Aquamaxx ConeS Q Series - Page 2

shred5 · 06/17/2015, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xdestry

So I'm not really understanding the point to the air draw area design, why is there the small see through part with the extra air intake? I took that part off and it doesn't seem to affect anything at all, are you supposed to be able to control the amount of air drawn in by turning the water droplet shape dial on top?

It's only been a week or so but I am so far disappointed with the amount of skimmate being produced, hopefully the skimmer is still in the break in phase and will start producing a lot more, but as of now it is nowhere near the amount my SWC 160 was producing.

You have a picture? Is it the air silencer you are talking about?

Johnseye · 06/17/2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shred5

No way not unless your load is really light. The co-1 is only 360 lph air. Most efficient skimmer I have seen for that amount of air but no way. It is also not a large skimmer and is a space saver which hurts efficiency.
I would say a 75 gallon medium and a 90 lightly loaded. I ma sure there are people who are running them on a 120 but that is really pushing it.

The Q2 uses the same pump as the CO2

Here are the recommendations for the CO1/2

Specifications
Model Item # Tank Size
CO-1 UJ00154 90-175 Gal
CO-2 UJ00155 160-300 Gal

And for the Q2/3

Specifications
Model Item # Tank Size
ConeS Q-2 UJ00157 130-250
ConeS Q-3 UJ00158 240-420

krzyphsygy · 06/17/2015, 08:16 AM

Most companies over rate their skinmers. Check teef dynamics site out. He has a pretty accurate rating for skimmers. I run an H&S currently rated for 250gl and its on a 125 and does well. 0 no3 for the last 3 years. I feed 3x a day.

krzyphsygy · 06/17/2015, 08:19 AM

Also its very hard to get an accurate skimmer measurement on a new system. Skimmers never work as well in a new system. To new. New skimmer to boot.

shred5 · 06/17/2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

The Q2 uses the same pump as the CO2

Here are the recommendations for the CO1/2

Specifications
Model Item # Tank Size
CO-1 UJ00154 90-175 Gal
CO-2 UJ00155 160-300 Gal

And for the Q2/3

Specifications
Model Item # Tank Size
ConeS Q-2 UJ00157 130-250
ConeS Q-3 UJ00158 240-420

Most skimmers are always way overrated. Most of the time you can 1/2 the ratings.

Mr.Fishtank · 06/17/2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by krzyphsygy

Did you vinegar dip before set up?

Just got mine set up yesterday. Did not do a vinegar bath. Instructions say not to use anything but warm water to clean it. Also no wierd noise like some others are having. Been running for 22 hrs and have a 1/4 inch of nice brown skim already. Using it on a med bioload 90 gal mixed reef. Also sitting in 8" of water as suggested by the instructions. I'm hoping it works better then the Vertex omega 130 it replaced.

Johnseye · 06/18/2015, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shred5

Most skimmers are always way overrated. Most of the time you can 1/2 the ratings.

Well thanks to those who inspired me to look further. I contacted both Aquamaxx and Marine Depot who both recommended the Q2. The CO1 is going back as soon as it arrives and the Q2 will be here next Tues.

Fingers crossed I don't have noise issues as some are indicating.

xdestry · 06/18/2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shred5

You have a picture? Is it the air silencer you are talking about?

Yeah its just the air silencer, i removed the top part with the screw and the air tube pointing downwards and nothing happened. The air draw sound is quite lou still, and theres still the gurgling sound constantly. Ill post a video tonight after i load it on youtube so you guys can see what im talking about

krzyphsygy · 06/18/2015, 09:53 PM

Chemicals meaning Windex, Mr.Clean, Oxi Clean. Vinegar is not what their talking about. Vinegar bath is how I clean all aquarium equipment. Removes all the coraline algea, slime etc. Running a new skimmer in 1 part vin and 3 parts water will remove all the manufacturing oils and stuff. It will break in pretty quick.

My Q2 came today and is bathing as we speak. I must say that it is a really small skimmer. The cup is pretty small as well. Alittle worried it wont handle my sps 125gal. Its replacing an H&S a150 which is s good 5 inches taller. Great skimmer, one of these will go on the new frag system in a few weeks.
Gonna put it in tomorrow and we will see.
Their is two pieces of acrylic on the collection cup glued together instead of one piece like my H&S. The edges are alittle rough for that spot. It makes me think the sharp edges will pop bubbles going jnto the cup. Might not matter.

krzyphsygy · 06/18/2015, 09:57 PM

If it works great, gonna be changing the cup pretty often due to the size.

xdestry · 06/19/2015, 01:00 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAVV...ature=youtu.be

Heres the video, the rumble you hear is from the skimmer and you can hear the sound I am talking about with the random large bubbles

krzyphsygy · 06/19/2015, 10:18 PM

Got my Q2 hooked up an hr ago. Placed it on my 3 year old sps tank. Cleaned it really well over night. Placed it in. Started foaming instantly. Loooottttssss of bubbles. A thick foam head pretty quick. Then it lost is head. Happened a couple times. But its breakin in. Expected. Got it in 6 1/2 inches of water. First impression is good. East set up. Will wait a couple days to adjust. A ton of micro bubbles from the return of the skimmer but settled down in an hr. Wait an see. Senms to be pretty good though. Big shoes to fill with my trusty H&S.

EvenFurther · 06/20/2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by krzyphsygy

If it works great, gonna be changing the cup pretty often due to the size.

I know its a separate category of skimmers, but I really like the large cups on the Bubble King skimmers. Kinda sucks no other brand offers that. Having a drain line/collection container just seams like more parts to clean.

krzyphsygy · 06/20/2015, 01:53 PM

Yes it does. Helps with overflowing skimmers though.

xdestry · 06/20/2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by krzyphsygy

Yes it does. Helps with overflowing skimmers though.

Hows the sound with yours? Are you experiencing the same bubbling sound I am?

krzyphsygy · 06/20/2015, 02:01 PM

Honestly I dont pay much attention to it. Mine makes noise but its expected. Its white noise to me.

krzyphsygy · 06/20/2015, 08:54 PM

So I know its just been 24 hrs but, I wonder if the depth of the skimmer has anything to do with the water level in the skimmer. My unit is almost fully closed but the water level is and inch or more below the bayonet. So not much foam spills over.It foams, but not getting much collection. Mine sits at 6 1/2 inches of water. Maybe I should take it down an inch?

stevem650 · 06/21/2015, 08:02 AM

I have my Q2 in 8" of water on a platform I made. Aquamaxx recommends no more than 8". My valve is fully open and if I close it a little, it starts to overflow. I am getting very wet skim. I was thinking I would bring the level down to 6 1/2". I was hoping this would enable me to close the valve so I would get a dryer collection. Am I doing something wrong?

moondoggy4 · 06/21/2015, 11:36 AM

^^^^ I would just lower it 1'' and see if that makes it any better, you will have to adjust the skimmer every time you change the depth of the water. My skimmer will overflow anytime the water goes up over a 1/2''.

krzyphsygy · 06/21/2015, 08:16 PM

So if you overflow at 8 inches and I am at 6 1/2 and want more in the cup...mines alittle dry. Maybe somewhere in between is the sweet spot. say 7 inches? Could be!!!
Still think I need to wait though. I have to keep in mind the skimmer is breaking in and ideal performance will not happen yet. Just don't know if I have the patience to wait...lol

xdestry · 06/22/2015, 06:25 PM

Took the skimmer apart today and reassembled it and am still dealing with the problem, it seems to actually have gotten worse. I can't pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from but it seems like a problem with the amount of air drawn in. Skimmer is still not pulling out too much skimmate either. Going to call aquamaxx tomorrow and see if they know whats going on.

Johnseye · 06/22/2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by xdestry

Took the skimmer apart today and reassembled it and am still dealing with the problem, it seems to actually have gotten worse. I can't pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from but it seems like a problem with the amount of air drawn in. Skimmer is still not pulling out too much skimmate either. Going to call aquamaxx tomorrow and see if they know whats going on.

Yea, your skimmer sounds like there's a loose part, maybe in the pump.

xdestry · 06/22/2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

Yea, your skimmer sounds like there's a loose part, maybe in the pump.

Yeah did you see the video? I should have recorded it for longer, kind of annoyed now if I have to send it in gonna have to go through another 3 weeks of breka in

shred5 · 06/22/2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xdestry

Took the skimmer apart today and reassembled it and am still dealing with the problem, it seems to actually have gotten worse. I can't pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from but it seems like a problem with the amount of air drawn in. Skimmer is still not pulling out too much skimmate either. Going to call aquamaxx tomorrow and see if they know whats going on.

I would check the magnet or shaft...

krzyphsygy · 06/22/2015, 11:31 PM

Sorry to hear that. Stinks. Mine is pulling out some nasty. Gonna post a pic tomorrow. But still running dry. The cup is nasty but not much in the cup. Tells me the water level is too low. Need to drop the skimmer about 1 inch.

06/17/2015, 08:16 AM	#28
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Most companies over rate their skinmers. Check teef dynamics site out. He has a pretty accurate rating for skimmers. I run an H&S currently rated for 250gl and its on a 125 and does well. 0 no3 for the last 3 years. I feed 3x a day. Last edited by krzyphsygy; 06/17/2015 at 08:17 AM. Reason: .

06/17/2015, 08:19 AM	#29
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Also its very hard to get an accurate skimmer measurement on a new system. Skimmers never work as well in a new system. To new. New skimmer to boot. Last edited by krzyphsygy; 06/17/2015 at 08:20 AM. Reason: .

06/19/2015, 01:00 AM	#36
xdestry SPS Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 662	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAVV...ature=youtu.be Heres the video, the rumble you hear is from the skimmer and you can hear the sound I am talking about with the random large bubbles __________________ 100 gallon MIXED / SPS frag dominant Current Tank Info: 100 Gallon + 40G Sump, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8x39 (B+,C+,B+.Act.B+.P+.Gieseman Super Act, B+), 2x MP40QD, Aquamaxx Q2 + ConeS CO1 Skimmers

06/21/2015, 08:02 AM	#43
stevem650 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boca Raton, Fla Posts: 712	I have my Q2 in 8" of water on a platform I made. Aquamaxx recommends no more than 8". My valve is fully open and if I close it a little, it starts to overflow. I am getting very wet skim. I was thinking I would bring the level down to 6 1/2". I was hoping this would enable me to close the valve so I would get a dryer collection. Am I doing something wrong? __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750, Apex, AquaMaxx Q3 Skimmer, 2 tunze 6105, 4 x Radion XR30 G4 Pros, Reef Octopus Varios 8 return pump, 150lbs rock. Current Tank Info: RedSea Reefer 750

06/22/2015, 06:25 PM	#46
xdestry SPS Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 662	Took the skimmer apart today and reassembled it and am still dealing with the problem, it seems to actually have gotten worse. I can't pinpoint exactly where the sound is coming from but it seems like a problem with the amount of air drawn in. Skimmer is still not pulling out too much skimmate either. Going to call aquamaxx tomorrow and see if they know whats going on. __________________ 100 gallon MIXED / SPS frag dominant Current Tank Info: 100 Gallon + 40G Sump, ATI Sunpower Dimmable 8x39 (B+,C+,B+.Act.B+.P+.Gieseman Super Act, B+), 2x MP40QD, Aquamaxx Q2 + ConeS CO1 Skimmers

06/18/2015, 09:53 PM	#34
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Chemicals meaning Windex, Mr.Clean, Oxi Clean. Vinegar is not what their talking about. Vinegar bath is how I clean all aquarium equipment. Removes all the coraline algea, slime etc. Running a new skimmer in 1 part vin and 3 parts water will remove all the manufacturing oils and stuff. It will break in pretty quick. My Q2 came today and is bathing as we speak. I must say that it is a really small skimmer. The cup is pretty small as well. Alittle worried it wont handle my sps 125gal. Its replacing an H&S a150 which is s good 5 inches taller. Great skimmer, one of these will go on the new frag system in a few weeks. Gonna put it in tomorrow and we will see. Their is two pieces of acrylic on the collection cup glued together instead of one piece like my H&S. The edges are alittle rough for that spot. It makes me think the sharp edges will pop bubbles going jnto the cup. Might not matter.

06/18/2015, 09:57 PM	#35
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	If it works great, gonna be changing the cup pretty often due to the size.

06/19/2015, 10:18 PM	#37
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Got my Q2 hooked up an hr ago. Placed it on my 3 year old sps tank. Cleaned it really well over night. Placed it in. Started foaming instantly. Loooottttssss of bubbles. A thick foam head pretty quick. Then it lost is head. Happened a couple times. But its breakin in. Expected. Got it in 6 1/2 inches of water. First impression is good. East set up. Will wait a couple days to adjust. A ton of micro bubbles from the return of the skimmer but settled down in an hr. Wait an see. Senms to be pretty good though. Big shoes to fill with my trusty H&S.

06/20/2015, 01:53 PM	#39
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Yes it does. Helps with overflowing skimmers though.

06/20/2015, 02:01 PM	#41
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Honestly I dont pay much attention to it. Mine makes noise but its expected. Its white noise to me.

06/20/2015, 08:54 PM	#42
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	So I know its just been 24 hrs but, I wonder if the depth of the skimmer has anything to do with the water level in the skimmer. My unit is almost fully closed but the water level is and inch or more below the bayonet. So not much foam spills over.It foams, but not getting much collection. Mine sits at 6 1/2 inches of water. Maybe I should take it down an inch?

06/21/2015, 11:36 AM	#44
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^^ I would just lower it 1'' and see if that makes it any better, you will have to adjust the skimmer every time you change the depth of the water. My skimmer will overflow anytime the water goes up over a 1/2''.

06/21/2015, 08:16 PM	#45
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	So if you overflow at 8 inches and I am at 6 1/2 and want more in the cup...mines alittle dry. Maybe somewhere in between is the sweet spot. say 7 inches? Could be!!! Still think I need to wait though. I have to keep in mind the skimmer is breaking in and ideal performance will not happen yet. Just don't know if I have the patience to wait...lol

06/22/2015, 11:31 PM	#50
krzyphsygy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,148	Sorry to hear that. Stinks. Mine is pulling out some nasty. Gonna post a pic tomorrow. But still running dry. The cup is nasty but not much in the cup. Tells me the water level is too low. Need to drop the skimmer about 1 inch.