Tunze 9010 skimmer Good or Bad?

Nohatch · 04/07/2007, 11:13 PM

Just looking for diff. feedback on Tunze skimmers. Any info would be great. Thanks

kodyboy · 04/08/2007, 08:38 AM

AWESOME skimmer! I have one on my 92 and it works flawlessly!

Nohatch · 04/08/2007, 08:50 AM

Do you think it could skim 150 total gal? (125 With Sump)

Nohatch · 04/08/2007, 08:53 AM

Also what type of skimmate do you get?

kodyboy · 04/08/2007, 09:44 AM

It would work fine on a 150 system, it skims dry or wet depends on how you set it. Great skimmer. If you want to maximze its performance get a foam extraction unit instead of the collection cup.

Foam extraction unit
(9020.140)

including reactor, to be used in DOC Skimmer 9010, 9015 and 9210. With 90 deg. angle and drain hose, diam. 40 mm x 40 cm (1.57 x 15.7 in.).

9020.140 95.28 USD

Nohatch · 04/08/2007, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the info.
Anyone else use these style skimmers?
Are there any mods for the tunze?

macawdad2003 · 04/08/2007, 11:39 AM

I have a 9005 in my 75G (Reefpack 500 system). It skims great and as silent as a skimmer could be.

I have a new 9010 to go in my 90. I assume it will perform as well or better than the 9005; so, I am excited

I am not aware of any mods to the units. Falls under "if it aint broke don't fix it" category.

You will not be disappointed. Oh, and one more thing.. They take up very little space

andyco · 04/08/2007, 11:46 AM

Good.

Very good.

Skims wet, skims great.

Took a while to break in and become silent.

I have it on a 75 display with ~ 100 gallons total, and it cranks.

mano1192 · 04/08/2007, 12:21 PM

Completly silent, running on a 100g corner tanks medium sps load , and its working great! I skim dry, but can skim wet very well also. Is literally 1 corner of my sump as its footprint with sump kit is tiny. Also very short if cebinet hieght is a concern. Well worth every penny! I had a aqua remora pro hang on and it was twice the size and 1/2 as effecient - 2 thumbs up!

pjf · 04/08/2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nohatch
Thanks for the info.
Anyone else use these style skimmers?
Are there any mods for the tunze?

After a break-in period, my Tunze 9010 collects a cup of wet skim daily from my 75g aquarium with 29g refugium. I am not aware of user modifications to the 9010 but there are options:

#9015.140 cup with taller reaction tube for dry skimming ($105.52)
#9020.140 foam extraction unit for draining to external container ($95.28)

â€¢ With the base 9010, you can overflow your collection cup if you maximize the air adjustment valve.
â€¢ With the taller 9015.140 collection cup and reactor tube, you can dry skim with the air adjustment valve at full open.
â€¢ With the 9020.140 foam extraction unit, you can skim at a higher rate to a container. This is Tunzeâ€™s recommended option for maximum skimming with the 9010.

spsdude · 04/08/2007, 01:06 PM

I also am an owner of a 9010. I wanted either a HOB or in tank skimmer---because I do not use a sump. I have a 58 gallon tank. I looked and researched all skimmers A---Z. Price was not an issue. I finally picked the Tunze. Also the support from Roger (go to the Tunze forum) is second to none.
I am completely satisfied.

Billy Rocket · 04/08/2007, 06:54 PM

My 9015 came 3 days ago. I love it! Much better than my Euro-reef.

Small, quiet, easy to clean, whats not to like.

Nohatch · 04/08/2007, 07:34 PM

Im glad to hear all the good feed back. I just got home with my 9010 (I think). I did a lil trading. The collection cup seems it may be larger than norm. It reads 100-1300. I do not see a mod. Number?

pjf · 04/08/2007, 07:55 PM

The collection cups do not have model numbers. Does your collection cup look like the cup atop the 9015 skimmer: http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C...-infoxunter028?

If so, then you have a 9015 because the 9010 and 9015 differ only in the collection cup. With the taller reaction tube, you should be able to turn your air adjustment valve to maximum and still dry skim.

If you need operating instructions, they can be downloaded from the link above.

Nohatch · 04/08/2007, 08:20 PM

Thanks pjf. It looks like i do have the 9015

Suffer Well · 04/08/2007, 11:20 PM

I'm an owner of a store and we are running one on our smallest fish systems which is like 150 gallons and it pulls out nice dark green crap everyday. It took a bit to become aged but now its a power house.

Nohatch · 04/09/2007, 05:52 AM

I ran the 9015 for the first time last night. I woke up this morning and there was no bubbles climbing the col. cup. It do not know if its working the way it should or not?

pjf · 04/09/2007, 06:46 AM

Is the skimmer configured for "in-tank" or "in-sump"?

If configured for in-tank mode, the skimmer must be mounted with the water level at the "blue-line." Otherwise, the water level inside the skimmer will be too low. The bottom plate used for in-tank mode has an open grate.

If configured for in-sump mode, the solid plate on the bottom with the suction cups must be sitting on a firm surface to form a seal. Using the riser tube, the pump will raise the internal water level to the "blue line." Without a platform or the bottom of the sump to rest on, the water inside the skimmer will leak out and fail to reach the "blue line."

Nohatch · 04/09/2007, 06:52 AM

It is setup in sump.I can see the water with the col. cup off and it is reaching the blue line. Just nothing going on up the tube.

SHAWNLX86 · 04/09/2007, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nohatch
I ran the 9015 for the first time last night. I woke up this morning and there was no bubbles climbing the col. cup. It do not know if its working the way it should or not?

I have the 9015 and the bubbles overfow into the cup immediately if air is cranked up, so it sounds like something is wrong. What might help a little is there is a hole on the backside of the skimmer, I glued a piece of black plastic over it. It is nort needed.

Nohatch · 04/09/2007, 09:30 AM

I tried covering the hole for a while. that did not seem to change a thing. The bubbles are only making it to the top of the black body. None up the tube.

SHAWNLX86 · 04/09/2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nohatch
I tried covering the hole for a while. that did not seem to change a thing. The bubbles are only making it to the top of the black body. None up the tube.

The air intake knob is opened and bottom grate is opened where water enters. If so theres something wrong. just turning the air intake knob 1/2 way the cup starts filling with foam in no time.

pjf · 04/09/2007, 10:38 AM

Well, I guess itâ€™s time to go through a â€œchecklist.â€ Hereâ€™s my suggested checklist FWIW:

1. Download the instructions (http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/gebra...x9010.8888.pdf).
2. Check the air hose pictured above the pump on page 8. It should be connected on both ends and not kinked or twisted.
3. Make sure all the components pictured on page 34 (English instructions on page 35) are in place
4. Check the solid bottom plate (not the open bottom plate) with suction cups on page 34. It should be inserted with the beveled edge facing outwards. Try not to break the tiny tabs on the front edge of the plate.
5. Make sure the skimmer is resting on a solid surface (sump bottom or platform) for a proper seal.
6. Take out the blue air adjustment valve when operating the skimmer. Foam should reach the top of the reaction tube (and fill the shorter 9010 cup in seconds).

Is your 9015 new or used? If it is used, you might want to clean the skimmer. Unfortunately, after cleaning, it will take another week to break it in.

â€¢ Take the pump out and run the pump in a container with vinegar.
â€¢ Pour warm water down the skimmer air adjustment opening to rinse out any salt deposits. When you do this with the pump removed, you should see water coming out of the internal air hose.

If none of the above works, get on the Tunze forum. Roger Vitko of Tunze usually responds the next business day.

Nohatch · 04/09/2007, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the checklist. I noticed i also have 2 nips for air line that are wide open. Should they be? There is one on each side of the air screw.

pjf · 04/09/2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nohatch
Thanks for the checklist. I noticed i also have 2 nips for air line that are wide open. Should they be? There is one on each side of the air screw.

The big nipple is the main air intake. It should be clear and open.

The small nipple is for ozone. It is just a secondary source of air (or ozone).

The blue screw is the valve that allows air into the vertical shaft leading to the internal air hose. The air hose is attached to the pump's venturi opening. If the vertical shaft or air hose is blocked, then you need to clear it. If you run water into the opening for the blue screw, the water should run down the shaft and out of the air hose.

04/07/2007, 11:13 PM	#1
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Tunze 9010 skimmer Good or Bad? Just looking for diff. feedback on Tunze skimmers. Any info would be great. Thanks

04/08/2007, 08:50 AM	#3
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Do you think it could skim 150 total gal? (125 With Sump) __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/08/2007, 08:53 AM	#4
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Also what type of skimmate do you get? __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/08/2007, 10:43 AM	#6
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Thanks for the info. Anyone else use these style skimmers? Are there any mods for the tunze? __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/08/2007, 07:34 PM	#13
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Im glad to hear all the good feed back. I just got home with my 9010 (I think). I did a lil trading. The collection cup seems it may be larger than norm. It reads 100-1300. I do not see a mod. Number? __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/08/2007, 08:38 AM	#2
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	AWESOME skimmer! I have one on my 92 and it works flawlessly!

04/08/2007, 09:44 AM	#5
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	It would work fine on a 150 system, it skims dry or wet depends on how you set it. Great skimmer. If you want to maximze its performance get a foam extraction unit instead of the collection cup. Foam extraction unit (9020.140) including reactor, to be used in DOC Skimmer 9010, 9015 and 9210. With 90 deg. angle and drain hose, diam. 40 mm x 40 cm (1.57 x 15.7 in.). 9020.140 95.28 USD

04/08/2007, 11:39 AM	#7
macawdad2003 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 236	I have a 9005 in my 75G (Reefpack 500 system). It skims great and as silent as a skimmer could be. I have a new 9010 to go in my 90. I assume it will perform as well or better than the 9005; so, I am excited I am not aware of any mods to the units. Falls under "if it aint broke don't fix it" category. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and one more thing.. They take up very little space

04/08/2007, 11:46 AM	#8
andyco Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: milwaukee Posts: 115	Good. Very good. Skims wet, skims great. Took a while to break in and become silent. I have it on a 75 display with ~ 100 gallons total, and it cranks.

04/08/2007, 12:21 PM	#9
mano1192 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 292	Completly silent, running on a 100g corner tanks medium sps load , and its working great! I skim dry, but can skim wet very well also. Is literally 1 corner of my sump as its footprint with sump kit is tiny. Also very short if cebinet hieght is a concern. Well worth every penny! I had a aqua remora pro hang on and it was twice the size and 1/2 as effecient - 2 thumbs up!

04/08/2007, 01:06 PM	#11
spsdude Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 155	I also am an owner of a 9010. I wanted either a HOB or in tank skimmer---because I do not use a sump. I have a 58 gallon tank. I looked and researched all skimmers A---Z. Price was not an issue. I finally picked the Tunze. Also the support from Roger (go to the Tunze forum) is second to none. I am completely satisfied.

04/08/2007, 06:54 PM	#12
Billy Rocket Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 74	My 9015 came 3 days ago. I love it! Much better than my Euro-reef. Small, quiet, easy to clean, whats not to like.

04/08/2007, 07:55 PM	#14
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	9015 Collection Cup? The collection cups do not have model numbers. Does your collection cup look like the cup atop the 9015 skimmer: http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C...-infoxunter028? If so, then you have a 9015 because the 9010 and 9015 differ only in the collection cup. With the taller reaction tube, you should be able to turn your air adjustment valve to maximum and still dry skim. If you need operating instructions, they can be downloaded from the link above. Last edited by pjf; 04/08/2007 at 08:01 PM.

04/08/2007, 08:20 PM	#15
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Thanks pjf. It looks like i do have the 9015 __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/08/2007, 11:20 PM	#16
Suffer Well Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Posts: 13	I'm an owner of a store and we are running one on our smallest fish systems which is like 150 gallons and it pulls out nice dark green crap everyday. It took a bit to become aged but now its a power house.

04/09/2007, 05:52 AM	#17
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	I ran the 9015 for the first time last night. I woke up this morning and there was no bubbles climbing the col. cup. It do not know if its working the way it should or not? __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/09/2007, 06:46 AM	#18
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	Is the skimmer configured for "in-tank" or "in-sump"? If configured for in-tank mode, the skimmer must be mounted with the water level at the "blue-line." Otherwise, the water level inside the skimmer will be too low. The bottom plate used for in-tank mode has an open grate. If configured for in-sump mode, the solid plate on the bottom with the suction cups must be sitting on a firm surface to form a seal. Using the riser tube, the pump will raise the internal water level to the "blue line." Without a platform or the bottom of the sump to rest on, the water inside the skimmer will leak out and fail to reach the "blue line."

04/09/2007, 06:52 AM	#19
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	It is setup in sump.I can see the water with the col. cup off and it is reaching the blue line. Just nothing going on up the tube. __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/09/2007, 09:30 AM	#21
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	I tried covering the hole for a while. that did not seem to change a thing. The bubbles are only making it to the top of the black body. None up the tube. __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....

04/09/2007, 10:38 AM	#23
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	Suggestions Well, I guess itâ€™s time to go through a â€œchecklist.â€ Hereâ€™s my suggested checklist FWIW: 1. Download the instructions (http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/gebra...x9010.8888.pdf). 2. Check the air hose pictured above the pump on page 8. It should be connected on both ends and not kinked or twisted. 3. Make sure all the components pictured on page 34 (English instructions on page 35) are in place 4. Check the solid bottom plate (not the open bottom plate) with suction cups on page 34. It should be inserted with the beveled edge facing outwards. Try not to break the tiny tabs on the front edge of the plate. 5. Make sure the skimmer is resting on a solid surface (sump bottom or platform) for a proper seal. 6. Take out the blue air adjustment valve when operating the skimmer. Foam should reach the top of the reaction tube (and fill the shorter 9010 cup in seconds). Is your 9015 new or used? If it is used, you might want to clean the skimmer. Unfortunately, after cleaning, it will take another week to break it in. â€¢ Take the pump out and run the pump in a container with vinegar. â€¢ Pour warm water down the skimmer air adjustment opening to rinse out any salt deposits. When you do this with the pump removed, you should see water coming out of the internal air hose. If none of the above works, get on the Tunze forum. Roger Vitko of Tunze usually responds the next business day.

04/09/2007, 02:48 PM	#24
Nohatch Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 88	Thanks for the checklist. I noticed i also have 2 nips for air line that are wide open. Should they be? There is one on each side of the air screw. __________________ Hello, I am Nohatch and im addicted to reef.....