MR-2 Skimmer Questions

ReefTECK · 02/27/2010, 11:25 PM

I was considering this skimmer, as it fits the space and capacity specifications I'm looking for in a new skimmer. I wondered if anybody out there are using these with good results, and how they compare to other skimmers in their price range (Reef Octopus Skimmers maybe).

How about using an external Little Giant 2MDQ-XC 1" fittings (converting them to 3/4" fittings to accomodate) 770gph non pressure rated pump for feeding this skimmer. Am I just asking for trouble trying to get by with this setup?

What about a Mag 9.5? (these are the two spare pumps I have laying around)

Any suggestions, other skimmers, consideratios? etc?

tkeracer619 · 02/27/2010, 11:50 PM

If this is for your 120 I would grab a xp2000 for the same price.

http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...lvue-2644.html

ReefTECK · 02/28/2010, 12:38 AM

Yeah it's for the 120. That is the other skimmer I was considering, actually I wanted an external skimmer, but that one seems like it would fit in sump. Do you think as rated at 200 gall average capacity means I could have a heavily stocked 120?

Man, that cone skimmer is looking better and better now that I think about it...

tkeracer619 · 02/28/2010, 01:25 AM

Yeah, it would be great for a stocked 120.

02/27/2010, 11:25 PM	#1
ReefTECK Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 901	MR-2 Skimmer Questions I was considering this skimmer, as it fits the space and capacity specifications I'm looking for in a new skimmer. I wondered if anybody out there are using these with good results, and how they compare to other skimmers in their price range (Reef Octopus Skimmers maybe). How about using an external Little Giant 2MDQ-XC 1" fittings (converting them to 3/4" fittings to accomodate) 770gph non pressure rated pump for feeding this skimmer. Am I just asking for trouble trying to get by with this setup? What about a Mag 9.5? (these are the two spare pumps I have laying around) Any suggestions, other skimmers, consideratios? etc? __________________ 2013 President of the Greater Iowa Reef Society www.iowareefs.org Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank, 96 DIY LED's on 3 channels, 30gal sump/fuge, 4x2x0.5' & 40gal frag tank, SRO Ca rxr, GSA Kalk rxr, SRO 3000 skmr, Gen-X PCX40 Return, 2xMP40w's, 1xTunze 6101, 140lbs LR, SSB, SPS all the way!

02/27/2010, 11:50 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If this is for your 120 I would grab a xp2000 for the same price. http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...lvue-2644.html __________________ 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.

02/28/2010, 12:38 AM	#3
ReefTECK Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 901	Yeah it's for the 120. That is the other skimmer I was considering, actually I wanted an external skimmer, but that one seems like it would fit in sump. Do you think as rated at 200 gall average capacity means I could have a heavily stocked 120? Man, that cone skimmer is looking better and better now that I think about it... __________________ 2013 President of the Greater Iowa Reef Society www.iowareefs.org Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank, 96 DIY LED's on 3 channels, 30gal sump/fuge, 4x2x0.5' & 40gal frag tank, SRO Ca rxr, GSA Kalk rxr, SRO 3000 skmr, Gen-X PCX40 Return, 2xMP40w's, 1xTunze 6101, 140lbs LR, SSB, SPS all the way!

02/28/2010, 01:25 AM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Yeah, it would be great for a stocked 120. __________________ 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.