| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
Elite-Aquatics 
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: New Skimmer Design From Elite Aquatics
Posted: January 11 2012 at 8:20pm |
Here is a sneak peak at the new skimmer coming from Elite Aquatics. This skimmer has been in the design stage for over 3 months. Key features are,
- Innovative water exit gate. Making the footprint very small at 8x8.25 one of, if not the smallest footprint on a skimmer this size.
- Powerful and reliable Sicce PSK-1000 pump
-Quite operation
-Easy to remove collection cup
-Sexy Lookin  
These will be available very soon, price will be $389.99 watch for them to be available on the site. www.elite-aquatics.net
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
 |
Akira
Paid Member
Joined: September 11 2011
Location: Tooele
Status: Offline
Points: 1640
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:01pm |
Tyler i like the the look but a few questions....... How does it stack up against say my skimmer ? (160 swc) Is the pump more reliable ? And why is the bottom where the pump is positioned open and the pump isnt enclosed in the body ?
|
|
Ryan Thompson
Guest
Joined: April 11 2006
Location: Lehi
Status: Offline
Points: 3546
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:09pm |
 Akira wrote:
Tyler i like the the look but a few questions.......How does it stack up against say my skimmer ? (160 swc) Is the pump more reliable ? And why is the bottom where the pump is positioned open and the pump isnt enclosed in the body ?
|
Not Tyler but...
1) Much better than an SWC 160 IMO. Will it pull more skimate? Hard to say on that. Depends on the tank
2) Doesn't the SWC use an Atmann pump? If so, then YES. WAY more reliable.
3) Less acrylic used to keep cost down, easier access to pump for cleaning and removal.
Great looking skimmer Tyler! I wish there was a nano version to go with my new sump!
|
|
Akira
Paid Member
Joined: September 11 2011
Location: Tooele
Status: Offline
Points: 1640
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:12pm |
ty Ryan im all for supporting locals as i have a custom sump from Tyler already . Im already looking to go bigger on my tank so keeping my wish list open :)
|
|
jwoo
Presidency
Joined: April 29 2009
Location: Alpine
Status: Offline
Points: 3603
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:15pm |
|
What's the gallon rating on that thing Tyler?
|
|
None at the moment
Soon: 72 Gallon Bowfront
|
|
BobC63
Admin Group
Joined: January 17 2007
Location: Lehi, UT
Status: Offline
Points: 8971
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:50pm |
Man that is SICK!!!!! 
|
|
- My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) -
* Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 *
|
|
DanhNgo
Guest
Joined: January 04 2009
Location: West Valley Cty
Status: Offline
Points: 1013
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 9:54pm |
Just awesome Tyler. 
|
|
200 Gal Reef
25 Gal Nano Reef
|
|
tileman
Guest
Joined: November 05 2003
Location: Murray
Status: Offline
Points: 5368
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 10:10pm |
How tall Tyler? SEXY for sure. 
|
|
335G Reef
TOTM.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium
ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012
http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month
&
|
|
Elite-Aquatics
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 10:24pm |
Akira wrote:
Tyler i like the the look but a few questions.......How does it stack up against say my skimmer ? (160 swc) Is the pump more reliable ? And why is the bottom where the pump is positioned open and the pump isnt enclosed in the body ?
|
This skimmer is a little bigger then the SWC 160. SWC's are great skimmers their only downfall is their pumps (Atman 2500). The Atman is not a *bad* pump but they have been known for not lasting to long. Also the Sicce pulls quiet a bit more air = more foam Yes the Sicce is much more reliable then the Atman. I left the pump outside the body on this skimmer for a few reasons, 1st and most important is ease of removing the pump if needed 2nd is water can actually move more freely around the skimmer as well which is bonus.
Edited by Elite-Aquatics - January 11 2012 at 10:25pm
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
|
Elite-Aquatics
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 10:28pm |
jwoo wrote:
What's the gallon rating on that thing Tyler? |
I am thinking 200 gallons on this one, still a little more testing to do  I will have a few in some different size tanks very soon, a 75 gallon, my 130 and a 220.
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
|
Elite-Aquatics
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 11 2012 at 10:31pm |
tileman wrote:
How tall Tyler? SEXY for sure. |
Thanks Brad, it is 21.75" tall, .5" needed for cup removal
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
|
Akira
Paid Member
Joined: September 11 2011
Location: Tooele
Status: Offline
Points: 1640
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 12 2012 at 7:15pm |
Really like the look of it ,Thanks for the info
|
|
laynframe
Guest
Joined: May 17 2009
Location: north ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 1062
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: January 14 2012 at 1:42pm |
These are top notch quality, Ive seen it in person, had to have one!
|
|
The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!!
|
|
Elite-Aquatics
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 26 2012 at 6:19pm |
Here are some skimate shots to show how this thing is doing. This is about 4 days worth of skimate in my 200 gallon system with only 4 fish.
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
|
kellerexpress
Guest
Joined: December 24 2008
Location: Spanish Fork
Status: Offline
Points: 1315
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 26 2012 at 6:29pm |
|
Sweet! Looking forward to getting mine!
|
|
IM 30L
Kessil A160we x2
|
|
troyholl
Guest
Joined: March 05 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 717
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 26 2012 at 7:17pm |
|
Can't wait to see my new custom skimmer in action!
|
|
Troy Hollingsworth
Riverton, Utah
270 Gallon "Custom" Tank
|
|
troyholl
Guest
Joined: March 05 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 717
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 26 2012 at 8:22pm |
|
The blue on this guy would match the bracing on my sump!
|
|
Troy Hollingsworth
Riverton, Utah
270 Gallon "Custom" Tank
|
|
Elite-Aquatics
Pet Store
Joined: March 21 2011
Location: North Ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 764
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 26 2012 at 10:21pm |
troyholl wrote:
The blue on this guy would match the bracing on my sump!
|
Yup, and your skimmer will have some blue on it
|
|
Premium aquarium filtration!
|
|
laynframe
Guest
Joined: May 17 2009
Location: north ogden
Status: Offline
Points: 1062
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 28 2012 at 9:32pm |
|
Really lovin mine!
|
|
The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!!
|
|
TSUNAMI
Guest
Joined: February 19 2011
Location: Murray
Status: Offline
Points: 278
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: March 30 2012 at 6:08pm |
|
So glad that you named your new skimmer after me :) Does that mean I get a discount? LOL But seriously, I think I want one. Have any made ready to go? Do you think this will be comparable to the SWC 180, are you using the same pump?
Edited by TSUNAMI - March 30 2012 at 6:22pm
|
|
|
|
