NEW Tunze 9004 Skimmer- Unboxing and Initial Review - Page 3

rvitko · 10/21/2013, 09:52 AM

This is true but it is mostly when the skimmer is new, after a few weeks if any bubbles leave the seam it is a very few.

rishma · 10/21/2013, 10:54 AM

I noticed microbubbles from the seam when it was brand new, and after a thorough cleaning, but they stop after a week or so.

ReefClownMIA · 10/21/2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.intheC

Any further updates on this skimmer? OP, are you still happy with it?

I've had one for several months now, very happy with it. Mother in law just purchased one for her tank as well.

LisaE · 11/05/2013, 08:05 PM

Roger, can you tell me how much clearance is required at the bottom of the skimmer for the outgoing water?

ReefClownMIA · 11/05/2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaE

Roger, can you tell me how much clearance is required at the bottom of the skimmer for the outgoing water?

We have between 1/2" - 2" of bottom clearance on the tanks/sumps we have them installed, and see no noticeable difference. Is venture to say 1/4" would be ok as well, but I'm sure Roger will confirm in due time.

rvitko · 11/06/2013, 10:43 AM

As long as the bottom is not obstructed, it should be fine, 1/4-1/2" should be fine.

LisaE · 11/06/2013, 06:05 PM

Thanks!

E.intheC · 12/15/2013, 08:01 PM

For the Tunze 9004 users who also have used the 9002, how much more skimmate does this produce?

rvitko · 12/16/2013, 12:18 PM

In general all that is needed is to firmly push the two body halves together, and be sure it is installed in a lower flow area. Some bubbles will exit for a few weeks but should subside.

SeanMpls · 02/10/2015, 02:33 PM

I have this skimmer running in the sump of my 29g biocube. I was considering using it in my 20g sump for my 30g. It's nice because it takes up very little space.

Desmondkg · 04/24/2015, 01:27 AM

Could anyone advise what skimmer can be used now to replace stock skimmer in 130 d ?
As 9002 is not for sale anymore and 9004 i have been told does not fit.

rvitko · 04/24/2015, 09:34 AM

9001 would fit anywhere the 9002 would, it is smaller.

jordon.l · 09/10/2015, 05:14 AM

Hi would the 9004 be ok for a 220 litre (58g) with some corals like torch, mushrooms, Xenia, leather, hammer, zoas and maybe 1 or 2 sps and as for fish maybe 2 clowns, 1 yellow tang, 2 green cromis. would this skimmer be ok for this sort of stocking

rvitko · 09/10/2015, 09:29 AM

I would say so, it is rated to 65 gallons of a fish only, what you describe would fall under the mixed reef where it can handle 40 gallons, it is not ideal, the 9012 would be better, but with good management of water chemistry (periodic water changes, phosphate remover, etc) I think for the price point and size you won't find a better suited skimmer.

jordon.l · 09/11/2015, 10:18 PM

Ok I've decided to go with the 9012 but I can't find any review have u seen any?

rvitko · 09/14/2015, 08:27 AM

Marine Depot has a couple online reviews, there have been some threads on here as well, it has only been available for about 9 months and the 9004 has been available for a couple years.

rvitko · 09/14/2015, 08:28 AM

I should add you will find much more on European sites, running a larger in tank skimmer is fairly uncommon in the US.

al404 · 09/27/2015, 12:57 AM

for a small 15G tank not sure is i should buy 9001 or 9004
since the tank will be in my bed room the most silence one is the better one for me

rvitko · 09/28/2015, 10:03 AM

9001 for sure, it is half the size, the 9004 would take up too much room, their would be no real difference in noise and a 9001 can handle an SPS only tank up to 15 gallons.

E.intheC · 09/28/2015, 10:41 AM

I have a 33-34 gallon tank with a moderate to heavy bio load; and I'm looking to keep SPS. 9004 or the newer 9012?

rvitko · 09/28/2015, 02:10 PM

9004 will do the job, the 9012 is a lot bigger physically and a 9004 is rated to 65, you basically are halving what it can do which is about right for SPS, heavy load.

E.intheC · 09/28/2015, 02:45 PM

Thanks Roger, you're always quick with the helpful responses!

evan47 · 12/14/2015, 11:42 AM

would the 9004 be suitable for use in the sump of a 30 gallon and would i need a conversion kit to put it ther?

rvitko · 12/14/2015, 01:09 PM

Their is no conversion kit, it would need at least 8.86" of water to work, if you can get that water depth it would be fine.

Jocomoreno · 02/21/2017, 10:15 PM

Hey Roger,

So you think the 9004 could handle a light load 30g sps tank?

I know its rated for 66 gallons but there so many more variables than just tank size.

Im currently running a 9004 on a smaller lps tank and its skimming really well.

10/21/2013, 09:52 AM	#51
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	This is true but it is mostly when the skimmer is new, after a few weeks if any bubbles leave the seam it is a very few. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

11/06/2013, 10:43 AM	#56
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	As long as the bottom is not obstructed, it should be fine, 1/4-1/2" should be fine. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

12/15/2013, 08:01 PM	#58
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	For the Tunze 9004 users who also have used the 9002, how much more skimmate does this produce? __________________ -Eric

12/16/2013, 12:18 PM	#59
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	In general all that is needed is to firmly push the two body halves together, and be sure it is installed in a lower flow area. Some bubbles will exit for a few weeks but should subside. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/24/2015, 09:34 AM	#62
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	9001 would fit anywhere the 9002 would, it is smaller. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

10/21/2013, 10:54 AM	#52
rishma Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,206	I noticed microbubbles from the seam when it was brand new, and after a thorough cleaning, but they stop after a week or so.

11/05/2013, 08:05 PM	#54
LisaE Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 18	Roger, can you tell me how much clearance is required at the bottom of the skimmer for the outgoing water?

11/06/2013, 06:05 PM	#57
LisaE Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 18	Thanks!

02/10/2015, 02:33 PM	#60
SeanMpls Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12	I have this skimmer running in the sump of my 29g biocube. I was considering using it in my 20g sump for my 30g. It's nice because it takes up very little space.

04/24/2015, 01:27 AM	#61
Desmondkg Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bergen Norway Posts: 38	Could anyone advise what skimmer can be used now to replace stock skimmer in 130 d ? As 9002 is not for sale anymore and 9004 i have been told does not fit.

09/10/2015, 05:14 AM	#63
jordon.l Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 72	Hi would the 9004 be ok for a 220 litre (58g) with some corals like torch, mushrooms, Xenia, leather, hammer, zoas and maybe 1 or 2 sps and as for fish maybe 2 clowns, 1 yellow tang, 2 green cromis. would this skimmer be ok for this sort of stocking

09/10/2015, 09:29 AM	#64
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I would say so, it is rated to 65 gallons of a fish only, what you describe would fall under the mixed reef where it can handle 40 gallons, it is not ideal, the 9012 would be better, but with good management of water chemistry (periodic water changes, phosphate remover, etc) I think for the price point and size you won't find a better suited skimmer. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

09/11/2015, 10:18 PM	#65
jordon.l Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 72	Ok I've decided to go with the 9012 but I can't find any review have u seen any?

09/14/2015, 08:27 AM	#66
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Marine Depot has a couple online reviews, there have been some threads on here as well, it has only been available for about 9 months and the 9004 has been available for a couple years. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

09/14/2015, 08:28 AM	#67
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I should add you will find much more on European sites, running a larger in tank skimmer is fairly uncommon in the US. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

09/27/2015, 12:57 AM	#68
al404 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Italy, EU Posts: 128	for a small 15G tank not sure is i should buy 9001 or 9004 since the tank will be in my bed room the most silence one is the better one for me

09/28/2015, 10:03 AM	#69
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	9001 for sure, it is half the size, the 9004 would take up too much room, their would be no real difference in noise and a 9001 can handle an SPS only tank up to 15 gallons. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

09/28/2015, 10:41 AM	#70
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I have a 33-34 gallon tank with a moderate to heavy bio load; and I'm looking to keep SPS. 9004 or the newer 9012? __________________ -Eric

09/28/2015, 02:10 PM	#71
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	9004 will do the job, the 9012 is a lot bigger physically and a 9004 is rated to 65, you basically are halving what it can do which is about right for SPS, heavy load. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

09/28/2015, 02:45 PM	#72
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Thanks Roger, you're always quick with the helpful responses! __________________ -Eric

12/14/2015, 11:42 AM	#73
evan47 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 57	would the 9004 be suitable for use in the sump of a 30 gallon and would i need a conversion kit to put it ther?

12/14/2015, 01:09 PM	#74
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Their is no conversion kit, it would need at least 8.86" of water to work, if you can get that water depth it would be fine. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

02/21/2017, 10:15 PM	#75
Jocomoreno Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1	Hey Roger, So you think the 9004 could handle a light load 30g sps tank? I know its rated for 66 gallons but there so many more variables than just tank size. Im currently running a 9004 on a smaller lps tank and its skimming really well.