drock59 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I currently have a Pacific Coast Imports Recirculating skimmer that I am looking to replace. If you had a 75g BB tank, what kind of skimmer would you throw in the sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdertang05 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 etss or deltec or euroreef now uses ehiem so them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I currently have a Pacific Coast Imports Recirculating skimmer that I am looking to replace. If you had a 75g BB tank' date=' what kind of skimmer would you throw in the sump?[/quote'] What size, and why isn't it working for you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 ER uses eheim pumps now? Sweet. I feel like my skimmer is not performing the way it should and I miss my Euro Reef but I am also open to new technologies in skimming and different brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I bought the tuze 9010 for my 40 gallon breeder its alright quiet easy to set up with no real ajusting. I would give it a 7 out of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 You can always just try a new pump like an ehiem 1260 needle wheel on your current skimmer body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Wouldnt that be dificult as my skimmer has a proprietary attachment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 If you can change pumps Dan, get the GenX needlewheels and mod the impeller and venturi. Check out this thread, these pumps are pulling crazy amounts of air. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=966407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 My vote is for a Deltec. I was running a RPS-300 recurculating skimmer on my 240 and was less than impressed with the performance. I recently bought an AP702 and all I can say is wow! What a difference. I messed and messed with the octopus skimmer and could never get good consistent skimate out of it. I hooked up the AP702 and pulled out more skimate in two days than I did in two months with the other and I did not even mess with it. The other thing I noticed was it had a horrible stench unlike anything I have ever experienced. I figure a couple more cup cleanings in the kitchen and my wife will approve the self cleaing head:D Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 The new Euros look pretty nice. Adding the Eheim pumps was a good idea too. Deltecs are definately proven and sometimes you can find one on RC for a good price. Also Tunze has a new skimmer coming out (not sure if it already isnt) Heres a link. Later Ryan http://www.tunze.com/fileadmin/downloads_en/interzooen.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 sknotch that has been my experience. I think they would be great skimmers for a lightly stocked system but for my BB heavily stocked 75g, the RPS is not getting the job done. MY old ER used to make me gag when i emptied the cup, this thing doesnt compare. Im officially in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjohnny Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Is there such a thing as over-skimming? For softies and LPS is a low/no nitrate system optimal? I'm in close to the same boat as drock, but my system will be softies & LPS, not SPS. SPS just doesn't do it for me, all I see are sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknoch78 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yeah they do work, but just not quite as well as some of the tried and true models out there. I think there are a number of good skimmers on the market, but only a hand full of tried and true great skimmers. My decision to go the route I did was based on the fact that I wanted something that I knew would work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 superjohnny, this skimmer would be great for you IMO. Ill be selling soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Ive decided on a nearly new Euro Reef CS 135. But the problem is i am not sure its a CS 135. It looks like one of the newer RS 135's. Could anyone help me out on this one? Here are some pics. It looks like the newer models because of the neck but I know ER redid some of their pumps. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I think the RS's uses black instead of grey. Im not sure though. Heres a RS-135 http://www.euro-reef.com/products-rsseries.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thats what I thought too but its kind of hard to tell from the pics of the used skimmer and the ER website. It could be simply lighting. I just wonder if its worth getting an older model or if i should hold out for new one. The guy im buying it from claims it is less than six months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Those new Euros are suppose to be really nice! If it was a killer deal I would otherwise I would hold out. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 250 bucks to my door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I think a new RS in that size is like $330? Im pretty sure they still use Cell-cast in most RS models. Its just how they weld them together and different parts they use. Ive seen a couple Deltec 1250 Turbos for sale how about one of those? They seem to rip pretty good. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Also Mark has this homemade skimmer. I was looking at it but I think im gonna see how mine does with the new setup. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20042 Theres a couple here too. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Look at this!! Cant believe I didnt see this deal! Should check RCmore often. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=957839&highlight=Euro+Reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Oops I just read the thread I did see it but a day late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 From Euro Reef: The difference between the RS and CS is the material used and how it is assembled. The RS series skimmers use black cast acrylic for the base, cup and lid plate. All the joints are glued together. The CS series skimmers use a higher quality Type 1 grey PVC for the base, cup and lid plate. All the joints are heat welded together which makes a more durable connection. Both series use the same material for the body and cup. In terms of performance the two series are identical. Ill take the nearly new, better quality skimmer for 250 and call it good. Thanks for the help. I cant imagine finding a better deal on a virtually new ER anywhere. I look all the time on RC but like the one you linked to, they are often very old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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