some krylon fussion black paint.

For some reason I didn't paste in the link. Here it is.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1784951&page=2

 

[jason2459]

I got the sro-lx2000s painted black today. Will let it cure while I'm away for the next week. Then get that sucker mounted.

Black is a much sleeker look.

 

[jason2459]

Have the skimmer up and running now.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1673282&page=20

Bubble blaster pump is amazing but may be to much for this skimmer. Time will tell as it breaks in.

 

[jason2459]

Figured I'd post a update here with some pics and vids. More information about setup and updates in my log.

Just a recap...

Before going in the tank.

The bubble plate

I had to put a clamp (visegrip) on the air intake when I first set it up. Was creating way to much foam and over flowing. I've since been able to remove the clamp and have not had any problems with that since. Good thing I added the overflow drain on the collection cup.

The bubble blaster hy-2000 skimmer pump is a BEAST!!! It pulls massive ammounts of air. Getting between 46-48 scfh consistently and will hit 44 and 50 every so often. So, lets say 46scfh / 21.717 lpm / 1303 lph of air!!!!!!1!!!!111oneoneoneone!! It pulls about 45w according to my UPS report.

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Here's a vid of the pump and skimmer starting up.

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Black is so much easier on the eyes then the red.

Blends in really well with the black background.

FTS, now I need to paint the ATO pvc covers for the float switches.

First day and a half of wet skimmate. Filled up the collection cup half way. Still breaking in.

So far I'm extremely impressed with the bubble blaster. The skimmate is absolutely horrid! Wife wasn't happy and said it made the entire house smell like rotten eggs. The pump is getting a little quiter but still very noticable in our living room. The micro bubbles have calmed down a lot but still there as well. Only been about 4 days though since starting it up so I'd say there's still another good week for this to break in.

Next I'm going to setup a float switch in the lid and have it shut off the skimmer if it goes completely crazy one day and the overflow drain can't keep up or somehow gets clogged.

 

[jason2459]

Posted a little two week update with a pic of some nice nog.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1673282&page=23

 

[jason2459]

Thought it would be interesting to line up the progress of breaking in on the skimmate.

First 12 hours worth

First 24 hours worth

2nd week 3 days worth

1.5 months in 4 days worth. Thick and nasty!

 

[Jeremy B.]

Looks fantastic, let us know how it tastes!

 

[jason2459]

Looks fantastic, let us know how it tastes!

Very yummy here's to you :beer:

Swipe from the inside of the neck.

From the lid

That's what I get to clean out every three days.

 

[richfavinger]

Any one have info on the Cone skimmer? I've looked at all 3 SRO HOB skimmers. Cone looks really nice, but no one has info!