Chuck's Red Sea Max Nano Build

nvcheeko · Aug 30, 2022

Looks Nice Skimmer so want to ditch Tunze 9001, This be perfect for Ozone or Co2 Scrubber, how to you find Output skimmer did you upgrade pipe. Im considering Ozone so i think this be perfect run output through carbon bag

MtnDewMan · Aug 30, 2022

nvcheeko said:
Looks Nice Skimmer so want to ditch Tunze 9001, This be perfect for Ozone or Co2 Scrubber, how to you find Output skimmer did you upgrade pipe. Im considering Ozone so i think this be perfect run output through carbon bag

The Tunze 9001 was just a big pain for me. This Aquamaxx skimmer is much better, easier to operate and has been better at pulling gunk out. The only upgrade I had to make was the outlet pipe length. I added about 4 - 5 inches of PVC to make sure it discharges a good couple of inches below the water level.

nvcheeko · Aug 30, 2022

MtnDewMan said:
The Tunze 9001 was just a big pain for me. This Aquamaxx skimmer is much better, easier to operate and has been better at pulling gunk out. The only upgrade I had to make was the outlet pipe length. I added about 4 - 5 inches of PVC to make sure it discharges a good couple of inches below the water level.

Yeah ill Definitly look into it, my Tunze 9001 doesnt pull out much, Just wanted to run Ozone and CO2 get water Crystal clear run it off my ORP probe, Its just LED bracket if i get this skimmer, oh attached pic of my algea scrubber its going good.

MtnDewMan · Aug 31, 2022

nvcheeko said:
Yeah ill Definitly look into it, my Tunze 9001 doesnt pull out much, Just wanted to run Ozone and CO2 get water Crystal clear run it off my ORP probe, Its just LED bracket if i get this skimmer, oh attached pic of my algea scrubber its going good.

Looks good, larger than I thought it would be.

nvcheeko · Sep 3, 2022

Interested to know how much room is left if you move skimmer right over closer to the Weir, see if there is enoough room to have led bracket if i 3D print something to mount onto where first bolt is.

MtnDewMan · Sep 3, 2022

nvcheeko said:
Interested to know how much room is left if you move skimmer right over closer to the Weir, see if there is enoough room to have led bracket if i 3D print something to mount onto where first bolt is.

It can move as far over as you need it and still mount. The skimmer bracket can sit on the overflow section. I have it more in the center so I can easily remove my filter cup for cleaning.

MtnDewMan · Oct 31, 2022

Hit some snags with the tank, specifically SPS. I believe I may have the dreaded black bugs. Nearly impossible to get rid of. Half of my corals have died, from the base up losing color then the tissue. It sucks. Since they are so tough to get rid of I will see how things eventually turn out. Fish seem to be doing fine.

Some coral still alive (for now). Under very blue light when these were taken.

ABQ_CHRIS · Nov 1, 2022

I'm sorry. That's some tough luck right there. I hope you find a cure and everything bounces back.

tinyfellows · Nov 1, 2022

I think Devon from reef dudes discussed black bugs on his live stream last week might be able to get some useful information from it

MtnDewMan · Nov 1, 2022

tinyfellows said:
I think Devon from reef dudes discussed black bugs on his live stream last week might be able to get some useful information from it

Thanks I will take a look at it.

Pikemartin83 · Nov 6, 2022

Still liking the skimmer? I have a Max nano as well. Been up and running for about 8months. Thinking about changing the skimmer to a Tunze 9001 or the one you have. Thoughts since you had all 3?

thanks

chris

MtnDewMan · Nov 6, 2022

Pikemartin83 said:
Still liking the skimmer? I have a Max nano as well. Been up and running for about 8months. Thinking about changing the skimmer to a Tunze 9001 or the one you have. Thoughts since you had all 3?

thanks

chris

Yes happy with the Aquamaxx, it has been a good skimmer so far. It (for me) has worked better than the original skimmer and the Tunze. I ALWAYS had to adjust the Tunze, I never have to adjust this skimmer.