Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club - Page 5

chetm2 · 08/07/2007, 10:52 AM

I dont think the ASM G4X has a chance against this skimmer, but it did alright for the money.

wizsmaster · 08/07/2007, 01:24 PM

i get the pleasant job of cleaning the collection cup today. didn't have time yesterday, or this morning .. but it looked like it was getting ready to flow back intot he skimmer body.

Lunchbucket · 08/07/2007, 05:15 PM

wizsmaster

BreadmanMike · 08/07/2007, 05:28 PM

I'll post a pic of what I've pulled so far after dinner.

BreadmanMike · 08/07/2007, 05:57 PM

This is what I've gotten since I first set it up Friday night. I think it might be officially broken in now.

ranran · 08/07/2007, 06:14 PM

Wow i think i can smell it from here thats some nasty looking stuff.

Lunchbucket · 08/07/2007, 06:35 PM

THANKS for the pic! LOVE IT!

I want one

Lunchbucket

GSMguy · 08/07/2007, 06:36 PM

sick

wizsmaster · 08/07/2007, 09:52 PM

I just drained it ... Nasty stuff.
Sorry, no pics tonight. No camera at home, and no internet here either ... Posting from my blackberry.

Right now I have it set to skim a little on the wet side. It is pulling a sick amount of dark green/brownish fluid, not the tea colored stuff. It filled the collection cup up to the point of it bubbling/gurgling from the lid ... All within 48-60 hours. ... Again, NOT the tea colored skimmate that one can almost look through ... But dark green, almost brown fluid.

wizsmaster · 08/15/2007, 10:03 AM

urg. less than 72 hours worth of stuff:

GSMguy · 08/15/2007, 10:14 AM

uhh that must smell to high heaven

Famous · 08/15/2007, 10:52 AM

Thats Sick! I can smell that from here! Fix that thing up where you can collect that outside!

Jeremy B. · 08/15/2007, 10:56 AM

Ahh, YES, I love it!!!

The funk that this skimmer pulls out on a continous basis is awesome!

So far the biggest complaint I have gotten, and it really has only been questioned by non owners so far, is the nylon screws on the neck. Just asking the existing owner's of this skimmer so far, would it have been worth it to you to have spent another $40 - $50 retail on a twist neck?

E-A-G-L-E-S · 08/15/2007, 10:56 AM

Aquaticman....so I'm guessing you feel this isn't too much skimmer for a 90g? What is your total system gallons?
I was thinking of purchasing the smaller one when it comes out, but maybe this is what I want?

BreadmanMike · 08/15/2007, 11:02 AM

Jeremy,
I would have spent the extra $$$ for a twist neck.

Matt,
I'm around 300g total. I don't think you need something this big unless you plan too add on to your 90 or go bigger later on. If you're in a hurry, then go ahead and get it now while it's on sale. I don't think the smaller one will be all that less expensive and who knows when they will be out.

raddogz · 08/15/2007, 12:14 PM

I was advised that this skimmer would be too big for my 120g and to wait on the smaller version.

GSMguy · 08/15/2007, 12:16 PM

yea i think its too big for my 50g unfortunately

xinumaster · 08/15/2007, 12:33 PM

Just get a bigger tank so you can use this skimmer.

wizsmaster · 08/15/2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy B.
So far the biggest complaint I have gotten, and it really has only been questioned by non owners so far, is the nylon screws on the neck. Just asking the existing owner's of this skimmer so far, would it have been worth it to you to have spent another $40 - $50 retail on a twist neck?

Jeremy,

here is my take on this ... as I was one to debate over this as well.

Yes, I'd have loved to have the twist neck, and the extra $40-$50 wouldn't have held me up.
I've had an ETSS 1800 before, and to get into the stacks, and the top off one had to remove the nylon screws ... there was very little clearance ... would always get your fingers cought.

This skimmer is a bit different though .... Reeflo was smart enough to put the key holes in there ... On this skimmer one only needs to loosen the screws by ... 2-3-4 rotations, just enough to make the top not push on the 0-ring anymore. It is NOT as much of a PITA as i thought it would be.

And really sitting back & thinking about it .. I've had skimmers with twist necks ... if its a cheap twist neck, it could potentially be a PITA to undo. I've had it to where i needed 2 people for it ... 2 hands around the collection cup to twist, and 2 hands, or a foot to try to hold the skimmer body in place while one twists.
If a twist neck - it would have to be a union style, like the EuroReef ... Eventhough this skimmer holds alot of water, and therefor weighs quiet a bit when in operation ... i'd still be afraid to break the body/neck joint while trying to untwist the cup ... always required a bit of a jerk/torque force to get it untwisted.

So all in all ... I'm not complaining about the 8 nylon screws ... 1 other modification though ... some sort of drain in the base box ... and possibly making the diffuser plate removable ... for easy cleaning inside the box.

pwhitby · 08/15/2007, 06:36 PM

I am perfectly happy with the screws, they are easy. Takes 15 seconds tops to remove the cap. I have had used twist necks before and they are more of a pain than the screws for the reasons wizsmaster mentions above.

I have had euroreefs almost "glue" up and become a real pain to unscrew.

Paul.

ranran · 08/15/2007, 08:31 PM

Man Wiz thats a whole lotta of nasty! Are you noticing any difference in your tank?

wizsmaster · 08/15/2007, 08:45 PM

Yes ... A lot of my corals started to color up ... Different colors ... Never seen before.

I have what was sold to me as a brown w/ blue tips stag ... It is now turning all blue, with a teal hue ...
All 3 of my torts are gaining more color.
My brown tri-color fuzzy stag is actually showing all 3 colors now ( brown/blue/green)

Would I claim that the skimmer is cause for all of this? No. However I do feel comfortable saying that that it sure helped!
The only other change I have made is hooked my much undersized calcium reactor back up ... It has been off for the last 4 months ... And I have not once tested for alk/calcium ... Or done a water change ... Other than about 50g a month ago when a hose came loose & my sump pumped dry overnight.

The tank has also cleared up A LOT! It is amazing what a good skimmer can pull out!

Deepsea2005 · 08/16/2007, 09:32 AM

Hello club,

Just a thought, not a competition, can all of us post our FTS and specs.
So we know who has what, and how the skimmer handles each one.
Beside, with pictures, our club will be more popular.

Khanh

wizsmaster · 08/16/2007, 09:39 AM

Current Tanks: 265g Display / 400g System - Mixed Reef w/ SPS/LPS/2 Clams + 50+ fish.

ranran · 08/16/2007, 09:43 AM

50+ fish.

Thats what i am talking about. I like a tank with a good fish population.

Khanh you ask so you got to lead the way. lets see your tank with plenty of pics.
I been wanting to try and take some new pics on my tank so i will give it a shot later today when my lights are on.

08/07/2007, 05:15 PM	#103
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	wizsmaster __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

08/07/2007, 06:14 PM	#106
ranran Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: vanc wa Posts: 765	Wow i think i can smell it from here thats some nasty looking stuff. __________________ Randy Current Tank Info: down sized to a 200 gal starfire!

08/07/2007, 06:35 PM	#107
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	THANKS for the pic! LOVE IT! I want one Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

08/07/2007, 06:36 PM	#108
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	sick __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/15/2007, 10:14 AM	#111
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	uhh that must smell to high heaven __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/07/2007, 10:52 AM	#101
chetm2 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,089	I dont think the ASM G4X has a chance against this skimmer, but it did alright for the money.

08/07/2007, 01:24 PM	#102
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	i get the pleasant job of cleaning the collection cup today. didn't have time yesterday, or this morning .. but it looked like it was getting ready to flow back intot he skimmer body.

08/07/2007, 05:28 PM	#104
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	I'll post a pic of what I've pulled so far after dinner.

08/07/2007, 05:57 PM	#105
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	This is what I've gotten since I first set it up Friday night. I think it might be officially broken in now.

08/07/2007, 09:52 PM	#109
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	I just drained it ... Nasty stuff. Sorry, no pics tonight. No camera at home, and no internet here either ... Posting from my blackberry. Right now I have it set to skim a little on the wet side. It is pulling a sick amount of dark green/brownish fluid, not the tea colored stuff. It filled the collection cup up to the point of it bubbling/gurgling from the lid ... All within 48-60 hours. ... Again, NOT the tea colored skimmate that one can almost look through ... But dark green, almost brown fluid.

08/15/2007, 10:03 AM	#110
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	urg. less than 72 hours worth of stuff:

08/15/2007, 10:52 AM	#112
Famous Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 187	Thats Sick! I can smell that from here! Fix that thing up where you can collect that outside!

08/15/2007, 10:56 AM	#113
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Ahh, YES, I love it!!! The funk that this skimmer pulls out on a continous basis is awesome! So far the biggest complaint I have gotten, and it really has only been questioned by non owners so far, is the nylon screws on the neck. Just asking the existing owner's of this skimmer so far, would it have been worth it to you to have spent another $40 - $50 retail on a twist neck?

08/15/2007, 10:56 AM	#114
E-A-G-L-E-S Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 7,038	Aquaticman....so I'm guessing you feel this isn't too much skimmer for a 90g? What is your total system gallons? I was thinking of purchasing the smaller one when it comes out, but maybe this is what I want? __________________ Smug Egotistical Contemptuous It's difficult to get a man to understand something that his salary requires him not to.

08/15/2007, 11:02 AM	#115
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	Jeremy, I would have spent the extra $$$ for a twist neck. Matt, I'm around 300g total. I don't think you need something this big unless you plan too add on to your 90 or go bigger later on. If you're in a hurry, then go ahead and get it now while it's on sale. I don't think the smaller one will be all that less expensive and who knows when they will be out.

08/15/2007, 12:14 PM	#116
raddogz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,167	I was advised that this skimmer would be too big for my 120g and to wait on the smaller version. __________________ Eileen If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. - Quentin Crisp Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

08/15/2007, 12:16 PM	#117
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	yea i think its too big for my 50g unfortunately __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/15/2007, 12:33 PM	#118
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Just get a bigger tank so you can use this skimmer. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

08/15/2007, 06:36 PM	#120
pwhitby Team RC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9,137	I am perfectly happy with the screws, they are easy. Takes 15 seconds tops to remove the cap. I have had used twist necks before and they are more of a pain than the screws for the reasons wizsmaster mentions above. I have had euroreefs almost "glue" up and become a real pain to unscrew. Paul. __________________ Paul W Whitby Ph.D

08/15/2007, 08:31 PM	#121
ranran Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: vanc wa Posts: 765	Man Wiz thats a whole lotta of nasty! Are you noticing any difference in your tank? __________________ Randy Current Tank Info: down sized to a 200 gal starfire!

08/15/2007, 08:45 PM	#122
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	Yes ... A lot of my corals started to color up ... Different colors ... Never seen before. I have what was sold to me as a brown w/ blue tips stag ... It is now turning all blue, with a teal hue ... All 3 of my torts are gaining more color. My brown tri-color fuzzy stag is actually showing all 3 colors now ( brown/blue/green) Would I claim that the skimmer is cause for all of this? No. However I do feel comfortable saying that that it sure helped! The only other change I have made is hooked my much undersized calcium reactor back up ... It has been off for the last 4 months ... And I have not once tested for alk/calcium ... Or done a water change ... Other than about 50g a month ago when a hose came loose & my sump pumped dry overnight. The tank has also cleared up A LOT! It is amazing what a good skimmer can pull out!

08/16/2007, 09:32 AM	#123
Deepsea2005 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,131	Hello club, Just a thought, not a competition, can all of us post our FTS and specs. So we know who has what, and how the skimmer handles each one. Beside, with pictures, our club will be more popular. Khanh

08/16/2007, 09:39 AM	#124
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	Current Tanks: 265g Display / 400g System - Mixed Reef w/ SPS/LPS/2 Clams + 50+ fish.

08/16/2007, 09:43 AM	#125
ranran Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: vanc wa Posts: 765	50+ fish. Thats what i am talking about. I like a tank with a good fish population. Khanh you ask so you got to lead the way. lets see your tank with plenty of pics. I been wanting to try and take some new pics on my tank so i will give it a shot later today when my lights are on. __________________ Randy Current Tank Info: down sized to a 200 gal starfire!