my cat broke my sump...

[Beverly]

Originally Posted by Myka

If you cut off half the fins on the impeller for the AC110 it will slow the flow down so it would work better on a small tank.

AC 110s really move water. In your experience, what sized tank would this impeller modification work on? Is a 10 too small?

TIA

[Brandon5555]

Hmmm, fluval 105/205? Im running a 205 on my 29 and couldnt be happier. Its honestly the best filter Ive ever run. When I chum the water I cut flow on the fluval and let the circulation pump be the cobra commander for an hour or so. Then I throw the flow back on full. I just love the features on them. People say they feel cheap but I like them. Maybe look into the new marine land canisters. They supposedly have the highest flow of canisters in their class

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Beverly

AC 110s really move water. In your experience, what sized tank would this impeller modification work on? Is a 10 too small?

TIA

I am afraid to wreck another impeller this way. Lol and yes, they move a ton of water, what is it, 500gph?

[Brandon5555]

Something in that range yeah. The price tag isnt too horrifying on them either. I think they're worth a second look. Honestly with my fluval 205, I took out one of the activated carbon bags and replaced it with with a bag of chemi-pure. The next morning my jaw dropped at the results. Of course at that time I was running a cascade 600 (internal canister). So any filter is probably a jaw dropper. All I can say is from personal experience is the -05 series are real champs.

[Nano]

So i found an aquaticlife mini 115 skimmer, that would fit in an aquaclear 70 witb room to spare. What do you think?

[Blom]

Originally Posted by nanomano

So i found an aquaticlife mini 115 skimmer, that would fit in an aquaclear 70 witb room to spare. What do you think?

Hagen AquaClear 70 Power Filter
8.5" Long X 8" Tall X 6" Deep


AquaticLife Internal Mini Protein Skimmer 115
10.5Hx3Wx3L in

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Blom

Hagen AquaClear 70 Power Filter
8.5" Long X 8" Tall X 6" Deep


AquaticLife Internal Mini Protein Skimmer 115
10.5Hx3Wx3L in

Does it Ned to be fully submerged? Lol I know I'm a noob.

[Blom]

The owners manual... which can be found online for most things... http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/AK01114_1.pdf
states that the water lvl should be just below the top of the housing. Based on the dimensions on the Marine Depot site the height is 10.5 inches which I will assume to be the height with the collection cup on. The collection cup is 2x2x3, it doesn't specify what dimension is what, so again ill assume its a 2x2 square with 3 inch height. That all said:

10.5 - 3 = 7.5 inch

So if that is all correct then you wouldn't be able to submerge the skimmer to factory spec. Will the 1.5 inch matter... I dont know.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Haha yeah I tried that its really tough to balance.

Although that is a definite concern, I didn't have those troubles because I used a small Dremel wheel to sand each removed fan blade down real smooth and accurately.

Originally Posted by Beverly

AC 110s really move water. In your experience, what sized tank would this impeller modification work on? Is a 10 too small?

TIA

Hmm...I have used the AC110 as a pod refuge with the impeller mod, never put it on a small tank. I think 10 gallons might be a bit small...probably be just right for a 20.