tunze 9001 skimmer???

werd · 12/10/2016, 09:56 PM

I got this skimmer 2 months ago. I have it in the first chamber of my solana 34g.
I thought this would be an upgrade from my old style 9001 skimmer, but I'm not so sure. This thing makes so many micro bubbles that they cause a huge air pocket under my filter floss that is in the second chamber. This eventually will slow down the flow through my sump area. They are also blowing all over my tank. Seams to make ok skim but I'm not very impressed. Has any one had this problem? this thing was 120$ i feel like it should be better.

Dealseer · 12/10/2016, 09:57 PM

Deja vu

zsuman101 · 12/11/2016, 05:42 AM

i use them in a frag tank, quite an impressive little skimmer. you most likeleyjust need to raise it a bit and tune the air intake, once you get it right it works quite well. good luck zsu

werd · 12/11/2016, 08:21 AM

I have it set at the little line on the side. I guess I need to raise it? I messed with it yesterday and it's better. I put filter floss around that little cover on the bottom. Seams to catch the bubbles better.

ksicard · 12/11/2016, 08:54 AM

Are you sure the skimmer has broken in yet? It's not uncommon for new skimmers to release microbubbles for up to a month after being put into use.

12/10/2016, 09:56 PM	#1
werd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 64	tunze 9001 skimmer??? I got this skimmer 2 months ago. I have it in the first chamber of my solana 34g. I thought this would be an upgrade from my old style 9001 skimmer, but I'm not so sure. This thing makes so many micro bubbles that they cause a huge air pocket under my filter floss that is in the second chamber. This eventually will slow down the flow through my sump area. They are also blowing all over my tank. Seams to make ok skim but I'm not very impressed. Has any one had this problem? this thing was 120$ i feel like it should be better.

12/11/2016, 05:42 AM	#3
zsuman101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 434	i use them in a frag tank, quite an impressive little skimmer. you most likeleyjust need to raise it a bit and tune the air intake, once you get it right it works quite well. good luck zsu __________________ Full zeovit 24x24 starfire ati t5 radions ecotech and sicce pumps tunze skimmer apex gold yeah its nuts

12/10/2016, 09:57 PM	#2
Dealseer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 241	Deja vu

12/11/2016, 08:21 AM	#4
werd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 64	I have it set at the little line on the side. I guess I need to raise it? I messed with it yesterday and it's better. I put filter floss around that little cover on the bottom. Seams to catch the bubbles better.

12/11/2016, 08:54 AM	#5
ksicard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 538	Are you sure the skimmer has broken in yet? It's not uncommon for new skimmers to release microbubbles for up to a month after being put into use.