Show off your Skimmer

[mx838]

I couldent find any other posts like this. There are so many choices and internal vs. external. I will post mine once installed later today but how did you do yours? 112655

[yukonblizzard]

I love skimmer threads:D

Here's my Octopus on my 600 shark/ray tank...

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/yukonblizzard/IMG_9928.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/yukonblizzard/IMG_9929.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/yukonblizzard/IMG_9658.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/yukonblizzard/IMG_9590.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/yukonblizzard/IMG_9468.jpg

[sedor]

I was really hoping to see that shark/ray tank! Big skimmer though.

[mm949]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=265

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=266

pmi xl4 w/hammerhead pump which dumps into 125gl fuge

[atty]

heres my 1.3m tall dual breckett.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m277/atty2035/IMG_4768_2.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m277/atty2035/IMG_4780.jpg

[mx838]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=265

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=266

pmi xl4 w/hammerhead pump which dumps into 125gl fuge



Wow That was a custom build from them it looks like? Makes my XL1 look small! Very impresive I thought the only used 1 becket unless custom build?

[yukonblizzard]

I was really hoping to see that shark/ray tank! Big skimmer though.

:lol:

Here is my build thread if you are interested...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1796583

[Elliott]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/elliott3434/DSC00573.jpg

Barr 5220 dual Beckett with Panworld 250 pump, very happy with it

[mx838]

Looking good here. If you use a beckett post your pump also. I shopped around and chose becket and was told they are energy hogs. I found a 115w pump that is supposed to crank this and told by pm its the recomended pump. I dont know if the needlewheel skimmers with multiple pumps would save energy.

[elegance coral]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8642/biggirl.jpg

The adjustable overflow for the skimmer tank, so that I can adjust the depth the skimmer is in without finding stuff to stick under it.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7569/sn854735edited.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3366/sn854737edited2.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/107/sn854738edited3.jpg

[Neoz]

Brand new Addition..

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu334/Neoz44/DSC_0043.jpg


The first 3 days with the new skimmer. Hasn't even broke in..... Yet :thumbsup:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu334/Neoz44/DSC_0007-1.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu334/Neoz44/DSC_0001.jpg


Gotta love skimmer threads..

[roni]

neoz, what model is that reef octopus?

setting up a 180 after a long time away. what skimmer would you guys recommend for a heavily stocked mixed sps/lps tank?

Looking at a deltec 702 versus a bk sm 250 but would love to get a similar skimmer at a lower price. needs to be sump based as the available area is only under the tank.

[kikireef]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8642/biggirl.jpg

The adjustable overflow for the skimmer tank, so that I can adjust the depth the skimmer is in without finding stuff to stick under it.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7569/sn854735edited.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3366/sn854737edited2.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/107/sn854738edited3.jpg

That is a really cool idea. I have never seen that done before but it is really impressive. I would have never though of doing that. :thumbsup:

[elegance coral]

That is a really cool idea. I have never seen that done before but it is really impressive. I would have never though of doing that. :thumbsup:

Thanks Keith.:thumbsup:
It sure is easier to adjust and looks better than the stack of ceramic tile I shoved under the skimmer in the past.

[Neoz]

Roni its a Super Reef Octopus 3000 in sump skimmer. In short terms SRO 3000. It has room to grow as I might be going to a 300 Gallon. This skimmer will run that as well.

[roni]

thanks for the response...looks like it's working well :)

[bullitr]

picture before the modification
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/skimmer004-1.jpg
now i am only running 3 pump but i triple the air intake more energy efficient and pulls more mud

[Untamed12]

My skimmer runs using 4 Sedra 9000 NW pumps. It is gravity fed directly from one of my tank overflows at about 650gph. The chamber is 12"D x 40"H.

One of the pumps pulls ozone into the skimmer and there is a carbon top on top of the collection cup to absorb any released ozone.

I skim quite wet and pull about 3 cups per day on average.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/untamed_photos/Aquarium%20Construction/000_0210.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/untamed_photos/Aquarium%20Construction/100_0692.jpg

[Lightsluvr]

Reeflo Orca 250 in my 500G total volume system:
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/orca01.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/orca02.jpg

After a few months, I was able to locate a Reeflo Orca 250 ProKit with upgraded needlewheel, taller column and collector cup on steroids:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/OrcaPro1.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/skimmer1A.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/orcapro2.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/lightsluvr/orcask3.jpg

LL

[glubbock]

picture before the modification
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/skimmer004-1.jpg
now i am only running 3 pump but i triple the air intake more energy efficient and pulls more mud



Whys dad spending all of my college money... jk lol :thumbsup:

[noobtothereef]

Whys dad spending all of my college money... jk lol :thumbsup:

hahahahaha so true.....

[depresed34]

diy square orca with dart super gold nw ,project cost for body and parts before pump -$150!
base 6x19x19'',main body 15x12x12'',6''od raiser

[E.intheC]

That's the first time I've ever seen an all square (non-HOB type) skimmer. Even the Warner Marine HOB's have cylinders on the inside of the body.