Caesar777 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Anyone with a used, CHEAP ASM Mini or Octopus needle wheel, hit me up. I ddin't like the Remora Pro--not worth the $$, really overrated--and obviously, while I didn't expect much out of the Knop and figured I didn't want heavy skimming, I changed my mind and I do. Would love one of those Deltec hang-ons, but I realize the cost kind of screws me. SO ASM or Octopus (*needle wheel* only) are my options. Not really interested in much else--tiny sump, small budget, and nothing but a needle wheel (and not something crappy like a Coralife unless it's like 20 or 30 bucks). Thanks NR! Link to comment
Maeda Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Tunze nano skimmer? No? Otherwise I can sell you my gatevalved, meshmodded, and ported NW-150 Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Details on your NW-150? Tunze = expensive Link to comment
Maeda Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 The tunze nano skimmer is 130$ I believe. Octo nw-150 (uses OR2000 I believe) Mesh mod (3 layers enkamat) Removed 1 layer of the needle wheel DIY super venturi (original was restricting air/water i can include it if needed) Ported plumbing on the pump 5 angle rounding on all the sharp corners on the pump volute Gatevalve Enlarged breather holes on the lid I've owned it less then six months, and theres no crack or even scratches that I've seen. I think i've only been running it about 4 months. i'd like to get 120$ for it. The skimmer should be capable of a stocked 150-200g tank(i had it on about 40g total volume). 9x10" foot print + 22" tall. The proof is in the pudding. Pun intended. Link to comment
Fridmani Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I've got a 2 month old mini for $100. Link to comment
reefer4sho Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 i believe accord86 has a mini gatevalve modded and has a sedra pump. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 reefer4sho - Accord86 already sold his to a friend, I think around $70-80 with all mods. The latter friend already knows that he sucks. Fridmani - New = $118. Looking to get more than just a few bucks off. (And after shipping, the same.) Realistic price is more like $50. Maeda - Let me think about it. Also, does the cup really fill?--because my little venturi Knop skimmer gets gunk like that, but only fills like you see, with maybe a few mm of gunk within the cup itself. Link to comment
Maeda Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Maeda - Let me think about it. Also, does the cup really fill?--because my little venturi Knop skimmer gets gunk like that, but only fills like you see, with maybe a few mm of gunk within the cup itself. Think about it. I'm still thinking on a new tunze 9010(and going into the poor house). A LOT of gunk gets stuck in the neck, the cup fills up about halfway with what looks like coffee with cream in it, but you have to have a clean neck and dirty tank, otherwise its full of dark tea(not opaque), and solid gunk on the neck. Link to comment
wav3form Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Look at the aquatraders.com skimmers. RC has a large thread on them and they work very well it seems. ps75 is like $30 and the ps165 is $60 Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Are they venturi? I don't do straight venturi; needle-wheel only. (I'm a skimmer snob, I know. With no funds to back it up, lol.) Link to comment
wav3form Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Are they venturi? I don't do straight venturi; needle-wheel only. (I'm a skimmer snob, I know. With no funds to back it up, lol.) No they're needlewheel. I think most people do the mesh mod on them but from what i've seen, they really perform excellent for the low price. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hmm. Will look into it. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Found an ASM Mini for $45 shipped from Dave. Thanks all! Link to comment
Wetline Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Found an ASM Mini for $45 shipped from Dave. Thanks all! I realize this thread is a little old but you should look into the mesh mod for the mini. I have one and over time I'm not really impressed with the bubble density so I'm going to try the meshmod on the stock pump or possibly upgrade pumps and meshmod that one. Link to comment
Caesar777 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks for the tip - In fact, I have looked into that, and have some Enkamat ready. Link to comment
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