aquaeuro usa 250

msaleem · 06/20/2011, 05:06 PM

ok so im setting up my tank right now, its going to be a 90 gallon tank with 35 gallon sump.
ive actually bought a used aquaeuro usa 250, i just wanted to know if anyone has it and how well it is. another question is that it is rated for a 250 gallon tank so will i have any problems using it with a 90 gallon tank?

thanks

bnumair · 06/20/2011, 06:11 PM

i have never used that model but i have also heard that u are not suppose to run over capacity skimmer either. lets see what other have to say.

msaleem · 06/20/2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bnumair

i have never used that model but i have also heard that u are not suppose to run over capacity skimmer either. lets see what other have to say.

that really cant be good.. see because the problem is that i made the stand with the skimmer in it. Now i cant take the skimmer out unless i drain all of the 90 gallon tank and take apart my stand to take it out.. OH FUDGE!

can anyone tell me why its a bad idea to use an over capacity skimmer in a smaller tank?

streak · 06/20/2011, 10:03 PM

You cant even get the cup out?? You should have thought far enough ahead to do that at least. As far as skimmers go your going to get 100 different answers some are going to say double you volume if you run a heavy bio load. Even a little more if your bio load is heavy and your going to have sps corals. And there is a possiblity that you can overskim.

What i would do is maybe plumb in a second 40g breeder tank to the sump or 2 if you have a place to do this.

msaleem · 06/21/2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streak

You cant even get the cup out?? You should have thought far enough ahead to do that at least. As far as skimmers go your going to get 100 different answers some are going to say double you volume if you run a heavy bio load. Even a little more if your bio load is heavy and your going to have sps corals. And there is a possiblity that you can overskim.

What i would do is maybe plumb in a second 40g breeder tank to the sump or 2 if you have a place to do this.

No no I can take the cup out but the skimmer itself is tall and that will not come out. Let's see how it goes I might just have to take it out if anything.
Thanks

Chris27 · 06/21/2011, 05:30 AM

That skimmer is seriously overrated, and there isn't a chance in hell I would run that thing on a tank over 125. That said, it should do a fine job on a 90. It's ok if you can't get it out of your sump provided you can remove the collection cup and the pump.

msaleem · 06/21/2011, 11:25 PM

Thanks, what is over skim anyways?

06/20/2011, 05:06 PM	#1
msaleem Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: long island, NY Posts: 134	aquaeuro usa 250 ok so im setting up my tank right now, its going to be a 90 gallon tank with 35 gallon sump. ive actually bought a used aquaeuro usa 250, i just wanted to know if anyone has it and how well it is. another question is that it is rated for a 250 gallon tank so will i have any problems using it with a 90 gallon tank? thanks

06/20/2011, 06:11 PM	#2
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i have never used that model but i have also heard that u are not suppose to run over capacity skimmer either. lets see what other have to say. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

06/20/2011, 10:03 PM	#4
streak Reef Madness! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perryville, Missouri Posts: 616	You cant even get the cup out?? You should have thought far enough ahead to do that at least. As far as skimmers go your going to get 100 different answers some are going to say double you volume if you run a heavy bio load. Even a little more if your bio load is heavy and your going to have sps corals. And there is a possiblity that you can overskim. What i would do is maybe plumb in a second 40g breeder tank to the sump or 2 if you have a place to do this. __________________ The Shoe String Budget Reef Aquarium. Possible?? Compared to 7 55 breeding Discus days well we see and try! :P Current Tank Info: 10g nano with 2 clowns 1 Royal Gorama 1 RBTA!

06/21/2011, 05:30 AM	#6
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	That skimmer is seriously overrated, and there isn't a chance in hell I would run that thing on a tank over 125. That said, it should do a fine job on a 90. It's ok if you can't get it out of your sump provided you can remove the collection cup and the pump. __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

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