protein skimmer question

genzod66 · 09/16/2007, 06:20 PM

i have a 9015 skimmer,its been set up properly for almost a month ,still bubbles returning to tank,im thinking about getting another in sump skimmer,which one is the best for a 125 tank,money is not a problem,i want the best, thanx

Avi · 09/16/2007, 06:39 PM

There are a number of skimmers that are considered very efficient. Look into the Euroreef that's rated for a tank larger than you have, say...a 180-gallon tank. If you have the room in your sump for a Euroreef, that's a good candidate for you. If not, then look into the Aqua-C EV-180. I have two Aqua-C EV-180's and I'm very satisfied with them, though, Euroreef, from what I've heard, is more efficient.

kevin vara · 09/16/2007, 10:56 PM

i've been doing research on this and so far the two protein skimmers that I seem to here the best about are Euroreef and Bermuda Aquatics . anyone else have any imput ?

Avi · 09/17/2007, 05:47 AM

Well, I've had Bermuda and I've also had Aqua-C and the Aqua-C is better without any doubt, IMO. I can't compare either to Euroreef, though I've heard that they are even more effective.

MrRyanT · 09/17/2007, 07:16 AM

I too have the AquaC EV-180. I'm very satisfied with it, have no experience with the Euroreef.

luke33 · 09/17/2007, 11:41 AM

I'd go with an octo200NW for 179bux......it'll skim a 125g just fine and you could always mod it down the road to skimm a 200+ gallon tank. The euro's are waay overpriced and i'm not an aquac fan.

09/16/2007, 06:20 PM	#1
genzod66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 385	protein skimmer question i have a 9015 skimmer,its been set up properly for almost a month ,still bubbles returning to tank,im thinking about getting another in sump skimmer,which one is the best for a 125 tank,money is not a problem,i want the best, thanx

09/16/2007, 06:39 PM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	There are a number of skimmers that are considered very efficient. Look into the Euroreef that's rated for a tank larger than you have, say...a 180-gallon tank. If you have the room in your sump for a Euroreef, that's a good candidate for you. If not, then look into the Aqua-C EV-180. I have two Aqua-C EV-180's and I'm very satisfied with them, though, Euroreef, from what I've heard, is more efficient. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

09/17/2007, 05:47 AM	#4
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Well, I've had Bermuda and I've also had Aqua-C and the Aqua-C is better without any doubt, IMO. I can't compare either to Euroreef, though I've heard that they are even more effective. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

09/17/2007, 07:16 AM	#5
MrRyanT MrRyanT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,731	I too have the AquaC EV-180. I'm very satisfied with it, have no experience with the Euroreef. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle Current Tank Info: 30 gal display

09/16/2007, 10:56 PM	#3
kevin vara Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: trenton nj Posts: 61	i've been doing research on this and so far the two protein skimmers that I seem to here the best about are Euroreef and Bermuda Aquatics . anyone else have any imput ?

09/17/2007, 11:41 AM	#6
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I'd go with an octo200NW for 179bux......it'll skim a 125g just fine and you could always mod it down the road to skimm a 200+ gallon tank. The euro's are waay overpriced and i'm not an aquac fan.