aqua c

nick063 · 04/30/2008, 05:48 PM

I have an aqua c ev 120 and its not fuctioning to its optimum capacity, i was wondering what kinda pumps everyone uses to drive their ev 120, brand and gph, thanks!!

fatboyjoe · 05/01/2008, 11:52 AM

I use the mag 5 that came with the skimmer. Is it new? they take a few weeks to break in. I also have the same model dog you have.

nick063 · 05/01/2008, 03:10 PM

lol, same model bichon. no its not new in fact i bought it used, but does yours take awhile to get back up and running after the water level changes or its unplugged?

saveafish · 05/01/2008, 03:32 PM

This will help it ramp up in performance. Go to a hardware store and get a 1" elbo with the same threasd the the 3/4" you have on it now and replace it with the 1" and put the injector in the 1" tread it in and watch it go. and use 1" tubing from your pump to the barbed fitting. you might need a bigger barbed fitting on the pump or slid the 1" hose over the threads on the pump and clamp it down.

fatboyjoe · 05/02/2008, 01:33 PM

do you have the instructions for the skimmer? if not. go to marinedepot.com and go to the ev 120 page, click on support and you'll get the instructions.

jtma508 · 05/03/2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by fatboyjoe
do you have the instructions for the skimmer? if not. go to marinedepot.com and go to the ev 120 page, click on support and you'll get the instructions.

Or just go to the AquaC site and download the manual. I'm running an AquaC EV-180 but with a one-zie-larger pump (Mag 9.5 v. 7). It runs great. It will 'calm down' from time to time but comes right back. I've only had my system 'up' a few weeks and the one thing I've learned with the AquaC is to make small changes and WAIT. It takes awhile for the skimmer to stbilize after any changes.

tangers · 05/03/2008, 06:09 PM

I have a ev180 and currently am running a 9.5 on it. It is ok but was thinking about throwing a mag 12 on it. I personally have found with mine, and others, these skimmers need pumps far larger than recommended to perform to their capabilities. I am getting a ev 400 hybrid and can't wait to see what that thing can do!

04/30/2008, 05:48 PM	#1
nick063 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 246	aqua c I have an aqua c ev 120 and its not fuctioning to its optimum capacity, i was wondering what kinda pumps everyone uses to drive their ev 120, brand and gph, thanks!!

05/01/2008, 11:52 AM	#2
fatboyjoe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: philadelphia Posts: 122	I use the mag 5 that came with the skimmer. Is it new? they take a few weeks to break in. I also have the same model dog you have. __________________ joe Current Tank Info: 90 gal reef

05/01/2008, 03:32 PM	#4
saveafish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 873	This will help it ramp up in performance. Go to a hardware store and get a 1" elbo with the same threasd the the 3/4" you have on it now and replace it with the 1" and put the injector in the 1" tread it in and watch it go. and use 1" tubing from your pump to the barbed fitting. you might need a bigger barbed fitting on the pump or slid the 1" hose over the threads on the pump and clamp it down. __________________ If it was'nt for the sea I could not see or sing ( Jimmy Buffet ) I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other Reefing is'nt how long you been in it. It is how deep you get in it. Current Tank Info: 400g display build, 300g sump, 75g ATO, 75g refug and a few more. Close to a 1000g. 200g mixing station.

05/02/2008, 01:33 PM	#5
fatboyjoe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: philadelphia Posts: 122	do you have the instructions for the skimmer? if not. go to marinedepot.com and go to the ev 120 page, click on support and you'll get the instructions. __________________ joe Current Tank Info: 90 gal reef

05/03/2008, 06:09 PM	#7
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	I have a ev180 and currently am running a 9.5 on it. It is ok but was thinking about throwing a mag 12 on it. I personally have found with mine, and others, these skimmers need pumps far larger than recommended to perform to their capabilities. I am getting a ev 400 hybrid and can't wait to see what that thing can do! __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

05/01/2008, 03:10 PM	#3
nick063 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 246	lol, same model bichon. no its not new in fact i bought it used, but does yours take awhile to get back up and running after the water level changes or its unplugged?