Hi ... wanna know if this skimmer is any good

cameron91806 · 12/27/2009, 02:16 AM

hi just wanna know they are good cause i might get one dont know yet thanks

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=19865

Catastrophi · 12/27/2009, 02:50 AM

What size tank do you have?

Do you have a sump or would it have to be an hang on?

Personally I like Octopus, Vertex, or MSX skimmers. They're the best bang for the buck.

We'll need more information to make a good assessment though!

fufu · 12/27/2009, 03:40 AM

I wouldn't recommend it, there are many better skimmer out there at that price. Try to find a really good one locally or on the boards, a skimmer is something you don't want to skimp on as you will ending up buying a better one once you get more experience. If you don't want to pay much, look for a used one. A good quality used one is still a million time better than a new crappy skimmer.

-RYknow · 12/27/2009, 11:53 AM

I personally LOVE my Eshopps skimmer!! It's quiet, well built, and performance is FAR above my expectations. That being said, I am only using it on a 20 gallon nano. I have read of others running them on larger systems, and being very happy with the performance.

-RYknow

Kev135 · 12/27/2009, 12:24 PM

great skimmer !!!! I would recommend it I have had some of those BETTER skimmers and this out skimms them all

tkeracer619 · 12/27/2009, 07:13 PM

Tell us about your tank? Without size and stocking level it is pretty hard to give any real answers.

cameron91806 · 12/27/2009, 07:28 PM

well i wanna do a biger tank like 30g tall or 40g breeder for stock i wanna do LPS and some SPS i dunno if im gonna do a sump

moondoggy4 · 12/27/2009, 10:42 PM

Yes that is a good skimmer you can do a search because there was some good information about this skimmer Also another good choice is a Bubble Magnus BBQQ alittle funky to look at though.

cameron91806 · 12/27/2009, 11:41 PM

also if i do the 30g i was thinking about this skimmer

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Nan...ISVSUH-vi.html

but if i do the 40g breeder im thinking about runnin a sump on it

palawan · 12/27/2009, 11:45 PM

I think they have a cone version as well. Check it out.

Suzukibusa06 · 12/28/2009, 12:25 AM

I would pass on it and look at an ASM G1 or G2 if you have the room.

cameron91806 · 12/29/2009, 08:35 PM

well im gonna break this down i got my eyes on 2 skimmer what one is good

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Nan...ISVSUH-vi.html

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=19865

thanks

-RYknow · 12/29/2009, 08:51 PM

+1 Eshopps.

-RYknow

moondoggy4 · 12/30/2009, 12:58 AM

+2 Eshopps I have the 9002

fox2589 · 12/30/2009, 01:12 AM

im running a bubble magus NAC6 on my 40 gallon..i can tell you for 156 shipped you probably can not beat this skimmer..-Drew

-RYknow · 12/30/2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fox2589

im running a bubble magus NAC6 on my 40 gallon..i can tell you for 156 shipped you probably can not beat this skimmer..-Drew

I'm pretty sure he's looking for an HOB.

-RYknow

cameron91806 · 12/31/2009, 05:03 PM

im thinkin about doin the 40g breeder not the 30g but anyway if i do the 40g breeder i might do a sump on it dont know yet if i dont do the sump i know the Eshopps could do the job

dahenley · 01/01/2010, 10:01 AM

here is the E-shopps skimmer club thread. (it got moved for some unknown reason!!)
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1708524

i have a E-shopps PSK-300 and i sold my ASM G-3 after i saw how much more the E-shopps produced.

12/27/2009, 02:16 AM	#1
cameron91806 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanticoke, PA Posts: 304	Hi ... wanna know if this skimmer is any good hi just wanna know they are good cause i might get one dont know yet thanks http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=19865

12/27/2009, 11:53 AM	#4
-RYknow Warped Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 388	I personally LOVE my Eshopps skimmer!! It's quiet, well built, and performance is FAR above my expectations. That being said, I am only using it on a 20 gallon nano. I have read of others running them on larger systems, and being very happy with the performance. -RYknow __________________ - This blood is flowing through a warped mind... SW tanks/reefs, Building custom computers, Linux, and cars. Love my family!! Current Tank Info: 20g Nano reef in the works.

12/27/2009, 07:13 PM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Tell us about your tank? Without size and stocking level it is pretty hard to give any real answers. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/28/2009, 12:25 AM	#11
Suzukibusa06 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 60	I would pass on it and look at an ASM G1 or G2 if you have the room. __________________ "Eat, Drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we will die" - Dave Matthews Current Tank Info: 540 Gallon FOWLER

12/29/2009, 08:51 PM	#13
-RYknow Warped Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 388	+1 Eshopps. -RYknow __________________ - This blood is flowing through a warped mind... SW tanks/reefs, Building custom computers, Linux, and cars. Love my family!! Current Tank Info: 20g Nano reef in the works.

12/27/2009, 02:50 AM	#2
Catastrophi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 326	What size tank do you have? Do you have a sump or would it have to be an hang on? Personally I like Octopus, Vertex, or MSX skimmers. They're the best bang for the buck. We'll need more information to make a good assessment though!

12/27/2009, 03:40 AM	#3
fufu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 432	I wouldn't recommend it, there are many better skimmer out there at that price. Try to find a really good one locally or on the boards, a skimmer is something you don't want to skimp on as you will ending up buying a better one once you get more experience. If you don't want to pay much, look for a used one. A good quality used one is still a million time better than a new crappy skimmer.

12/27/2009, 12:24 PM	#5
Kev135 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: western Washington Posts: 132	great skimmer !!!! I would recommend it I have had some of those BETTER skimmers and this out skimms them all

12/27/2009, 07:28 PM	#7
cameron91806 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanticoke, PA Posts: 304	well i wanna do a biger tank like 30g tall or 40g breeder for stock i wanna do LPS and some SPS i dunno if im gonna do a sump

12/27/2009, 10:42 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Yes that is a good skimmer you can do a search because there was some good information about this skimmer Also another good choice is a Bubble Magnus BBQQ alittle funky to look at though.

12/27/2009, 11:41 PM	#9
cameron91806 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanticoke, PA Posts: 304	also if i do the 30g i was thinking about this skimmer http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Nan...ISVSUH-vi.html but if i do the 40g breeder im thinking about runnin a sump on it

12/27/2009, 11:45 PM	#10
palawan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fremont,CA Posts: 960	I think they have a cone version as well. Check it out.

12/29/2009, 08:35 PM	#12
cameron91806 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanticoke, PA Posts: 304	well im gonna break this down i got my eyes on 2 skimmer what one is good http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_Nan...ISVSUH-vi.html http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=19865 thanks

12/30/2009, 12:58 AM	#14
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	+2 Eshopps I have the 9002

12/30/2009, 01:12 AM	#15
fox2589 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 557	im running a bubble magus NAC6 on my 40 gallon..i can tell you for 156 shipped you probably can not beat this skimmer..-Drew __________________ Back in the game.and no its not the first time haha. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder,20 gallon sump,bubble magus nac 6,eheim 1250 return,175 halide on lumenarc mini.

12/31/2009, 05:03 PM	#17
cameron91806 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanticoke, PA Posts: 304	im thinkin about doin the 40g breeder not the 30g but anyway if i do the 40g breeder i might do a sump on it dont know yet if i dont do the sump i know the Eshopps could do the job

01/01/2010, 10:01 AM	#18
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	here is the E-shopps skimmer club thread. (it got moved for some unknown reason!!) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1708524 i have a E-shopps PSK-300 and i sold my ASM G-3 after i saw how much more the E-shopps produced. __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....