Protien Skimmer for 50g

Solstice · 02/07/2009, 05:05 PM

Hi folks!

I'm sure there are a ton of answers to the questions, kind of like asking what the best flavor of ice cream is :P

I'm building a 50g tank with a 20g sump and am looking for a good quality in-sump skimmer. I don't need ridiculous bells and whistles, but I like to buy higher quality the first time so I don't end up re-buying later.

Any suggestions for skimmers that would be appropriate?

Thanks!

Sk8r · 02/07/2009, 05:16 PM

I presently use an Aqua C EV 120, which can be mounted either in or out of the sump, but previously, with a light load, I used an Aqua C Urchin. If you have nothing more demanding than LPS coral it will be fine. If you want SPS, or fish-only, you may need more skimmer than an Urchin, as I did.

46FiatYamaha · 02/07/2009, 09:27 PM

An ev-120 would work great for you, I'm quite happy with my EV 180 on a 120 gallon. Some people kinda talk down on these but I have no complaints http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

KRASHPD · 02/08/2009, 01:18 AM

If you have the money, go with a Deltec MCE600. It is a great skimmer for smaller tanks. I used one on my 50g with 20g sump and it kept it very healthy even though it was way to heavily stocked.

ReefingMadness · 02/08/2009, 06:17 AM

I use a Reef Octopus DNW-110 on my 50. It is the re-circulating model. I love mine, it is a skimming beast.

Bonneville08 · 02/08/2009, 08:19 AM

I'm not knocking anything else mind you, but I'm a big fan of AquaC and recommend the Urchin or EV-120 as well.
I also use a Tunze skimmer and like mine, but they are kind of expensive.

Aquarist007 · 02/08/2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by Bonneville08
I'm not knocking anything else mind you, but I'm a big fan of AquaC and recommend the Urchin or EV-120 as well.
I also use a Tunze skimmer and like mine, but they are kind of expensive.

I second the aquaC ---I use this on a 60 gal system--35 tank/25 sump

Solstice · 02/08/2009, 12:24 PM

Wow! Lots of great input. Thank you for the replies everybody

One more question: what are the benefits to drilling a sump? I'm curioius what the point is rather than having your drain pipe just dump into the tank through the top and the return pipe just pump out of the top as well.

roneil · 02/08/2009, 06:02 PM

if you drill the sump, it is usually for the return pump to be placed outside so that it does not pass the heat it produces to the water.

FREEZY POP · 02/08/2009, 07:50 PM

Check out my reef creations! I use their ocean force skimmer and it pulls an amazing amount of gunk from the water and for 300$ it is well worth it!

Corndork2 · 02/08/2009, 08:27 PM

Id look for an Euroreef. You can find RS80's or 5-2's, 6-2's etc in the for sale forum, or by posting in the want to buy forum easily. I just got a RS80 and already have an ES 5-2 and love them both.

02/07/2009, 05:05 PM	#1
Solstice Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	Protien Skimmer for 50g Hi folks! I'm sure there are a ton of answers to the questions, kind of like asking what the best flavor of ice cream is :P I'm building a 50g tank with a 20g sump and am looking for a good quality in-sump skimmer. I don't need ridiculous bells and whistles, but I like to buy higher quality the first time so I don't end up re-buying later. Any suggestions for skimmers that would be appropriate? Thanks!

02/07/2009, 05:16 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I presently use an Aqua C EV 120, which can be mounted either in or out of the sump, but previously, with a light load, I used an Aqua C Urchin. If you have nothing more demanding than LPS coral it will be fine. If you want SPS, or fish-only, you may need more skimmer than an Urchin, as I did. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/08/2009, 01:18 AM	#4
KRASHPD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,185	If you have the money, go with a Deltec MCE600. It is a great skimmer for smaller tanks. I used one on my 50g with 20g sump and it kept it very healthy even though it was way to heavily stocked. __________________ "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked" - Warren Buffet

02/08/2009, 06:17 AM	#5
ReefingMadness Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Benton, MO Posts: 413	I use a Reef Octopus DNW-110 on my 50. It is the re-circulating model. I love mine, it is a skimming beast. __________________ Ain't no fun when the rabbit has the gun. Current Tank Info: Oceanic BioCube 29, 40 lbs. LR, 20 lbs. LS, Maxi-Jet 1200 return pump, Radion xR30w Gen. 3, MP10, and ReefLink

02/08/2009, 08:19 AM	#6
Bonneville08 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 513	I'm not knocking anything else mind you, but I'm a big fan of AquaC and recommend the Urchin or EV-120 as well. I also use a Tunze skimmer and like mine, but they are kind of expensive. __________________ Edge you mah cating myself Check out my gallery if you desire. Current Tank Info: 50 gallon mix of soft, LPS and SPS, two croceas, two maximas, a few fish, turf filter with skimmer, MH and PC lighting, chiller, Calcium Reactor and wave2k.

02/07/2009, 09:27 PM	#3
46FiatYamaha Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 990	An ev-120 would work great for you, I'm quite happy with my EV 180 on a 120 gallon. Some people kinda talk down on these but I have no complaints http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...t=1&thecat=500

02/08/2009, 12:24 PM	#8
Solstice Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	Wow! Lots of great input. Thank you for the replies everybody One more question: what are the benefits to drilling a sump? I'm curioius what the point is rather than having your drain pipe just dump into the tank through the top and the return pipe just pump out of the top as well.

02/08/2009, 06:02 PM	#9
roneil Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Charles, Missouri Posts: 492	if you drill the sump, it is usually for the return pump to be placed outside so that it does not pass the heat it produces to the water.

02/08/2009, 07:50 PM	#10
FREEZY POP Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 110	Check out my reef creations! I use their ocean force skimmer and it pulls an amazing amount of gunk from the water and for 300$ it is well worth it! __________________ THE THINGS I THINK AND DO NOT SAY ARE THE THINGS YOU SAY BECAUSE YOU DO NOT THINK! IM NOT FALLIN FOR ANOUTHER BANANA IN THE TAILPIPE!!! Current Tank Info: 55 GAL MIXED REEF 5X 54W T5'S + HIGH OUTPUT LED'S 20 GAL FUGE MRC SKIMMER PHOSBAN REACTOR

02/08/2009, 08:27 PM	#11
Corndork2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 511	Id look for an Euroreef. You can find RS80's or 5-2's, 6-2's etc in the for sale forum, or by posting in the want to buy forum easily. I just got a RS80 and already have an ES 5-2 and love them both.