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02/14/2018, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Limits of a 9001
Roger,
I have a 40 gal mixed reef that is currently running an Aqua C Remora S for skimming. It is in a bedroom so I am not completely happy with the noise level. I have a 9001 that I occasionally employ on a quarantine tank and I am happy with how quiet it is. I know the published capacity for the 9001 is 37 gallons and I'm sure I am below this threshold once rock displacement and water level is factored in. In your opinion, would the 9001 be adequate and what intake configuration would you recommend? |
02/14/2018, 11:50 AM | #2 |
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It really depends on inhabitants. The published rating is for a FOWLR and deduct 20% for softies, 40% for LPS/mixed reef, 60% for SPS. The 9001 DC is marginally stronger, rated to 42. If a 9004 will fit, that would be the safest bet and in general on small tanks a weaker skimmer can just be supplemented by more water changes.
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02/14/2018, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the info.
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02/14/2018, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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I have a 9001 on my 29 gallon with 4 small fish and it works great. 40 gallons might be pushing it
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02/16/2018, 09:49 AM | #5 |
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03/21/2018, 06:21 PM | #6 |
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Non DC version
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