Protein skimmer - MACRO

[anakjoh]

Just want to share the latest skimmer I saw in the most established marine LFS in KL.

The brand is MACRO. It's a external hang on. It comes in a long rectangular box 2 ft in height from tip to toe ie top of collection cup to base. The bubbles are really fine and in one day's operation, one cm ++ of thick gunk was collected. There was a bonus too in that the half portion works as a filter - mechanical or biological your choice. What's really cool is that the same box is designed for exchangeable functions as a denitrator or calcium reactor, the specific parts are sold separately.

What's more it's quiet and as the controlling valve is external, you don't get your hands wet. Current Price : RM590.

[sinner]

i'm using the macro skimmer only and yup it's very good compared to my weipro 2012... in fact i just did a swich from my Q tank to main tank and now it's skimming real good!

[Eric]

Just want to share the latest skimmer I saw in the most established marine LFS in KL.

The brand is MACRO. It's a external hang on. It comes in a long rectangular box 2 ft in height from tip to toe ie top of collection cup to base. The bubbles are really fine and in one day's operation, one cm ++ of thick gunk was collected. There was a bonus too in that the half portion works as a filter - mechanical or biological your choice. What's really cool is that the same box is designed for exchangeable functions as a denitrator or calcium reactor, the specific parts are sold separately.

What's more it's quiet and as the controlling valve is external, you don't get your hands wet. Current Price : RM590.

Hi, you have any pic of the Macro skimmer?

[Anthony]

herez my marco skimmer asf 100 skimate.

[reeflobang]

Arghh.. I am having my pork rib and roast chicken rice right now...

[Anthony]

[blueheaven]

i think my weipro gunk more than your macro. one day only can fill my finger with gunk.(when i clean the cup that is)

[arcanehacker]

i think my weipro gunk more than your macro. one day only can fill my finger with gunk.(when i clean the cup that is)

cannot like that compare lah.. you may be overfeeding, have more LS, etc, etc..

Only way to test is using the exact same tank specs and number of LS. Or test both in a same tank.

[Nautical]

Careful when comparing products or any reviews. To cover yourself, use a term like "all things being equal" .

Otherwise opposite side (or those on the ring side) may throw gunk.

[Nautical]

AnakJoh, btw, what is the address of the "most established marine LFS in KL."

[charlie]

herez my marco skimmer asf 100 skimate.

Hi,

How much did you pay for the MACRO ASF100 Model? And is for wat capacity tank use? Thanks

[Anthony]

click here

[ASH]

Any Bros out there can advise how to max the performance of the marco skimmer?my one seems to be only collecting water although I ard tune the orange cap to the min.Appreciated

Ash,rdgs

[steven]

I fully agree that this brand of skimmer is excellent.

IMO,Needle driven skimmer are the best.

It provide lot of oxygen and large skimmer rate.

a half cup for 3 to 4 days of operation.

I bought mine AS- 100 P for a litle under S$100. Normal price was S120+

[minsmarine]

Any Bros out there can advise how to max the performance of the marco skimmer?my one seems to be only collecting water although I ard tune the orange cap to the min.Appreciated

Ash,rdgs

I got my marco skimmer skinmate like Anthony in 3 days. I have only 5 gobies and 5 blenny and feed only alternate day.

I overdrive the skimmer. Mine is Venturi, so manual said 2,500L/hr, I drive with 4,800L/Hr and I get full neck MUD in collection chamber and 500ml of BLACK THICK COFFEE every 3 days.

[tineng]

cannot like that compare lah.. you may be overfeeding, have more LS, etc, etc..

Only way to test is using the exact same tank specs and number of LS. Or test both in a same tank.

actually the better way would be a bro who has used both skimmers on his tank before!!!! then the condition would be around the same....

unfortunately, i'm not the one....

[tivoli]

Hi bros,

I tried the Macro skimmer for two hours.

I don't like it.

The bubbles output from needle wheel pump is dependent

on the depth where you place the pump. So to get

good skimmate you would need to adjust the pump to

tune the skimmer.

I had the Macro skimmer running along side with my H&S Skimmer

in the same SUMP so I could compare the bubbles Production

of the skimmer in the water chamber.

My verdict is : I return the Macro skimmer the next day.

For me I will never recommend the Macro skimmer. but then

you may be able to tune the Macro by adjusting the depth of the pump.

Cheers.

[weileong]

How can you compare macro with high end skimmer like H&S? Sure no comparison one

[alanseah]

no la.. got black skimmate better then those high end skimmer use already also dont have black skimmate...

But weir lor.. got black skimmate P04 & N03 keep rising.. use high end one no black skimmate but N03 & p04 keep dropping..

[weileong]

Cannot look at skimmate color one

Don't believe go dry the skimmate and weight it.

Best way still to judge the tank condition.

Nutrient levels low, no nuisance algae

[Dispar_Anthias]

Cannot look at skimmate color one

Don't believe go dry the skimmate and weight it.

Best way still to judge the tank condition.

Nutrient levels low, no nuisance algae

yah i totally agree on this.... Also to judge how good a skimmer is... user friendlinest and workmanship also plays a part(all this constantly overlook by reefers when in skimmer debate)

[nicken]

Hi bros,

I tried the Macro skimmer for two hours.

I don't like it.

The bubbles output from needle wheel pump is dependent

on the depth where you place the pump. So to get

good skimmate you would need to adjust the pump to

tune the skimmer.

I had the Macro skimmer running along side with my H&S Skimmer

in the same SUMP so I could compare the bubbles Production

of the skimmer in the water chamber.

My verdict is : I return the Macro skimmer the next day.

For me I will never recommend the Macro skimmer. but then

you may be able to tune the Macro by adjusting the depth of the pump.

Cheers.

watdo u mean by adjusting the depth of the pump in the sump?

i tot the sump only have a limited height, and if i put the skimmer submerg in the sump, how do i adjust the height?

do u mind explain hw u adjust the height of the pump.

thanks

[tivoli]

Hi bros,

1) the only way to correctly judge whether a skimmer is

doing the job is to see the thickness of the foam and size of the bubbles

in the chamber of the skimmer. Hence Alan Seah mention that good quality skimmer does the job of reducing the NO3 and PO3 and all the gunk.

2) The quality of skimmate is a by product of the foam and production

of the bubbles.

3) Bad quality bubbles foam production will produce bad result in tank

and is not dependent on the colour of the skimmate.

4) Hence Macro is in my view not a quality skimmer cos the bubble foam

production pales in comparison with H&S skimmer. Colour of skimmate

is irrevelant.

5) To answer Nicken's question. You can vary the depth of the

Macro pump in the sump if the depth of water in the sump allows you.

ie. If the depth of water in sump is 20 cm ... you can vary the depth of pump

from 1 to 20 cm. For Macro ... the higher the better cos the pump got no power...

6) Nothing personal just a review of the Macro skimmer ... so folks reading this

can go compare other skimmer and spend money of quality stuff.... maybe

a second hand H&S skimmer may be a better bet.

Cheers

[boxfish]

Hi,

what's the recommended pump for MACRO?

OR can I know the pump that your are using for your model?

very disappointed with my AquaC urchin with maxijet1200....

maybe time to overdrive

[ivanlaw]

Hi

By reading this tread, i have solve my problem.

I have bougt a macro few days ago.

I found out that when I off the return pump, the water in the macro keep rising untill it flood the collection cup.

According to you guys explaination that the water level depends on the depth of the pump. Thats means that when I off the return pump the water level i the sump increase and that cause the water in the macro to rise as well.

In the end i have to connect the 2 pump into the same switch so that I switch off both pump together.

I think it is not a good designin this area.