My new Toy

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Jason McKenzie, Aug 25, 2007.

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  1. reefboy23

    reefboy23 Feather Duster

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    alright guys.... im gonna hop on my huffy and go for a ride now. :(
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    No not yet I'm trying to find Metric PVC parts for it. But so far I'm not having much luck

    J
     
  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Well is that thing moving water yet....need some pics....;D
     
  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I found some metric PVC except it's in Ontario. So the bits shipped today I will likely get it going late next week.

    don't worry I'll post pics :)
     
  6. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Went to Premium Aquatics to get a OM valve off Jeremy and they had a Bubble King they just bought for the shop sitting there out of the box. :eek: Holly Chit! Where on earth are you going to put something that large?? That thing is bigger then most people aquariums...;D
    I have to say the pictures you took don't do it justice. You should of stood by it when you took the pics. 8)
    Get your plumbing yet?
     
  7. WFOgixxer

    WFOgixxer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Dame....... one day.... one day....
    the 650 EXT is selling for 10K in BC!!
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Finally got it all set up and then had to go to Toronto for the week so finally here are some pictures
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    I cleaned the cup last night it is to take up to 4 weeks to break in but this is over night skim amount
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    WOW, that skimmer is rated for how many gals?
     
  11. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Wowser Jason. :eek:

    Good job. Looks great.

    Already doing its job I see.

    Am going to have to pay your way down here next time I have a big plumbing job. :p
     
  12. Matt Rogers

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    Reactor tube looks dense with bubbles. That's the way it should be!