Modded Aquaclear 500 (110) -- skimmer outflow and refugium

Pete Harcoff · 02/24/2007, 06:13 PM

I used to use an Aquaclear 70 as my skimmer outflow from my Coralife Super Skimmer 125. Recently, I swapped it out for an Aquaclear 500, which I also am using as a refugium. I installed an acrylic baffle to seperate the AC into two compartments: one for the bubble trap, the other for the 'fuge. I also use a small baffle at the bottom to create a compartment for the sand.

Nelly6669 · 02/24/2007, 06:28 PM

what kind of light is that?

Pete Harcoff · 02/24/2007, 06:33 PM

It's a 9W power compact light. It's made by AA Aquarium.

sirreal63 · 02/25/2007, 12:55 PM

Nice design and idea Pete. Good to see you here. :-)

Joshua1023 · 02/25/2007, 02:55 PM

Is that a CSS60? Did you do this as a way to reduce the bubbles in the tank from that skimmer? If so how did that work out for you?

Pete Harcoff · 02/25/2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by sirreal63
Nice design and idea Pete. Good to see you here. :-)

Thanks sirreal.

I have been a member here for awhile, just don't post too much.

Pete Harcoff · 02/25/2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshua1023
Is that a CSS60? Did you do this as a way to reduce the bubbles in the tank from that skimmer? If so how did that work out for you?

It's a CSS 125. I did set it up in part to reduce microbubbles. I initially tried the diffuser box, which I modded eight ways from Sunday, but was never happy with this giant box in my tank. Then I switched the outflow to an Aquaclear 70 and used sponges to trap the bubbles. Worked quite well for awhile, but then I set up this AC 500, because it's bigger and I could make the mini 'fuge in it.

sirreal63 · 02/25/2007, 04:18 PM

I am here daily but usually hang out in our local forum.

Joshua1023 · 02/25/2007, 04:54 PM

Nice Job.

02/24/2007, 06:13 PM	#1
Pete Harcoff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 196	Modded Aquaclear 500 (110) -- skimmer outflow and refugium I used to use an Aquaclear 70 as my skimmer outflow from my Coralife Super Skimmer 125. Recently, I swapped it out for an Aquaclear 500, which I also am using as a refugium. I installed an acrylic baffle to seperate the AC into two compartments: one for the bubble trap, the other for the 'fuge. I also use a small baffle at the bottom to create a compartment for the sand.

02/24/2007, 06:28 PM	#2
Nelly6669 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alstead, NH Posts: 75	what kind of light is that? __________________ Reef keeping is a fact of life! Current Tank Info: 46 gal. mixed reef just upgraded

02/25/2007, 12:55 PM	#4
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Nice design and idea Pete. Good to see you here. :-) __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

02/25/2007, 02:55 PM	#5
Joshua1023 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading PA Posts: 1,526	Is that a CSS60? Did you do this as a way to reduce the bubbles in the tank from that skimmer? If so how did that work out for you? __________________ Only bad things happen fast. Only bad thing happen fast. Only bad things happen fast. Man,I'm friggen hard-headed!!! Current Tank Info: 90 gl tank,Coralife 14K MH lights,2 Current dual daylight/actinic 40 watt fixtures, tidepool sump,Coralife SS 220 protein skimmer,six inch sand bed w/ plenum, Current Prime Tower 1/3 hp Chiller,RedSea ozonizer w/ orp

02/25/2007, 04:18 PM	#8
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I am here daily but usually hang out in our local forum. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

02/24/2007, 06:33 PM	#3
Pete Harcoff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 196	It's a 9W power compact light. It's made by AA Aquarium.

02/25/2007, 04:54 PM	#9
Joshua1023 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading PA Posts: 1,526	Nice Job. __________________ Only bad things happen fast. Only bad thing happen fast. Only bad things happen fast. Man,I'm friggen hard-headed!!! Current Tank Info: 90 gl tank,Coralife 14K MH lights,2 Current dual daylight/actinic 40 watt fixtures, tidepool sump,Coralife SS 220 protein skimmer,six inch sand bed w/ plenum, Current Prime Tower 1/3 hp Chiller,RedSea ozonizer w/ orp