Tunze DOC Skimmers
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DitchPlains2
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hey guys
hey guys
Mine is skimming, just not pulling out massive amounts of skimmate. I thought it was attributed to some problem, Roger pm'd me said I had my hydrofoamer installed wrong or some junk is clogging the venturi assembly but it appears fine. I am hoping on some other ideas. Melbounre your saying you run all the doc's with the screw out? Thats what I'm doing, why are you doing that on yours?
David
hey guys
Mine is skimming, just not pulling out massive amounts of skimmate. I thought it was attributed to some problem, Roger pm'd me said I had my hydrofoamer installed wrong or some junk is clogging the venturi assembly but it appears fine. I am hoping on some other ideas. Melbounre your saying you run all the doc's with the screw out? Thats what I'm doing, why are you doing that on yours?
David
DitchPlains2
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well ....
well ....
It's working better then my coralife css 120 needwheel, so thats a plus. I am hoping roger will step in here with some info to help.
David
well ....
It's working better then my coralife css 120 needwheel, so thats a plus. I am hoping roger will step in here with some info to help.
David
DitchPlains2
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hmmm
hmmm
Thanks for info Melbourne,
Mine is running completely out, but there is np per se, Its just not how it was intended. Just trying to figure out if something is amiss here, I rechecked the parts and nothing seems wrong.
David
hmmm
Thanks for info Melbourne,
Mine is running completely out, but there is np per se, Its just not how it was intended. Just trying to figure out if something is amiss here, I rechecked the parts and nothing seems wrong.
David
DitchPlains2
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new nog shot
new nog shot
This is with the screw completely out, again I am still trying to figure out whats wrong and why I have to have it all the way out, but its still skimming nicely.
David
new nog shot
This is with the screw completely out, again I am still trying to figure out whats wrong and why I have to have it all the way out, but its still skimming nicely.
David
DitchPlains2
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3 days
3 days
On a 55g with 6 fish.
david
3 days
On a 55g with 6 fish.
david
DitchPlains2
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duhno
duhno
I keep a lot of sps, and its barebottom. So that could be the reason, I run a lot of high flow, so no dettritus is allowed to fall to the bottom, instead it's suspended. I make sure its wet skimming, this way its all getting pulled out, I also run ozone 1hr per day. I am not sure the reason, but I currently don't have any nusiance algae either. I also dose vodka, 1 teaspoon daily(approx 10mil) I think don't quote me. I believe in overskimming, I think that most skimmers are not rated for the tank they say they are. I find its better to run a much more powerful skimmer on a smaller tank, hence the 9015 (rated for 300+gallons) on my 55g. Hope that makes sense.
David
duhno
I keep a lot of sps, and its barebottom. So that could be the reason, I run a lot of high flow, so no dettritus is allowed to fall to the bottom, instead it's suspended. I make sure its wet skimming, this way its all getting pulled out, I also run ozone 1hr per day. I am not sure the reason, but I currently don't have any nusiance algae either. I also dose vodka, 1 teaspoon daily(approx 10mil) I think don't quote me. I believe in overskimming, I think that most skimmers are not rated for the tank they say they are. I find its better to run a much more powerful skimmer on a smaller tank, hence the 9015 (rated for 300+gallons) on my 55g. Hope that makes sense.
David
Andrew
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I've got a question.... I thought about getting this model:
http://www.fishsupply.com/stz-doc9005.html
Would I still need a sump kit with this skimmer and where would I get it from?
http://www.fishsupply.com/stz-doc9005.html
Would I still need a sump kit with this skimmer and where would I get it from?
shullat
New member
Andrew for the DOC 9005 you should get the skimmer extension set. But maybe you should look into the 9010, the 9005 may be a little too small if your tank is heavily stocked. Plus the extension set will cost you around $46, if you add another $30 on top of that for the 9010 not only will you get a more powerful skimmer, but it already comes with the extension set.
For the skimmer extension set, maybe you cann find it at www.marinedepot.com
For the skimmer extension set, maybe you cann find it at www.marinedepot.com
aurorahokie
Premium Member
I just bought a 9010 and the extension kit is cr@p! The bits that hold the extension cups are glued on, one showed up already "broken" off and another came off when I put the suction cup on. I love my Osmolator and I love the size and amount of bubbles I'm getting from the skimmer, but the attachement systems are dubious at best.
That being said, you should be able to use the rails to mount the 9005(if it comes with them) and be all set in a 10 gallon sump. Or are the rails too short?
Chip
That being said, you should be able to use the rails to mount the 9005(if it comes with them) and be all set in a 10 gallon sump. Or are the rails too short?
Chip
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