MRC MR-3R Recirculating Protein Skimmer

ArizonaReefer · 11/11/2008, 09:07 PM

I have tried searching but came back empty.

Looking for feedback on the MR-3R Recirculating Protein Skimmer made by "My Reef Creations"

I see them listed for upwards of $580, a LFS has one for $450 so I'm a little interested.

poolkeeper1 · 11/11/2008, 09:22 PM

Looks like a Mclay-boa model not 3 JMO But they retail for around
550.00 at MRC website.

hairyman1 · 11/24/2008, 10:59 PM

Pretty skimmer. The recirculating version should solve the water level issues that some on RC have mentioned.

Jar*Head · 11/25/2008, 12:08 AM

I have run the older MR-3 (non recir) before in my 150g. It work very very well as long as you don't mind the electricity usage. I feed the dual injector with the iwaki MD70...

tegee · 11/25/2008, 06:32 AM

I just purchased a used MRC MR-2R here on RC and add a 6" riser. Going to hook it up after the holiday. I can't wait to see how these skimmer performs. I have very high expectations since I am a gig MRC guy when it comes to their equipment. I only hope that my expectations are met because I have a piece of crap skimmer for the past 5-years and I finally pulled the plug on this guy! Needle Wheel seemed like a good option, but VERY expensive compared to a good quality used beckett skimmer IMHO.

So I have my fingers crossed. Any advice on setup, adjustments and/or overall use from those people out there that have these types of skimmer? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thx.

oldimpala · 11/25/2008, 07:36 AM

Tegee-

Can't go wrong; great skimmer. I ran an MR-2 dual injector, with a 12" riser on it for quite a while.

Good skimmer, good price, great customer service. Honestly, I'd say buy it, as long as the electric useage doesn't scare you. If I ever built a LARGE tank (Who am I kidding, when...) I wouldn't hesitate to go MRC.

ArizonaReefer · 12/15/2008, 11:45 AM

What other pumps are being used as a feed pump?

11/11/2008, 09:07 PM	#1
ArizonaReefer And Now a FloridaReefer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 820	MRC MR-3R Recirculating Protein Skimmer I have tried searching but came back empty. Looking for feedback on the MR-3R Recirculating Protein Skimmer made by "My Reef Creations" I see them listed for upwards of $580, a LFS has one for $450 so I'm a little interested.

11/25/2008, 12:08 AM	#4
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	I have run the older MR-3 (non recir) before in my 150g. It work very very well as long as you don't mind the electricity usage. I feed the dual injector with the iwaki MD70... __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

11/25/2008, 06:32 AM	#5
tegee Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 831	I just purchased a used MRC MR-2R here on RC and add a 6" riser. Going to hook it up after the holiday. I can't wait to see how these skimmer performs. I have very high expectations since I am a gig MRC guy when it comes to their equipment. I only hope that my expectations are met because I have a piece of crap skimmer for the past 5-years and I finally pulled the plug on this guy! Needle Wheel seemed like a good option, but VERY expensive compared to a good quality used beckett skimmer IMHO. So I have my fingers crossed. Any advice on setup, adjustments and/or overall use from those people out there that have these types of skimmer? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx. __________________ 180-gl. SPS Miracles Tank 60" x 24" x 29". Lighting is Old School...(3) 250w MH Radiums using M80 ballasts w/ VHO Actinics (2) EcoTech MP60's, 75-gl. Sump, Kalk Reactor, MRC CalRx, Hurricone Skimmer

11/11/2008, 09:22 PM	#2
poolkeeper1 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 4,674	Looks like a Mclay-boa model not 3 JMO But they retail for around 550.00 at MRC website.

11/24/2008, 10:59 PM	#3
hairyman1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 271	Pretty skimmer. The recirculating version should solve the water level issues that some on RC have mentioned.

11/25/2008, 07:36 AM	#6
oldimpala Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 571	Tegee- Can't go wrong; great skimmer. I ran an MR-2 dual injector, with a 12" riser on it for quite a while. Good skimmer, good price, great customer service. Honestly, I'd say buy it, as long as the electric useage doesn't scare you. If I ever built a LARGE tank (Who am I kidding, when...) I wouldn't hesitate to go MRC.

12/15/2008, 11:45 AM	#7
ArizonaReefer And Now a FloridaReefer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 820	What other pumps are being used as a feed pump?