Texas 180 half hex tank

PSXerholic · Mar 17, 2016

Monster reefer said:
I'm thinking about going and grabbing the cord to Controll the kessils with the apex so that I can know how intense the lighting is.

Sure, if the interface is there !!!

PSXerholic · Mar 17, 2016

Monster reefer said:
So I was looking into the reef octopus skimmer and making a diy skimmer so the reef octopus has a 4" venture design to force air in with the water like most skimmers.

But what's the real difference between a dIY with the same pump and a reef octopus besides it being clear?
Here is kinda what I was thinking while I was at home depot 4" pvc

Would it be able to basically do the same job?

LOL, man you are really stubborn on this. If the performance would be so easy to replicate then everyone would do it.
Actually RO would use the cheap Home depot stuff as well.

Man, build and try, I need this skimmer to provide 1-2 cups real deep dark skimmate that stinks like easter poop like fouling eggs.
Your DIY will not perform with that efficiency. Material selection, surface inside the skimmer, no way to adjust the foam column, there is so much that steals efficieny.
If you really want to built something, just built it, as long you buy and compare the Reef Octopus !!!!!!

Monster reefer · Mar 17, 2016

Yeah I'm still going to get the reef octopus

Bunnee911 · Mar 17, 2016

Attaboy

PSXerholic · Mar 17, 2016

Monster reefer said:
Yeah I'm still going to get the reef octopus

Good, just wanted to make sure.

Monster reefer · Mar 23, 2016

Picking up a skimmer tomorrow I know it's a bubble mags I'm not sure on the size of it yet I know it's rated for my aquarium/ bigger.
What's the next step once I get it going?

PSXerholic · Mar 24, 2016

Give me the full details on the skimmer.

Well, as mentioned in an earlier post, install and run for a few days.
And be prepared as mentioned for excessive wet foam. Expect a few gallons, so have some water to refill available.

We need to test the skimmer first.

PSXerholic · Mar 24, 2016

PSXerholic said:
Great,
as soon it comes in, install it and let it run.
It might very likely overflow after a few hours or even minutes.

Route a hose to a bucket and catch out the wet foam that is being produced.
you might end up with 3-6 Gallons of very wet foam before the skimmer starts getting foaming normal.
This is due to the excessive waste in the water.

I will post the magic receipe you need to mix very soon, which you need Svedska Vodka (buy at Specs or Liquor store), Heintz white Vinegar and regular white sugar and a bottle of 0.5L that you can use to contain the so called VSV mix.
In addition you need to purchase a 12 or 16 ampule containment of "Biodigest". Amazo I found the cheapest ones. Keep in mind only biodigest, nothing else, no need for a combo package that also contains bacteria food, that is already present in your tank.

A few days after the skimmer ran nicely we will start the VSV dosing and increase of bacteria population and bring the tank slowly back to life.
I won't bring your tank to an ULNS status, but will significantly lowering your nutrient level similar to the Biopellet method, but more controlled.

So start looking into those ingredients.

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revhtree · Mar 24, 2016

Dang man what a great reef!

Monster reefer · Mar 24, 2016

Here's the specks on the skimmer
"Bubble-Magus skimmers are practical and highly efficient. These skimmers offer innovative features along with reliable pumps at an affordable price: which makes them a great value.

The Curve 7 skimmer has all the right features to make a great skimmer. These features include:a needle wheel pump with a venturi intake that produces just the right amount and size of air bubbles, a bubble plate to reduce the turbulence in the reaction chamber, a innovative `curve` skimmer body that allow the foam to smoothly rise to the collection cup, an air silencer to ensure quiet operation, a quick-release collection cup and skimmer body for easy cleaning, a collection cup drain to reduce maintenance frequency, and lastly, a compact footprint that allows easy installation. "

Bubble Magus Curve 7 Skimmer Specifications
Tank Capability : 185G-240G
Pump: ROCK - SP2000
Pump power: 16W, 110V 60Hz
Dimensions: 9.25"L x 7.87"W x 20.8"H
Water Level :9.5"-11"