NEW RSM Skimmer from Sapphire Aquatics (1 Viewer)

[jdeveaux]

I picked up the first prototype skimmer for the Red Sea Max 130D (RSM) from Sapphire Aquatics today and as always his work is amazing.

Wont have time to install it tonight but tomorrow this bad boy is going in to start the break in process. This thing is huge! Here are some teaser shots.

I have it propped up against my 120 reef to give you an idea of how big it is, and yes the chamber for it in the RSM is that big!

Keep in mind that this is the prototype not the final production model I'm helping to test it and see if there are any tweaks needed before its ready for ordering. Believe it or not but Kyle already decided it can be a whole inch taller

Enjoy,

 

[RR-MAN]

What type of pump(s) does it come with?

 

[MarkieB]

I picked up the first prototype skimmer for the Red Sea Max 130D (RSM)

For those of us not in the know what is a Red Sea Max 130D?

 

[jdeveaux]

Top end fancy nano Red Sea Max 130 and 130D

Here's mine My Nano

 

[jdeveaux]

Installed the skimmer today. Awesome job Kyle just the few things that I emailed you about but the skimmer is up and running.

Picture looking down at the rear center section with the BC29 installed prior to starting.

The two skimmers side by side - didn't think about putting the RSM factory skimmer out ther until I was done

Rear chamber with everything pulled out

On the left is my float switches and on the right is the top off line

Sapphire skimmer in the rear chamber without the collection cup

With the cup

Misc Pictures

New Skimmer installed with hood closed - almost a perfect fit. Shouldn't take much tweaking to get this bad boy to production

Regards,

 

[jdeveaux]

48 Hour update

48 Hour update

Last night at feeding time:

Today at Noon: 48 hours after firing it up

Conclusion thus far... for a prototype WOW. I'm very impressed.

The foam is nice and thick and climbs very nicely up the riser tube. Still have a bit of micro bubbles that should be easy to resolve when Kyle makes his mods.

Regards,

 

[AquaNerd]

wow, looks great!

does it have a mesh wheel, pin wheel?

 

[jdeveaux]

Custom made mesh needle wheel.

 

[jdeveaux]

Just a few quick updates; its been a busy week.

I'm dumping and cleaning the collection cup about every 3 days... Its big enough to go much longer but I like to keep the neck clean.

Very nice job Kyle.

 

[jdeveaux]

Just a quick update.

On the third and final beta... Design is solid. Micro bubbles are zero and foam production is wonderful.

A number of people have asked for the shot of how it compares in size to the factor skimmer. Here is a side by shot with the 3 beta's.

The latest model with the curved reaction chamber to allow more reaction time.

Regards,

 

[jdeveaux]

The public release should be coming soon. I'm running the release canidate now

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Regards,

 

[landfish]

Those are slick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but sapphire make the SWEETEST stuff