This One Goes Out To All Those Whos Wife Said NO!!!

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14309027#post14309027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michealprater
I would be honored if you would do so on mine also.

Link me.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14309047#post14309047 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michealprater
Also, what size Eheim do you recommend for his tank?

A 1262 would be plenty. Or perhaps the Mag 12, with 1.5" plumbing (since it has 3/4" threads and you are supposed to double them). More below...

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14309816#post14309816 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by oneoffcustom
Wow Melev on my post, now im feeling good about things. Yeah melev what side would you recommend as far as return and then as far as skimmer pump. Would mag 12 do good on the skimmer at 1200 gph an hour? Also I am thinking a 55 gallon sump or even 40 breeder, which would you do?

I've not run that skimmer, so I would talk to Precision Marine to see what they recommend since it is their product, after all. However, if it happens to be a Mag 12, having two identical pumps (skimmer and return) is a real perk. Let's say the return pump fails for some reason... you can borrow the skimmer pump for now and run your tank skimmerless for a few days while you get the broken pump resolved. If the pumps are different, you'll be scrambling to get it fixed.

For the sump, fit was goes in the stand (behind the stand, in the basement, whatever your plan it). I prefer the biggest sump I can fit. For the flow directions, I'd recommend the Model F layout on my site, which has the skimmer on one end, the refugium at the opposite end, and the return in the center. A longer sump is always best with that configuration.

 

[michealprater]

Hey Marc, just click the little red house above. Thanks!

 

[michealprater]

Nick, two identical pumps would be sweet. Now it has me thinking about getting another Dart to run my EV2000.

 

[oneoffcustom]

Cool thanks mark!!! And prater quit hijacking my thread lol... Im kidding...

 

[oneoffcustom]

Oh melev do you have any scratch and dent or used sales ever?

 

[melev]

In a word - no.

 

[oneoffcustom]

well shoot. it was worth asking.

 

[nixon125]

jealous as heck on your new addition. keep us posted, the more pics, the better

 

[oneoffcustom]

Skimmer Tattoos

Skimmer Tattoos

So my friends all have given their big skimmers tattoos. Each one has been individual, praters being THE BEAST and aqua c 2000, garrisons being Biohazard symbol, and mine being.

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Will be starting stand tomarrow so i will have another legit update.

 

[michealprater]

Did you put it on the collection cup? If your skimmer works good the nasty skimmate will hide the word Seaclone. But I love it.

 

[P-Mantis]

in other words it will be pooped on as well

 

[michealprater]

LOL!

 

[Reefaddict79]

I have a pocket hole jig you could use for your stand when you build it. Im in Katy, if its to far of a drive Home De..pot sells it for 30 bucks

 

[oneoffcustom]

Awesome, are you selling this or offering to barrow? I live in tomball thats not super far. I plan on just working the frame today so i should be good though. Thanks for the offer i am always down to meet fellow reefers in my area.

 

[michealprater]

Be careful Nick, his occupation is a ninja.

 

[fivesmallworlds]

Diggin the skimmer tat!! lol

 

[oneoffcustom]

Yeah i figure anyone who has started out and bought a cheap seclone will be able to relate. I had to adjust mine almost every 8 hours or so to keep it going. So i was like **** on seaclone, an hence i found my tattoo.

 

[Reefaddict79]

I was offering to loan it since its one of those things that is bought.. used once and then sits on a shelf. I used it in the construction of my stand and dont really need it anymore... I think. Have you seen rocketengineer's stand plans, his plans are what i used to build my stand.

yes... mechanic by day and ninja by night

 

[oneoffcustom]

Also just a thought. I am looking for a reefkeeper 2 or a ac jr. If someone shoule have one pm me.

 

[oneoffcustom]

Awesome, when i begin skinning it i will deffinatly contact you. no havent seen that thread. I was a nano guy so most of my looking was done in their threads. Now that im a big boy it just felt right to move up.