chimera Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 jeez don't even know my own skimmer cheers reef, yeah i meant AP902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 lol :oops: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEOvitANZ Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Any updates Steve ? I like the look of this skimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 U mean Tim??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEOvitANZ Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Sorry, thought this one was your thread steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 The skimmer is working well, better than my last DIY one. The skimate is nice and dark, and is pulling about 200 - 250ml day. Still playing with the water level and amount of water coming in. I will be adding another pump shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 well done you should make another one and sell it im sure you will get a few buyers may have to start a small part time business well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 the bottom of the skimmer looks brown. Is that poo buildup already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 The skimmer is working well, better than my last DIY one. I will be adding another pump shortly. That skimmate is proof that its a top skimmer TM - nice one. Does the Mrs know about the additional pump, lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 the bottom of the skimmer looks brown. Is that poo buildup already? yip, need some wool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 That skimmate is proof that its a top skimmer TM - nice one. Does the Mrs know about the additional pump, lol ? What she doesn't know etc etc Have another one in the garage anyway. Finished plumbing it up last night, now all the water from the overflow(less a we bit) goes thru the skimmer. After 24hrs, the difference was amazing. I was pumping about 600lt per hour before. It has pulled some crap over night, about the same amount as 2days worth before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Or skim wetter, but that's a whole different debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 adding another pump to the skimmer body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 do you find that the skimmer out performs a queen skimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 do you find that the skimmer out performs a queen skimmer Yip and a______ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 how come the air tube is on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 how come the air tube is on the floor three main reasons 1. The cooler air helps make smaller bubbles 2. The pressure is lower down there (low pressure down, high pressure up) 3. The fungi spores from the rotting fish food help feed the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 so if you get a power cut all the water will be on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted March 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 have just made a mounting bracket for it. will be on tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 mate i rekon you need to host a skim-off between your one and a similiar priced deltec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 oh boy here we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Got my Vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 maybe reef will supply one to prove the superiority of german engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Shawn zips mouth shut for fear of being shot down by angry Wellingtonians :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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