Choice of 3 Skimmers

eisfish · 03/27/2007, 12:48 PM

The last piece of my new tank puzzle is the skimmer.

The tank is a 46g with a 40g sump.

I'm looking at the following:

AquaC Urchin (or Urchin Pro)
Euro-Reef RS-80
Red Sea Berlin Turbo Classic

Thoughts, recommendations and experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks.

mg426 · 03/27/2007, 01:39 PM

Euro reef by a mile.

XtrmCHoPZ · 03/27/2007, 01:55 PM

I only have experience with the Berlin, but its not that great. Out of the three listed, DEFINITELY go with the Euro! Its by far better than the other two. For a 46 g it will be great. Good luck

Pistonkev · 03/27/2007, 02:14 PM

Euro and if you don't want to spend that much go with a AMS.

Bebo77 · 03/27/2007, 02:15 PM

get an ocotopus skimmer or wait for the new bubblemaster to come out/ be in stock...

Canarygirl · 03/27/2007, 03:50 PM

I second that (BubbleMaster)

Fish'InMN · 03/27/2007, 09:14 PM

EuroReef RS80, hands down.

Pulls some very foul stuff outta my tank in just two days!

Marty

schmidsa · 03/27/2007, 09:18 PM

EuroReef.... I would see if you can find any of the Promo Models around anymore... they were only like $180

Pistonkev · 03/27/2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fish'InMN
EuroReef RS80, hands down. Pulls some very foul stuff outta my tank in just two days!

Marty

lmao is that your wifes dress it's sitting on.

comfort_racing · 03/27/2007, 09:39 PM

thats like asking which car i should buy...

the 1981 yugo "sport"

the 1972 amc gremlin

or a Ferarri Enzo...

Hmmmm smart @ss comments aside definately the Euro (Enzo)

hootie51 · 03/27/2007, 09:51 PM

I just purchased a used RS80 and its awesome. The only thing I would recommend is getting an auto top off for your sump otherwise it's hard to maintain consistent skimming. That's the only problem I've had with mine.

lfduty · 03/27/2007, 09:58 PM

thats a good one

PatMayo · 03/27/2007, 11:20 PM

I think the best of the 3 you mention is the ER. If you have truckloads of money I have heard the deltecs are nice skimmers as well.

Regards,

Pat

drummereef · 03/27/2007, 11:50 PM

Out of the 3 listed by far, with out a doubt, wouldn't go back on my promise if my life depended on it.... Euro-Reef RS80.

alexb518 · 03/28/2007, 12:26 AM

Euro by a mile

eisfish · 03/28/2007, 06:43 AM

Hmmmmm....I guess you guys like the Euro-Reef

Now, can anyone tell me why the extruded acrylic version is $70 cheaper. Is extruded acrylic crappier? Is it worth the $70?

PatMayo · 03/28/2007, 10:28 PM

Either will work. If you take care of the unit either will work. You can't drop them or its toast. The cup especially. Of course you can always buy a replacement. The web site should specify what the differences are. Others can explain, I just think its the construction method of the acrylic.

Regards,

Pat

Fish'InMN · 03/28/2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pistonkev
lmao is that your wifes dress it's sitting on.

Well, its obviously not being worn anymore!

Quote:

Now, can anyone tell me why the extruded acrylic version is $70 cheaper. Is extruded acrylic crappier? Is it worth the $70?

The Promo is cheaper because it is extruded acrylic, which is a cheaper way of manufacturing acrylic tubing. If you put an extruded acrylic tube next to a cast acrylic tube, you would not be able to tell the difference. If you ever try to drill the extruded is when you'll be able to tell which is which: extruded has a tendency to crack much earlier than cast, and is such just slightly harder to work with. That being said, if you don't plan on turning yours into a ReCirculating (RC) skimmer, I wouldn't be worried about the type of acrylic.

Marty

eisfish · 03/29/2007, 07:42 AM

Thanks for all the advice.

I ordered the extruded acrylic version from MD yesterday.

The trip from the sump to the sink only crosses about 6" of tile, so I'm not worried about dropping anything.

Although the thought of skimmate on carpert is pretty gross.

Once again, thanks for the recommendation.

Kyle6357 · 03/29/2007, 08:24 PM

Red Sea. Ive used it and it works GREAT!

03/27/2007, 12:48 PM	#1
eisfish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: frozen_north.ontario.ottawa Posts: 47	Choice of 3 Skimmers The last piece of my new tank puzzle is the skimmer. The tank is a 46g with a 40g sump. I'm looking at the following: AquaC Urchin (or Urchin Pro) Euro-Reef RS-80 Red Sea Berlin Turbo Classic Thoughts, recommendations and experiences would be appreciated. Thanks.

03/27/2007, 01:39 PM	#2
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	Euro reef by a mile. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

03/27/2007, 02:15 PM	#5
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	get an ocotopus skimmer or wait for the new bubblemaster to come out/ be in stock... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

03/27/2007, 09:39 PM	#10
comfort_racing Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: virginia beach, VA Posts: 287	thats like asking which car i should buy... the 1981 yugo "sport" the 1972 amc gremlin or a Ferarri Enzo... Hmmmm smart @ss comments aside definately the Euro (Enzo) __________________ my patience has finally started to pay off...tank looks grrrreat. Current Tank Info: STARTING FROM SCRATCH AGAIN....

03/27/2007, 09:58 PM	#12
lfduty Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: McLeod Montana Posts: 1,408	thats a good one __________________ Thanks: Lfduty Research, each individual species you intend to own. This will ensure a lengthy life of your livestock. Current Tank Info: I have 150g mixreef 1-90 fishonley with a Oceanic trickle filter(M150) with a ehime6000 pump 40g breder zoa tank with 30g sump/fuge with mag7 pump 1-75g pipefish tank with 30g sump/fuge and 1-80g SH 1-40hex softy all run on a 250gal sump/50gfuge

03/27/2007, 01:55 PM	#3
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	I only have experience with the Berlin, but its not that great. Out of the three listed, DEFINITELY go with the Euro! Its by far better than the other two. For a 46 g it will be great. Good luck

03/27/2007, 02:14 PM	#4
Pistonkev Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 1,107	Euro and if you don't want to spend that much go with a AMS.

03/27/2007, 03:50 PM	#6
Canarygirl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,789	I second that (BubbleMaster)

03/27/2007, 09:14 PM	#7
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	EuroReef RS80, hands down. Pulls some very foul stuff outta my tank in just two days! Marty

03/27/2007, 09:18 PM	#8
schmidsa Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 74	EuroReef.... I would see if you can find any of the Promo Models around anymore... they were only like $180

03/27/2007, 09:51 PM	#11
hootie51 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 215	I just purchased a used RS80 and its awesome. The only thing I would recommend is getting an auto top off for your sump otherwise it's hard to maintain consistent skimming. That's the only problem I've had with mine.

03/27/2007, 11:20 PM	#13
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I think the best of the 3 you mention is the ER. If you have truckloads of money I have heard the deltecs are nice skimmers as well. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

03/27/2007, 11:50 PM	#14
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Out of the 3 listed by far, with out a doubt, wouldn't go back on my promise if my life depended on it.... Euro-Reef RS80. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

03/28/2007, 12:26 AM	#15
alexb518 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Mateo Posts: 514	Euro by a mile

03/28/2007, 06:43 AM	#16
eisfish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: frozen_north.ontario.ottawa Posts: 47	Hmmmmm....I guess you guys like the Euro-Reef Now, can anyone tell me why the extruded acrylic version is $70 cheaper. Is extruded acrylic crappier? Is it worth the $70?

03/28/2007, 10:28 PM	#17
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	Either will work. If you take care of the unit either will work. You can't drop them or its toast. The cup especially. Of course you can always buy a replacement. The web site should specify what the differences are. Others can explain, I just think its the construction method of the acrylic. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

03/29/2007, 07:42 AM	#19
eisfish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: frozen_north.ontario.ottawa Posts: 47	Thanks for all the advice. I ordered the extruded acrylic version from MD yesterday. The trip from the sump to the sink only crosses about 6" of tile, so I'm not worried about dropping anything. Although the thought of skimmate on carpert is pretty gross. Once again, thanks for the recommendation.

03/29/2007, 08:24 PM	#20
Kyle6357 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 70	Red Sea. Ive used it and it works GREAT! __________________ Kyle 24gal NanoCube Dx 150w SubSod w/ 12 Lunar Lights AquaC Remora Nano Skimmer Maxi Jet 900 on filter Small powerhead in tank 15 lbs sand 18 lbs live rock ---Starting up a new 60gal. Current Tank Info: 16gal Nuvo by Innovative Marine