Euroreef skimmer...

mjohnson86 · 10/29/2012, 12:41 PM

I have an older Euroreef skimmer with 2 Sedra 5000 pumps... This thing is a BEAST!!!

Are they still pretty good skimmers or should I look at selling it for something newer?

moondoggy4 · 10/29/2012, 12:51 PM

That is a great skimmer What size tank is it on?

mjohnson86 · 10/29/2012, 01:20 PM

it's on my 175 bowfront Oceanic at the moment...

swcc · 10/29/2012, 02:28 PM

keep it.

Froggy · 10/29/2012, 03:47 PM

I agree, keep it. Euroreef has been around for a long time but is still one of the best performing skimmers. I am a big believer in their skimmers. I am using a RS-250 on my 120 and love it.

Joe

tkeracer619 · 10/29/2012, 05:36 PM

old one but a good one

mjohnson86 · 10/29/2012, 06:01 PM

Ok cool... Just wanted to make sure it was still a good one to keep...

Fishbulb2 · 10/29/2012, 06:37 PM

Yeah I would keep it. If the pumps ever die on you, you could replace them with just a newer pump (like a bubble blaster), but the body really should last you forever. I own two euroreefs. I would love to get something new for fun, but I just can't justify it since these work so well.

FB

HaroldT · 10/29/2012, 07:05 PM

I had a Euro Reef skimmer for a few years. It was a good skimmer. If I was you, I would just keep using it.

general0 · 10/29/2012, 07:14 PM

I'm running two Euro Reefs, a RS-250 on my 150 gallon, and a RS-80 on my 46. I like most would love something nice and fancy but these skimmers are work horses and they do the job very well. My RS-80 has the mesh mod impeller and the pin wheel impeller on the 250 have been the only things I have had to replace on them.

bobfish4black · 10/29/2012, 09:34 PM

I run a euro reef 180 on my 120g and all i've changed is the pump, as the original one let the smoke out....lol. Good skimmer

garymcgrath · 12/12/2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishbulb2

Yeah I would keep it. If the pumps ever die on you, you could replace them with just a newer pump (like a bubble blaster), but the body really should last you forever. I own two euroreefs. I would love to get something new for fun, but I just can't justify it since these work so well.

FB

More specifics on replacement pumps? I have a Euroreef RS135 with the Sedra 5000 pump and I am about to replace the pump again. They only last about 2 years before they start to loose power to the point that they can't pull air into the venturi. What pump would be more reliable with the same power that will fit the RS135? Love the skimmer, just want a better pump. Any suggestions?

swcc · 12/12/2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by garymcgrath

More specifics on replacement pumps? I have a Euroreef RS135 with the Sedra 5000 pump and I am about to replace the pump again. They only last about 2 years before they start to loose power to the point that they can't pull air into the venturi. What pump would be more reliable with the same power that will fit the RS135? Love the skimmer, just want a better pump. Any suggestions?

Best pump you could buy.... eheim... reef dynamics sells em modified for the135

t4zalews · 12/12/2012, 04:23 PM

I would stick with either sedra or eheim or ecoplus. These skimmers were built around these pumps and work most efficiently using ONLY these pumps. Venture out if you will, but I would stick with what the manufacturer recommends.

swcc · 12/12/2012, 04:34 PM

Yeah i was just about to add the bubbleblasters are not similar in watee and air draw. close is a psk1000 and it is not good at handling the backpressure from the huge reaction chamber. I tried my psk and it could not cut it. What I would suggest is the current impeller assembly from reef dynamics if you go sedra 5000 again. Keep the pump clean with water vinegar bath ever three to four months... I

azjohnny · 12/12/2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swcc

Yeah i was just about to add the bubbleblasters are not similar in watee and air draw. close is a psk1000 and it is not good at handling the backpressure from the huge reaction chamber. I tried my psk and it could not cut it. What I would suggest is the current impeller assembly from reef dynamics if you go sedra 5000 again. Keep the pump clean with water vinegar bath ever three to four months... I

I would like to see a Laguna based skimmer pump on ER/RD skimmer

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Alex T. · 12/13/2012, 12:35 AM

Quality is always en vogue. Keep it.

ladybugs · 12/13/2012, 01:40 AM

Keep it, It's a good skimmer

10/29/2012, 12:41 PM	#1
mjohnson86 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mount Dora Posts: 93	Euroreef skimmer... I have an older Euroreef skimmer with 2 Sedra 5000 pumps... This thing is a BEAST!!! Are they still pretty good skimmers or should I look at selling it for something newer?

10/29/2012, 03:47 PM	#5
Froggy Reef "Hobbyist"...right!? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 2,160	I agree, keep it. Euroreef has been around for a long time but is still one of the best performing skimmers. I am a big believer in their skimmers. I am using a RS-250 on my 120 and love it. Joe __________________ Hello, my name is Joe and I am a reef addict. ......Hi Joe.......... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef with TBS live rock, 8 X 54 watt TEK T5's, Euroreef RS250 skimmer

10/29/2012, 05:36 PM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	old one but a good one __________________ 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.

10/29/2012, 06:37 PM	#8
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	Yeah I would keep it. If the pumps ever die on you, you could replace them with just a newer pump (like a bubble blaster), but the body really should last you forever. I own two euroreefs. I would love to get something new for fun, but I just can't justify it since these work so well. FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

10/29/2012, 09:34 PM	#11
bobfish4black Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Canada Posts: 198	I run a euro reef 180 on my 120g and all i've changed is the pump, as the original one let the smoke out....lol. Good skimmer __________________ 187 custom reef tank, Running ZeoVit, Apex New Gen, Jebao DCS 12000 return, custom180 Euro-reef skimmer, Mazzi venturi and mag 18, Lighting-2 60" XHO blue reefbrites , with 8x60" T-5, 3 Maxspect Gyre Current Tank Info: 187 Gallon reef tank, ZeoVit with Vibe, Apex classic, Jebao DCS 12000 return pump, custom180 Euro-reef skimmer with Mazzi venturi and mag 18pump, Lighting-2 60" XHO blue reefbrites , with 8x60" T-5, 3 Maxspect Gyre XF150

10/29/2012, 12:51 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	That is a great skimmer What size tank is it on?

10/29/2012, 01:20 PM	#3
mjohnson86 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mount Dora Posts: 93	it's on my 175 bowfront Oceanic at the moment...

10/29/2012, 02:28 PM	#4
swcc Moved On Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 1,659	keep it.

10/29/2012, 06:01 PM	#7
mjohnson86 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mount Dora Posts: 93	Ok cool... Just wanted to make sure it was still a good one to keep...

10/29/2012, 07:05 PM	#9
HaroldT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 582	I had a Euro Reef skimmer for a few years. It was a good skimmer. If I was you, I would just keep using it.

10/29/2012, 07:14 PM	#10
general0 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26	I'm running two Euro Reefs, a RS-250 on my 150 gallon, and a RS-80 on my 46. I like most would love something nice and fancy but these skimmers are work horses and they do the job very well. My RS-80 has the mesh mod impeller and the pin wheel impeller on the 250 have been the only things I have had to replace on them.

12/12/2012, 04:23 PM	#14
t4zalews 65g Ritteri Tank Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 2,673	I would stick with either sedra or eheim or ecoplus. These skimmers were built around these pumps and work most efficiently using ONLY these pumps. Venture out if you will, but I would stick with what the manufacturer recommends. __________________ - Taylor - 65g - Radion XR30 G3 Pro x2 - Deltec SCA 1351 - APEX - Tunze - Vortech

12/12/2012, 04:34 PM	#15
swcc Moved On Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 1,659	Yeah i was just about to add the bubbleblasters are not similar in watee and air draw. close is a psk1000 and it is not good at handling the backpressure from the huge reaction chamber. I tried my psk and it could not cut it. What I would suggest is the current impeller assembly from reef dynamics if you go sedra 5000 again. Keep the pump clean with water vinegar bath ever three to four months... I

12/13/2012, 12:35 AM	#17
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	Quality is always en vogue. Keep it. __________________ 72x26x24, custom sump, BK SM 200, 4 Vortech MP40s, 1 Tunze 6105, (3) 250 Watt Radiums in Lumenmax Elite Reflectors, Galaxy ballasts, (2) 60" Super Actinic VHOs, 2 Kessil a150s, Apex controlled. Current Tank Info: Currently in reboot mode

12/13/2012, 01:40 AM	#18
ladybugs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 52	Keep it, It's a good skimmer