Help to choose skimmer? RS-80, Tunze 9005 or Octupus NW-200

bellorusha · 05/11/2007, 12:23 PM

Please give me your feedback on what skimmer should I buy.

1. Tunze DOC Protein Skimmers 9005 - $256(shipped)
2. Euro-Reefâ„¢ RS-80 - $254(shipped)
3. Octopus-CoralVue-NW-200 for -$170 (shipped)

Thanks.

skwirl · 05/11/2007, 12:56 PM

the euro reef would be last on that list if it were me. i would probably go tunze, or get a d.a.s. ex1

jbeltmann · 05/11/2007, 01:01 PM

why don't you like the euroreef? If its because of the price I agree although if you can find extruded acrylic they are only 179.

bellorusha · 05/11/2007, 01:39 PM

where can i see something about d.a.s. ex1 and but it?

thanks

sjm817 · 05/11/2007, 03:29 PM

I would rate them NW200 > RS80 > 9005

bellorusha · 05/11/2007, 03:43 PM

buy why is NW200 so cheap?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Octopus-CoralVue...QQcmdZViewItem

skwirl · 05/11/2007, 06:28 PM

a skimmer does'nt have to be expensive to be good.. i do like euroreef skimmers.. actually alot, but i dont think the bang for buck factor is there.. i do like the smaller models better than the mid to med large models better, but the main reason i put it last in this list, is the sedras seem to die just as often as the others if not more, and the replacement parts are astronomical. the octo would outperform the er, and if the pump failed, he could get a new one for around $50. also they are not so expensive youare afraid to try and mod them.. now the tunze.. i would pick it because i have never heard a bad word about them. they perform as well or better than most, but have a much smaller footprint, and are the quietest skimmer on the market according to thier owners.. i have never had any experience with the tunze though.. but i have had 2 e.r. skimmers (still have one) and my lfs has quite a few of them as well.. i love the rs80.. everytime i got in the store the one they have is doing well..

Tony44 · 05/12/2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bellorusha
buy why is NW200 so cheap?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Octopus-CoralVue...QQcmdZViewItem

Its internal, and its not a recirculating like most Octo skimmers, I think thats why at least. There is still a day left as well, it should go up another hundred.

bellorusha · 05/12/2007, 09:07 AM

Does it mean that is bad skimmer? I shouldn't but it?

thanks

sgallagher7 · 05/12/2007, 12:04 PM

I have a rs-80 promo on my 75. No mods, no gate valve. Its skimming like crazy, very quiet. The adjustment pipe works well with just a small twist. No microbubles coming out of the discharge tube. Im very happy with the product. I was thinking about the Octo, but it seemed as if there were a number of mods that needed to be done to maximize its function. As a newbie, I wanted a product that was highly rated, reliable and simple.

bellorusha · 05/12/2007, 01:22 PM

thanks sgallagher7 for your opinion..

bellorusha · 05/12/2007, 01:22 PM

I see Tunze is the last one

View Poll Results: What should I buy?
Euro-Reef™ RS-80 - $254	7	30.43%
Tunze DOC Protein Skimmers 9005 - $256	6	26.09%
Octopus-CoralVue-NW-200 for -$140	10	43.48%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

05/11/2007, 12:23 PM	#1
bellorusha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 186	Help to choose skimmer? RS-80, Tunze 9005 or Octupus NW-200 Please give me your feedback on what skimmer should I buy. 1. Tunze DOC Protein Skimmers 9005 - $256(shipped) 2. Euro-Reefâ„¢ RS-80 - $254(shipped) 3. Octopus-CoralVue-NW-200 for -$170 (shipped) Thanks.

05/11/2007, 03:29 PM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I would rate them NW200 > RS80 > 9005 __________________ - Scott

05/12/2007, 12:04 PM	#10
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	I have a rs-80 promo on my 75. No mods, no gate valve. Its skimming like crazy, very quiet. The adjustment pipe works well with just a small twist. No microbubles coming out of the discharge tube. Im very happy with the product. I was thinking about the Octo, but it seemed as if there were a number of mods that needed to be done to maximize its function. As a newbie, I wanted a product that was highly rated, reliable and simple. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

05/11/2007, 12:56 PM	#2
skwirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tn Posts: 872	the euro reef would be last on that list if it were me. i would probably go tunze, or get a d.a.s. ex1

05/11/2007, 01:01 PM	#3
jbeltmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oconomowoc. wi Posts: 287	why don't you like the euroreef? If its because of the price I agree although if you can find extruded acrylic they are only 179.

05/11/2007, 01:39 PM	#4
bellorusha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 186	where can i see something about d.a.s. ex1 and but it? thanks

05/11/2007, 03:43 PM	#6
bellorusha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 186	buy why is NW200 so cheap? http://cgi.ebay.com/Octopus-CoralVue...QQcmdZViewItem

05/11/2007, 06:28 PM	#7
skwirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tn Posts: 872	a skimmer does'nt have to be expensive to be good.. i do like euroreef skimmers.. actually alot, but i dont think the bang for buck factor is there.. i do like the smaller models better than the mid to med large models better, but the main reason i put it last in this list, is the sedras seem to die just as often as the others if not more, and the replacement parts are astronomical. the octo would outperform the er, and if the pump failed, he could get a new one for around $50. also they are not so expensive youare afraid to try and mod them.. now the tunze.. i would pick it because i have never heard a bad word about them. they perform as well or better than most, but have a much smaller footprint, and are the quietest skimmer on the market according to thier owners.. i have never had any experience with the tunze though.. but i have had 2 e.r. skimmers (still have one) and my lfs has quite a few of them as well.. i love the rs80.. everytime i got in the store the one they have is doing well..

05/12/2007, 09:07 AM	#9
bellorusha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 186	Does it mean that is bad skimmer? I shouldn't but it? thanks

05/12/2007, 01:22 PM	#11
bellorusha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 186	thanks sgallagher7 for your opinion..