Skimmers again

Elmo18 · 05-16-2002, 01:39 PM

I know his has been posted sometime ago, but I'm in need of a skimmer again, and would like some feedback on which one to get.

I was looking at the Aqua C Urchin in sump skimmer as a good choice. What do you guys suggest for a 75 gallon tank in sump?

I'm just getting all the equipment ready before I take down that freshwater setup.

Thanks,
Elmo

Northman_with_reef · 05-16-2002, 03:04 PM

Get a Deltec AP600!

This is THE skimmer of ALL skimmmers!!!!!!
The good thing about Deltec is that they over rate their skimmers....
My skimmer is supposed to handle a 500L tank but i can handle a 750L reef....

Get the best.

platapus · 05-16-2002, 09:12 PM

Im getting ready to upgrade from 100g to 180, and I have been researching skimmers.....IMO I have narrowed it down to 3 skimmers that I think will perform the best.....

1.) PM BULLETs (Beckett) A little Pricey though..And requires a larger pump to run
http://www.precisionmarine.com/

2.)Euro-Reef CS Models. Suppose to be more energy efficient than a Beckkett, but uses a propriatary pump.
http://www.euro-reef.com/skimmer%20price%20list%20.html

3.) MyReef MR Models (Beckett) These are like the PM, but are less $$, and you can have one custom made for your system.
http://www.myreefcreations.com/skimmers.html

This is just my opinion, and I still have not decided which one I want to go with yet!

Here is some interesting reading on skimmers...
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/fm/index.htm

http://www.thereefweb.com/skimmer_comparison_3.htm

stang69 · 05-17-2002, 02:20 AM

I wouild suggest you look on GEO's web page he makes a rocking skimmer. I have one and it is great. MIne is run with a mag 12 and flows great foams great and ewwwwww does the skimmate stink heheh

Jeff

Northman_with_reef · 05-21-2002, 04:16 PM

Platapus,
I'd get the Euro-reef or the PM...
Id rather support the original than a copy, the needle wheel skimmer prolly outcompete most of the skimmers on the market.

JMO

**golfish** · 05-23-2002, 03:45 PM

Have you seen this?

http://thereefweb.com/skimmer_comparison.htm

**scubadude** · 05-23-2002, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by golfish
Have you seen this?

http://thereefweb.com/skimmer_comparison.htm

Thats some good reading MARK!! I saw you post it on RC and read it then....if your gonna buy one of those skimmers definately read this link mark and platapus posted!

eses · 05-23-2002, 09:26 PM

I have a 75 gallon setup, with a AquaC Urchin Pro, and it is the best skimmer I've found for the price. There are probably better skimmers on the market, but I think this is probably the best and easiest to use in it's price range. It works really well, pulls out thick nasty dark green skimmate, and is easy to service.

The only problem with a in-sump model is it is harder to remove from the system when you want to clean it. It is also harder to put back in, as when it doesn't have water in it, it floats. I have a really tight fitting setup though, and it fits in perfectly. I would buy another one.

Just my opinion.

reefdope · 05-28-2002, 08:38 PM

If your considering Euro-Reef, I'd have a look at Jeff's Exotic Fish.. They have a skimmer by South Bay that is very very

similar at a couple hundred of their prices.

05-16-2002, 01:39 PM	#1
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Skimmers again I know his has been posted sometime ago, but I'm in need of a skimmer again, and would like some feedback on which one to get. I was looking at the Aqua C Urchin in sump skimmer as a good choice. What do you guys suggest for a 75 gallon tank in sump? I'm just getting all the equipment ready before I take down that freshwater setup. Thanks, Elmo

05-16-2002, 03:04 PM	#2
Northman_with_reef Stonehammer Productions ™ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norway(Scandinavia) Posts: 461	Get a Deltec AP600! This is THE skimmer of ALL skimmmers!!!!!! The good thing about Deltec is that they over rate their skimmers.... My skimmer is supposed to handle a 500L tank but i can handle a 750L reef.... Get the best. __________________ They said aquariums would be relaxing......(yeah right) Saltvannsforum My LFS

05-17-2002, 02:20 AM	#4
stang69 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA; 98310 Posts: 952	I wouild suggest you look on GEO's web page he makes a rocking skimmer. I have one and it is great. MIne is run with a mag 12 and flows great foams great and ewwwwww does the skimmate stink heheh Jeff __________________ Hmmmmm what to put here???

05-21-2002, 04:16 PM	#5
Northman_with_reef Stonehammer Productions ™ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norway(Scandinavia) Posts: 461	Platapus, I'd get the Euro-reef or the PM... Id rather support the original than a copy, the needle wheel skimmer prolly outcompete most of the skimmers on the market. JMO __________________ They said aquariums would be relaxing......(yeah right) Saltvannsforum My LFS

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05-16-2002, 09:12 PM	#3
platapus Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 44	Im getting ready to upgrade from 100g to 180, and I have been researching skimmers.....IMO I have narrowed it down to 3 skimmers that I think will perform the best..... 1.) PM BULLETs (Beckett) A little Pricey though..And requires a larger pump to run http://www.precisionmarine.com/ 2.)Euro-Reef CS Models. Suppose to be more energy efficient than a Beckkett, but uses a propriatary pump. http://www.euro-reef.com/skimmer%20price%20list%20.html 3.) MyReef MR Models (Beckett) These are like the PM, but are less $$, and you can have one custom made for your system. http://www.myreefcreations.com/skimmers.html This is just my opinion, and I still have not decided which one I want to go with yet! Here is some interesting reading on skimmers... http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/fm/index.htm http://www.thereefweb.com/skimmer_comparison_3.htm

05-23-2002, 03:45 PM	#6
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	Have you seen this? http://thereefweb.com/skimmer_comparison.htm

05-23-2002, 09:26 PM	#8
eses Council Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 270	I have a 75 gallon setup, with a AquaC Urchin Pro, and it is the best skimmer I've found for the price. There are probably better skimmers on the market, but I think this is probably the best and easiest to use in it's price range. It works really well, pulls out thick nasty dark green skimmate, and is easy to service. The only problem with a in-sump model is it is harder to remove from the system when you want to clean it. It is also harder to put back in, as when it doesn't have water in it, it floats. I have a really tight fitting setup though, and it fits in perfectly. I would buy another one. Just my opinion.

05-28-2002, 08:38 PM	#9
reefdope Tenant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 69	If your considering Euro-Reef, I'd have a look at Jeff's Exotic Fish.. They have a skimmer by South Bay that is very very similar at a couple hundred of their prices.

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