Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer 9015

[flameangel88]

I'm setting up for a 180g without sump and interested in getting the Tunze DOC Protein Skimmer 9015 but have a quick question. The tank is 72X24X24 and thinking of getting T5 with 6 bulbs for light then realize I need room to account for the collection cup...with this setup do I have enough room for the collection cup to clear? What is the minimum height the skimmer will come up above the tank? I will probably need to place the skimmer in the back and the light as close to the front as possible.

Thanks for your input before I go out place the order for the light and skimmer.

 

[rvitko]

You would need an opening with a diameter of 6.25", including the cup 7" will be above the water line.

 

[flameangel88]

Roger,

Thanks for the info. Does the collectin cup comes with a drain hole?

FA

 

[rvitko]

No, if you want to use a drain the 9010 with the foam extractor.

 

[flameangel88]

Roger,

Thanks again for the info. Any major difference bet the 9010 and 9015 besides the foam extractor? I would love to spend some time to do my own research but I'm a bit tight on time as I want the skimmer to be delivered this week.

FA

 

[rvitko]

The 9010 and 9015 only differ in the cup which allows you to up the air flow through the skimmer. The 9010 and 9020 collector will cost the same as a 9015, it should perform slightly better and allow you to do what you want.

 

[yeldarbj]

One solution for your T5 lights is to run a pair of lights that are shorter than the rest to create a "gap" for the skimmer. I've got a 36" tank and am using 3 36" T5's and 2 24" T5's so I will have space for a 9010 in the near future.