FlCandy Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 No issues with mine, it never REALLY was an amazing skimmer but it got the job done, now this one WOW Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Wow, your pics will look that much more incredible. Does that mean we have magnified drool since you'll be doing closeups? We now drool so much Annette that we are getting dehydrated No issues with mine, it never REALLY was an amazing skimmer but it got the job done, now this one WOW Yes with all the Skimmer choices on the market nowadays it really becomes difficult to decide which one is the "best" one, that is if there is such a "beast" ... Sometimes wondering ... Of course on my 20 G nano I have a hang-on (Red Sea Prism Pro) and it looks like it is slowly but surely "giving up on me" and that is even after I have cleaned it many many times ... and cleaned AlL parts I can get to .... Not sure why and Red Sea does not seem to have an explanation for it either and attributes it to the water quality (low DOC and low detritus and so not much to skim .. but to be honest I do not really "buy" that explanation. Guess I will have to set up a sump and get a decent skimmer ... the question remains: Which One ? Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 We now drool so much Annette that we are getting dehydrated Yes with all the Skimmer choices on the market nowadays it really becomes difficult to decide which one is the "best" one, that is if there is such a "beast" ... Sometimes wondering ... Of course on my 20 G nano I have a hang-on (Red Sea Prism Pro) and it looks like it is slowly but surely "giving up on me" and that is even after I have cleaned it many many times ... and cleaned AlL parts I can get to .... Not sure why and Red Sea does not seem to have an explanation for it either and attributes it to the water quality (low DOC and low detritus and so not much to skim .. but to be honest I do not really "buy" that explanation. Guess I will have to set up a sump and get a decent skimmer ... the question remains: Which One ? Get a Diablo! It's so amazing they have a smaller model I think the 150 it's on a thinner base and can be squeezed into a smaller sump. I went bigger as I have the room and hey why not! Red Sea is just giving an excuse, this skimmer has been pulling gunk for 48 hours and I run a clean system as well, just depends on the skimmer I guess. Ha no drooling guys and gals I am not worthy! Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Get a Diablo! It's so amazing they have a smaller model I think the 150 it's on a thinner base and can be squeezed into a smaller sump. I went bigger as I have the room and hey why not! Red Sea is just giving an excuse, this skimmer has been pulling gunk for 48 hours and I run a clean system as well, just depends on the skimmer I guess. Ha no drooling guys and gals I am not worthy! Thans Randi Candi I'll have a look at the Diablo ... Seems like you feel it is a real good unit ... And for Annette ... ... soon we'll be drooling over your tank too ! Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thans Randi Candi I'll have a look at the Diablo ... Seems like you feel it is a real good unit ... And for Annette ... ... soon we'll be drooling over your tank too ! Albert, I don't know if this helps or not because I'm sure it depends on your set up but my cousin has a DC150 for his 75gallon and he got it today and......it's 1/4" too long and there's nothing he can grind down to squeeze it in. Whereas my sister has the DC250 for her 150 gallon and it says "it should only sit 6" in the water" and she wished it could go deeper. Guess the moral of the story is.....You just never know once you get it home. This is certainly reminiscent of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. Thanks for the vote of confidence in my tank, long way to go. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Albert, I don't know if this helps or not because I'm sure it depends on your set up but my cousin has a DC150 for his 75gallon and he got it today and......it's 1/4" too long and there's nothing he can grind down to squeeze it in. Whereas my sister has the DC250 for her 150 gallon and it says "it should only sit 6" in the water" and she wished it could go deeper. Guess the moral of the story is.....You just never know once you get it home. This is certainly reminiscent of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. Thanks for the vote of confidence in my tank, long way to go. For your sister, have her just set the skimmer on top of something to get it into 6" of water. I have some landscaping stones from Home Depot (they're just cut limestone) that my skimmer used to sit on. Just used what I had at the time and was too lazy to change it out Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 For your sister, have her just set the skimmer on top of something to get it into 6" of water. I have some landscaping stones from Home Depot (they're just cut limestone) that my skimmer used to sit on. Just used what I had at the time and was too lazy to change it out Thanks. So I guess by what she said she wants it to sit deeper than the 6. So it sounds like 6 isn't the issue, I don't know, all I know is she showed me a video of it and it did look amazing. And then here's me with my 20gallon long (soon) and I'll have a whopping Aquaticlife Mini protein skimmer 115 on it! Whoa BABY- WATCH OUT. Run baby Run!! Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks. So I guess by what she said she wants it to sit deeper? No, it can't sit deeper. It has to be raised up to sit in as close to 6" of water as possible. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 No, it can't sit deeper. It has to be raised up to sit in as close to 6" of water as possible. I must've misunderstood her- thanks for clarifying. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 And now, back to our regular scheduled programming! This awesometastic tank! How's your little pink crab Candy? Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 The skimmers can only be set so deep they come with the recommendations on the instructions. Their all good the little crabby is awesome. The fish are all fatties pics tonight the clammy is fat and happy open like Kevin now and just wow. I used some styrofoam to raise mine about 1" in the sump but it works awesome. Thanks for posting in here sorry I missed it been busy. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Okay got the macro but this is so typical it needs a converter to work with my camera, I searched for macros for my camera's make and model and this came up but apparently I need the converter as it is a Pen Series and is therefore a micro 4/3 system VS a 4/3 system.... Sigh sorry only normal pics this weekend. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 My sister just sent me a video of her Diablo250 on the lowest sitting. Holy Mackerel! That thing really busts some serious heiny on that lowest setting. Can't imagine what yours or hers does on the regular one. Very impressive. I'm excited for you. Link to comment
gena Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Okay got the macro but this is so typical it needs a converter to work with my camera, I searched for macros for my camera's make and model and this came up but apparently I need the converter as it is a Pen Series and is therefore a micro 4/3 system VS a 4/3 system.... Sigh sorry only normal pics this weekend.Your normal pictures are damn good so no complaints from me. Sorry for the delay though. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Meh happens. I still spent way less then the other guy and now I get a true 1:1 macro hey hey! Pics after lights come on in an hour just got to let things color up. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Okay here they are, no touchups this time you can see how bright my tank is this way. FTS May have to back the zoa rocks up a bit so their more central to the light but looking so pretty Red Planet has suddenly started shooting out new growth tips and look at the length on the ones it has! These are not bleached corals, they are very bright in person, just didn't want to touch them up today. Mostly as I am awaiting the macro attachment delivery on Tuesday. CLAMS! Brains! Dendro has 3 new heads popping out the other side where I fragged him a month ago. Like I said may need to move it back but it is much brighter then this as you could tell. IDK why this came out so dark Happy Quorra Bowie is fat and well This is my Pink Lather Millie, it broke into 3 pieces during the move and now it is also growing like a weed. Poci is doing well California and Pink Lemonade Swimming Bowie and one of the Jesters Jester, Flynn and Rics Can you see the Crabby in there? Maybe now? Mowhawks doing well Saphires Bowie! Xerxes Xena Blenny Bomb! Mandarin Bomb! Weirdly focused ........... IDFK All the fishes and SPS Kevin and Flynn! Kevin See how tiny Bowie is You looking at me? Fine Bleh Lights just came on and their filing out slowly but they are filling out. Okay .... all I have for now. Thanks for looking! More later or tomorrow, this is 3 weeks after starting the Total Nutrition Powder from Daphbio France and man oh man corals are growing! I have seen a little speckling of cyano on the SB even though I stir and there is tons of flow so I am going to decrease the amount from 2 capsules to 1.5~ and see what happens. For now I stir and blast it to keep it at bay and it seems to be working. Link to comment
banshee Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Looking awesome! Can't wait for macro shots! And it makes me feel so much better that you have such a happy healthy tank and see cyano too. It's such an ugly little PITA! Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Looking awesome! Can't wait for macro shots! And it makes me feel so much better that you have such a happy healthy tank and see cyano too. It's such an ugly little PITA! It happens to the best of us. Oh well right? Just removal and removal etc etc again and again. Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 From FlCandy ... Okay .... all I have for now. Thanks for looking! More later or tomorrow, this is 3 weeks after starting the Total Nutrition Powder from Daphbio France and man oh man corals are growing! I have seen a little speckling of cyano on the SB even though I stir and there is tons of flow so I am going to decrease the amount from 2 capsules to 1.5~ and see what happens. For now I stir and blast it to keep it at bay and it seems to be working. I have not seen that happen Randi ... but yes do as you say and see what gives .. I use it too and I have not had any appear and they should not. The feedback I get is ++ and no indication of them ... not sure why you see small patches ... Keep us posted ... thanks. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 I have not seen that happen Randi ... but yes do as you say and see what gives .. I use it too and I have not had any appear and they should not. The feedback I get is ++ and no indication of them ... not sure why you see small patches ... Keep us posted ... thanks. I will do. With all the Macro in the Sump and the new skimmer I should be seeing none, but IDK where it's getting food from the SPS all look amazing and the Macros are like a forest in the Sump.... I will do I feed again tonight at 8 I may videotape the initial reactions of everyone .... Hmmmmmm ...... Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I will do. With all the Macro in the Sump and the new skimmer I should be seeing none, but IDK where it's getting food from the SPS all look amazing and the Macros are like a forest in the Sump.... I will do I feed again tonight at 8 I may videotape the initial reactions of everyone .... Hmmmmmm ...... Wow yes if you can make of video of the feeding response that would be super ... Link to comment
gena Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just saw these most recent photos on FB. It keeps getting better and better. I can't get over how much room you have now. Is Quorra staying put on the rock for you? I love the squammie section....looks sooo good with the ricordeas around them. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Just saw these most recent photos on FB. It keeps getting better and better. I can't get over how much room you have now. Is Quorra staying put on the rock for you? I love the squammie section....looks sooo good with the ricordeas around them. Thanks! Yes she is lately she isn't being adventurous and is happy to be surrounded y her zoas. Thanks I was hoping they would sit nice next to each other like they are and the Rics just make them look brighter next to the pinks and greens, yellows, blues etc. Just love staring at them. Thanks a ton, I am just glad everything is happy and growing like it is, the cyano is in two corners and that is all I am seeing, I will keep you guys and gals updated I am going to stir the sand daily in those spots and the others every other day. I also got that video I have to upload. Link to comment
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