Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer

Scouter Steve · 01-31-2007, 08:53 AM

Found a new/used Won cu-300 Skimmer and the Sen 900 pump for it for what looks like a good price. I can't find any reviews for this skimmer. Any one use it or know anything about it. My sytem is altogether about 275 gallons.

Scouter Steve · 01-31-2007, 09:23 AM

BoomerD · 01-31-2007, 10:53 AM

Can't speak to the quality or efficiency of the skimmer, but IMO, the Sen pump is pretty good. Sort of a Sedra knock-off. I have 2, (came in package deals) (700 & 900) that I've used for years moving water from one barrel to another...the 700 did have a bunch of the motor epoxy disintegrate (made a HUGE mess and I had to dump 30+ gallons of water) , so it got relegated to NON-tank uses, but still works fine. In fact, I pumped my Doughboy pool out with it last year!
That being said, personally, I don't like, and will NOT buy Won Bros. products. I've never had one of their heaters last even 6 months, and it galls me to buy ANYTHING made in China.

Scouter Steve · 01-31-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the reply Boomerd. Hasn't any one here had more experience with this skimmer. I don't want to waste my cash.

Craig Lambert · 01-31-2007, 11:08 PM

For a tank/sump/fuge water capacity of 275G that skimmer is way, way too small to meet your needs imo. That thing would be OK on a 75G tank, but that's about it. The diameter of the neck is far to small to meet the needs of your tank. You should be looking at a really serious skimmer to handle 275G. Something like a Deltec, or top of the line Euroreef.

BoomerD · 01-31-2007, 11:53 PM

Pulled up their site...
"Tank size 50 To 200 gallons"

Even using their optimistic ratings, that's WAAAAY too small to be effective on your tank...
I'll second Craig's recommendations, and add H&S as an option, or even an ASM G-5 or G-6...

01-31-2007, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scouter Steve Neon dottyback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somers Wisconsin (Kenosha County) Posts: 620 View Gallery Karma Komment	Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer Found a new/used Won cu-300 Skimmer and the Sen 900 pump for it for what looks like a good price. I can't find any reviews for this skimmer. Any one use it or know anything about it. My sytem is altogether about 275 gallons.

01-31-2007, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scouter Steve Neon dottyback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somers Wisconsin (Kenosha County) Posts: 620 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer bump

01-31-2007, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer Can't speak to the quality or efficiency of the skimmer, but IMO, the Sen pump is pretty good. Sort of a Sedra knock-off. I have 2, (came in package deals) (700 & 900) that I've used for years moving water from one barrel to another...the 700 did have a bunch of the motor epoxy disintegrate (made a HUGE mess and I had to dump 30+ gallons of water) , so it got relegated to NON-tank uses, but still works fine. In fact, I pumped my Doughboy pool out with it last year! That being said, personally, I don't like, and will NOT buy Won Bros. products. I've never had one of their heaters last even 6 months, and it galls me to buy ANYTHING made in China. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

01-31-2007, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scouter Steve Neon dottyback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somers Wisconsin (Kenosha County) Posts: 620 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer Thanks for the reply Boomerd. Hasn't any one here had more experience with this skimmer. I don't want to waste my cash.

01-31-2007, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Craig Lambert Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer For a tank/sump/fuge water capacity of 275G that skimmer is way, way too small to meet your needs imo. That thing would be OK on a 75G tank, but that's about it. The diameter of the neck is far to small to meet the needs of your tank. You should be looking at a really serious skimmer to handle 275G. Something like a Deltec, or top of the line Euroreef. __________________ "Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... Now you tell me what you know. Animal Crackers (1930) 75G, 4-6"dsb, 100lbs lr, 630 watts vho, AquaC EV-180

01-31-2007, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Need Opinion Quick on Skimmer Pulled up their site... "Tank size 50 To 200 gallons" Even using their optimistic ratings, that's WAAAAY too small to be effective on your tank... I'll second Craig's recommendations, and add H&S as an option, or even an ASM G-5 or G-6... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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