I think it has broken in now. Here's a couple of production shots.
Thanks guys. I am super pleased. I think it's been a month but the patiance paid off.
Bill, I have been reading about that product since you mentioned it. I have a nice BRS reactor and when they have that same one in stock again I'm going to order it and give it a try. Thanks again for help with the pump.:beer:
I 've been using Eco-Bak for around 6 weeks now with pretty good results, Only issue I had was some brown Diatoms pop up on my sandbed but a little Phosguard seems to have cleared that up pretty much in 2 day's.
I highly reccomend you give it a try as It seems to have my tank doing great.
Bill:thumbsup:
Ward,
What is the water level in the sump section where your skimmer is at. I am just wondering if 9" is too deep, that's where mine is.
Noel
The surface the pump sits on is just about 6" below the water surface.
I had my stock pump running at this level and it ran better than the 10" level for a little while anyway. Sounds like you are on to something..let us know
Just a quick update. My BB3000 gave in, must have had a bad pump, abnormal wear on the impeller and the needlewheel separated. It had been noisier than expected since the day I got it but it was so much better than the stock pump I didn't care. I contacted Coralvue and they sent out replacement very promptly. Just got back from vacation so I need to set up the new one and break er in
Just a quick update. My BB3000 gave in, must have had a bad pump, abnormal wear on the impeller and the needlewheel separated. It had been noisier than expected since the day I got it but it was so much better than the stock pump I didn't care. I contacted Coralvue and they sent out replacement very promptly. Just got back from vacation so I need to set up the new one and break er in
Do you have skimmate pictures of before and after installing the BB pump?
Vertex IN-180 users- which Bubble Blaster pump are you using on your skimmer? The 3000, or 2000? Going to do the upgrade, but want to make sure I use the right one. TIA