which skimmer? - Page 2

Frankie · 11-16-2007, 08:38 AM

My next skimmer. This guy can build a skimmer!
Aquarien-Anlagenbau Royal-Exclusiv Meerwasser-Aquarium Red-Dragon Bubble-King Abschäumer

prow · 11-16-2007, 08:44 AM

those are nice ones, all needle too, hmmmm

DrHank · 11-16-2007, 09:26 AM

Your bio load should be low and NWs are easy and effective. I'd do the ASM.

boozeman · 11-16-2007, 09:36 AM

you know I'm gonna say BK

but...depending on budget, skimmers from ASM, Deltec and reefflo/orca should be given consideration

prow · 11-16-2007, 09:48 AM

thanks booze i just love the BK's. if i do need to buy one it will a BK or a ATI bubble master, deltec would be in there but its hard to find, kinda want something that easier to get parts for if needed. i am hoping to get away with one of these though. one decision i have made is i will use one of these and upgrade later if needed, just thinking the clams are going to help.

lcstorc · 11-16-2007, 09:49 AM

ASM fan here

tbittner · 11-16-2007, 11:48 PM

I have a EuroReef RS 250. I LOVE IT!

It's so quiet I have to actually look at it to make sure it's working.

Frankie · 11-17-2007, 12:10 AM

I like the bubble master also Prow. Very well thought out and the pumps are pretty cool.

prow · 11-17-2007, 10:27 AM

this is cool, i now know what skimmer i will buy if one of these dont work out.

the ASM is in-sump only, if i go with it and its not enough, the bubble master is in-sump only too and will be the upgrade if needed for the ASM.

the ETSS is external, if i go with it and its not enough, the bubble kings are external only and will be the upgrade if needed for the ETSS.

nice, i have back up plans for whatever the plan is. how cool is that

. i think i will go with the ASM and build the sump/plumbing for it. ok its settled, going with the ASM for now. at least i can start to create the system.

mps9506 · 11-17-2007, 10:56 AM

Keep in mind when building the sump, if there is a possibilty of an upgrade, the footprint of the bubblemaster. It maybe slight larger than the ASM...

prow · 11-17-2007, 11:01 AM

very ture, thanks for the heads up, sounds totally like something i would do too.

Frankie · 11-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Excellent point Mike. That is exactly why i have not upgraded yet. I made the mistake of building my sump around my current skimmer and now if i want to upgrade i will need to build a new sump.

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1. ETSS XR 600 PRO external, running on a Iwaki MD40 RLT pump, or	2	8.70%
2. ASM G-3 in sump, running on a sedra 5000 needle wheel pump, or	15	65.22%
3. sell both and upgrade	6	26.09%
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11-16-2007, 08:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? My next skimmer. This guy can build a skimmer! Aquarien-Anlagenbau Royal-Exclusiv Meerwasser-Aquarium Red-Dragon Bubble-King Abschäumer __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

11-16-2007, 08:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? those are nice ones, all needle too, hmmmm __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

11-16-2007, 09:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,251 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: which skimmer? Your bio load should be low and NWs are easy and effective. I'd do the ASM. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-16-2007, 09:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? you know I'm gonna say BK but...depending on budget, skimmers from ASM, Deltec and reefflo/orca should be given consideration __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

11-16-2007, 09:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? thanks booze i just love the BK's. if i do need to buy one it will a BK or a ATI bubble master, deltec would be in there but its hard to find, kinda want something that easier to get parts for if needed. i am hoping to get away with one of these though. one decision i have made is i will use one of these and upgrade later if needed, just thinking the clams are going to help. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

11-16-2007, 09:49 AM	#21 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,462 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? ASM fan here __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

11-16-2007, 11:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? I have a EuroReef RS 250. I LOVE IT! It's so quiet I have to actually look at it to make sure it's working. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

11-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? I like the bubble master also Prow. Very well thought out and the pumps are pretty cool. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

11-17-2007, 10:27 AM	#24 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? this is cool, i now know what skimmer i will buy if one of these dont work out. the ASM is in-sump only, if i go with it and its not enough, the bubble master is in-sump only too and will be the upgrade if needed for the ASM. the ETSS is external, if i go with it and its not enough, the bubble kings are external only and will be the upgrade if needed for the ETSS. nice, i have back up plans for whatever the plan is. how cool is that. i think i will go with the ASM and build the sump/plumbing for it. ok its settled, going with the ASM for now. at least i can start to create the system. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

11-17-2007, 10:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: which skimmer? Keep in mind when building the sump, if there is a possibilty of an upgrade, the footprint of the bubblemaster. It maybe slight larger than the ASM... __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

11-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? very ture, thanks for the heads up, sounds totally like something i would do too. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

11-17-2007, 10:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: which skimmer? Excellent point Mike. That is exactly why i have not upgraded yet. I made the mistake of building my sump around my current skimmer and now if i want to upgrade i will need to build a new sump. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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