protein skimmer

john · 11-05-2004, 08:13 AM

i have a 180 gallon reef tank and want to upgrade my skimmer.any recomendations on a good skimmer without paying an arm and a leg??

wooddood · 11-05-2004, 08:23 AM

try this site.

http://www.h2otropicals.com/Products...&%20Refubs.htm

dave.

ScottT1980 · 11-05-2004, 08:24 AM

Personally, I think the Euro-reefs are the cream of the crop, well, for the $400-500 range. However, have you considered the ASMs? They are Euroreef knock offs that use the same Sedra pump, just different construction material (I think it is a lower-grade acrylic). I know people that are very happy with their ASMs and savings are generally about 50%...

Take er easy
SCott T.

BoomerD · 11-05-2004, 08:51 AM

I can agree with both of those, but if you have a bit more coin to spend, the H & S recirculating skimmers are VERY effecient. The LFS in my area that sells them has a H&S set upo next to a"same size" Euro-Reef, and it kicks the E/R's butt, by about 3 to 1 in skimmate production, and uses LESS electricity! Very nice skimmers, just a little bit more spendy.

http://www.tpaquarium.com/products/category.php?CA=2
These sell very well, so he has a hard time keeping them in stock, but he also has problems maintaining his website to current stock levels. That problem is supposed to be getting fixed in the near future. You have to call or e-mail for availability

jimeluiz · 11-05-2004, 10:34 AM

I credit much/most of my success to the efficiency of my EuroReef skimmer. Worth every penny.

mps9506 · 11-06-2004, 01:57 PM

I have comapred both ASM and euroreef. I personally use a EuroReef that I purchased used for pretty cheap.
There is a noticable difference in build construction between the two brands. The euroreef seems much sturdier in contruction than the ASM, however, they both perform virtually identical.
IMO with both thse skimmer you are really paying for the needlewheel pump, because to tell the truth, I'm not really all the impressed with what you get from euroreef for what you pay. You get an acrylic tube with two pipes connected to it and a union valve to remove the skimmer cup.

Pretty friggin simple. Compared to something like an MRC, a euroreef seems pretty cheap in quality (just my opinion). Of course with any beckett style skimmer you have to purchase a good pressure rated pump, so they do end up costing more most of the time.
BTW, you may want to check out geosreef skimmers, virtually identical to euroreef, but I would suspect much better construction...
Mike

ScottT1980 · 11-06-2004, 03:47 PM

Good point Mike. At one time, I considered buying a sedra pump and some PVC and building a generic for a much better price. Just one of my many pipe dreams that never came to fruition...

Take er easy
Scott T.

mps9506 · 11-06-2004, 04:17 PM

I did something similar with a rio 2100 pump, worked ok, but my fab skills are horrible. It really wouldn't take much to make an effective equivelent if you take your time and have the tools.
Wish I could get the red dragon pump to push my euroreef though...
Mike

11-05-2004, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
john Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	protein skimmer i have a 180 gallon reef tank and want to upgrade my skimmer.any recomendations on a good skimmer without paying an arm and a leg??

11-05-2004, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	try this site. http://www.h2otropicals.com/Products...&%20Refubs.htm dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-05-2004, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Personally, I think the Euro-reefs are the cream of the crop, well, for the $400-500 range. However, have you considered the ASMs? They are Euroreef knock offs that use the same Sedra pump, just different construction material (I think it is a lower-grade acrylic). I know people that are very happy with their ASMs and savings are generally about 50%... Take er easy SCott T. __________________ My Tank Last edited by ScottT1980 : 11-05-2004 at 09:25 AM.

11-05-2004, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	I can agree with both of those, but if you have a bit more coin to spend, the H & S recirculating skimmers are VERY effecient. The LFS in my area that sells them has a H&S set upo next to a"same size" Euro-Reef, and it kicks the E/R's butt, by about 3 to 1 in skimmate production, and uses LESS electricity! Very nice skimmers, just a little bit more spendy. http://www.tpaquarium.com/products/category.php?CA=2 These sell very well, so he has a hard time keeping them in stock, but he also has problems maintaining his website to current stock levels. That problem is supposed to be getting fixed in the near future. You have to call or e-mail for availability __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com Last edited by BoomerD : 11-05-2004 at 08:55 AM.

11-05-2004, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	I credit much/most of my success to the efficiency of my EuroReef skimmer. Worth every penny. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

11-06-2004, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,408 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have comapred both ASM and euroreef. I personally use a EuroReef that I purchased used for pretty cheap. There is a noticable difference in build construction between the two brands. The euroreef seems much sturdier in contruction than the ASM, however, they both perform virtually identical. IMO with both thse skimmer you are really paying for the needlewheel pump, because to tell the truth, I'm not really all the impressed with what you get from euroreef for what you pay. You get an acrylic tube with two pipes connected to it and a union valve to remove the skimmer cup. Pretty friggin simple. Compared to something like an MRC, a euroreef seems pretty cheap in quality (just my opinion). Of course with any beckett style skimmer you have to purchase a good pressure rated pump, so they do end up costing more most of the time. BTW, you may want to check out geosreef skimmers, virtually identical to euroreef, but I would suspect much better construction... Mike __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

11-06-2004, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Good point Mike. At one time, I considered buying a sedra pump and some PVC and building a generic for a much better price. Just one of my many pipe dreams that never came to fruition... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

11-06-2004, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,408 View Gallery Karma Komment	I did something similar with a rio 2100 pump, worked ok, but my fab skills are horrible. It really wouldn't take much to make an effective equivelent if you take your time and have the tools. Wish I could get the red dragon pump to push my euroreef though... Mike __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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