Xtreme MSX Series Skimmer Owners Thread

[JohnL]

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=12200221#post12200221

 

[Ding2daDong]

Any new skimmate shots? Looking for some reviews on the MSX 250.

Thanks

-Matthew

 

[kdblove_99]

DO they have a date of when the MSX 200 will be in stock?

 

[Retzius]

I think I am going to change that rubber O-ring. Has anybody changed theirs? If so, what size and where?

Also think about just sanding it down, maybe that will make the cover more loose.

 

[OnlyCrimson]

Thread split huh? Awesome. My msx 160 still pulls only a medium wet skimmate, but its cool.

 

[luke33]

I'll take a pic of the last two and a half days of skimmate. Give me a few.

Kdb, they were supose to be in from china on the 26th to swc, then they will be shipped to MS and the other guys after that. First week of april is when they should get them. Its generally china to canada, customs, canada to US customs, then to MS and the other guys. HTH

 

[benihana]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200870#post12200870 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OnlyCrimson
Thread split huh? Awesome. My msx 160 still pulls only a medium wet skimmate, but its cool.

Have you cut down your stand pipe yet? I had the same issue, but after I was able to get the water line to the lower middle of the taper from the body to the neck, I have been able to skim much darker skimmate

 

[luke33]

Geez, photobucket took forever! Here's the last 2 1/2 Days. I'm skimming pretty dry now. The skimmate is pitch black.

 

[OnlyCrimson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200967#post12200967 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benihana
Have you cut down your stand pipe yet? I had the same issue, but after I was able to get the water line to the lower middle of the taper from the body to the neck, I have been able to skim much darker skimmate

Yeah I cut 2" off of it. I'm gonna remesh with flatback soon, just for the hell of it.

 

[benihana]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12201498#post12201498 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OnlyCrimson
Yeah I cut 2" off of it. I'm gonna remesh with flatback soon, just for the hell of it.

Where is your water line? I don't think that remeshing it would be a difference maker...although it is always fun to tinker. If your skimmer is wide-open and you are still getting wetter skimmate than you like, then cut off another 1-2" and that should do the trick. I cut 2" off mine, and then another 2", and it is pretty much right on now

 

[jasert39]

i cannot wait for my skimmer to get there...thanks for all the pics.

 

[jasert39]

i cannot wait for my skimmer to get there...thanks for all the pics.

 

[OnlyCrimson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12201857#post12201857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benihana
Where is your water line? I don't think that remeshing it would be a difference maker...although it is always fun to tinker. If your skimmer is wide-open and you are still getting wetter skimmate than you like, then cut off another 1-2" and that should do the trick. I cut 2" off mine, and then another 2", and it is pretty much right on now

No i have to close it quite a bit to set the break right at the neck curvature.

 

[tinnghe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200936#post12200936 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luke33

Kdb, they were supose to be in from china on the 26th to swc, then they will be shipped to MS and the other guys after that. First week of april is when they should get them. Its generally china to canada, customs, canada to US customs, then to MS and the other guys. HTH

well is that for sure thing? i called them on wed and they said they still dont have any info so dont know. i need to get the exact foot print so i can set up my sump accordingly for a msx 200

 

[badazztealcobra]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12200223#post12200223 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ding2daDong
Any new skimmate shots? Looking for some reviews on the MSX 250.

Thanks

-Matthew

I have the MSX250 on my 180 display and a 75g sump/fuge and the thing is nuts. I am still cycling the setup right now, and with just the dry rock (Marco Rock) and the sand this thing is pulling out some of the nastiest stinkiest gunk I've ever had the displeasure of seeing/smelling. I would imagine this skimmer would be able to handle a tank twice this size with no problems.

Here's my 250 before I emptied it today (Friday), I had emptied it on Monday previously, so this is about 4 days worth.

 

[b16drag]

Since everyone is posting their results here are mine... I had it running wetter for a little over one days worth. I'm very happy with the results. Mine is running in about 6-7 inches of water and am using the "smaller" tube--no cutting or anything.

 

[luke33]

Nice pics guys, look good!

 

[b16drag]

So uhm... when are you going to post up pics of the recirc mod eh lukey? No like your friends no more? lol

 

[luke33]

You know me, i had a thread of the mod a while back with all the info and how to.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1327599

 

[will16]

Can anyone give me an idea of how much noise an MSX200 makes? Compared to others? Mabe a decible level?

Thanks.