need advise on tunze skimmer

[danielmanlee]

Good Day everyone... I need some skimmer advise.. I currently run a remora c skimmer and its not skimming anything at all.. I have been researching and looks like Tunze 9005 will fit my need.. Can someone give me some advise on that skimmer? are they good and reliable? I do want it to be place in the sump but my sump has limited spaces...

thank you very much

[The Grim Reefer]

I just changed out a Recirculating octopus skimmer with a Tunze 9010 and so far I am impressed. If you get 9005 for in sump you need to add on a kit for that. I think Marine depot has a pretty good explanation of when you need to add the kit. They do have a pretty small footprint. Like 5 1/2 by 4" or so.

[danielmanlee]

Thx for the quick response Grim Reefer.. Did you use your in the sump? do they just sit in the sump or can it be hang? I do see that a kit is available, but is that necessary?

[Jeff]

I have a 9010 as well and it comes with all of the hardware to run it in the sump or in the tank. I replaced an ASM G2 with it and the Tunze is MUCH better.

[Topbloke72]

If you are using the Tunze in-sump I would recomend the 9010 as it has the sump kit is included. With the 9005 you have to purchase the sump kit seperately, so for just a few dollars more you have a more powerful skimmer.


i have the 9010 on a 50 gallon tank and love it.:D

[danielmanlee]

Will the tunze 9010 too much for my 72 gal tank? I think the size are the same as 9005 but just 2 inches taller...? I see Topbloke 72 use in on a 50 gal tank...thats impressive

[kodyboy]

I would get the 9010 as well, a better unit and with the sump kit included not that much more expensive.

[Fliger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10546686#post10546686 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danielmanlee
Will the tunze 9010 too much for my 72 gal tank? I think the size are the same as 9005 but just 2 inches taller...? I see Topbloke 72 use in on a 50 gal tank...thats impressive

Definitely get the 9010, well worth the extra few bucks. Probably better resale if you ever upgrade tanks. Its a great skimmer, check the "lets see some tunze skimmate" over on the Tunze forum for some pix.

[bosscrab]

I too have a 9010 on a 75g in a 30g sump. I love it! You can't go wrong w/Tunze.

[The Grim Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10546402#post10546402 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danielmanlee
Thx for the quick response Grim Reefer.. Did you use your in the sump? do they just sit in the sump or can it be hang? I do see that a kit is available, but is that necessary?

They can hang or sit. Mine sits in the sump.

[jamesdawson]

9020 here, kicks butt!

James

[yeldarbj]

I replaced a Remora with a 9010 running it in-tank. I think the 9010 runs slightly louder but skims much, much better.

Definitely, get the 9010 over the 9005, stronger pump, and it includes the sump kit for about $30 more.

Plus, the service you get from Tunze is absolutely the best available.

[jbplay]

Get the 9010. Replaced my ASM G1X on my 75g w/29g sump with one and it works fantastic!

[trmiv]

I have a 9005 and it's pretty good, I wish I had the 9010 though. But I got the 9005 with a sump kit used for $180, so I can't really complain much.