FINALLY!!! Affordable Help For Large FW Systems...

[Noto]

DIY version: http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104042

Go through the whole thread. There are links to several versions. As far as I can understand it, yes, the foam is created by the agitation of the falling water (as opposed to injected air as in a traditional skimmer).

 

[koienterprise]

The efficiency of the Clairty is second to none. I have gone through the DIY projects of PS but on a side by side could not generate the amount of effeciancy this unit provides. Also note that the media works more on a principle of sheathing water so thin that it generates an equivelent if not more surface area then a tiny bubble. Agitation works...however in my opinion sheathing holds a key. Receiving a fish shipment tomorrow so will probably get to more postings later in the week. Does anyone have any pictures of FW PS working in tanks? I'll see if I can dig some up from the old hard drive.

 

[JAFRIAS]

they r possible to make n cheap to buy
http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101505

 

[mkman]

I too have read up on the DIY posts on Koiphen. If I spent a lot of money on a large pond, there would be no way I would skimp and try and make my own. I'd do ahead and pick up a Clarity system as it seems to be the best freshwater PS out there. HOWEVER, there are some good ones I found that are made in Europe but they work on smaller ponds.

 

[pacu mom]

Ordered a CL3 yesterday.

 

[koienterprise]

Went through the drive and found a few LSS SW Crab setups we have done for a supermarket holding tank. This picture was taken at first setup from a mobile so please excuse the quality. This particular LSS had a problem with high DOC and Nitrate readings. Clarity was installed and water parameters improved within 2 weeks. The foam is thick and not watery. I will include pictures of foam from needle wheel PS and Clairty PS. I believe the question was asked if the foam can be adjusted. The answer is once you setup the Clarity no further adjustments are needed. Set it and it's perfect!

 

[koienterprise]

Photos of foam taken from needle wheel PS. The foam is thick and full of solids. I'll be posting pictures of Clarity PS foam in a few days. Heading down to San Jose CA for a Koi Show Will hopefully post more next week. Have a great weekend!

 

[tcarswell]

Ordered a CL3 yesterday.

please let me know of your results!

 

[koienterprise]

Any updates on your new tank setup on a thread? If you need any assistance please feel free to contact. Look forward in seeing the new system=)

 

[taksan]

I've got a clarity skimmer (or had) on my RTC pond.
I couldn't get the results seen on koi ponds.
I do not believe these skimmers work very well in soft low PH water .....