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Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9004 DC
Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9004 DC
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The Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004 DC is designed for use in seawater as well as mixed and soft coral aquariums up to 300 liters (79 USgal.), or for sensitive reef biotopes with hard corals up to 180 liters (48 USgal.).
(1) The skimmer cup also contains the foam reactor and can be removed easily.
(2) Surface suction to remove the surface film.
(3) Compact housing protects the interior and the reactor against light and algae.
(4) TUNZE® Foamer 9004.041, high air flow and low energy consumption.
(5) Air control to set the moisture of the foam (only for 9004).
(6) Silencer for an exceptionally quiet operation.
(7) Bubble-free discharged water.
(8) Including Magnet Holder up to a glass thickness of 12 mm (1/2”).
The Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004 DC offers the same characteristic features as the Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004, but is additionally equipped with the Electronic Foamer 9004.041, a controller and a power supply.
The performance of the skimmer can easily be adjusted using the power regulation on the controller, thus providing a greater degree of flexibility, for example, in aquariums which are heavily polluted with proteins. There is a special “cup cleaning” button to execute the cup cleaning process. It switches the pump off and on again, so that the cup can be removed from the aquarium without bubbles. The foamer will automatically switch on again after approx. 10 minutes, if the pump has not already been activated again through a repeated manual actuation of the “cup cleaning” button. If the foamer is stopped, the air jet will be rinsed. This significantly extends the maintenance intervals of the device.
Recommended, depending on tank load, from 60 to 300 liters (15 to 79 USgal.) of sea water.
Immersion depth: approx. 225 to 245 mm (8.9 to 9.7 in.)
Skimmer cup volume: 0.2 liters (.05 in.)
Air capacity: approx. 200 l/h (52.8 USgal./h),
Energy consumption: approx. 5 W (max. 10 W)
Power supply unit: 100-240V / 50-60Hz
Cable length: 3 m (118.1 in.) up to the Turbelle® controller
Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 x 90 x 305 mm (4.3 x 3.5 x 12 in.)
Magnet Holder up to a glass thickness of 12 mm (1/2").
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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