Tunze DOC Skimmers

[alrha]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7788004#post7788004 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deacon
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I'm looking into buying a Tunze 9010 skimmer and am fishing for any input.

what size tank do you have and what kind of bioload?

 

[amuruges]

I have it on a 100gal tank with 30 gal sump, I couldn't be any happier. Easiest thing to setup, no confusing adjustments to play around with and cleaning is very easy, I clean the cup twice a week and wet skim about 400ml each time.

 

[thanhtan090982]

this skimmer is great I have it inside my tank, it\'s great.

 

[Deacon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7788477#post7788477 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alrha
what size tank do you have and what kind of bioload?

I have an empty 125 gal. and want to set it up as a bare-bottom FO tank with sump. Current stocking plans are 2 fish that will get quite large...so, I guess, after the fish get large it would be considered heavily stocked.

 

[alrha]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7802041#post7802041 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deacon
I have an empty 125 gal. and want to set it up as a bare-bottom FO tank with sump. Current stocking plans are 2 fish that will get quite large...so, I guess, after the fish get large it would be considered heavily stocked.

I think you should be fine with the 9010 on that.

 

[Flatlander]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7789304#post7789304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thanhtan090982
this skimmer is great I have it inside my tank, it\'s great.

So how is it inside the aquarium? Any pics? I was waiting for someone to do so first.

 

[moga]

 

[esco]

wow, i'm surprised at how clear the water is. i'd have thought there would be microbubbles if placed directly in the tank.

i can't wait to setup my 9010

on another note, does anyone have "instructions" for the mounting hardware for these skimmers? i don't have instructions and all these screws & pieces of plastic confuse me. a picture of the mounting apparatus, or a a link to instructions would be nice.

 

[rvitko]

The instructions are in the manual for the skimmer.

 

[esco]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7833323#post7833323 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rvitko
The instructions are in the manual for the skimmer.

i bought the skimmer secondhand ... unfortunately there was no manual provided

 

[rvitko]

I can email you one if you PM me an address.

 

[Deacon]

moga, great pics...thanks!

 

[Flatlander]

Yes, good pics. Thanks. Is that running with little raw water intake or set for max. Its nice to see that not a lot of bubbles are being released.

 

[tony22]

Tunze skimmer owners...

would someone please confirm how much clearance is needed above the 9010 to remove the collection cup. I have limited height in my cabinet and want to make sure I can remove it okay before I buy.

Thanks

 

[Flatlander]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7435484#post7435484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rvitko
You would need 5" from the water line to the canopy. 8.5" are required from water line to remove the cup but I assume your canopy has a hinged top

Here you go Tony. Is that the info you need.

 

[asmujica]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7855107#post7855107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tony22
Tunze skimmer owners...

would someone please confirm how much clearance is needed above the 9010 to remove the collection cup. I have limited height in my cabinet and want to make sure I can remove it okay before I buy.

Thanks

[welcome]

 

[mrkrispy]

do the doc skimmers need to sit on glass or can they rest above the sand?

 

[rvitko]

They can be bracketed to the side of the tank but it is installed differently when used this way and the waterlevel needs to be constant at about 10".

 

[®eefer]

Would a 9010 be ok on a well stocked 150?

 

[alrha]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7873034#post7873034 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cooltank
Would a 9010 be ok on a well stocked 150?

i wouldnt think so