Re: Tnze 9015
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9611038#post9611038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Suffer Well
I am setting up a 180 gallon reef system with a custom sump that will fill the stand. I was wondering if a Tunze 9015 skimmer would be a good choice of a skimmer. It is rated to 396 gallons. Anyone that has used this model, can i hear what you think of it and how well it worked for you? I am limited on hight of a skimmer i can use and I know that tunze's skimmer is nice and little. If this isn't worth while I might just go ATI Bubble Master. Thank You
An important ? is what kind of tank your going to do. This is from Tunze's website:
"Low sensitivity
In soft coral aquariums with long-polyp corals and anemones, for example, the share in dissolved organic matter may be higher, sometimes it may even be vital. In this type of aquarium, the recommended aquarium volume can be used without deduction.
Medium sensitivity
A medium organic stability is usually found in mixed aquariums inhabited with soft and stone corals (LPS). Filter-feeding animals, sponges, et cetera, are found there frequently as well. For these aquariums, a reduction of about 20 per cent of the skimming capacity is calculated. A skimmer for 1,000 litres (264 US gal.) should thus be used for an aquarium of about 800 litres (211 US gal.) which has this kind of reef design.
High sensitivity
Aquariums with primarily small-polyp stony corals (SPS) require an especially high degree of purity. They should have no load of phosphates or nitrates worth mentioning. Good oxygen saturation and very clear water are the pre-requisites. Comline DOC skimmer is also often used as a “stand-alone†solution in these aquariums. This type of aquarium should be reduced by about 40 per cent in volume for the skimmer volume mentioned.
High sensitivity and high load
Hard coral aquariums with a high population of fish require an extremely high skimming capacity. The skimmer has to ensure the degree of purity for the hard corals at an above-average high fish load. If the Comline DOC skimmer has to operate as a “stand-alone†solution here, a high performance is required. This type of aquarium should be reduced by up to 60 per cent in volume for the skimmer volume mentioned."
I have this skimmer, it will be getting fired up this week, I have read very good reviews on this website on it. I got it for the same reason as you're doing- original stand was short. you can also get the drain kit so it goes through a tube into a container and you wont have to empty the cup as often.
I have a 215 and plan on having a mixed reef with med. fish stocking, so I'll probably upgrade to the 9020 in a year or two. Hope this helps and good luck!:rollface:
