carbon and filter media

[herman]

That Monster is the kind that will get you arrested on the subway. Originally I wanted the Deltec 1060s but at $1400 it was a bit steep. One day on RC this guy was selling the DAS BX3 which is identical. They were licensed by Deltec to produce the skimmers. All I did was upgrade the pumps to the newer model, which is the aquabee 2001. Now its the same.Just got it for alot less. Great skimmer, just the size is rather large. The good thing is that it is only 24"tall so it fits under the cabinet. Because it is an insump skimmer options are limited as for placement.

 

[jackson6745]

Herm U got that beast running yet? I would love to see some pics.


Sorry to hijack the thread. In the past I used two little fishes hydro carbon, phosban, b-ionic part 1+2, and magnesium.

 

[cali_reef]

Mike, I just ordered a 22lbs bag of ESV carbon for $75. let me know if you want me to order you a bag too.

 

[delv]

Rich, that's the skimmer I told you to buy...It's not the same as Deltec (Search Deltec forum there are significant differences....but with that configuration I'm sure it rocks.).
I'd be in for a couple pounds of carbon...anyone want to split a 75'er?
I rarely use it (will today, am doing a flatworm medication trial)...but it's good to have around.

d.

 

[mshur]

pierce,
yes,please ..if u can..

mike

 

[Sean]

ESV carbon or chemi pure
phosban or phosguard
and polypads

 

[Sean]

4 pounds of ESV carbon is $19.95 at Marinedepot.com. So I guess reef grade carbon is about 5X the cost of industrial grade stuff.

If anyone is interested I can match this price $20 for a 5lb jug

 

[jhale]

Did you guys ever got around to making those flanges for the skimmer? I need a set for the top of the reactor.

not really the laser i tried to use was just to weak, it took forever and a day to get through 1/4" material.

I'm going to try the old fashioned way with spykes and use a router.

 

[bad coffee]

did it take too long, or did it just melt the plastic? I'm gonna need 2 for a kalk reactor I'm gonna build someday soon, and was gonna bribe my roommate with a bottle of wine to take it to school and cut it.

BC

 

[jhale]

it worked okay, it just took about two hours or more to cut one 7" flange out.

 

[aaron]

John, would you mind doing me the other half of that flange at some stage soon? (its the bottom half without the keyholes) as i am going to need to knock that skimmer together when i get back from Australia. I wouldnt bother but it really needs to match the top half.

As far as filter media goes i have used carbon (though not at the moment) and Purigen.
I'm planning on re organising my sump soon and adding a couple of media holders so i can have the flexibility to use then more in the future.

 

[jhale]

John, would you mind doing me the other half of that flange at some stage soon? (its the bottom half without the keyholes) as i am going to need to knock that skimmer together when i get back from Australia. I wouldnt bother but it really needs to match the top half.

As far as filter media goes i have used carbon (though not at the moment) and Purigen.
I'm planning on re organising my sump soon and adding a couple of media holders so i can have the flexibility to use then more in the future.

yes, no problem.
I might be able to do it before you get back.

 

[alrha]

now you even got Jon (who started this thread) derailed.
C'mon everyone, back to the topic...

 

[House of Laughter]

Only thing i use is the amricale drip filters on my old tank and now use 100 mc filter bags

Thats it

House