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01/30/2013, 08:51 PM | #26 | |
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It collects about a 1/2 or a bit more collection cup per day. I dump it once a day but only clean the cup once per week. Seems to be fine. That way, just takes a few secs to take it out and dump it.
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02/05/2013, 08:04 AM | #27 |
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Would you all recommend I swap my 9002 for this new design?
I find the 9002 inconsistent and the elbow on the airline to pump always clogs |
02/05/2013, 10:08 AM | #28 |
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Only if it would fit, the 9002 fits the back compartment of most all in ones, the 9004 does not. In general if the elbow of a 9002 is clogging repeatedly the install is the issue, if it is under a canopy or submerged too deeply saltwater or salty moist air are drawn in and the elbow clogs rapidly, this won't happen when the depth is correct and the skimmer is able to get fresh air that is not so laden with salt and moisture. In general it should be able to go 9-12 months between the elbow clogging, if it clogs more rapidly, I would change up the installation if possible to remedy this.
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02/05/2013, 10:14 AM | #29 |
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cant be too deep, i have it at the recommended line marker 1/2-3/4" raised past waterline... and i have an open rear chamber, and yes the 9004 can fit... but will it improve my performance... lol. if i can get this elbow working better, i would prefer to stay with the 9002
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02/05/2013, 10:27 AM | #30 |
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this helps with showing how its setup somewhat... it also has the airline modded, and runs to a C02 scrubber air filter...
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02/05/2013, 10:35 AM | #31 |
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That does look fine, I am puzzled by why it would clog so quickly unless the CO2 scrubber is getting moist and some of the media is getting drawn in.
The 9004 is stronger, it uses a needle wheel so the bubbles are finer and more of them. Also it actively surface skims so it draws in a more concentrated protein laden water to begin with compared to the passive diffusion of the 9002 which works more slowly. It does not have an elbow it instead just has an airline nipple on a volute cap for the needlewheel. I am not sure though how it would work with any sort of CO2 scrubber as this might overly restrict the air, it does not have the level of suction that the venturi would have.
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02/05/2013, 10:57 AM | #32 |
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so in your tunze opinion, would i get stronger skimming from the 9004? keep in mind i have mostly sps... and prefer UNLS
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02/05/2013, 11:11 AM | #33 |
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Roger, are there any chances of a needlewheel upgrade for the 9002?
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02/05/2013, 11:57 AM | #34 |
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The 9002 is a venturi skimmer, air is added after the pump, so the needlewheel would do no good. No change is planned for the 9002.
The 9004 is definitely a stronger skimmer, it reacts faster and will remove more.
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02/05/2013, 12:48 PM | #35 |
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Roger, I'm very interested in this skimmer for my new Solana tank. Do you know if it will fit in the back? Are the magnets easily placed on different sides of the skimmer? Is there a bracket sold in case the magnets don't work? Thanks!
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It measures 4.3 by 3.5, the magnets only fit into recesses in the back and cannot be moved to another side. There is no other mounting option.
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02/05/2013, 04:37 PM | #37 |
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Thanks Roger. So the 4.3 inches includes the magnet?
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02/05/2013, 05:41 PM | #38 |
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Yes
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04/18/2013, 12:45 PM | #39 |
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does anyone know if the 9004 will fit in the back of a Red Sea Max 130? I know the 9002 will, but wondering if the 9004 will also?
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Unfortunately, I cannot confirm this, we had one report from France that it fit and one from the US that it did not.
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05/04/2013, 06:21 PM | #41 |
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the 9004 wont fit in the back of the RSM 130,its a few mm too wide
it seems absolutely incredible to me that tunze would supersede a popular skimmer then alienate 90% of their market share by making its replacement too big for most (if not all) the AIO's Roger,how long is the 9002 going to be available for? we have been told by the Australian wholesaler that its being discontinued,whether this is true or they are trying to get people panic buying i'm not sure,do you have the correct information? |
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9004 for now is just an additional skimmer in the range, by mid 2014 you will see where it fits in. It was never intended to replace the 9002, though the 9002 will be replaced very soon, by early next year. The replacement for it will be even smaller. All of the older Comline skimmers are being redesigned, the 9004 was just the first one to be finished as it shared a body with many other new products. 9002, 9006, 9011, 9016, 9021 are all being replaced and the replacement will be unveiled at Interzoo 2014 and should be available by fall of 2014 with the 9002 replacement being first and likely available by early 2014.
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Will this fit in the back of a Nuvo 30 gallon? Not impressed with IM's Skimmer as it is loud.
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It looks like it could fit if you were able to place it in the intake sections and that is assuming the dotted line (media baskets?) are removable. The skimmer measures 4.3 * 3.5 * 12 and roughly 9" are submerged. It seems it would fit best oriented side ways in the largest compartment. You might try a google search for Nuvo 30 Tunze 9004 and see if anyone has done it and what issues they encountered.
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Hi guys sorry to hijack this thread, quick question. I would really like to replace my stock skimmer in a boyu TL550 and was wondering if this would fit the back of the boyu with the lid closed? thanks!
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I would either google the tank and skimmer and see if anyone else has done it, or get me the dimensions of the back compartment and we can see how it matches up.
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09/19/2013, 10:50 AM | #47 |
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Any further updates on this skimmer? OP, are you still happy with it?
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Hi Roger,
Can 9004 work fine in 8" water level in the sump? |
10/14/2013, 10:35 AM | #49 |
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It must be submerged 8.86-9.65" but 9" is generally the ideal.
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Heard that there are micro-bubbles leaking from the side body of the T9004. Any solution on it?
Hope to get one soon. |
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