Aqua-Euro USA Skimmers

oldreefer76 · 01/03/2009, 05:36 PM

Has any one tried any of these skimmers a LFS here carries them, I am looking for pro's con's etc this will be going on an Oceanic 58g RR with 20L sump mixed reef with a fairly high bio load we are in the process of building

am3gross · 01/03/2009, 05:49 PM

i have no 1st hand experiance from them myself, but i will give an opinon on them....

seen one in action and the build quality was very good... pumps looked cheap. i did some searches here and found oout that the pumps are pretty much junk. they dont pull enough air to make them any good.

i can say that it was however pulling out skimmate on a 125 gallon tank that was lightly stocked....

HaroldT · 01/03/2009, 06:23 PM

I can speak from experience - they are good skimmers!

I have used an Aqua Euro skimmer since Feb. 2007 and have been very pleased with it. The pumps are working fine and I get a lot of skim out of it.

Overall, I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a skimmer.

I turned my friend on to it and he got the new model which has a bubble plate.

oldreefer76 · 01/03/2009, 06:33 PM

Keep the replies coming as I am torn between them and the Vertex

tankxenia · 01/03/2009, 06:53 PM

I have had one and the body has very good construction but the pumps are not energy efficient at all. I would go with an octopus Extreme for around the same $. Hope that helps.

HaroldT · 01/03/2009, 07:16 PM

The pump on my Octopus crapped out after 2 months. Noboby wanted to replace it for me. I wouldnt recommend the Octopus. I would go with Aqua Euro or Euro Reef.

noboddi · 01/03/2009, 07:28 PM

Go Vertex. The pump is cheap, but I plan to upgrade mine later. Get it from an RC sponsor and you'll have great service if there is a problem. Aqua Euro may be good, Vertex is good

HaroldT · 01/03/2009, 09:21 PM

If your criteria is to buy from a Reef Central sponsor, and certainly I agree with that philosophy, then, you would agree on Aqua Euro or Euro Reef.

Aqua Euro and Euro Reef ARE sponsors. Vertex is not a sponsor and doesnt even have a webpage http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/

stanlalee · 01/03/2009, 09:25 PM

AquaEuros and Octopus are identicle in quality and built in the same factory. the "new" Octopus NW funnel necks are the "old" AquaEuro PS design with octopus pumps instead of the Resun pumps AquaEuro uses and the "new" bubble plate AquaEuro's are the "old" discontinued Octopus TS series design with resun instead of Octopus pumps. this basically just a pump decision between the two.

here is the new bubble plate aquaeuro PS55 (complete with straight injection and elimination of the elbow)
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/...duct=PS-EAPS55
and here is the discontinued Octopus TS120
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/coralvue/TS-120.jpg

old aquaeuro

new octopus

stanlalee · 01/03/2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HaroldT
If your criteria is to buy from a Reef Central sponsor, and certainly I agree with that philosophy, then, you would agree on Aqua Euro or Euro Reef.

Aqua Euro and Euro Reef ARE sponsors. Vertex is not a sponsor and doesnt even have a webpage http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/

but the two main suppliers of Vertex are Marine depot and Premium aquatics both reef central sponsors (and both great places to shop I might add) so unless your trying to meet some RC sponsor quota you can still support RC sponsors.

HaroldT · 01/03/2009, 09:50 PM

Right, I agree. I also agree based on experience that both Premium and MD are good places to buy from. I have bought from them before and they are good to their customers.

But, Noboddi's position was to buy Vertex because they are a reef central sponsor. In fact, they are not a reefcentral sponsor.

Yet, Euro Reef and Aqua Euro BOTH ARE.

All I can state is that FROM EXPERIENCE - both Aqua Euro and Euro Reef are good choices in skimmers.

oldreefer76 · 01/04/2009, 11:11 AM

I wish more would chime in with there experiences

kdblove_99 · 01/04/2009, 11:19 AM

I have seen some in action at LFS and i go there alot. Not the greatest IMo. I think you can get alot better skimmer for the money

driftin · 01/05/2009, 01:13 PM

What model AEUSA are you looking at? I bought a 135 recirc and like the skimmer a lot. I didn't like the stock pumps that came with it (and this goes back to April 2007, so they may be using new pumps these days) so I replaced the stock pump with a Aquabee 2000/1. I've got a brief write-up if you click my red house.

eshark · 01/05/2009, 03:50 PM

I like the Aqua Euro Recirculating Skimmer too! I have two friends who use this skimmer and always have good skim! I also like how it sits outside the sump!

01/03/2009, 05:36 PM	#1
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Aqua-Euro USA Skimmers Has any one tried any of these skimmers a LFS here carries them, I am looking for pro's con's etc this will be going on an Oceanic 58g RR with 20L sump mixed reef with a fairly high bio load we are in the process of building

01/03/2009, 05:49 PM	#2
am3gross Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: va Posts: 1,243	i have no 1st hand experiance from them myself, but i will give an opinon on them.... seen one in action and the build quality was very good... pumps looked cheap. i did some searches here and found oout that the pumps are pretty much junk. they dont pull enough air to make them any good. i can say that it was however pulling out skimmate on a 125 gallon tank that was lightly stocked.... __________________ There are five things that you cannot recover in life: (1) The Stone...........after it's thrown, (2) The Word...............after it's said, (3) The Occasion......after it's missed, and ...(4) The Time.............after it's gone. (5) A person...............after they die Current Tank Info: 210 display, 75 gallon fuge

01/03/2009, 06:33 PM	#4
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Keep the replies coming as I am torn between them and the Vertex __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

01/03/2009, 07:28 PM	#7
noboddi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 813	Go Vertex. The pump is cheap, but I plan to upgrade mine later. Get it from an RC sponsor and you'll have great service if there is a problem. Aqua Euro may be good, Vertex is good __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham Current Tank Info: 55 gallon (36x18x20), 40 gallon sump, 25 gallon refugium, TEK 6x39w fixture, Osmolator, Kalk Reactor, Vortech MP20, 2 Koralia 3s on controller, Acropora, Anthelia, Montipora, Starry Blenny, Yellow Watchman, Rainford Goby, Tiger Gobies

01/04/2009, 11:11 AM	#12
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	I wish more would chime in with there experiences __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

01/03/2009, 06:23 PM	#3
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	I can speak from experience - they are good skimmers! I have used an Aqua Euro skimmer since Feb. 2007 and have been very pleased with it. The pumps are working fine and I get a lot of skim out of it. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a skimmer. I turned my friend on to it and he got the new model which has a bubble plate.

01/03/2009, 06:53 PM	#5
tankxenia Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 102	I have had one and the body has very good construction but the pumps are not energy efficient at all. I would go with an octopus Extreme for around the same $. Hope that helps.

01/03/2009, 07:16 PM	#6
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	The pump on my Octopus crapped out after 2 months. Noboby wanted to replace it for me. I wouldnt recommend the Octopus. I would go with Aqua Euro or Euro Reef.

01/03/2009, 09:21 PM	#8
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	If your criteria is to buy from a Reef Central sponsor, and certainly I agree with that philosophy, then, you would agree on Aqua Euro or Euro Reef. Aqua Euro and Euro Reef ARE sponsors. Vertex is not a sponsor and doesnt even have a webpage http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/

01/03/2009, 09:25 PM	#9
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	AquaEuros and Octopus are identicle in quality and built in the same factory. the "new" Octopus NW funnel necks are the "old" AquaEuro PS design with octopus pumps instead of the Resun pumps AquaEuro uses and the "new" bubble plate AquaEuro's are the "old" discontinued Octopus TS series design with resun instead of Octopus pumps. this basically just a pump decision between the two. here is the new bubble plate aquaeuro PS55 (complete with straight injection and elimination of the elbow) http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/...duct=PS-EAPS55 and here is the discontinued Octopus TS120 http://www.premiumaquatics.com/coralvue/TS-120.jpg old aquaeuro new octopus

01/03/2009, 09:50 PM	#11
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	Right, I agree. I also agree based on experience that both Premium and MD are good places to buy from. I have bought from them before and they are good to their customers. But, Noboddi's position was to buy Vertex because they are a reef central sponsor. In fact, they are not a reefcentral sponsor. Yet, Euro Reef and Aqua Euro BOTH ARE. All I can state is that FROM EXPERIENCE - both Aqua Euro and Euro Reef are good choices in skimmers.

01/04/2009, 11:19 AM	#13
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I have seen some in action at LFS and i go there alot. Not the greatest IMo. I think you can get alot better skimmer for the money

01/05/2009, 01:13 PM	#14
driftin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,247	What model AEUSA are you looking at? I bought a 135 recirc and like the skimmer a lot. I didn't like the stock pumps that came with it (and this goes back to April 2007, so they may be using new pumps these days) so I replaced the stock pump with a Aquabee 2000/1. I've got a brief write-up if you click my red house. __________________ -Jim Current Tank Info: 70 gal custom room divider

01/05/2009, 03:50 PM	#15
eshark Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 147	I like the Aqua Euro Recirculating Skimmer too! I have two friends who use this skimmer and always have good skim! I also like how it sits outside the sump!