Western_reefers 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI diary.
- Thread starter Western_reefer
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looks like this get for $18 :lmao:
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaEuro..._Skimmers-AquaEuroUSA-ED3313-FIPSHONW-vi.html
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaEuro..._Skimmers-AquaEuroUSA-ED3313-FIPSHONW-vi.html
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Thanks!
Nice! Don't forget to post pictures!
I tested my water today, parameters are..
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
PH: 7.5 (pretty low...)
Thanks!
Nice! Don't forget to post pictures!
I tested my water today, parameters are..
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
PH: 7.5 (pretty low...
solastsummer
New member
I might be stupid, by why not use a like 3 stage canister filter with media baskets instead of the seperate reactors, like i said i might be stupid, i just want to know because I just ordered the same tank as you.
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Idk, its personal preference. lol Plus I already had 2, I needed one more and I was good to go.
SlvrSurfRidr
aka: coraltopia
+1 on the media basket in a nano - if you don't have room (skimmer is in the way, etc....) then go with the canister filter. MUCH cheaper than media reactors, not as much pipes, cables, etc ... cluttering up the back of your tank (where you might want to an HOB fuge or skimmer setup)
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Well, like I said, I already had 2 before and got 1 more when it was on sale for $35. I don't want to add a HOB fuge or skimmer.
SlvrSurfRidr
aka: coraltopia
Which skimmer is this? Not sure I have seen on that works as a DIRECT replacement in the second chamber. How is it performing, what other skimmers have you used/checked out?
This skimmer looks like this one.. http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaEuro..._Skimmers-AquaEuroUSA-ED3313-FIPSHONW-vi.html
May be the same! I ordered it from china through eBay. I paid $18 shipped + $9 convector 110V to 220V. This is my 1st skimmer in this tank. So far is doing good job. fit in the skimmer area in the back of tank..no need to take the cup to open the hood.. plug and play:celeb1:
I will post more pics soon.
mjg1961
New member
I'm confused (and curious). The picture of the skimmer on the Marine Depot site appears to show a skimmer that is too large (4"x4") to fit into the "skimmer" chamber in the back of the JBJ28 (and not the center chamber where the media basket goes). Does your model have that elbow and sponge on the side like the one pictured on MD or did you make a modification?
I took the elbow and sponge out.. I will post some pics tonight.
mjg1961
New member
Interesting. Please keep us updated on how it performs. The fact that it fits in the skimmer compartment and allows you to still utilize the media basket is a real plus. The reviews on Marine Depot indicate some issues adjusting the levels so I am interested in how the skimmer performs over time. How long has it been in your tank? Not having to take the cup off every time you want to open the hood would be a nice change.
2 days so far! break in period... start to see nice foam from day one. also, no micro-bubbles issue.. I will keep you posted.
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
I tested my water again today, parameters are....
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
PH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
PH: 8.2
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
Skimmer looks good Bostoreef!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
