Royal Exclusive skimmer for Reefer 170

[DHill6]

Hi , Iam using the DC 130 with the new Red Dragon X DC pump since 10 months now for my 190L system.

It’s nice , I running the pump at just 20-30% . When Iam turn it up to more than 30% my its always too wet …

Just the cleaning could be easier in my opinion but it’s still good .

He is in 18-19cm water level .

For a Reefer 170 its will be great

Where did you purchase this from?

 

[DHill6]

Hi , Iam using the DC 130 with the new Red Dragon X DC pump since 10 months now for my 190L system.

It’s nice , I running the pump at just 20-30% . When Iam turn it up to more than 30% my its always too wet …

Just the cleaning could be easier in my opinion but it’s still good .

He is in 18-19cm water level .

For a Reefer 170 its will be great.

Thanks for the information, I just ordered one from RE.

 

[DHill6]

Nice!
Just some tips, if you allowed me:
-when you plug it for the first time.... let the skimmer run at 100% for some days. Only then, you can start to reduce the power in the control pump. I’m currently running at 3200 (max is 3600).
-the skimmer works really well with the CO2 scrubber, worth to think about...

Good luck!

Which C02 scrubber?

 

[PBar]

Hello,
I use ATI Carbo EX CO2 scrubber.
Cheers!

 

[garybigley]

Hi guys,

i have a Reefer 170 and am currently using the Deltec 400i skimmer. I must say that i'm not happy with the performance of my Deltec 400i skimmer. I'm having trouble to skim wet with it.
The reason why i want to skim wet is, i want to start carbon dosing again. I stopped carbon dosing previously because i had white slime bacterial bloom.

I'm thinking of getting a new Royal Exclusive skimmer to replace it. Do you guys think the RE Bubble King Double Cone 130 is perfect for my tank? Has anyone experience to share or suggestions?

Tank: Reefer 170 (43g), about 2 months old
Livestock:
2 small clowns
2 banggai cardinals
1 small yellow watchman goby
1 pistol shrimp

I just had a relatively new Deltec skimmer 1000IX fail, and the $125 OEM replacement pump didn't fit. I basically ruined the replacement trying to get it in. Deltec support was non-responsive to the issue. Fortunately I ordered a Bubble Magus Z series because I needed narrow skimmer and sensed I might have an issue with Deltec. I figured if Deltec took care of me I'd return the Z8 and pay the $10 return fee. Given the crickets from Deltec support I ended up having to fire it up and had it dialed in quickly (36 hours). It's a bit more narrow that the Deltec, which is awsome, and it has the drain plug on the skimmer cup, which I missed on the Deltec. I have a Red Sea tank as well and reversed my sump to get more Refugium space, so I need a narrow skimmer (probably like you). I'd check out the Z series from Bubble Magnus.

 

[DHill6]

Hello,
I use ATI Carbo EX CO2 scrubber.
Cheers!

Instructions are almost non existent with the skimmer. How did you install your C02 scrubber?