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So, I took advantage of the thanksgiving sales and a $100 BRS win to get a curve 7 skimmer!
This is what its done to my PH before adding a ParlaScrubber!
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pics to come... iphoto folder not being friendly. needs restart.
 

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So, I took advantage of the thanksgiving sales and a $100 BRS win to get a curve 7 skimmer!
This is what its done to my PH before adding a ParlaScrubber!
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pics to come... iphoto folder not being friendly. needs restart.
I had th Curve 7 before the IOAOI. Great skimmer. I gave it to another reefer on here when I got the IOAOI.
 
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I had th Curve 7 before the IOAOI. Great skimmer. I gave it to another reefer on here when I got the IOAOI.
Its foam is to thick... When I did a Post Mortem on my old skimmer, I found the ceramic shaft of the impellor was broken. So that explains why I thought something was off ever since I cleaned it last... The PL-150 just didn't seem to fill the chamber like it used to. It was also way underrated for my bio-load.
I'll probably offer it up free on
 

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Its foam is to thick... When I did a Post Mortem on my old skimmer, I found the ceramic shaft of the impellor was broken. So that explains why I thought something was off ever since I cleaned it last... The PL-150 just didn't seem to fill the chamber like it used to. It was also way underrated for my bio-load.
I'll probably offer it up free on
do you notice a difference running your skimmer inlet from top ?

or recirculating?

I gotta get a ph tester of some sort.. I just gotta know, like renting a par meter.
 
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do you notice a difference running your skimmer inlet from top ?
thx for editing! I didn't know what you were talking about. I'll let you know when I resize one for the Curve7!
 

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What happened ?
 
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What happened ?
I got a new skimmer!
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cleaned-out the first chamber of the sump to fit it in then discovered it was too low so built a rock box for it.
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I also got a new pump (1835gph -> 3450gph) that I have still to install... I plan to move the skimmer to the 2nd chamber to make room for the prototype ParlaRoller (not needed because they'll all fit but I want to be able to take clear photos!):
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Finally some photos of the reef!
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my middle Noopsyche power supply fried from water getting on it. spoke with @Zach B about it before the holidays will circle back in the new year... too much going on till then.
 

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I got a new skimmer!
IMG_5955.JPEG

cleaned-out the first chamber of the sump to fit it in then discovered it was too low so built a rock box for it.
IMG_5965.JPEG
IMG_5964.JPEG
IMG_5970.JPEG
IMG_5971.JPEG
IMG_5972.JPEG
IMG_5987.JPEG

ewwww
IMG_5967.JPEG
IMG_5981.JPEG


I also got a new pump (1835gph -> 3450gph) that I have still to install... I plan to move the skimmer to the 2nd chamber to make room for the prototype ParlaRoller (not needed because they'll all fit but I want to be able to take clear photos!):
IMG_5966.JPEG
IMG_6002.JPEG
IMG_6004.JPEG


Finally some photos of the reef!
IMG_5956.JPEG
IMG_5957.JPEG
IMG_5958.JPEG
IMG_5959.JPEG
IMG_5960.JPEG
IMG_5961.JPEG
IMG_5984.JPEG
IMG_5985.JPEG

my middle Noopsyche power supply fried from water getting on it. spoke with @Zach B about it before the holidays will circle back in the new year... too much going on till then.
very nice sam!!!
 
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very nice sam!!!
Thanks!
This version of the filter makes changing the cheap rolls soooo easy its criminal to use socks!
 

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Thanks!
This version of the filter makes changing the cheap rolls soooo easy its criminal to use socks!
I'm pretty sure we all know how I felt (pun intended) about filter socks. I am one month in to my fleece roller, and I'm never going back!
 

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