Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club - Page 19

kawasaki00 · 10/29/2007, 05:38 PM

I am sure it would but i am running a 250 on my 240g, I have a large naso, powber blue, blue spotted kole, scribbled rabbit, maroon clown, 4 chromis, 4 cardinals, 6 line and a mystery wrasse. It is a mixed reef and it pulls out about 3/4 the container every 3-4 days. Saying that, i was going to go with the 200 but just decided to get the 250 and try it. After coming from a ER RC500 the 250 blows the ER away. I am much happier with it and even the wife has made comment about the water looks "cleaner". I think you would be fine with either one but me, I am going to be moving to a 500g system before too long and wanted the capability of the 250 skimmer.

benf · 10/29/2007, 05:46 PM

My system is 300 and i opted for the bigger 250 model...i have 20fish in the tank...figured it couldnt hurt.

Jeremy B. · 10/29/2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by virginiadiver69
I am getting ready for an upgrade to a 300 gal system. Will the new one (the 200 I think) take care of a tank this size?

The 200 would most certainly handle that tank with no problem at all. Even with a heavy bioload it would keep up. If you are 110% certain you are not going to go bigger, save a few bucks and go with the 200. If there is any chance of upgrade in volume, or you just don't mind spending the extra money, then opt for the 250. HTH!

kawasaki00 · 10/29/2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy B.
The 200 would most certainly handle that tank with no problem at all. Even with a heavy bioload it would keep up. If you are 110% certain you are not going to go bigger, save a few bucks and go with the 200. If there is any chance of upgrade in volume, or you just don't mind spending the extra money, then opt for the 250. HTH!

Of course the best place to get one with the best service is Premium Aquatics. I know I did. LOL

Jeremy B. · 10/29/2007, 06:42 PM

virginiadiver69 · 10/29/2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy B.
If you are 110% certain you are not going to go bigger, save a few bucks and go with the 200. If there is any chance of upgrade in volumeHTH!

THIS is the upgrade.
I started dropping a few hints to my wife and I think she's a little scerd.
I'm looking forward to getting it. I t will run in the mean time on my 125.

Will this be the final product? I would hate to get it now and see 2.0 come out "just in time for Christmas".

danthemanj · 10/30/2007, 07:28 AM

I've been thinking about the Orca 250 skimmer for some time now and have been constantly monitoring this thread. I finally took the plunge and bought this skimmer even though it was a little over my budget. It's currently going to run on a 150 gallon stock tank until I get my 215 gallon tank up and running. Just got delivery yesterday. Can hardly wait to set it up today. Will post feedback as things progress.

vegaskid11 · 10/30/2007, 01:28 PM

Dan you wont be dissapointed. This skimmer is a BEAST!!!!!!!

Deepsea2005 · 10/30/2007, 01:50 PM

Hello all,

Do we need to clean the the skimmer pump?
If yes, could you tell me how?

Thanks,

speedstar · 10/31/2007, 05:11 PM

I have no idea on cleaning and would like to know the recommendation as well.

just a quick update, my 250 has been running great after getting all squared away with flow etc. I just love this thing i feel it coul;d easily handle 1000g system. I have it on 400g now and am feeding 10 cubes of food plus a good chunck of PE mysis to my tank stocked with a couple 10+ inch tangs, 5 smaller tangs and 6 wrasses. It has been 2 weeks since this feeding regamine and the nitrates are 0 on sailferts and PO4 undetectable. I haven;t gotten the color meter for it yet.

I'm thrilled and my SPS are coloring up like never before. Here is a shot of my tank.

cweder · 10/31/2007, 07:39 PM

Looking good speedstar!

The best way to clean mine so far was to turn off the feed pump and keep the orca running. This is good enough for now. There is no good way to get inside the bubble plate compartment unfortunately, but that should not really be necessary for a long time I hope. With all the turbulence in that compartment there should not be much build up to clean.

Very happy with mine on my 600 gallon system.

danthemanj · 11/02/2007, 06:01 AM

JenDub,

Can you post pipe measurements and pics of your gate Valve Mod?

Thanks,

Dan

triggerfish1976 · 11/02/2007, 11:01 AM

Is anyone running ozone through their Reeflo Skimmer? If so is it having any negative effects on the skimmer itself?

danthemanj · 11/02/2007, 11:33 AM

I heard that everything is cast acrylic so it should have no effect. The air tubing itself will have to be changed because its plain silicone. You would also have to pass the water and air outputs over some carbon. With the amount of air that is driven through this skimmer, I would think it would make a good reactor.

kawasaki00 · 11/02/2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by danthemanj
JenDub,

Can you post pipe measurements and pics of your gate Valve Mod?

Thanks,

Dan

I will post pics when I get home, I used a 1.5" gate valve from mcmaster.com (they have the grey ones for about 20 bucks) and ordered grey sch 40 from us plastics, I turned down a metric pipe on a lathe to us size then used 1.5" from the valve up.

danthemanj · 11/02/2007, 11:43 AM

Do you know what the metric pipe size is? There are several places you can buy Sch 40 gray metric gate valves in the US

Thanks.

woodwrangler · 11/03/2007, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by danthemanj
Do you know what the metric pipe size is? There are several places you can buy Sch 40 gray metric gate valves in the US

Thanks.

50mm

I used a 50 x 1 1/2 coupling to connect the metric pipe to the 1 1/2" standard gate valve.

speedstar · 11/03/2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woodwrangler
50mm

I used a 50 x 1 1/2 coupling to connect the metric pipe to the 1 1/2" standard gate valve.

where did you purchase the coupling?

woodwrangler · 11/04/2007, 09:31 AM

I went to my local RyanHerco location to buy the coupling and gate valve. They were out of the coupling, but I was lucky enough to find it at a LFS after leaving Herco.

Ryan Herco Coupling - part number is 3231.015

I certainly didnt' find the best deal on the gate valve, but, what's done is done, and I was able to find the parts locally. I'm happy with it, so that's all that really matters, right?

Ryan Herco Gate Valve - part number is 5481.015

Grevious · 11/04/2007, 01:37 PM

Tagging along.

Just ordered my Orca 250 Friday. Should have it Tuesday, can't wait.

My system is 600 gallon display, 150 gallon sump, 120 gallon refugium. I plan on trying to gravity feed the skimmer directly from one of my overflow pipes....

pwhitby · 11/04/2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grevious
Tagging along.

Just ordered my Orca 250 Friday. Should have it Tuesday, can't wait.

My system is 600 gallon display, 150 gallon sump, 120 gallon refugium. I plan on trying to gravity feed the skimmer directly from one of my overflow pipes....

Thats how mine works....and works well.

Grevious · 11/06/2007, 03:53 PM

Wife just called to let me know UPS dropped off the packages awhile ago!

Can't wait to get home and tinker with it.

GSMguy · 11/06/2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grevious
Wife just called to let me know UPS dropped off the packages awhile ago!

Can't wait to get home and tinker with it.

Where in ohio are you?

Grevious · 11/06/2007, 04:03 PM

East side of Cincy. Anderson Twp.

JenDub · 11/07/2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by danthemanj
JenDub,

Can you post pipe measurements and pics of your gate Valve Mod?

Thanks,

Dan

YGPM =)

I like the coupling idea, of course if you glue the tooled down pipe directly into the union on top of the box you can go directly to 1.5" pvc

10/29/2007, 05:46 PM	#452
benf Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: wesley chapel, florida Posts: 4,031	My system is 300 and i opted for the bigger 250 model...i have 20fish in the tank...figured it couldnt hurt. __________________ Ben Current Tank Info: None :(

11/04/2007, 09:31 AM	#469
woodwrangler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 804	I went to my local RyanHerco location to buy the coupling and gate valve. They were out of the coupling, but I was lucky enough to find it at a LFS after leaving Herco. Ryan Herco Coupling - part number is 3231.015 I certainly didnt' find the best deal on the gate valve, but, what's done is done, and I was able to find the parts locally. I'm happy with it, so that's all that really matters, right? Ryan Herco Gate Valve - part number is 5481.015 __________________ "Dream * Design * Build" Current Tank Info: 125 Rimless LeeMar - 48"x30"x20"

10/29/2007, 05:38 PM	#451
kawasaki00 Money pit contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 216	I am sure it would but i am running a 250 on my 240g, I have a large naso, powber blue, blue spotted kole, scribbled rabbit, maroon clown, 4 chromis, 4 cardinals, 6 line and a mystery wrasse. It is a mixed reef and it pulls out about 3/4 the container every 3-4 days. Saying that, i was going to go with the 200 but just decided to get the 250 and try it. After coming from a ER RC500 the 250 blows the ER away. I am much happier with it and even the wife has made comment about the water looks "cleaner". I think you would be fine with either one but me, I am going to be moving to a 500g system before too long and wanted the capability of the 250 skimmer.

10/29/2007, 06:42 PM	#455
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219

10/30/2007, 07:28 AM	#457
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	I've been thinking about the Orca 250 skimmer for some time now and have been constantly monitoring this thread. I finally took the plunge and bought this skimmer even though it was a little over my budget. It's currently going to run on a 150 gallon stock tank until I get my 215 gallon tank up and running. Just got delivery yesterday. Can hardly wait to set it up today. Will post feedback as things progress.

10/30/2007, 01:28 PM	#458
vegaskid11 vegasreefers.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 742	Dan you wont be dissapointed. This skimmer is a BEAST!!!!!!!

10/30/2007, 01:50 PM	#459
Deepsea2005 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,131	Hello all, Do we need to clean the the skimmer pump? If yes, could you tell me how? Thanks,

10/31/2007, 05:11 PM	#460
speedstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,150	I have no idea on cleaning and would like to know the recommendation as well. just a quick update, my 250 has been running great after getting all squared away with flow etc. I just love this thing i feel it coul;d easily handle 1000g system. I have it on 400g now and am feeding 10 cubes of food plus a good chunck of PE mysis to my tank stocked with a couple 10+ inch tangs, 5 smaller tangs and 6 wrasses. It has been 2 weeks since this feeding regamine and the nitrates are 0 on sailferts and PO4 undetectable. I haven;t gotten the color meter for it yet. I'm thrilled and my SPS are coloring up like never before. Here is a shot of my tank.

10/31/2007, 07:39 PM	#461
cweder Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 550	Looking good speedstar! The best way to clean mine so far was to turn off the feed pump and keep the orca running. This is good enough for now. There is no good way to get inside the bubble plate compartment unfortunately, but that should not really be necessary for a long time I hope. With all the turbulence in that compartment there should not be much build up to clean. Very happy with mine on my 600 gallon system.

11/02/2007, 06:01 AM	#462
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	JenDub, Can you post pipe measurements and pics of your gate Valve Mod? Thanks, Dan

11/02/2007, 11:01 AM	#463
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	Is anyone running ozone through their Reeflo Skimmer? If so is it having any negative effects on the skimmer itself?

11/02/2007, 11:33 AM	#464
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	I heard that everything is cast acrylic so it should have no effect. The air tubing itself will have to be changed because its plain silicone. You would also have to pass the water and air outputs over some carbon. With the amount of air that is driven through this skimmer, I would think it would make a good reactor.

11/02/2007, 11:43 AM	#466
danthemanj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 460	Do you know what the metric pipe size is? There are several places you can buy Sch 40 gray metric gate valves in the US Thanks.

11/04/2007, 01:37 PM	#470
Grevious Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N.Ky Posts: 82	Tagging along. Just ordered my Orca 250 Friday. Should have it Tuesday, can't wait. My system is 600 gallon display, 150 gallon sump, 120 gallon refugium. I plan on trying to gravity feed the skimmer directly from one of my overflow pipes....

11/06/2007, 03:53 PM	#472
Grevious Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N.Ky Posts: 82	Wife just called to let me know UPS dropped off the packages awhile ago! Can't wait to get home and tinker with it.

11/06/2007, 04:03 PM	#474
Grevious Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N.Ky Posts: 82	East side of Cincy. Anderson Twp.