tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi folks, I read BWilly's review of Weipro. So I would like to add in my own photo shot as well. I posted these pics before all the dat went down 2 months ago. I find WeiPro quite a good skimmer. I could tune to produce lots of foams. See the pics for more info cos a pic say a thousand words. I find that lots of people were disputing the Weipro citing the size of the bubbles. Deng Xiao Ping use to say : "Don't care black cat or white cat as well it catches rats it will be a good cat." In our context, :"Don't care what brand or price or size of bubbles : as long as the skimmer produce foam it is a good skimmer" Judge yourself from looking at the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 Yo folks, Pic of the skimmer when it has just been cleaned by me. (It should take 5 minutes to swipe clean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 Yo folks, I was going to take a pic on the 2nd day, but I was on a last minute business trip to Bangkok. So I could only take a pic on the 4th day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 Yo folks, this the pic taken on the 6th day I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi, care to share what pump you using the drive the skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 As you can see, I use the same skimmer as bwilly but the foam produced is different. This is due to the fact that we tune the skimmer differently. I tune the water level to be quite high. The following pic shows the water column and the size of bubbles if you can see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi sharkbait, I don't thank the type of pump matters cos the water level is controlled by a water level valve that you can adjust. Anyway I am using a cheap taiwan-made 2500l/hr dolphin. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi sharkbait, I don't thank the type of pump matters cos the water level is controlled by a water level valve that you can adjust. Anyway I am using a cheap taiwan-made 2500l/hr dolphin. Cheers but my friend is using a pump rated 1500l/h and it doesnt produce half as much bubbles as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 6, 2003 Author Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi sharkbait, its prob due to the water level tuning. Plus I think I prefer to oversize the pump. The specs on the skimmer states that 1500l/hr pump is required. But then when you put in the pump, factors like height of water column, wear and tear etc may reduce the pressure, so better to use a bigger pump. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Bro, We adjust foam up to which level on the skimmer. Maybe you like to show us a pic of the water level in the skimmer. Regards n Thanks Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member junyong84 Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 i cant get the black liquid...its juz brown liquid...argh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 good to see another SRC mbr using weipro to gd effect. Base on my experience on tuning skimmer, I try to adjust the bubble (when just starting to break in) Its not too high n not too low. the bubbles will slowly build on top of each other, bringing the organic waste to the funnel top. If u overskim u may get light brown residue. Its best - be patience, and let the bubbles slowly build up. Also its always go to get a slightly over-rated pump. (actually anything if price different is not much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 I got brown skimmate also... But then I using sicce extrema..... Actually the weipro is a very good budget venturi skimmer..... Onli disadvantage is that there is a little LEAK in between joints.... in the end, i hav to use white tape to make them tight.... Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 mine so far oki.. is it your one overskim, the bubbles comes out of the cover "hole". there's a small hole on the cup cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member boxfish Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi, what does overskim mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted September 6, 2003 Share Posted September 6, 2003 Can Weipro be used without being hung on? I'm thinking of getting one and putting it below my tank. As I don't have a sump I'm thinking of using an external pump to pump water out of the tank and into the skimmer..and back into the tank via tubing. Does this sound ok? Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Razo Posted September 6, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 6, 2003 tivoli.. r u seow reefer from P. Ris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 7, 2003 Author Share Posted September 7, 2003 Yes friend, I am seow from Pasir Ris. Ever since my data was erased from the previous crash, decided to adopt a better *name* rather hokkien version of *crazy reefer*. I previously named myself siow_reefer after my wife caught me sneaking out of bed late at night to shine torchlight at my tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 u really seow..haha.. shine torchlight middle of the nite for wat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piero Posted September 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 trying to Lia3 gao2 mah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Maybe she thought you going to sneak out of the house? Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted September 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 IMO, if u dun wan to hang it on... u must still place it somewhere near n same height as it when it hangs.... this is to make sure that water pressure n everything is optimum as when designed, else it may not work.... Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli Posted September 7, 2003 Author Share Posted September 7, 2003 Hi folks, I know I have a problem when I am more interested in looking for pods and worms at night ..... rather than looking at corals and fish in the day That's why I was shining the torch at night. Haven't you guys heard of *night diving* ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Cookiemunster Posted September 8, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi folks, I read BWilly's review of Weipro.So I would like to add in my own photo shot as well. I posted these pics before all the dat went down 2 months ago. I find WeiPro quite a good skimmer. I could tune to produce lots of foams. See the pics for more info cos a pic say a thousand words. I find that lots of people were disputing the Weipro citing the size of the bubbles. Deng Xiao Ping use to say : "Don't care black cat or white cat as well it catches rats it will be a good cat." In our context, :"Don't care what brand or price or size of bubbles : as long as the skimmer produce foam it is a good skimmer" Judge yourself from looking at the pics. Hi, I would agree judging from the skimmate that the weipro produced is indeed an excellent skimmer for its price compared to higher priced skimmers(around $100) such as macro and prizm. However I would not agree that irregardless of bubble size, as long as produce foam is a good skimmer. Sorry I don't mean to denounce weipro or anything. But I feel there is a need to show the difference between why we should be paying so much more for a so called branded skimmer such as a H&S, EuroReef, AquaC etc. Yes these are much much more expensive but the ones who use these skimmers are not fools either. So there must be a reason (other than having $$$ to spare), why reefers would prefer to go for so called branded skimmers. Bubble size and quantity is extremely important and has direct impact on the quality of skimmate. Using an under rated or over rated pump can reduce efficiency too. An under rated pump will not enable enough tank water to flow through the bubbles, hence low cleaning rate. An over rated pump will not allow long enough bubble/water contact time and hence reduce cleaning efficiency too. That is why you see those powerful skimmers using extremely long tubes. The reason being it has a longer contact time with the bubbles. However, to add on, as a budget skimmer, the weipro is indeed one of the best <$200 skimmers around I've seen. But as far as possible, I strongly recommend you go for the AquaC, H&S, schuran or Euroreef for tanks 3 ft and above. Don't stinge on skimmer because this is your livestocks only life line. Save up and get the best skimmer you can absolutely afford for your tank. Here is a photo of skimmate produced by a H&S using a 18W pump only. Quote My Humble 4ft tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hoppinghippos Posted September 8, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 8, 2003 I noticed on your H&S skimmer you put an air tube with clamp to restrict air going in? how does this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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