Euro-Reef Tips?

NaH2O · 12-17-2003, 08:35 PM

Ho Ho Ho!! Even people on the naughty list get presents...

My Christmas gift to myself arrived tonight....my Euro-reef CS8-3. I couldn't get the packaging opened fast enough. Even my 2 year old daughter was impressed when I pulled it out of the box, "Oh my goodness", she exclaimed. I felt like the old man in the movie A Christmas Story, when he opened his prize leg lamp. Holy foam fractionators....this thing is a monster!

Does anyone have any tips after setting up their own Euro-reef? I'm looking forward to getting this bad boy in action, but want to make sure I don't mess it up.

Witfull · 12-17-2003, 08:46 PM

works best with saltwater....

swissgaurd · 12-17-2003, 08:48 PM

this could be interesting as i have to install one after christmas
for a friend.from what ive been told its a plug and play.

vic

jimeluiz · 12-17-2003, 08:52 PM

Seriously, if you 'test' it out with tap water you will not see near the level of bubbles that will be the case with salt water. Another thing to keep in mind is there is a break in period during which you will wonder what all the fuss has been, since there is so little foam. In time it will be removing all sorts of crud overnight! Folks have told me and I have since experienced that the higher the exit tube, the wetter your foam. Lowering it to the lowest6 setting will give you a dry foam. Some like wet - because it extracts more types of crud (so they say) some like dry because is still works GREAT and you are not emptying the cup every day.

My two cents.

Congratulations on a fine skimmer. Also - I've recently seen a ER skimmer thread over at RAG or RC, not sure which. Lots of good info stacked up there.

Mebigloser · 12-17-2003, 10:02 PM

When you first get it running, keep the tube all the way down for an hour or so then slowly raise it up until you get the right foam.
When my was fully adjusted, the top of my sponge is even with the curve on the unit. Notice in the picture.

Mebigloser · 12-17-2003, 10:03 PM

closer up..

NaH2O · 12-18-2003, 12:37 AM

Awesome responses! Thanks for the pictures...it helps me get a visual as to what I will be looking at once it's in sump.

wooddood · 12-19-2003, 07:59 AM

great info ron thanks.have'nt i seen that skimmer before?lol.

jks1 · 12-19-2003, 08:50 AM

Nikki, Youll have to keep us informed on how yo like it when it is all adjusted. I was considering a CS2 or a Aqua C for my 75. Congrats..

NaH2O · 12-19-2003, 09:16 AM

John, I actually debated between AquaC 240 and the skimmer that I have. There wasn't that much of a price difference between the two after you figured in the cost of the pump for the AquaC. I did like the feature that AquaC had for reactor effluent. I debated for some time on the two, and I don't think I would have gone wrong with either skimmer, IMO.

For those that are interested....here are the websites....the third website listed sells factory blemished Euro-Reefs, and also offers an exchange of Euro-reef to upgrade your skimmer....

Euro-Reef

Aqua C

H2O Tropicals

Sweettoothbear · 12-19-2003, 09:32 AM

Congrats on your new purchase.

I have been running a CS6-3 for a year and a ½.It has been a great skimmer.Have not had a single problem with it.

Like what is said above,usally takes a few days to get slimed up.

Them seem to run the best in 6 to 8 inches of water.

I run this on a 75 gal. Oceanic r/r

Set it and forget it.

jks1 · 12-19-2003, 10:40 AM

Nikki,
The effluent port was one of the things that i liked about the aqua C, but i have heard form some folks that you shouldnt hook your reactor to a skimmer--- Mike help....., so im not sure which i am going to go with. LFS recommended an ASM, kind of a clone but much cheaper. Choices, choices, choices

Mebigloser · 12-19-2003, 07:27 PM

Yes,
I think the Euro-Reef is one of the best Skimmers on the market, these things can really pull the junk out of your tank.

12-17-2003, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Euro-Reef Tips? Ho Ho Ho!! Even people on the naughty list get presents... My Christmas gift to myself arrived tonight....my Euro-reef CS8-3. I couldn't get the packaging opened fast enough. Even my 2 year old daughter was impressed when I pulled it out of the box, "Oh my goodness", she exclaimed. I felt like the old man in the movie A Christmas Story, when he opened his prize leg lamp. Holy foam fractionators....this thing is a monster! Does anyone have any tips after setting up their own Euro-reef? I'm looking forward to getting this bad boy in action, but want to make sure I don't mess it up. __________________ ~Nikki~

12-17-2003, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Seriously, if you 'test' it out with tap water you will not see near the level of bubbles that will be the case with salt water. Another thing to keep in mind is there is a break in period during which you will wonder what all the fuss has been, since there is so little foam. In time it will be removing all sorts of crud overnight! Folks have told me and I have since experienced that the higher the exit tube, the wetter your foam. Lowering it to the lowest6 setting will give you a dry foam. Some like wet - because it extracts more types of crud (so they say) some like dry because is still works GREAT and you are not emptying the cup every day. My two cents. Congratulations on a fine skimmer. Also - I've recently seen a ER skimmer thread over at RAG or RC, not sure which. Lots of good info stacked up there. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

12-18-2003, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Awesome responses! Thanks for the pictures...it helps me get a visual as to what I will be looking at once it's in sump. __________________ ~Nikki~

12-19-2003, 07:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	great info ron thanks.have'nt i seen that skimmer before?lol. __________________ 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.

12-19-2003, 08:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nikki, Youll have to keep us informed on how yo like it when it is all adjusted. I was considering a CS2 or a Aqua C for my 75. Congrats.. __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

12-17-2003, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
swissgaurd Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mississauga,canada Posts: 540 View Gallery Karma Komment	this could be interesting as i have to install one after christmas for a friend.from what ive been told its a plug and play. vic

12-17-2003, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mebigloser Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	When you first get it running, keep the tube all the way down for an hour or so then slowly raise it up until you get the right foam. When my was fully adjusted, the top of my sponge is even with the curve on the unit. Notice in the picture.

12-17-2003, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mebigloser Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	closer up..

12-19-2003, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	John, I actually debated between AquaC 240 and the skimmer that I have. There wasn't that much of a price difference between the two after you figured in the cost of the pump for the AquaC. I did like the feature that AquaC had for reactor effluent. I debated for some time on the two, and I don't think I would have gone wrong with either skimmer, IMO. For those that are interested....here are the websites....the third website listed sells factory blemished Euro-Reefs, and also offers an exchange of Euro-reef to upgrade your skimmer.... Euro-Reef Aqua C H2O Tropicals __________________ ~Nikki~

12-19-2003, 09:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sweettoothbear Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Congrats on your new purchase. I have been running a CS6-3 for a year and a ½.It has been a great skimmer.Have not had a single problem with it. Like what is said above,usally takes a few days to get slimed up. Them seem to run the best in 6 to 8 inches of water. I run this on a 75 gal. Oceanic r/r Set it and forget it. Last edited by Sweettoothbear : 12-19-2003 at 09:36 AM.

12-19-2003, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
jks1 Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 876 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nikki, The effluent port was one of the things that i liked about the aqua C, but i have heard form some folks that you shouldnt hook your reactor to a skimmer--- Mike help....., so im not sure which i am going to go with. LFS recommended an ASM, kind of a clone but much cheaper. Choices, choices, choices __________________ John Tank: 29g glass Pumps: Mag5.0 return - (3) rio 100 PHs Lighting: (1) 150w XM 10K/(2) 30W actinics Equipment: Aqua C Urchin skimmer- CPR Fuge, Titanium Heater -Red Sea wavemaster Pro Tank: 210g 1/2" Acrylic, dual overflows, 75g glass sump w/ 20g fuge. Pumps: Mag24 return - (2) MAG24s running 2 closed loop systems. Lighting: (3) 400w XM 10K/(2) Custom Sealife 96w PC - 25w dimmable incandescent Moonlight Equipment: Aqua C EV180 skimmer - CR500 calc reactor - Titanium Heater - AquaLogic single Stage Temp Controller - Aquanetics 1/5Hp Chiller - Neptune sys aquacontroller

12-19-2003, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mebigloser Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yes, I think the Euro-Reef is one of the best Skimmers on the market, these things can really pull the junk out of your tank.

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