First look @ D700 DC skimmer

maglofster · 02/08/2014, 06:32 AM

I made a short "first look" video of the new D700 DC skimmer from Coral Box.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AULRlj3l0M

Wangspeed · 02/08/2014, 08:07 AM

Looking forward to seeing it run.

maglofster · 02/08/2014, 01:21 PM

Will do!

likmonster · 02/13/2014, 01:15 AM

Saw your brief review. Can't wait for your follow up. I'm pretty much waiting to see what you say before I purchase

maglofster · 02/14/2014, 12:00 PM

It´s coming this weekend. I have it setup in my new sump and running a "burn-in" right now.

maglofster · 02/15/2014, 05:47 AM

Test run of sump and skimmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGROm3Yfnt8

flamron · 02/15/2014, 07:20 AM

Where'd you get it? I have the dc6000 for return and am wanting to find this skimmer. Really like the looks of it and the DC3000 is a great pump for a skimmer.

maglofster · 02/15/2014, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamron

Where'd you get it? I have the dc6000 for return and am wanting to find this skimmer. Really like the looks of it and the DC3000 is a great pump for a skimmer.

You got PM!

flamron · 02/15/2014, 07:40 AM

Thanks. Showing preorder as of now...

maglofster · 02/15/2014, 08:22 AM

Life as an early adopter

maglofster · 04/07/2014, 03:02 PM

Working on a new video to report on how it's actually working. But so far, I'm really happy about this skimmer and it's performance.

likmonster · 04/07/2014, 03:10 PM

Nice can't wait to see. I just received mine but haven't tested it yet. What optimum water height do you have it set at and what power level?

maglofster · 04/08/2014, 01:19 AM

I have it at 20 cm and level two of six.

thax · 04/13/2014, 06:34 PM

are the exact dimensions of it 260x260mm?

maglofster · 04/14/2014, 11:20 PM

No, It's actually quite hard to measure because of the construction with external parts. But I would say it is slightly smaller. I moved the air intake to get a better fit in my sump, and the it get's a bit "thinner" as well.

thax · 04/22/2014, 11:28 AM

my sump skimmer section is 11x10 do you think it would fit?

Armetas · 04/27/2014, 12:59 AM

Maybe you know how much air does this skimmer produces? I cannot find such info, even guys from fish-street does not know. Air intake I believe is the main parameter with skimmers

Idefixes · 04/27/2014, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armetas

Maybe you know how much air does this skimmer produces? I cannot find such info, even guys from fish-street does not know. Air intake I believe is the main parameter with skimmers

When you look around at skimmer offer that use DC3000 needlewheel pumpe you can see that all are between 900 and 1100lhp.

Marc

Armetas · 04/27/2014, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idefixes

When you look around at skimmer offer that use DC3000 needlewheel pumpe you can see that all are between 900 and 1100lhp.

Marc

Maybe you have some links to see those skimmers?

Idefixes · 04/27/2014, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armetas

Maybe you have some links to see those skimmers?

- http://www.derkroon.com/store/derkroon-mechanics-store/dc-pumps/dce3000nw-dc-speed-adjustable-pump-for-skimmers-new-v2-detail

- http://orphek.com/helix-3000-skimmer/ : the air intake is IMO a little bit over-rated

- http://www.marine-sources.com/eng/ProductShow.asp?ID=325

- http://www.reefshops.com/mc-210-external-protein-skimmer-600l-needlewheel-variable-speed-fr.html

- http://blog.aquanerd.com/2012/09/rlss-r6-i-protein-skimmer.html

There's others just made a search on google.

Marc

Armetas · 04/27/2014, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idefixes

- http://www.derkroon.com/store/derkroon-mechanics-store/dc-pumps/dce3000nw-dc-speed-adjustable-pump-for-skimmers-new-v2-detail

- http://orphek.com/helix-3000-skimmer/ : the air intake is IMO a little bit over-rated

- http://www.marine-sources.com/eng/ProductShow.asp?ID=325

- http://www.reefshops.com/mc-210-external-protein-skimmer-600l-needlewheel-variable-speed-fr.html

- http://blog.aquanerd.com/2012/09/rlss-r6-i-protein-skimmer.html

There's others just made a search on google.

Marc

Thanks. But like it said in fish-street:

http://www.fish-street.com/coral_box...e_skimmer_d700

Jebao DC3000 Pump
Watt :12.5W to 16.5W

But Jebao DC3000 pump is 25W

Idefixes · 04/27/2014, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armetas

Thanks. But like it said in fish-street:

http://www.fish-street.com/coral_box...e_skimmer_d700

Jebao DC3000 Pump
Watt :12.5W to 16.5W

But Jebao DC3000 pump is 25W

You can't direct compare pump consommation when it only provide water flow as a return pump with the same pump mixing water and air through needelwheel at cavitation limit. What bother you with pump power consommation?

Marc

chercm · 05/16/2014, 04:13 AM

how is the performance of the skimmer ?

chercm · 05/17/2014, 06:57 PM

any one can advice ?

Dapg8gt · 05/20/2014, 10:00 AM

I decided to bite the bullet and givte this skimmer a try based on the price and the video review of the op.

Overall the skimmer is built well with thick acrylic, clean lines and precise control with the gate the valve. The pump runs near silent and the feed mode is nice feature if you want to let the food/additive soak for a little while. Not really needed but cool

I think overall it's to early for me to tell if the skimmer is a winner but it's not a loser. I am having some issues with the pump sorta surging causing the level to raise and lower a bit in the body making it a little difficult to get a dry foam consistently contacted Fs but haven't gotten any response yet. But could just be break in issues as its going on 3 days in the system . I'm running it on the third light on the controller due to my thought on it not getting enough air on the lower settings. I'm not sure what percentage it's at now as the instructions are pretty vague.

I'll update the thread once it's settled in but initial feelings on it are 50/50. I need to let it break in properly to see if it outperforms my SSA cs2 or the skimz 181 I have. Some pics for reference of size for those wondering.

5g bucket vinegar bath.

Compared to my SSA CS2..

After 24 hours (still wet trying to let it break in =)

Little better after 2 days not close to the froth I'm used to seeing though. The cs2 and skimz produce foam like the top of a frosty glass of beer..

And for good measure the young heavily fed tank I'm hoping it will keep up with =) ..

Let me know if you guys have any questions or I didn't cover something your interested in..

02/08/2014, 06:32 AM	#1
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	First look @ D700 DC skimmer I made a short "first look" video of the new D700 DC skimmer from Coral Box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AULRlj3l0M __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

02/08/2014, 01:21 PM	#3
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	Will do! __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

02/14/2014, 12:00 PM	#5
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	It´s coming this weekend. I have it setup in my new sump and running a "burn-in" right now. __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

02/15/2014, 05:47 AM	#6
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	Test run of sump and skimmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGROm3Yfnt8 __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

02/15/2014, 07:20 AM	#7
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	Where'd you get it? I have the dc6000 for return and am wanting to find this skimmer. Really like the looks of it and the DC3000 is a great pump for a skimmer. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

02/08/2014, 08:07 AM	#2
Wangspeed Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 47	Looking forward to seeing it run.

02/13/2014, 01:15 AM	#4
likmonster Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 23	Saw your brief review. Can't wait for your follow up. I'm pretty much waiting to see what you say before I purchase

02/15/2014, 07:40 AM	#9
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	Thanks. Showing preorder as of now... __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

02/15/2014, 08:22 AM	#10
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	Life as an early adopter __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

04/07/2014, 03:02 PM	#11
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	Working on a new video to report on how it's actually working. But so far, I'm really happy about this skimmer and it's performance. __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

04/07/2014, 03:10 PM	#12
likmonster Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 23	Nice can't wait to see. I just received mine but haven't tested it yet. What optimum water height do you have it set at and what power level?

04/08/2014, 01:19 AM	#13
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	I have it at 20 cm and level two of six. __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

04/13/2014, 06:34 PM	#14
thax Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 107	are the exact dimensions of it 260x260mm?

04/14/2014, 11:20 PM	#15
maglofster Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 294	No, It's actually quite hard to measure because of the construction with external parts. But I would say it is slightly smaller. I moved the air intake to get a better fit in my sump, and the it get's a bit "thinner" as well. __________________ A.C.A.B - All Corals Are Beautiful

04/22/2014, 11:28 AM	#16
thax Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 107	my sump skimmer section is 11x10 do you think it would fit?

04/27/2014, 12:59 AM	#17
Armetas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 6	Maybe you know how much air does this skimmer produces? I cannot find such info, even guys from fish-street does not know. Air intake I believe is the main parameter with skimmers

05/16/2014, 04:13 AM	#23
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	how is the performance of the skimmer ?

05/17/2014, 06:57 PM	#24
chercm Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,971	any one can advice ?

05/20/2014, 10:00 AM	#25
Dapg8gt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pacifica Posts: 3,741	I decided to bite the bullet and givte this skimmer a try based on the price and the video review of the op. Overall the skimmer is built well with thick acrylic, clean lines and precise control with the gate the valve. The pump runs near silent and the feed mode is nice feature if you want to let the food/additive soak for a little while. Not really needed but cool I think overall it's to early for me to tell if the skimmer is a winner but it's not a loser. I am having some issues with the pump sorta surging causing the level to raise and lower a bit in the body making it a little difficult to get a dry foam consistently contacted Fs but haven't gotten any response yet. But could just be break in issues as its going on 3 days in the system . I'm running it on the third light on the controller due to my thought on it not getting enough air on the lower settings. I'm not sure what percentage it's at now as the instructions are pretty vague. I'll update the thread once it's settled in but initial feelings on it are 50/50. I need to let it break in properly to see if it outperforms my SSA cs2 or the skimz 181 I have. Some pics for reference of size for those wondering. 5g bucket vinegar bath. Compared to my SSA CS2.. After 24 hours (still wet trying to let it break in =) Little better after 2 days not close to the froth I'm used to seeing though. The cs2 and skimz produce foam like the top of a frosty glass of beer.. And for good measure the young heavily fed tank I'm hoping it will keep up with =) .. Let me know if you guys have any questions or I didn't cover something your interested in.. __________________ 15 years in the hobby yet still learning every day. 280g radium lit sps flat living in my garage rent free. Current Tank Info: 105g SPS dominant euro braced powered by 4 ecotech pumps and lit by an ATI powermodule controlled by a reef angel =).