Need skimmer advice

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 08:28 AM

I have a 100 gal tank with no sump.I would like to have a hang on or the Tunze 500 Reefpak.What would you suggest in my case?I would prefer a model that I cannot see the collection cup.

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 10:16 AM

The collection cup is above the tank, it would be visible above the tank. I think it would work very well for 100gals.

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 11:25 AM

Which skimmer are you talking about?

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 11:27 AM

The 9005 that comes with the Reefpack 500.

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 11:56 AM

So your suggesting the Reefpack 500?
It says that "the Reefpack can be fitted almost invisibly below almost all aquarium frames."
Are we talking about the same thing cause you mentionned that the cup would be visible.
Thanks

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 12:19 PM

Yes, but that is typical Euro frames and caps- Jewel brand aquariums for example. The frame is similar to baseboard molding and is about 2.5" high. The cup is very short and will fit under a canopy or be hidden behind tall trim or melamine wraps used on european aquariums.

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 01:26 PM

rvitko

If I chose the Reefpack,my understanding is I wouldn't have to buy the osmolator to top off evaporation or would I ?
Also why do you recommend it rather than model 9010 for example?

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 01:38 PM

Well, the Reefpack is complete, including the osmolator and you specifically asked about that unit. I think if that will be your only filter it is better to have the versatility it offers over just using a 9010 skimmer. With the reefpack you can use carbon or resins and you get the osmolator. You could upgade the skimmer on the reefpack to a 9010 by buying the bigger pump and skimmer cup.

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 01:45 PM

So I wouldn't have to buy an osmolator, I would basically have all I wanted?

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 01:48 PM

Yes

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 01:48 PM

one more question,

Is it possible not to use the Comeline filter while skimming ?

rvitko · 08/07/2006, 01:52 PM

Yes, but I would see no reason not to, you can use just about any media in it you can imagine (except very fine resins) and it will only be of benefit if you maintain it properly.

coraladdict · 08/07/2006, 01:58 PM

Ok so that's the place where I can put granulated carbon in?

08/07/2006, 08:28 AM	#1
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	Need skimmer advice I have a 100 gal tank with no sump.I would like to have a hang on or the Tunze 500 Reefpak.What would you suggest in my case?I would prefer a model that I cannot see the collection cup.

08/07/2006, 10:16 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	The collection cup is above the tank, it would be visible above the tank. I think it would work very well for 100gals. __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 11:25 AM	#3
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	Which skimmer are you talking about? __________________ Experience is a terrible thing to waste Current Tank Info: 120g ,mixed reef , Deltec 600 MCE , 2 VorTechs with BB,Tunze osmolator,Diy Nelson reac.Pacific Sun Hyperion 2

08/07/2006, 11:27 AM	#4
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	The 9005 that comes with the Reefpack 500. __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 11:56 AM	#5
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	So your suggesting the Reefpack 500? It says that "the Reefpack can be fitted almost invisibly below almost all aquarium frames." Are we talking about the same thing cause you mentionned that the cup would be visible. Thanks __________________ Experience is a terrible thing to waste Current Tank Info: 120g ,mixed reef , Deltec 600 MCE , 2 VorTechs with BB,Tunze osmolator,Diy Nelson reac.Pacific Sun Hyperion 2

08/07/2006, 12:19 PM	#6
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Yes, but that is typical Euro frames and caps- Jewel brand aquariums for example. The frame is similar to baseboard molding and is about 2.5" high. The cup is very short and will fit under a canopy or be hidden behind tall trim or melamine wraps used on european aquariums. __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 01:26 PM	#7
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	rvitko If I chose the Reefpack,my understanding is I wouldn't have to buy the osmolator to top off evaporation or would I ? Also why do you recommend it rather than model 9010 for example? __________________ Experience is a terrible thing to waste Current Tank Info: 120g ,mixed reef , Deltec 600 MCE , 2 VorTechs with BB,Tunze osmolator,Diy Nelson reac.Pacific Sun Hyperion 2

08/07/2006, 01:38 PM	#8
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Well, the Reefpack is complete, including the osmolator and you specifically asked about that unit. I think if that will be your only filter it is better to have the versatility it offers over just using a 9010 skimmer. With the reefpack you can use carbon or resins and you get the osmolator. You could upgade the skimmer on the reefpack to a 9010 by buying the bigger pump and skimmer cup. __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 01:45 PM	#9
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	So I wouldn't have to buy an osmolator, I would basically have all I wanted? __________________ Experience is a terrible thing to waste Current Tank Info: 120g ,mixed reef , Deltec 600 MCE , 2 VorTechs with BB,Tunze osmolator,Diy Nelson reac.Pacific Sun Hyperion 2

08/07/2006, 01:48 PM	#10
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Yes __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 01:52 PM	#12
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,870	Yes, but I would see no reason not to, you can use just about any media in it you can imagine (except very fine resins) and it will only be of benefit if you maintain it properly. __________________ 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

08/07/2006, 01:58 PM	#13
coraladdict Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 688	Ok so that's the place where I can put granulated carbon in? __________________ Experience is a terrible thing to waste Current Tank Info: 120g ,mixed reef , Deltec 600 MCE , 2 VorTechs with BB,Tunze osmolator,Diy Nelson reac.Pacific Sun Hyperion 2