Skimmer sanity?? - Page 2

dedex · 01/13/2008, 10:45 PM

For a 75g which ER do you suggest?

sjm817 · 01/13/2008, 11:21 PM

The ER RS135 would be a good one, and is in the $400 budget.

dedex · 01/14/2008, 09:09 AM

Does anyone have an oopinion on the new octopus skimmers?

MiddletonMark · 01/14/2008, 09:42 AM

I dunno, the Octopus seem to do best with mods ... and the new ones look modded at the importer. That doesn't sound what you're asking for [no mods, no alterations to get it to work right]

I dunno, but if you want `set and forget' and proven quality ... IMO not the way to go. [I have a Octo NW150 FWIW ... decent build, but too much messing just to get it working at full capacity].

Personally, if you want long-term reliable - the Tunze isn't a bad suggestion, nor would be a H+S or other reliable brand.

Personally, I've never been too fond of ER skimmers. Pretty good , but pricey for what they are IMO.

Take a look at what re-sales for a good price. IMO, those skimmers are worth their purchase price. The rest can be bought used ... and from a trustworthy source I've had great luck buying used equipment. Check here [and check their past sales/search!] as well as a local reef club.

kgouso · 01/14/2008, 09:47 AM

I think they all probably work, they just have different "features" or adjustments.

I use a real basic venturi type skimmer and pump on a 125 that I picked up for only $40.00

The pump attaches to the skimmer and sits in the bottom of the sump and pulls the water in. There are two adjustments. One that creates the back pressure for the water to set the water hieight in the skimmer tube and another to adjust the air inlet.

It takes about 5 seconds for me to adjust and about 3O seconds to empty and clean the collection cup.

dedex · 01/14/2008, 10:02 AM

No one ever mentions the MRC skimmers...a local reefer suggested MRC to me to purchase. He has used them in the past and has really liked them. Never on any of the forums that I have asked about skimmers has an MRC been mentioned...any reason why?

MiddletonMark · 01/14/2008, 10:08 AM

I get from your question that you'd like something that you don't need to mess with.

MRC [and other beckett] skimmers are great, powerful skimmers. In my experience with mine, though - getting it tweaked initially was some playing around and for user-simplicity it wasn't the best.

Also, as they need pressure-rated pumps to function well, they are at the high end of skimmer electrical usage.

Great skimmers, but not always what I'd suggest in the new-to-the-hobby.

dedex · 01/14/2008, 11:45 AM

Makes sense...so you still would suggest to me a Tunze...maybe a 9010?

dedex · 01/17/2008, 01:50 PM

Wow...Tunze, Bubble King, Octopus, ER, H&S....so many to choose from!!!

techreef · 01/17/2008, 02:13 PM

it's been alluded to but not said straight out. I'd advise you to get a skimmer that's rated for a tank larger than your 75G. That way, you can stock a little heavier than otherwise, or if/when you upgrade to a bigger tank, you won't have to incur the cost of another skimmer.

dedex · 01/17/2008, 02:14 PM

techreef, what are you running or what would you suggest to me for a 75g?

Ebisan · 01/17/2008, 04:50 PM

We've all experienced the feeling of trying to get the right skimmer. Decided, based on research on RC, to go with the DAS recirculating skimmer to replace my ASM skimmer. Good price and seems to work well. Based upon my experience, my rankings of skimmers I've owned

Aqua C Remora < ASM G1x (unmodified) < Seaclone < ASM G1x (modified)

I'm feeling confident the DAS is finally going to make me happy.

dedex · 01/17/2008, 11:16 PM

That is one of the firsst times I have heard DAS...Interesting...

plyr58 · 01/18/2008, 01:33 AM

Dude, get a Turboflotor. For a 75, its a ton of bang for your buck. Best part: it is plug and play

TURBOFLOTOR @ Marine Depot

01/13/2008, 10:45 PM	#26
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	For a 75g which ER do you suggest? __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/13/2008, 11:21 PM	#27
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	The ER RS135 would be a good one, and is in the $400 budget. __________________ - Scott

01/14/2008, 09:09 AM	#28
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	Does anyone have an oopinion on the new octopus skimmers? __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/14/2008, 09:42 AM	#29
MiddletonMark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14,441	I dunno, the Octopus seem to do best with mods ... and the new ones look modded at the importer. That doesn't sound what you're asking for [no mods, no alterations to get it to work right] I dunno, but if you want `set and forget' and proven quality ... IMO not the way to go. [I have a Octo NW150 FWIW ... decent build, but too much messing just to get it working at full capacity]. Personally, if you want long-term reliable - the Tunze isn't a bad suggestion, nor would be a H+S or other reliable brand. Personally, I've never been too fond of ER skimmers. Pretty good , but pricey for what they are IMO. Take a look at what re-sales for a good price. IMO, those skimmers are worth their purchase price. The rest can be bought used ... and from a trustworthy source I've had great luck buying used equipment. Check here [and check their past sales/search!] as well as a local reef club. __________________ read a lot, think for yourself Current Tank Info: 58g stony reef [250w10k, 250w 20k MH, 2x vho act, Octopus150, 6060 + 6000] ; 60g mixed tub

01/14/2008, 10:02 AM	#31
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	No one ever mentions the MRC skimmers...a local reefer suggested MRC to me to purchase. He has used them in the past and has really liked them. Never on any of the forums that I have asked about skimmers has an MRC been mentioned...any reason why? __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/14/2008, 09:47 AM	#30
kgouso Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 321	I think they all probably work, they just have different "features" or adjustments. I use a real basic venturi type skimmer and pump on a 125 that I picked up for only $40.00 The pump attaches to the skimmer and sits in the bottom of the sump and pulls the water in. There are two adjustments. One that creates the back pressure for the water to set the water hieight in the skimmer tube and another to adjust the air inlet. It takes about 5 seconds for me to adjust and about 3O seconds to empty and clean the collection cup.

01/14/2008, 10:08 AM	#32
MiddletonMark Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14,441	I get from your question that you'd like something that you don't need to mess with. MRC [and other beckett] skimmers are great, powerful skimmers. In my experience with mine, though - getting it tweaked initially was some playing around and for user-simplicity it wasn't the best. Also, as they need pressure-rated pumps to function well, they are at the high end of skimmer electrical usage. Great skimmers, but not always what I'd suggest in the new-to-the-hobby. __________________ read a lot, think for yourself Current Tank Info: 58g stony reef [250w10k, 250w 20k MH, 2x vho act, Octopus150, 6060 + 6000] ; 60g mixed tub

01/14/2008, 11:45 AM	#33
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	Makes sense...so you still would suggest to me a Tunze...maybe a 9010? __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/17/2008, 01:50 PM	#34
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	Wow...Tunze, Bubble King, Octopus, ER, H&S....so many to choose from!!! __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/17/2008, 02:13 PM	#35
techreef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 1,046	it's been alluded to but not said straight out. I'd advise you to get a skimmer that's rated for a tank larger than your 75G. That way, you can stock a little heavier than otherwise, or if/when you upgrade to a bigger tank, you won't have to incur the cost of another skimmer.

01/17/2008, 02:14 PM	#36
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	techreef, what are you running or what would you suggest to me for a 75g? __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/17/2008, 04:50 PM	#37
Ebisan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,141	We've all experienced the feeling of trying to get the right skimmer. Decided, based on research on RC, to go with the DAS recirculating skimmer to replace my ASM skimmer. Good price and seems to work well. Based upon my experience, my rankings of skimmers I've owned Aqua C Remora < ASM G1x (unmodified) < Seaclone < ASM G1x (modified) I'm feeling confident the DAS is finally going to make me happy.

01/17/2008, 11:16 PM	#38
dedex Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	That is one of the firsst times I have heard DAS...Interesting... __________________ A clean house is the sign of a broken computer... Current Tank Info: 75g reef w/MRc MR-1, closed loop, 40g sump; 20g reef

01/18/2008, 01:33 AM	#39
plyr58 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 747	Dude, get a Turboflotor. For a 75, its a ton of bang for your buck. Best part: it is plug and play TURBOFLOTOR @ Marine Depot