Show off your geo equipment!! - Page 2

Nanook · 04/22/2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpeeples

Nanook....are you following your thread??

Yes, I am. If folks have a desire for GEO products they need to go to his website and find an authorized dealer or email him directly for custom work.

Let's keep this thread on topic

rpeeples · 04/23/2010, 12:54 PM

For sure. Did mean anything by it. So have you been to George's shop? I would love to see pics of that.

Nanook · 04/23/2010, 03:32 PM

I've never had the privilege of going to the shop, but I have tried to fill the equipment room with as much of his stuff as possible to offset that slight

RokleM · 04/23/2010, 03:35 PM

Looks like a big woodworking shop, lots of table space, but replace everything that would be stack of wood with stacks of acrylic

RokleM · 05/19/2010, 06:40 PM

MUUHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

My next toy has arrived!

(addition to the geo goodies here)

Kind of funny nanook and I are absolute opposites right now (although I use to be larger scale, but not at his level). He has some of GEO's biggest gear, and I'm pushing him for new small models becuase most of the stuff on the market in that scale is absolute junk or nonexistent.

I went by his workshop today becuase my next GEO prototype piece was ready... likely to be part of a new "GEO Pico" line of products. The GEO Pico Calcium Reactor!

A relatively familiar design to most with a lot of the normal features, and some new. To start with, all the standard nice features like all the correct parts and adapters included in the package, black thumb screws and a locking top, etc. This one however is different from his current models as it's downflow in the reactor. That has a number of benefits in this design, one of which is the fact the maxijet chops up the co2 bubble much like a skimmer with a needlewheel. Since the tube comes back in the side of the reactor, the top comes off easy. It also has a stand alone bubble counter and mounting plate I can put anywhere in my stand. I will likely mount the co2 canister one spot, regulator and bubble in another, and the reactor in sump or next to it.

Quite a bit of size difference in this solution vs the GEO 618 and 10lbs tank. Much less weight, much smaller footprint, ability to hang and move things out of the way in the stand, etc. My 618 holds about 15 lbs of the mix of media I use. The pico slightly over 2.

Operational, and quite well so far actually. Less than an hour running, and effluent dkH is already 18-20. Some will see I'm running a paintball canister. That's another thing I'm testing. Weight wise, it started out at 4lbs 6.8oz. Three weeks later it's down to 4lbs 6.0oz, which is a pretty insignificant change so far.

moondoggy4 · 05/19/2010, 10:02 PM

Drooling again. Thanks for the pictures.

moondoggy4 · 05/21/2010, 07:14 PM

Looking forward to the nano skimmer line.

jh2pizza · 06/09/2010, 08:33 AM

Indeed, the shop looks like a wood shop. What most people do not understand about GEO products is this; Its not a factory that cranks this stuff out by the truckload. Every single piece is cut by Geo, inspected by Geo, assembled and shipped by Geo and never lets anyone else do it. They are truly hand crafted items. When someone needs their CA reactor lid replaced because they dropped it or blew the dang thing up, it isn't a stock item pulled off a shelf somewhere and shipped out, he goes to the shop and cuts out the new pieces, builds the new piece and ships it and thats why we get the quality we get.

He is not a factory folks, he is a true Craftsman.

Nanook · 06/09/2010, 08:55 AM

I picture him as one of Santa's Elves

fsn77 · 06/09/2010, 09:22 AM

I bought an 818 calcium reactor and absolutely love it! I think it's the best piece of equipment I've ever bought for a tank. I e-mailed back and forth with Geo a few times with a couple questions -- he's a super nice guy. I've since picked up a 624 calcium reactor used to put in my fish / coral room, and I'll definitely be buying more of his equipment as I need it. I hope he's able to keep making these products for a very long time, as he's a real asset to this hobby.

reefsic · 06/09/2010, 11:47 AM

::GEO 612 CaRx::

jh2pizza · 06/09/2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

I picture him as one of Santa's Elves

SO, you have seen George before? lol

Reef obcession · 06/10/2010, 05:36 AM

that skimmer is huge

RokleM · 06/10/2010, 07:18 AM

Actually, his south park avatar is disturbingly accurate

biecacka · 07/27/2013, 08:54 PM

REVIVE an old thread!!!!
Here are a few quick pictures of my newest GEO stuff....
Custom calcium reactor,

Custom GEO beckett skimmer!!

More to come!!

Corey

Nanook · 04/18/2014, 04:23 PM

Figured I would bump this to the top to see if anyone else has added GEO products to their system. I'm getting a custom beckett skimmer for my 120g tank and some frag racks. Another friend is getting an 8x24 calcium reactor made from one of my old media reactors that was collecting dust. Another friend is getting an ozone reactor.

Don't be shy

Nanook · 04/18/2014, 04:25 PM

ksed · 04/18/2014, 07:14 PM

What is the size of that skimmer?

Nanook · 04/18/2014, 07:15 PM

62" tall, 18" diameter main body

smoothdog · 04/18/2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanook

Figured I would bump this to the top to see if anyone else has added GEO products to their system. I'm getting a custom beckett skimmer for my 120g tank and some frag racks. Another friend is getting an 8x24 calcium reactor made from one of my old media reactors that was collecting dust. Another friend is getting an ozone reactor.

Don't be shy

I'm the lucky Dog getting the calcium reactor.

Can't wait!

AcroporAddict · 04/19/2014, 12:59 AM

These two pieces of equipment are on my 465 gallon SPS tank. I also have a GEO 612 on a 100 gallon mixed reef.

What I like about GEO products is their quality and price point.

GEO 818 calcium reactor on left side of pic.

GEO KR818 Kalk Reactor-Just got this a couple months ago.

DgenR8 · 04/19/2014, 07:40 AM

George built my Beckett skimmer about 1.5 years ago (delivery by UPS was delayed because it was supposed to arrive the same day as Hurricane Sandy). It's not as big as Nook's Skimzilla, but it's every bit as pretty

It builds up a head of foam that actually lifts and moves the cap on the collection cup.

AcroporAddict · 04/19/2014, 12:56 PM

I also wanted to add that GEO has great customer service. I accidentally broke the PVC to acrylic glue joint on the top of my 612 calcium reactor with a big input of CO2 (long story) a few years ago. I contacted George, told him about it, and he replaced the lid free. Now that I was not expecting, especially since it was my fault it broke.

smoothdog · 05/08/2014, 01:51 PM

Well, with all my sticks my little GEO 612 calcium reactor was working it's heart out but I was having to refill it every 2 months or so then dial it back in. Not a great formula for stability. Nanook hooked me up with one of his old custom GEO 824 media reactors. We sent it in to GEO and he converted it into a calcium reactor. Can't thank Dave and GEO enough! Picked it up from Nook last night and this is one sweet reactor. GEO's attention to detail is awesome and just get's better and better! Notice the new black silicone tubing that won't get stiff and grow algae inside.

20140508_113324 by ksw2005, on Flickr

The intake port on the lid is now routed out too so any bubbles are pulled back in and dispersed better.

20140508_142511 by ksw2005, on Flickr

GEO also made this sweet little custom mounting plate for the pump!

20140508_142559 by ksw2005, on Flickr

20140508_142530 by ksw2005, on Flickr

Now I just need the pump to get back in stock so I can get this bad boy running!

smoothdog · 06/07/2014, 09:00 PM

And the beast is online!

20140607_150924 by ksw2005, on Flickr

04/23/2010, 03:32 PM	#28
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	I've never had the privilege of going to the shop, but I have tried to fill the equipment room with as much of his stuff as possible to offset that slight __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/23/2010, 03:35 PM	#29
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Looks like a big woodworking shop, lots of table space, but replace everything that would be stack of wood with stacks of acrylic __________________ -Eric-

05/19/2010, 06:40 PM	#30
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	MUUHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAH My next toy has arrived! (addition to the geo goodies here) Kind of funny nanook and I are absolute opposites right now (although I use to be larger scale, but not at his level). He has some of GEO's biggest gear, and I'm pushing him for new small models becuase most of the stuff on the market in that scale is absolute junk or nonexistent. I went by his workshop today becuase my next GEO prototype piece was ready... likely to be part of a new "GEO Pico" line of products. The GEO Pico Calcium Reactor! A relatively familiar design to most with a lot of the normal features, and some new. To start with, all the standard nice features like all the correct parts and adapters included in the package, black thumb screws and a locking top, etc. This one however is different from his current models as it's downflow in the reactor. That has a number of benefits in this design, one of which is the fact the maxijet chops up the co2 bubble much like a skimmer with a needlewheel. Since the tube comes back in the side of the reactor, the top comes off easy. It also has a stand alone bubble counter and mounting plate I can put anywhere in my stand. I will likely mount the co2 canister one spot, regulator and bubble in another, and the reactor in sump or next to it. Quite a bit of size difference in this solution vs the GEO 618 and 10lbs tank. Much less weight, much smaller footprint, ability to hang and move things out of the way in the stand, etc. My 618 holds about 15 lbs of the mix of media I use. The pico slightly over 2. Operational, and quite well so far actually. Less than an hour running, and effluent dkH is already 18-20. Some will see I'm running a paintball canister. That's another thing I'm testing. Weight wise, it started out at 4lbs 6.8oz. Three weeks later it's down to 4lbs 6.0oz, which is a pretty insignificant change so far. __________________ -Eric-

06/09/2010, 08:33 AM	#33
jh2pizza Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: zanesville, ohio Posts: 3,439	Indeed, the shop looks like a wood shop. What most people do not understand about GEO products is this; Its not a factory that cranks this stuff out by the truckload. Every single piece is cut by Geo, inspected by Geo, assembled and shipped by Geo and never lets anyone else do it. They are truly hand crafted items. When someone needs their CA reactor lid replaced because they dropped it or blew the dang thing up, it isn't a stock item pulled off a shelf somewhere and shipped out, he goes to the shop and cuts out the new pieces, builds the new piece and ships it and thats why we get the quality we get. He is not a factory folks, he is a true Craftsman. __________________ Joe and Jeni Friends don't give Friends kenya trees! Current Tank Info: Oceanic 180 in wall, 100 sump, Geo Kalk Reactor, Tunze 9415 skimmer, Geo Media Reactors, Geo 624 CA Reactor

06/09/2010, 08:55 AM	#34
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	I picture him as one of Santa's Elves __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/23/2010, 12:54 PM	#27
rpeeples Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC Posts: 643	For sure. Did mean anything by it. So have you been to George's shop? I would love to see pics of that.

05/19/2010, 10:02 PM	#31
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Drooling again. Thanks for the pictures.

05/21/2010, 07:14 PM	#32
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Looking forward to the nano skimmer line.

06/09/2010, 09:22 AM	#35
fsn77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SC Posts: 777	I bought an 818 calcium reactor and absolutely love it! I think it's the best piece of equipment I've ever bought for a tank. I e-mailed back and forth with Geo a few times with a couple questions -- he's a super nice guy. I've since picked up a 624 calcium reactor used to put in my fish / coral room, and I'll definitely be buying more of his equipment as I need it. I hope he's able to keep making these products for a very long time, as he's a real asset to this hobby.

06/09/2010, 11:47 AM	#36
reefsic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Charger Nation/ Friar Faithful Posts: 580	::GEO 612 CaRx::

06/10/2010, 05:36 AM	#38
Reef obcession Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stamford, Ct Posts: 266	that skimmer is huge

06/10/2010, 07:18 AM	#39
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Actually, his south park avatar is disturbingly accurate __________________ -Eric-

07/27/2013, 08:54 PM	#40
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	REVIVE an old thread!!!! Here are a few quick pictures of my newest GEO stuff.... Custom calcium reactor, Custom GEO beckett skimmer!! More to come!! Corey

04/18/2014, 04:23 PM	#41
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Figured I would bump this to the top to see if anyone else has added GEO products to their system. I'm getting a custom beckett skimmer for my 120g tank and some frag racks. Another friend is getting an 8x24 calcium reactor made from one of my old media reactors that was collecting dust. Another friend is getting an ozone reactor. Don't be shy __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/18/2014, 04:25 PM	#42
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/18/2014, 07:14 PM	#43
ksed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,867	What is the size of that skimmer?

04/18/2014, 07:15 PM	#44
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	62" tall, 18" diameter main body __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

04/19/2014, 12:59 AM	#46
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	These two pieces of equipment are on my 465 gallon SPS tank. I also have a GEO 612 on a 100 gallon mixed reef. What I like about GEO products is their quality and price point. GEO 818 calcium reactor on left side of pic. GEO KR818 Kalk Reactor-Just got this a couple months ago.

04/19/2014, 07:40 AM	#47
DgenR8 I'm an American and I remember Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 43,992	George built my Beckett skimmer about 1.5 years ago (delivery by UPS was delayed because it was supposed to arrive the same day as Hurricane Sandy). It's not as big as Nook's Skimzilla, but it's every bit as pretty It builds up a head of foam that actually lifts and moves the cap on the collection cup. __________________ “I wish there was a way to know that you were IN the good old days, before leaving them.” ~Andy Bernard Regional Manager, Scranton branch Dunder Mifflin Current Tank Info: Unknown slow drip, over 20 years damaged my house and heating system. No more tank.

04/19/2014, 12:56 PM	#48
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	I also wanted to add that GEO has great customer service. I accidentally broke the PVC to acrylic glue joint on the top of my 612 calcium reactor with a big input of CO2 (long story) a few years ago. I contacted George, told him about it, and he replaced the lid free. Now that I was not expecting, especially since it was my fault it broke.

05/08/2014, 01:51 PM	#49
smoothdog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 4,916	Well, with all my sticks my little GEO 612 calcium reactor was working it's heart out but I was having to refill it every 2 months or so then dial it back in. Not a great formula for stability. Nanook hooked me up with one of his old custom GEO 824 media reactors. We sent it in to GEO and he converted it into a calcium reactor. Can't thank Dave and GEO enough! Picked it up from Nook last night and this is one sweet reactor. GEO's attention to detail is awesome and just get's better and better! Notice the new black silicone tubing that won't get stiff and grow algae inside. 20140508_113324 by ksw2005, on Flickr The intake port on the lid is now routed out too so any bubbles are pulled back in and dispersed better. 20140508_142511 by ksw2005, on Flickr GEO also made this sweet little custom mounting plate for the pump! 20140508_142559 by ksw2005, on Flickr 20140508_142530 by ksw2005, on Flickr Now I just need the pump to get back in stock so I can get this bad boy running! __________________ Everything's better with Bacon! Current Tank Info: 150DD SPS dominant mixed reef. 100g sump/fuge, 6'x28"x12" frag tank, Diablo xs200 skimmer, Apex controller, Custom GEO 824 calcium reactor, panworld 200PS return pump. Lumenmax Elite reflector with Radium 250HQI bulb and 3 AI 32 HDs.

06/07/2014, 09:00 PM	#50
smoothdog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 4,916	And the beast is online! 20140607_150924 by ksw2005, on Flickr __________________ Everything's better with Bacon! Current Tank Info: 150DD SPS dominant mixed reef. 100g sump/fuge, 6'x28"x12" frag tank, Diablo xs200 skimmer, Apex controller, Custom GEO 824 calcium reactor, panworld 200PS return pump. Lumenmax Elite reflector with Radium 250HQI bulb and 3 AI 32 HDs.