Tunze Skimmer Advice

[Dell'Oro]

Roger,

I was wondering if you could give me some advice as to the most suitable Tunze skimmer for my current setup.

Tank is a 4x2x1.5, the skimmer will be sump mounted.

The sump dimensions are as follows:
Height 14ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚, water level at 8.5ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚, clearance to top of sump cabinet 9.5ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ from top of sump
Width 13.25ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚
Length, 2 compartments, 7.25ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ and 13.5ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚

I would prefer to mount the skimmer in the smaller compartment if possible.

I am not sure if your new range of skimmers is yet available. If not could you please still include them in your considerations and advise when they will be available.

I would also prefer a skimmer that is somewhat overrated for the tank to allow for any future upgrades (wife permitting).

Many thanks

Paul

 

[rvitko]

I use a 230/3 on a tank slightly larger and I am very pleased with it. With that said, no doubt the new 9010 would work better and it should fit but I don't have the exact measurements. Th first ones should come in March.

 

[Dell'Oro]

Thanks for that - will wait and get the measurements when they are available.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Franko]

Rvitko,
Could you post a picture of the 230 you have working?

FC

 

[rvitko]

Maybe, it is at the shop I used to own on the show tank there, I still call it my tank though and it still is the way I left it. The light is poor under the stand and I don't have a ton of time to get set up to do it. I have a 3130 running on a 75 in my office that would be easier.

 

[Franko]

I would like to see that 3130 also if you can post that.

FC

 

[rvitko]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=88090

This is about 30min after cleaning. I cleaned it and did a 5gal water change right after my last post to you, my tank is new, the skimmer is running as part of Compact Kit 16 and it has been running for 2 weeks, one in fresh water as a dry run and one in salt water, live rock was added uncured on Saturday at about 6pm.

 

[Dell'Oro]

Roger,

Apart from the dimensions, what is the functional difference between the vertical and horizonantally mounted models eg the 230/3 versus the 3130/2? I know that the 230/3 is rated up to slightly larger tanks. I will be on a 340L tank so this is not an issue. Are there any other differences to make one preferable over the other?

Thanks again

Paul

 

[rvitko]

The current version of the 3130/2 is stronger than the 230/3. The main difference though is the water level requirements, 230/3 was designed more for sumps, it has a very low water level requirement. 3130/2 is better for in tank or a custom sump that is very tall.

 

[jerrylt]

New Tunze skimmers

New Tunze skimmers

Roger--

I may have missed earlier descriptions of the new Tunze skimmers. Apart from the actual dimensions, for what size systems will they be rated? Will there be a skimmer appropriate for systems of 400-600 gal? Thanks.

Jerry

 

[rvitko]

Yes, it is one only a few people have seen and I am not one of them unfortunately, I have only heard of it, it is model 9020. It is essentially 2 9015's assembled together and sharing a cup. I wouldn't expect this one to be available until this summer though.