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    surface skimmer for eden 501?

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    hi all. i got a problem with very oily surface. thinking of getting surface skimmer. but is there any skimmer that can fit into eden 501? if so what is the damage to get one?

    thanks for the help!


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    You can probably use the ISTA mini skimmer and modify it to fit the Eden 501's intake pipe. I forgot the price but I've seen the item at C328. Perhaps other LFS might have it as well.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    You can probably use the ISTA mini skimmer and modify it to fit the Eden 501's intake pipe. I forgot the price but I've seen the item at C328. Perhaps other LFS might have it as well.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    thank you for the replies! the skimmer will not affect the flowrate right?
    eden is already on 300l/hr..


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    of course will affect, anything you plug in will effect the flow somewhat.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    of course will affect, anything you plug in will effect the flow somewhat.
    thanks for the input bro shadow. but to what extend will it effect? im doing my planning before investing on one.


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by diazman View Post
    thanks for the input bro shadow. but to what extend will it effect? im doing my planning before investing on one.
    A normal skimmer will have a screw type at the bottom, that adjust the flow rate. One thing if commercial product cannot fit, you could try to diy one taking the design from the commercial product. Hope this helps for you. For PVC, you need to have screw threads which you can find it like a L-Joint. But to make one take fits, it will still take some skills to do it.

    If you interested in DIY:
    1. Look at conventional skimmer design. Come up with your design.
    2. Look at what is available both at Bigger ones such as C328, Yishun Aqua Star Trading where pipes are available and Hardware stores such as Zender, HomeFix and guage what material you would like to use.

    Before you embark on DIY, you have to do your costings using excel. If it exceed by a lot of $$, it might not be viable, then you turn your attention back to what is currently available on the market again.

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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    thanks for the suggestion bro. i think im going to buy instead. got no space for diy-ing in my home here.. besides my mum will kill me if she sees the mess i create


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Mum are supposed to clean up kid's mess. In my case, I have to clear up all the mum's mess. E.g. crash into my 3ft and cause water leak. If not, I don't think I have to downgrade to 2ft for the time being. -.-" Yeah...broke my eheim too. ouch!

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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    can really say how many person it will reduce the flow, never try it with EDEN 501.

    With eheim filter there is spec called head pressure. Head pressure is the distance between inlet, pump and outlet (or hose length). However, each 90 degree bend contribute to 30cm length. You flow will be effected if your total length exitding the limit.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    can really say how many person it will reduce the flow, never try it with EDEN 501.

    With eheim filter there is spec called head pressure. Head pressure is the distance between inlet, pump and outlet (or hose length). However, each 90 degree bend contribute to 30cm length. You flow will be effected if your total length exitding the limit.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    can really say how many person it will reduce the flow, never try it with EDEN 501.

    With eheim filter there is spec called head pressure. Head pressure is the distance between inlet, pump and outlet (or hose length). However, each 90 degree bend contribute to 30cm length. You flow will be effected if your total length exitding the limit.
    so bro i should not go ahead with a skimmer? my tank only 1.5ft. was thinking of upgrading to 2213 but contemplating..


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    hahaha
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    DZ,

    I know the answer!

    upgrade to a 2Ft. , gives you all the reason for 2213.
    I am using the replica of EDEN501 (BOYU EF05) not fantastic but thinking of upgrading when i decom my 5 plan 2ft to a more decent 2ft. or should i just buy a 3ft and start viva
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    DZ,

    I know the answer!

    upgrade to a 2Ft. , gives you all the reason for 2213.
    I am using the replica of EDEN501 (BOYU EF05) not fantastic but thinking of upgrading when i decom my 5 plan 2ft to a more decent 2ft. or should i just buy a 3ft and start viva
    love your plan. but no space to put (i hate stands lol and budget is not there for the moment).. besides its a low tech tank.


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Oh yeah! we share a common problem. Budget.
    Not to worry, we are here to "poison" you haha.
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    . but the skimmer still how lol. or should i get a hob filter and use it with eden?


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    DZ try manual removal abit, take tissue and soak up. that method.
    If still have, try find out whats causing it. sometimes substrate may cause that (depends)

    If not me like me, angry until just go NA buy. its not really ex for the normal one.
    Juts that the ista one cost few more dollars. i might be buying the ista one for my gf's tank, if her tank has oil flim problem. (but i strongly think its my mom's cooking...)
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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    DZ try manual removal abit, take tissue and soak up. that method.
    If still have, try find out whats causing it. sometimes substrate may cause that (depends)

    If not me like me, angry until just go NA buy. its not really ex for the normal one.
    Juts that the ista one cost few more dollars. i might be buying the ista one for my gf's tank, if her tank has oil flim problem. (but i strongly think its my mom's cooking...)
    . i think this is my problem too.hahaha. ok thanks for the tips bro..


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    Re: surface skimmer for eden 501?

    No need lah...1.5ft, 2ft I also don't deploy skimmer liao. Use a mug/disposable cup to press against the water surface and "suck" the surface. Easy to do it, can do it during water change maintenance. ^^Y Cheap and easy.

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