Santa made an early stop with a Euro-reef skimmer on his sleigh

[scottfarcuz]

I got to check it out today in person, and all I can say is its just plain crazy. He has got it tuned to the point now it looks like a 15 gallon cylinder of pure foam.

Thanks again for the tour Mike. Awesome tank... Just wish I would've had more time to BS

 

[MJAnderson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8815409#post8815409 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tbohinc
and I was planning to shoot him down to get Mikes Skimmer lucky for Mike and Santa he came early.

Nice Skimmer Dink

Merry Xmas

I'm sure Santa saw this note about an attempt on his life. Coal for you! =)

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8815782#post8815782 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by serpentman
Thats awesome Mike. I am very curious to see how well it performs.

There is little doubt that there is plenty of room for growth with that bad boy.

Heya Jeff,

This thing is running better and better every day. The creamy brown foam has started as of this morning

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8818151#post8818151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scottfarcuz
I got to check it out today in person, and all I can say is its just plain crazy. He has got it tuned to the point now it looks like a 15 gallon cylinder of pure foam.

Thanks again for the tour Mike. Awesome tank... Just wish I would've had more time to BS

You are welcome over anytime. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the show

 

[mike660r]

Day 3 of the skimmer being on-line

Day 3 of the skimmer being on-line

Hey folks here are some shots of the skimmer in action on day 3 of running.

And the good ole stuff!!!!

 

[ChickenCannoneer]

That's it? I would have thought it would have pulled the poop right out of the fish! :lol:

That pretty sweet, Tim

 

[smmscott]

Now that has been a week how is it doing now that I am sure you have it set just right and it is all. broke in.

 

[Kreeger1]

The thing is Massive. It holds 15 gals. of water. I still think you should put the bumper sticker on the truck mike. lol

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8855839#post8855839 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by smmscott
Now that has been a week how is it doing now that I am sure you have it set just right and it is all. broke in.

I just finished my first cleaning and I about puked. It definately works very well. Kelly came out to get in her car and she kept saying pew, pew what is that smell. I laughed so hard after she said that. It's almost like a good fart, thats funny right there...

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8855883#post8855883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kreeger1
The thing is Massive. It holds 15 gals. of water. I still think you should put the bumper sticker on the truck mike. lol

I'll think about putting the sticker on after I see the next electric bill

 

[Kreeger1]

lol

 

[serpentman]

Hey Mike, I forgot to ask you at the meeting, how's this thing workin' for you?

 

[mike660r]

I have an expression I like to use and that expression is, "its the cats meow!" I love it, no tinkering easy operation. All I have to do is clean it once a week. I can let it go probably two or three weeks without cleaning it. If you are in the area, give me a call and stop over and check it out. It is such a simple device that I have no complaints at all.

 

[serpentman]

Mike, I'll definitely take you up on that next time I am on your side of town.

 

[GSMguy]

you told me it was coming but damn that is a skimmer
new tank sounds great

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9073694#post9073694 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
you told me it was coming but damn that is a skimmer
new tank sounds great

Its all smoke and mirrors man. That thing is only 18" tall

 

[taflaw]

Very nice skimmer (emphasis added)! I sent you a PM. I just purchased a Euro-Reef RC 500 and would like to know more about the feed pump you are using for your skimmer and the size of the flex tube you are using (3/4 or 1 inch)? I was thinking about using a Mag 7 to feed my skimmer w 3/4 inch clear flexible vinyl tubing .


Thanks

 

[mike660r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9447157#post9447157 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by taflaw
Very nice skimmer (emphasis added)! I sent you a PM. I just purchased a Euro-Reef RC 500 and would like to know more about the feed pump you are using for your skimmer and the size of the flex tube you are using (3/4 or 1 inch)? I was thinking about using a Mag 7 to feed my skimmer w 3/4 inch clear flexible vinyl tubing .


Thanks

Hey Tim, I sent you a PM. However, in case others are wondering the answer to your question. The skimmer is fed with a Via Aqua 2600 power head through about 4 ft' of 3/4" I.D. clear hose. I would estimate the flow rate at 300-400 gph.