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Old 10-07-2007, 03:21 AM
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I tend to agree with Andresont on the hype issue because it seems this hobby is driven by it. The Tunze site details the skimmers very well but they all do when blowing their own horn. So for the ones who own them would you say they are rated acurately according to the site as far as tank size goes?
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Old 10-07-2007, 05:21 AM
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I'd say they are rated pretty accurately if you go by their deduction formula depending on the type of tank you are keeping.
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:23 PM
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So if I read the info right, depending on whatever I choose to do with my tank. The most I would have to derate would be 60% for High sensitivity and high load. This being said if I have a capacity of say 150 - 175 gallons, I would have to go with the Tunze 9015 model correct(396USG x 60%= 237.6). This model is recommended for aquariums up to 396 US gal. of salt water and has Water throughput 1200l/h & Air capacity 650l/h and according to the site a price of $430USD. I'll have to find a supplier here in Can. that carries this model and at what price so I can compare with other manufacturers!
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:47 PM
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J+L carries them but they are currently backordered, hopefully will be back in stock soon
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:31 PM
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Yes, I noticed they were on back-order, actually thinking that could be a good thing with people buying them up! I not really in any hurry, just reseaching now. Where I'm located no one carries large tanks , so it will require a trip to the States or toward Montreal, Que. for that purchase! Retailers here will bring them in for you but it's a reef ready marineland tank for $1500. The other skimmer I was thinking of was the Lifereef(USA) and it seems to have good reviews on Reef Central.
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