wegotjs Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 What is your thoughts on the Pacific coast 1000 and 2000 recirculate skimmers. Good, bad, ok, they seem like a good deal for the price on ebay. Is there a store locally that has them at a better price then another. I do want to buy locally so shipping is out of the ?. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I use an RPS 1000. I don't know if you are looking at the PS 1000 or the RPS 1000. A few people have talked about mods they have done to them, but mine works great with out any mods. PM sent about price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 What size tank are you running it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm not sure of the prices - but Marine Depot offers free shipping on non-sale items when the total is over 175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 What size tank are you running it on. My personal tank, the one that the RPS1000 is on is a 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I am running the PS 2000 not a recurculating skimmer but I like it. I bought it from Joel at Waves. I think the skimmer is rated at a 200 gallon tank and was running it on my 90 and now my 30(laugh) They are pretty cheap here if you do end up ordering one from the mail http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/protein_skimmers_pacificcoast2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Im currently running an rps1000 on my 72 bow. It pulls out some nasty stuff and needs little or no adjustment. Power consumption is minimal, as mine is un-modded. Got it from CRPC in salem at a heck of a deal. Most of his equipment is at cost or close to it, so you may want to give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think one thing to remember when buying anything is that you are paying for more than the product. You are paying for service as well. You can buy a steak at the grocery store for a few bucks. It comes wrapped in plastic, and raw. You still have to season it, cook it, and find something to with it. Or you can go to a restaurant, and pay a few more dollars, and they take care of all that. So if you want service of any kind after the sell, it is probably worth the extra money to buy it local, and then if there are any problems, or issues, you have someone you can talk to and get it fixed. Sometimes immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 local is always a good option. wish I had that option here but the LFS here dont have squat for drygoods or equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I just ordered one of the RC Pacific Coast skimmers. Haven't received it yet to report back. They seem to be the same as the octopus ones, just a different sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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