Orca Tl-450 Skimmer

[TyC]

how do i get it working head ach or what

help plz!

many thanks

ally

 

[Musho3210]

its a very new company and doesnt have much reputation, i have heard really good things about it from the people who have it, but i dont know anyone here who has had or used the orca skimmers, sorry

 

[pengy666]

you have to ensure the pipe isnt crimped that goes through the filter sponge and you may even have to get your hand into pump to make sure it isnt blocked,

Be careful of your eyes cause the UV filter is in there too!

 

[TyC]

thanks for the help sorted now, pipe was crimped

 

[pengy666]

No probs I gotta pic here of my orca!

and more recent

 

[Musho3210]

wait, im confused, orca is an american protein skimmer company... is it also a tank company in the UK?

 

[pengy666]

The TL-450 is the orca tank in my picture!!!

It got a little reef system at back of tank!

 

[Musho3210]

oh, sorry, i got mixed up with the orca skimmer brand since he said skimmer in his title lol. Sorry

 

[pengy666]

No probs!

I got some pics of the setup!

 

[Dorkhedeos]

Wow, how many gallons is that thing? how is the skimmer on it?

 

[pengy666]

Its 12 uk gallons!

The skimmer is relatively good, I do have a few issues now and again, just some sand got into bottom of pump chamber and I cant get it out (i could but havent) and now and again It blocks pump to skimmer!

There is an issue with micro bubbles and low flow but I have added a rena powerhead to spray bar and added sponge to stop micro bubbles

Here is the rena powerhead modded spray bar

 

[Dorkhedeos]

I guess those arent coming to the states anytime soon

 

[pengy666]

Cant see why not tho as they are made in china and I'm sure atlantis aqautics sold them?

I'm selling mine soon!!