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New Skimmer

Discussion in 'Quad Cities Area' started by matt the fiddler, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Feb 2, 2010 #1
    matt the fiddler

    matt the fiddler Inactive User

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    Well,
    I just jumped on a new BEAST of a skimmer.  the  500 gallon rated Super reef with the bubbleblaster pump.  This thing officially has twice the load of my old Bullet II  [​IMG].. though that was a heck of a skimmer.
    I hope this thing fits in a 55 gallon tank...  it may not (I am hoping rotating it will work- it is too big otherwise with a 18"x 12" footprint)  if it doesn't I may have to refigure my sump sooner than planned [​IMG]   ha ha
    The pic makes it look soooo tiny...
    [​IMG]
    this guy is shipping out today /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
    http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CV-SRO-5000INT&Category_Code=oct-sr
     
  2. Feb 2, 2010 #2
    Mary

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    I am planning on the smaller version- the 2000. Reviews on this skimmer have been excellent. i am limited on my space and this one is only 23" tall... I heard the bubble blaster pumps are quiet and really pull alot for their size...

    i checked their site but they have the old models with the sicce pumps instead of the bubble blaster.. :_(

    let me know how it does for you.

    Mary
     
  3. Feb 2, 2010 #3
    AJ

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    Nice!!! I've heard great things about the Reef Octopus skimmers.

    --AJ
     
  4. Feb 2, 2010 #4
    REEFer Madness

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    Do you have enough bioload to make it run efficient though?
     
  5. Feb 2, 2010 #5
    matt the fiddler

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    I will.
    It will take a while for the tank to get there though /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

    I am going to have a heavily stocked 185 as well as a frag tank/ series of frag tanks, several refuges, and will be feeding very heavily.
     
  6. Feb 2, 2010 #6
    REEFer Madness

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    LOL. I saw 55 gallon and didn't think that was just going to be a sump.
     
  7. Feb 2, 2010 #7
    adampottebaum

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    Good luck Matt. I'm getting your Bullet 2 up tonight, hopefully with no problems. I'm going to plumb it externally to test it out. I have a rough tote I'm using for the time being. I'm drilling a bunch of holes in it before I drill the glass sump, just to test it for problems and in case I need to plumb it differently.

    I'll let you know how your old baby works!

    -Adam
     
  8. Feb 2, 2010 #8
    matt the fiddler

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    /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

    Reefer, If I only had a 55, I would expect no less than you to call my bluff /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif


    Who knows, I may end up liking the becketts better... and be back there in a couple of years again.
     
  9. Feb 3, 2010 #9
    B-Rad

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    That skimmers the bomb, its going to surprise you!
    I want to see some pics of it pulling the tar out of that tank!!! LOL
     
  10. Feb 4, 2010 #10
    Greenonion

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    ill be able to smell the skimmate over here in east moline
     
  11. Feb 4, 2010 #11
    matt the fiddler

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    Well, it is running. it is the size of a 5 gallon bucket... and a little taller.

    I will have to find a way to squeeze it in better... I had some LR rubble in the sump that is making it tilt ever so slightly.
     
  12. Feb 6, 2010 #12
    Newbeme

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    Picture?
     
  13. Feb 6, 2010 #13
    matt the fiddler

    matt the fiddler Inactive User

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    crap- it isn't letting me upload..
     
  14. Feb 6, 2010 #14
    matt the fiddler

    matt the fiddler Inactive User

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    [​IMG]
     
  15. Feb 6, 2010 #15
    REEFer Madness

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    Woah DAMN! overcompensating for something? LOL
     
  16. Feb 6, 2010 #16
    Newbeme

    Newbeme Inactive User

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    Holy cow!!








     
  17. Feb 6, 2010 #17
    B-Rad

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    looks awesome Matt! I will call you around 1:00 on sunday.
     
  18. Feb 6, 2010 #18
    matt the fiddler

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    well, I tried to get the model below it- and they were out everywhere, and Premium was great in working with me /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif.. the upgrade is a tad more than I will need... but in the "zone" for my end goals
     

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