DID SOME MODS LATELY!

[Anonymous]

I have successfully modded my ASM G3 to a thread wheel skimmer. It is creating more bubbles(not really smaller, but looks more uniform). I do think that it is time for a new impeller, I think it is going a bit slower. The impeller is two or three years old, so I am not suprised.

I also modded my Tunze. I made the intakes wider so they get clogged less and pull more water. I also cut the plastic cross out of the outflow. It has significantly icreased flow and the flow is more chaotic. It seems like a really powerful Korallia when the flow comes out.

 

[ChrisRD]

Glad to hear your mods worked out Dan. I may open the intakes on a couple of my Tunzes...

 

[fungia]

is the thread wheel the same thing as a mesh wheel?

 

[Anonymous]

is the thread wheel the same thing as a mesh wheel?

Yes. I can thank Chris for the thread wheel mod.

 

[Anonymous]

Glad to hear your mods worked out Dan. I may open the intakes on a couple of my Tunzes...

The crosshairs on the outake of the tunze totally restricts the flow of the pump. The intake strainer also restricts the flow. I cut off everyother one and the flow is rediculious and chaotic.

I also cut off most of my overflow teeth. There is absolutely no scum on the surface of the water.

 

[ChrisRD]

Thanks Dan - planning to try these mods on a couple of Tunze 6060s...

 

[Anonymous]

Disappointed. :? I thought this thread was about gettin' it on with Wazel and Matt_.

 

[Anonymous]

If I were to do it again I would have left the crosshairs and cout the outflow nozzle down as close to the screen as I could.

The other night I heard a horrible scream coming from the other room, which I thought was the fire alarm in the hallway. Well, it wasn't. It was coming from the Tunze's stainless steel box. I looked at the pump and a large turbo snail was in the strainer jamming the impeller. I pulled the plug and removed the snails.

So, to remedy this I drilled four holes opposite eachother in the outflow tube. Then I used fishing line to make new crosshairs. The flow is as if they are not there, but I would feel safer if the original plastic was still there. It seems those crosshairs are not just there to protect fish.

 

[Anonymous]

Oh yeah, I also should be recieving my Sure Grip maxi mod with the high flow impeller upgrade soon. I also ordered a new impeller for the Sedra(over two years old). Let's hope that will really up the bubble production. I also ordered a new titanium heater to replace that crappy Won Bros digital titanium heater. The thing has been going crazy on me and is not keeping the temp stable.

Wish me luck.

 

[Ben1]

I had a won bros titanium heater that had the controller fail in the on position when they first came out.

Anyway Good luck!

 

[Anonymous]

I just ordered the ViaAqua titanium heater instead.

 

[ChrisRD]

Thanks for the update on the mods Dan.

I had one of those Won Bros titanium heaters start acting up too. I just cut the cord between the heating element and the thermostat and put a power plug on it. Works well on a Ranco controller...

I also use a bare (no thermostat) Finnex titanium heating element on the Ranco. Works well too...

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the update on the mods Dan.

I had one of those Won Bros titanium heaters start acting up too. I just cut the cord between the heating element and the thermostat and put a power plug on it. Works well on a Ranco controller...

I also use a bare (no thermostat) Finnex titanium heating element on the Ranco. Works well too...

Maybe i'll do that and keep it as a backup. My backup now is just a 100 watter. Okay in a real bind but not really enough for a day or two if my heat in the house craps out in winter.

 

[Anonymous]

I just modded my new impeller.....holy freaking crap!

I have micro bubbles all over the tank and it is not producing skimmate.

How long will it take to calm down?

I am guessing that it could be that I added a new heater, the impeller, and the new plastics in the sure grip maxi mod. Could it be that the residues are causing this?

 

[Anonymous]

Well, it's calm now and the skimmer is foaming well.

 

[bleedingthought]

Good to hear it, Dan. How's the tank doing? When do we get some new updated pictures?

 

[Anonymous]

Good to hear it, Dan. How's the tank doing? When do we get some new updated pictures?

I have been so damn lazy with the camera lately. I will try to get some photos up soon(I know that sounds like I am Lenning to you).

The tank is great. I did some good water changes and the tank is looking better. I was neglecting the tank a little lately, but it made a speedy recovery. The mesh wheel seems to be working well.

How's your tank been?

 

[bleedingthought]

Good to hear it, Dan. How's the tank doing? When do we get some new updated pictures?

I have been so damn lazy with the camera lately. I will try to get some photos up soon(I know that sounds like I am Lenning to you).

The tank is great. I did some good water changes and the tank is looking better. I was neglecting the tank a little lately, but it made a speedy recovery. The mesh wheel seems to be working well.

How's your tank been?

I'm almost done transferring everything over from the 75 to the 210. I will be updating the build thread soon!

 

[Anonymous]

Good to hear it, Dan. How's the tank doing? When do we get some new updated pictures?

I have been so damn lazy with the camera lately. I will try to get some photos up soon(I know that sounds like I am Lenning to you).

The tank is great. I did some good water changes and the tank is looking better. I was neglecting the tank a little lately, but it made a speedy recovery. The mesh wheel seems to be working well.

How's your tank been?

I'm almost done transferring everything over from the 75 to the 210. I will be updating the build thread soon!

Now that will be something to see.

Can't wait.

I am having issues with my camera, so it may be another week or so for pics.