Tunze skimmer 9005...or 9010??

[plates1971]

Very interested in a tunze skimmer for my 45 gallon cube....... looked into the 9005 but it will be a sps tank....... what size do I need and how do I set up... I have researched the skimmer and the directions seem to be vague..... please advise.

Thanks

 

[uhuru]

I run a 9005 on a 20g QT tank with very heavy feedings. It does a great job, but on a larger SPS tank I'd go with 9010. The new pumps they come with sound nice.

 

[rvitko]

Will this be in tank or in sump, be aware that if you are not in a hurry and can wait a few weeks, 9006 and 9011 will be replacing the older models, these include magnet holders and a new quieter pump.

 

[smatter]

Will the new pump fit into the 9010?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, the basic body hasn't changed.

 

[uhuru]

so I can upgrade my 9005 as well?

 

[rvitko]

Yes.

 

[Bryan]

Roger, other than the new motors any other differences, are they more efficient, better design?

 

[smatter]

It sounds like the performance is about the same maybe a bit quieter.

 

[rvitko]

As smatter said, mainly quieter, they use about the same amount of power + or - 1 or 2 watts depending on the model of motor. They don't have the brake shoes and this eliminates a lot of the noise issues.

 

[j.p. harrington]

when will these be out? was about to buy a 9010 for my 55g but if a new model is coming out ill buy the new on is the price around the same?

 

[rvitko]

The first ones are due in late next week. The price will be about $10 more as a magnet holder is included in place of the mounting rails.

 

[Snaphook]

Any idea of how much the pump would cost to upgrade a 9010?

 

[smatter]

http://www.tunze.com/118.html?L=1&C...all&user_tunzeprod_pi1[fulltext]=9011&x=8&y=5

 

[smatter]

Is it really an upgrade? Mine has been quite quiet and reliable.

 

[rvitko]

The 9010 is a good bit stronger than the 9005 and just as quiet, technically you only need the 9010.015 motor and a 0235.120 impeller to upgrade, these two parts will cost about $120.

 

[smatter]

Oh, I thought he just wanted to swap the 9010 pump for the 9011. I upgraded my 9005 with the parts you suggested. It was a significant increase in performance.

 

[Hammsreefbeer]

http://www.tunze.com/118.html?L=1&C...all&user_tunzeprod_pi1[fulltext]=9011&x=8&y=5

sorry for the high jack,can you do the upgrade for the 9010 with just buying the motor block?Roger sent me a new driver unit a couple weeks ago but the skimmer is still kinda loud but alot better.It seems like it might be that the motor sorta rests on the bottom plate.

 

[rvitko]

The impeller blades are bigger and the motor has a stronger coil, both would have to be changed. If noise is the main reason to change, I would wait for the 9011 motor and 9011 drive unit to be available, these will be quieter.

 

[Hammsreefbeer]

thanks Roger.real quick.does the skimmer pump come in contact with the 9010 bottom plate?Ive tried to get it higher w/ no luck.

The impeller blades are bigger and the motor has a stronger coil, both would have to be changed. If noise is the main reason to change, I would wait for the 9011 motor and 9011 drive unit to be available, these will be quieter.