Any thoughts on Eshopps skimmers?

scottpanek · 08/07/2014, 01:06 PM

Even New to the hobby I understand the need for a good protein skimmer. I like the eshopps because they use sicce pumps which shows me they are at least trying to make a good product. Any thoughts?

Drae · 08/07/2014, 01:11 PM

Aquamaxx are better. I've used both. I like AM skimmers over pretty much the entire field in their price range. The eshopps skimmers do work pretty well though. Never had a problem getting one to skim.

scottpanek · 08/07/2014, 01:14 PM

Thanks Drae for the reply! I will look at the aquamaxx lineup. Keep the suggestions coming!

wildman926 · 08/07/2014, 03:51 PM

The Eshopps skimmers are not bad for the money, especially after changing to Sicce pumps. I had used them before, with the Atman pumps. They always were pulling lots of "crap" out, even on a young tank. The acrylic is not as thick as it should be, but that is why they warrant a lower price. I like the full bodied chamber, and always have. I run AquaMaxx EM series on my 90g and 150g for that very reason.

Here are a couple of pics of them in action -

PSK-100 on an 80g -

PSK-150 on a 110g -

Braver69 · 08/07/2014, 03:56 PM

I used a eshopps s-200 on my 210 gallon tank and it did a fine job for me. Had no problems with it, just decided to upgrade the size of my skimmer and to be honest I dont think my new one skims anymore then my old skimmer did.

rounder45 · 08/07/2014, 04:03 PM

The cones work very well. Nicely balanced. The water line to bubble line is nice and flat so you get a good bubble column.

oldmustard · 08/07/2014, 04:04 PM

Happy with my s 200. Quiet easy to adjust. Works...

Tradewinds · 08/07/2014, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braver69

I used a eshopps s-200 on my 210 gallon tank and it did a fine job for me. Had no problems with it, just decided to upgrade the size of my skimmer and to be honest I dont think my new one skims anymore then my old skimmer did.

+1

Agreed, similar experience here.

A bigger factor, with all skimmers, is getting them dialed in properly and having the proper water level in your sump if it is an internal skimmer.

rocsec1 · 08/07/2014, 04:12 PM

I use one and it is fine when I upgraded is went to one of the omega 150's brs had them on sale.

08/07/2014, 01:06 PM	#1
scottpanek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 13	Any thoughts on Eshopps skimmers? Even New to the hobby I understand the need for a good protein skimmer. I like the eshopps because they use sicce pumps which shows me they are at least trying to make a good product. Any thoughts?

08/07/2014, 03:51 PM	#4
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	The Eshopps skimmers are not bad for the money, especially after changing to Sicce pumps. I had used them before, with the Atman pumps. They always were pulling lots of "crap" out, even on a young tank. The acrylic is not as thick as it should be, but that is why they warrant a lower price. I like the full bodied chamber, and always have. I run AquaMaxx EM series on my 90g and 150g for that very reason. Here are a couple of pics of them in action - PSK-100 on an 80g - PSK-150 on a 110g - __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

08/07/2014, 01:11 PM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Aquamaxx are better. I've used both. I like AM skimmers over pretty much the entire field in their price range. The eshopps skimmers do work pretty well though. Never had a problem getting one to skim.

08/07/2014, 01:14 PM	#3
scottpanek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 13	Thanks Drae for the reply! I will look at the aquamaxx lineup. Keep the suggestions coming!

08/07/2014, 03:56 PM	#5
Braver69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 106	I used a eshopps s-200 on my 210 gallon tank and it did a fine job for me. Had no problems with it, just decided to upgrade the size of my skimmer and to be honest I dont think my new one skims anymore then my old skimmer did.

08/07/2014, 04:03 PM	#6
rounder45 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 301	The cones work very well. Nicely balanced. The water line to bubble line is nice and flat so you get a good bubble column.

08/07/2014, 04:04 PM	#7
oldmustard Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 27	Happy with my s 200. Quiet easy to adjust. Works...

08/07/2014, 04:12 PM	#9
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I use one and it is fine when I upgraded is went to one of the omega 150's brs had them on sale.