Kaykay's DIY-approach nano setup. 2'x1.5'x1.5'.

[MadScientist]

skimmer is always more reliable than ats. skimmer is non-biological exportation of nutrients. ats is biological. ats can crash and release back nutrients. no nutrient is released back when skimmer crashes.

[kaykay]

Any suggestions for an in-sump skimmer that fits a footprint of 14cm x 18cm?

[tunicate]

BM-NAC3.5 CONE SKIMMER

Dimensions:115*170*435mm

[kaykay]

BM-NAC3.5 CONE SKIMMER

Dimensions:115*170*435mm

Thanks bro.

I was using the 3+, and faced micro bubble problems.

Any idea if this skimmer has the same issues?

[tansh]

Thanks bro.

I was using the 3+, and faced micro bubble problems.

Any idea if this skimmer has the same issues?

It still release micro bubble cos im using it.I hv no bubble issues cos i place it on my sump tank.

[Admiraltian]

Any suggestions for an in-sump skimmer that fits a footprint of 14cm x 18cm?

Or u can try Skimz Monzter E series SM121 or Tunze DOC skimmer. Shd be able to fit in your sump.

[kaykay]

Or u can try Skimz Monzter E series SM121 or Tunze DOC skimmer. Shd be able to fit in your sump.

Thanks bro. I'll go check them out.

[Admiraltian]

No problem, actually I also has the same problem. I currently using BM Nac3+ cos it has a small footprint. This skimmer doesn't seem able to skim out any skimmate for my tank at the moment.

[kaykay]

No problem, actually I also has the same problem. I currently using BM Nac3+ cos it has a small footprint. This skimmer doesn't seem able to skim out any skimmate for my tank at the moment.

When I was using the BM nac 3+, it was able to foam properly ONLY under perfect conditions.

Whenever I fed, or when I dipped my hands in the water, the foaming stops immediately and micro bubbles crept into the display.

Hence, the skimmer stops working for an hour or two every day. Lol.

[MadScientist]

When I was using the BM nac 3+, it was able to foam properly ONLY under perfect conditions.

Whenever I fed, or when I dipped my hands in the water, the foaming stops immediately and micro bubbles crept into the display.

Hence, the skimmer stops working for an hour or two every day. Lol.

That happens to all skimmers, regardless of brand.

When you feed or place your hands in, the surface tension of the water changes, affecting foam production.

[kaykay]

Oh.. Well.. I wonder if I'll look extremely stupid to buy a similar skimmer to replace the nac 3+ that I sold away.. Haha..

Didn't read many positive reviews on the tunze, and the smallest skimz model is still too big for my ios.. Haiz..

[MarcoVan]

How about air stone skimmer? Someone is selling a Berlin airlift. Well can try that?

[Admiraltian]

Oh.. Well.. I wonder if I'll look extremely stupid to buy a similar skimmer to replace the nac 3+ that I sold away.. Haha..

Didn't read many positive reviews on the tunze, and the smallest skimz model is still too big for my ios.. Haiz..

The Skimz monster SM121 can't fit in? Thot it's footprint is 15.3 by 14cm? Yours is 14 by 18cm? Or u can use hang on models like Deltec MCE300.

[kaykay]

The Skimz monster SM121 can't fit in? Thot it's footprint is 15.3 by 14cm? Yours is 14 by 18cm? Or u can use hang on models like Deltec MCE300.

Thanks bro. I was searching late last night, and must have been affected by the sleepy eyes. I thought I read 15.7x18cm. Haha.

Thanks I'll go AM to take a look this weekend.

[kaykay]

How about air stone skimmer? Someone is selling a Berlin airlift. Well can try that?

Thanks bro. I don't really fancy airstone skimmers. I'm lazy to change the wooden airstone every now and then. Lol.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

[MadScientist]

Thanks bro. I don't really fancy airstone skimmers. I'm lazy to change the wooden airstone every now and then. Lol.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Bro, skimmers are more efficient when cleaned regularly, haha. I got a hob to let go if you want, haha.

[MadScientist]

Oh.. Well.. I wonder if I'll look extremely stupid to buy a similar skimmer to replace the nac 3+ that I sold away.. Haha..

Didn't read many positive reviews on the tunze, and the smallest skimz model is still too big for my ios.. Haiz..

Tunze is fine, just very sensitive to water level, like numerous in-sump models

[kaykay]

Bro, skimmers are more efficient when cleaned regularly, haha. I got a hob to let go if you want, haha.

Thanks bro. But no, thanks. Not looking at hob models.

Seriously considering either the nac3.5, or the sm121.

One of them is the price of 2 of the other. How how??

[starfish123]

Thanks bro. But no, thanks. Not looking at hob models.

Seriously considering either the nac3.5, or the sm121.

One of them is the price of 2 of the other. How how??

think if you get a 3.5, you might still have the same problem as the only difference is that 3.5 is cone shape while 3+ is cylindrical.

[kaykay]

UAS update 07.09.2012.

I'm truly delighted to share about this device.

I usually wash my UAS every 7 days.

But due to my holidays last week, I missed a weekend cleaning. So when I came back to town on a Thursday, I kan cheong quickly washed it.

You should see the delight on my face when I saw this.

Macro algae grows over the micro algae when you give it more time! This is a 12-days growth.

Hence from now on, I'll only wash my UAS every 2 weeks instead of 1. Hahaha. Less work too.

Talk about sustainability.

No casualties after 8 days of neglect. (only thing done was light feeding daily by my mom-in-law).

Growth on corals observed. Monti cap grew an extension arm. 2 baby zoas polyps popped. Fishes seem fatter and bigger. My 4 pink tube works never opened so beautifully.

Best part is I've gone skimmerless for more than a month already.

No I'm slowly adding in livestock to test the limits of this UAS.

I've not tested the parameters yet though. Later.

[MadScientist]

nicely done. can always take some inspirations from planted tank and use that as a moss wall, haha

[Sprinter]

Bro may be we can meet at AM this Sunday 3.00pm look for Ah Heng I'm getting a Skimz Sm 161.

[ryanlio]

Feed your tangs.. hahha

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[kaykay]

nicely done. can always take some inspirations from planted tank and use that as a moss wall, haha

Lol. But you're right. It won't look out of place in a planted tank.

[kaykay]

Feed your tangs.. hahha

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Funny my tangs don't seem to like greens. Anti-Vegan tangs. Haha.