I-Tech Skimmer Club .

reefrubble · 12/24/2008, 05:02 AM

I recently purchased an I-Tech Skimmer , and man what an awesome skimmer it is . I got the XL model , with the Dart Gold Needle Wheel . This thing out performs anything I have seen first hand , and I have seen a lot of skimmers up close over the years . I know there are several others out there , that now owen I-Tech skimmers , so I started this thread . I love my I-Tech skimmer .

reefrubble · 12/24/2008, 05:10 AM

Here are some pics of one of their smaller models I got to check out , while me XL was being built . This is less than a day , and a half on my lightly stocked 225 . These things are killer .

This is shortly after I cleaned the cup .

coseal · 12/24/2008, 07:47 AM

does this company have website? or is it a lfs type of deal?

CMcNeil · 12/24/2008, 10:42 AM

i can find alot of pics right now but this is from when i ran the I-tech sm on my 60g system after 2.5 days.i had the small with aquabee pump and it worked like a champ.

here is the medium i tested out right after hooking it up(i have other shots but need to download them still)

and i currently run a large on my 60g,yeah i know its overkill but i have it in case i ever want a bigger tank.

custom B3 volute on my laguna pump(thanks Mike

)i love this volute.

reefrubble · 12/24/2008, 05:28 PM

coseal , If you want an e-mail address , send me a PM .

mflamb · 12/24/2008, 07:23 PM

Here's my I-Tech large.

reefrubble · 12/24/2008, 07:40 PM

mflamb , nice . What pump does that one have ?

Ted

chudly · 12/25/2008, 12:39 PM

Could someone please send me some info on this skimmer?
Tried Googling it but nothing.
thanks in advance.

ostrow · 12/25/2008, 12:58 PM

Can you post, if you have them, dimensions on the various sizes, and also what pump? If you have air draw numbers on the pumps that'd be fantastic too! Thanks.

Cheetos&Cocopuf · 12/25/2008, 01:37 PM

Here's my medium I-tech totally shredding.
www.ichthythings.com for store contact info.

ps...don't bust my bio-balls, I try not to fix what isn't broken

tufacody · 12/25/2008, 01:45 PM

wow- another cone! I never even heard of this one. Who is the retailer?

Whyireef · 12/25/2008, 03:05 PM

I'm interested as well....where can we find more info (mgf/retailer)?

R-

mavgi · 12/25/2008, 03:42 PM

reefrubble :

What size is your skimmer ?

reefrubble · 12/25/2008, 04:47 PM

reefrubble :

What size is your skimmer ?

mavgi , My skimmer is an XL . Way Way over kill for my system .

mavgi · 12/25/2008, 04:57 PM

I got the size already , thanks

enjoy it
Mine are big to and as you can see big or not they skim so i don't think that the rate size correct on all the skimmers in the market... IMO it's just rating that company put for their product...

cwegescheide · 12/25/2008, 04:58 PM

I know Fish and Other Ichthy Things in Tampa carries them. You can visit their website at ichthythings.com

Great store.

mflamb · 12/25/2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Whyireef
I'm interested as well....where can we find more info (mgf/retailer)?

R-

http://www.ichthythings.com/

reefrubble · 12/25/2008, 07:44 PM

Thank you Mr. Lamb of B.A.R.F.

ostrow · 12/25/2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefrubble
reefrubble :

What size is your skimmer ?

mavgi , My skimmer is an XL . Way Way over kill for my system .

For those without an I-Tech who want to know more, "small", "medium" etc really conveys very little information. While John is terrific and responds to emails immediately, it might be of use to those reading here if people could post some details on their skimmers, such as dimensions, pump(s) used, etc.

But the pics are certainly nice too!

mflamb · 12/26/2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ostrow
For those without an I-Tech who want to know more, "small", "medium" etc really conveys very little information. While John is terrific and responds to emails immediately, it might be of use to those reading here if people could post some details on their skimmers, such as dimensions, pump(s) used, etc.

But the pics are certainly nice too!

I don't know what the pump is. It has a custom volute. I'll measure the skimmer and post dimensions in a week or so when I take it out of the Rubbermaid Reef and put into the sump for the 300. I have a couple of Dwyer air flow meters. If I can find one, I'll meaure the flow.

CMcNeil · 12/26/2008, 06:26 PM

i just measured the medium today,it is 22.75" tall(with cup)and has an 8" diameter base with 3.5" neck.it was drawing 18w with the sicce on the kill-a-watt.i dont have a dwyer so dont know the air numbers.

ostrow · 12/26/2008, 07:10 PM

Thanks CMcNeil.

mflamb it's got to be a Laguna 1500 on yours.

Brandan · 12/26/2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cheetos&Cocopuf
Here's my medium I-tech totally shredding.
www.ichthythings.com for store contact info.

ps...don't bust my bio-balls, I try not to fix what isn't broken

May I ask what size tank this is on and what their pricing is like on a model like this.

tufacody · 12/26/2008, 07:29 PM

I don't see any info on the V-tech on the site?

reefrubble · 12/27/2008, 02:27 PM

This is what I'm getting as far as air intake .

This is the watts the Dart Gold is pulling .

12/24/2008, 05:02 AM	#1
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	I-Tech Skimmer Club . I recently purchased an I-Tech Skimmer , and man what an awesome skimmer it is . I got the XL model , with the Dart Gold Needle Wheel . This thing out performs anything I have seen first hand , and I have seen a lot of skimmers up close over the years . I know there are several others out there , that now owen I-Tech skimmers , so I started this thread . I love my I-Tech skimmer . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/24/2008, 05:10 AM	#2
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	Here are some pics of one of their smaller models I got to check out , while me XL was being built . This is less than a day , and a half on my lightly stocked 225 . These things are killer . This is shortly after I cleaned the cup . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/24/2008, 10:42 AM	#4
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,134	i can find alot of pics right now but this is from when i ran the I-tech sm on my 60g system after 2.5 days.i had the small with aquabee pump and it worked like a champ. here is the medium i tested out right after hooking it up(i have other shots but need to download them still) and i currently run a large on my 60g,yeah i know its overkill but i have it in case i ever want a bigger tank. custom B3 volute on my laguna pump(thanks Mike )i love this volute. __________________ Chris Reef Savvy 50g build slowly getting going again :)

12/24/2008, 05:28 PM	#5
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	coseal , If you want an e-mail address , send me a PM . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/24/2008, 07:23 PM	#6
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,435	Here's my I-Tech large. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/24/2008, 07:47 AM	#3
coseal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rich,va Posts: 371	does this company have website? or is it a lfs type of deal?

12/24/2008, 07:40 PM	#7
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	mflamb , nice . What pump does that one have ? Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/25/2008, 12:39 PM	#8
chudly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London,Ontario,Canada Posts: 78	Could someone please send me some info on this skimmer? Tried Googling it but nothing. thanks in advance.

12/25/2008, 12:58 PM	#9
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10,609	Can you post, if you have them, dimensions on the various sizes, and also what pump? If you have air draw numbers on the pumps that'd be fantastic too! Thanks. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

12/25/2008, 01:37 PM	#10
Cheetos&Cocopuf Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 91	Here's my medium I-tech totally shredding. www.ichthythings.com for store contact info. ps...don't bust my bio-balls, I try not to fix what isn't broken

12/25/2008, 01:45 PM	#11
tufacody Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,915	wow- another cone! I never even heard of this one. Who is the retailer?

12/25/2008, 03:05 PM	#12
Whyireef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 74	I'm interested as well....where can we find more info (mgf/retailer)? R-

12/25/2008, 03:42 PM	#13
mavgi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: queens n.y Posts: 2,293	reefrubble : What size is your skimmer ?

12/25/2008, 04:47 PM	#14
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	reefrubble : What size is your skimmer ? mavgi , My skimmer is an XL . Way Way over kill for my system . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/25/2008, 04:57 PM	#15
mavgi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: queens n.y Posts: 2,293	I got the size already , thanks enjoy it Mine are big to and as you can see big or not they skim so i don't think that the rate size correct on all the skimmers in the market... IMO it's just rating that company put for their product...

12/25/2008, 04:58 PM	#16
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,302	I know Fish and Other Ichthy Things in Tampa carries them. You can visit their website at ichthythings.com Great store.

12/25/2008, 07:44 PM	#18
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	Thank you Mr. Lamb of B.A.R.F. __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

12/26/2008, 06:26 PM	#21
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,134	i just measured the medium today,it is 22.75" tall(with cup)and has an 8" diameter base with 3.5" neck.it was drawing 18w with the sicce on the kill-a-watt.i dont have a dwyer so dont know the air numbers. __________________ Chris Reef Savvy 50g build slowly getting going again :)

12/26/2008, 07:10 PM	#22
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10,609	Thanks CMcNeil. mflamb it's got to be a Laguna 1500 on yours. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

12/26/2008, 07:29 PM	#24
tufacody Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,915	I don't see any info on the V-tech on the site?

12/27/2008, 02:27 PM	#25
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	This is what I'm getting as far as air intake . This is the watts the Dart Gold is pulling . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .