skimmer thoughts
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Xtreme1024
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For some reason I can't see your pic, but I would recomend either an Aqua C Romara or Tunzee skimmer
mps9506
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What size tank are you skimming, and what type of space requirements do you have?
I've never used an AquaC skimmer so can't really comment on how well they work, people that have them don't really seem to complain about them though.
I do know how it works, it's similar to someone pinching the end of a garden hose and the water sprays out.
Personally I'm a fan of Euroreef and Lifereef skimmers from my experience with them. I lean towards using Euroreef needlewheel style skimmers now just because they are easy to use and easy to clean. Nice efficient cool running pumps. And everything comes in one package ready to go. No having to go out and buy separate pumps or proper connectors.
Of course price wise I think the ASM, and AquaC brands are easier to swallow.
I've never used an AquaC skimmer so can't really comment on how well they work, people that have them don't really seem to complain about them though.
I do know how it works, it's similar to someone pinching the end of a garden hose and the water sprays out.
Personally I'm a fan of Euroreef and Lifereef skimmers from my experience with them. I lean towards using Euroreef needlewheel style skimmers now just because they are easy to use and easy to clean. Nice efficient cool running pumps. And everything comes in one package ready to go. No having to go out and buy separate pumps or proper connectors.
Of course price wise I think the ASM, and AquaC brands are easier to swallow.
Hi Shells, they're not a bad skimmer, the foam head tends to go away when anything goes in the tank, pumpwise the mag 7 , 1 plus with this style is they are more life friendly than the needlewheels , here a quote from them about pump size, ps. the mags do run a bit hot and are prone to leaks.
As of our last printing, the Danner Supreme Mag Drive 7 is our favorite pump on the
EV-180 skimmer. Other submersible pumps with a similar flow curve should produce
comparable results to the Mag 7. The Iwaki 30 RLT is our favorite external pump on
the EV-180 skimmer. If you use an external pump, we recommend that you add a gate
valve to the pump’s output. This will help you fine-tune the flow to the skimmer.
Some of our customers report increased performance when running a water pump that
is rated higher than what we recommend. For example, a Mag 9.5 can “overdrive” the
EV-180 and produce even better results. If you choose to use a larger water pump,
please be aware that it is very easy to overdrive the skimmer in such a way that the
performance will actually suffer! The EV-180 is designed to handle a certain amount of
water flow, and it is possible to choke off the spray injector, which will result in a
decrease in performance. If you use a larger water pump, be sure and add a gate
valve to the pump’s output so that you can fine-tune the flow to the skimmer. At
no time should the water level inside the skimmer be any higher than the the top of the
dark gray box.
As of our last printing, the Danner Supreme Mag Drive 7 is our favorite pump on the
EV-180 skimmer. Other submersible pumps with a similar flow curve should produce
comparable results to the Mag 7. The Iwaki 30 RLT is our favorite external pump on
the EV-180 skimmer. If you use an external pump, we recommend that you add a gate
valve to the pump’s output. This will help you fine-tune the flow to the skimmer.
Some of our customers report increased performance when running a water pump that
is rated higher than what we recommend. For example, a Mag 9.5 can “overdrive” the
EV-180 and produce even better results. If you choose to use a larger water pump,
please be aware that it is very easy to overdrive the skimmer in such a way that the
performance will actually suffer! The EV-180 is designed to handle a certain amount of
water flow, and it is possible to choke off the spray injector, which will result in a
decrease in performance. If you use a larger water pump, be sure and add a gate
valve to the pump’s output so that you can fine-tune the flow to the skimmer. At
no time should the water level inside the skimmer be any higher than the the top of the
dark gray box.
Shells
Active Member
is that the name of the pump??
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mags are a decent pump, in sump they are fine but throw a bit of heat, external applications can be messy, i think the iwaki is in line dry only. If you can get an asm you will be happy but check footprint of skimmer for fit.
mags are a decent pump, in sump they are fine but throw a bit of heat, external applications can be messy, i think the iwaki is in line dry only. If you can get an asm you will be happy but check footprint of skimmer for fit.