EuroReef Club - Page 8

nebraskareef · 04/18/2005, 10:54 AM

it sounds like you used too small of tube size.

cozmo1 · 04/19/2005, 09:33 AM

which pump would you all use for the cs8-2? the sedra5000 or 9000?
thanks

drock59 · 04/19/2005, 10:22 AM

i think it commes standard with a 5000. stick with what comes standard. Just my two cents.

Beenalongtime79 · 04/19/2005, 10:24 AM

I disagree w/ drock... get the 9000. The tubing and volume on the CS8-2 is more than enough to handle the output of the sedra 9000.

Peace,
John H.

cozmo1 · 04/19/2005, 10:33 AM

thank you both. i currently have the 9000 but i think it's too much for 8-2. i'm going to replace it with the 5000 and keep it "stock".

nebraskareef · 04/19/2005, 11:16 AM

should I swap out my 3500 for a 5000?

5-2

dkh0331 · 04/19/2005, 11:20 AM

I ran the 5-2 for a couple of years with the 3500. It ran just fine.

IMPHO there is no need to waste your money to upgrade the 5-2 pump. I now have a 6-2+ with the 5000. I think the 5000 would be way to much power for the 5-2.

If the money is burning a hole in your pocket, you can always send it to me - I do take PayPal.

David

drock59 · 04/19/2005, 11:48 AM

cozmo, you pay a ton of money for a product that has been tested and tweaked for best performance. It makes sense to me to keep it stock.

Beenalongtime79 · 04/19/2005, 12:00 PM

I've seen both performance wise and the 9000 blows away the 5000 in terms of bubble production. Many people have 9000s on their CS 8 series skimmers. The 5000 is cheaper to run, but in no way does it perform better than a 9000. For another alternative. Try out the OR 3700 which actually draws more air and runs at only around 65W. I've seen and tested all of these pumps.

Peace,
John H.

cozmo1 · 04/19/2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drock59
cozmo, you pay a ton of money for a product that has been tested and tweaked for best performance. It makes sense to me to keep it stock.

agreed.
to those that use the gatevalve mod and berlin filter socks:
when you replace the dirty sock with a clean one, does your skimmer go nuts for a few days? do you have to open the gatevalve all the way to keep the skimmer from overflowing?
thanks

Paladin · 04/19/2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cozmo1
to those that use the gatevalve mod and berlin filter socks:
when you replace the dirty sock with a clean one, does your skimmer go nuts for a few days?

Chris, do you pre-wash your socks before you use them? There are some like those from filterbag.com that will cause that unless you wash them first.

cozmo1 · 04/19/2005, 01:24 PM

i rinse them out with ro/di water first. the skimmer goes nuts for a few days and by the time it finally settles down, it's time to change the sock again. i throw the socks in the washer on a short cycle with no bleach or anything.

Froggy · 04/19/2005, 03:23 PM

Recently added a Euroreef CS6-1 to my 75. This is the 3rd day of skimate while skimming a bit wet. I love my Euroreef.

Antman · 04/19/2005, 04:52 PM

I get my ES5-2 This Friday ~ Cant wait to see how much gunk this thing pulls. My Sealife systems 75 skimmer pulls some good gunk now on my 54 gallon .The only problem I see is now I will want to stock the tank with more fish!!!

jwccwj · 04/19/2005, 06:52 PM

Hi Im a soon to be a ER owner Im planning on ordering a ER CS12-2 in the next few weeks,basically it'll cost alot(about $1300.00) Canadian,I hope its worth the $$$.Anybody have any comments or photos of this skimmer before I spend the $$$,its going in a 180g tank.thanks

adrinal · 04/19/2005, 07:45 PM

I have a cs12-1 and it is better than I imagined. If I could do it again though I might work in two smaller modles. Redundancy is nice.

From my own experience and the many reviews on RC, I am sure you will be RTR either way.

Rinse it with warm water and it should be running strong in 3 days and great in a week.

Antman · 04/19/2005, 08:08 PM

Quick Question ~ the Ideal Aquarium size for a ER - should you stay in the Ideal Aquarium range or go larger If so how much larger ? I am getting a 5-2 rated for a 75 (I have a 54 ) should I have went to a 5-3 or is that overkill OR is to much skimming bad for the tank ?

Lunchbucket · 04/19/2005, 08:10 PM

i have an equivalent of a 6-2+ on my 58...a 5-3 won't be too much

Lunchbucket

drock59 · 04/19/2005, 09:25 PM

I have an 8-1 on a 55.

crab0000 · 04/20/2005, 07:00 AM

I will soon have an 8-2 on a 37. Beat that! ( I am downgrading tanks, but not skimmers).

adrinal · 04/20/2005, 09:14 AM

12-1 on a 75...
POWNED

ostrow · 04/20/2005, 02:21 PM

I have a question about the RC models. Those who feed off a T from the overflow (which I presume is most), how do you know the rate of flow you need into the skimmer, and how do you determine whether you have reached that rate? Curious also what happens should the return pump shut down and flow stop.....

Jim_S · 04/20/2005, 02:40 PM

I'm gonna measure the flow by opening up the gate valve on my T and filling up a 2 gallon bucket before I install the skimmer. I'll do the math from there. I don't know if there is another way to do it or not. Jim

ostrow · 04/20/2005, 02:42 PM

How do you know the rate you need to go through the skimmer?

Jim_S · 04/20/2005, 02:45 PM

I asked ER. They said 1.5 - 2X your total system volume. I have a 125 with a 50 gallon fuge. So I'm gonna run it run about 180 gph.

04/18/2005, 10:54 AM	#176
nebraskareef MFCEO Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	it sounds like you used too small of tube size. __________________ Originally Posted by tmz "Now if I drink the vodka the colors do look much better than if I drink the vinegar."

04/19/2005, 10:22 AM	#178
drock59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 3,802	i think it commes standard with a 5000. stick with what comes standard. Just my two cents. __________________ Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 93g Marineland cube. SPS dominated. Vortech mp40. 2 x AI sol super blues. SRO 2000 int skimmer. Mag 18 return. Korallin 1500 calcium reactor.

04/19/2005, 11:16 AM	#181
nebraskareef MFCEO Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	should I swap out my 3500 for a 5000? 5-2 __________________ Originally Posted by tmz "Now if I drink the vodka the colors do look much better than if I drink the vinegar."

04/19/2005, 11:20 AM	#182
dkh0331 Es gibt keinen ersatz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close to the edge, down by a river Posts: 3,581	I ran the 5-2 for a couple of years with the 3500. It ran just fine. IMPHO there is no need to waste your money to upgrade the 5-2 pump. I now have a 6-2+ with the 5000. I think the 5000 would be way to much power for the 5-2. If the money is burning a hole in your pocket, you can always send it to me - I do take PayPal. David __________________ Just found out that grandpa has a drug addiction. He is addicted to viagra. No one is taking it harder than grandma.

04/19/2005, 11:48 AM	#183
drock59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 3,802	cozmo, you pay a ton of money for a product that has been tested and tweaked for best performance. It makes sense to me to keep it stock. __________________ Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 93g Marineland cube. SPS dominated. Vortech mp40. 2 x AI sol super blues. SRO 2000 int skimmer. Mag 18 return. Korallin 1500 calcium reactor.

04/19/2005, 09:33 AM	#177
cozmo1 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,488	which pump would you all use for the cs8-2? the sedra5000 or 9000? thanks

04/19/2005, 10:24 AM	#179
Beenalongtime79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,437	I disagree w/ drock... get the 9000. The tubing and volume on the CS8-2 is more than enough to handle the output of the sedra 9000. Peace, John H.

04/19/2005, 10:33 AM	#180
cozmo1 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,488	thank you both. i currently have the 9000 but i think it's too much for 8-2. i'm going to replace it with the 5000 and keep it "stock".

04/19/2005, 12:00 PM	#184
Beenalongtime79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,437	I've seen both performance wise and the 9000 blows away the 5000 in terms of bubble production. Many people have 9000s on their CS 8 series skimmers. The 5000 is cheaper to run, but in no way does it perform better than a 9000. For another alternative. Try out the OR 3700 which actually draws more air and runs at only around 65W. I've seen and tested all of these pumps. Peace, John H.

04/19/2005, 01:24 PM	#187
cozmo1 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,488	i rinse them out with ro/di water first. the skimmer goes nuts for a few days and by the time it finally settles down, it's time to change the sock again. i throw the socks in the washer on a short cycle with no bleach or anything.

04/19/2005, 03:23 PM	#188
Froggy Reef "Hobbyist"...right!? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 2,160	Recently added a Euroreef CS6-1 to my 75. This is the 3rd day of skimate while skimming a bit wet. I love my Euroreef.

04/19/2005, 04:52 PM	#189
Antman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,349	I get my ES5-2 This Friday ~ Cant wait to see how much gunk this thing pulls. My Sealife systems 75 skimmer pulls some good gunk now on my 54 gallon .The only problem I see is now I will want to stock the tank with more fish!!!

04/19/2005, 06:52 PM	#190
jwccwj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Port Au Port,Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 405	Just Curious. Hi Im a soon to be a ER owner Im planning on ordering a ER CS12-2 in the next few weeks,basically it'll cost alot(about $1300.00) Canadian,I hope its worth the $$$.Anybody have any comments or photos of this skimmer before I spend the $$$,its going in a 180g tank.thanks

04/19/2005, 07:45 PM	#191
adrinal Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 764	I have a cs12-1 and it is better than I imagined. If I could do it again though I might work in two smaller modles. Redundancy is nice. From my own experience and the many reviews on RC, I am sure you will be RTR either way. Rinse it with warm water and it should be running strong in 3 days and great in a week.

04/19/2005, 08:08 PM	#192
Antman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,349	Quick Question ~ the Ideal Aquarium size for a ER - should you stay in the Ideal Aquarium range or go larger If so how much larger ? I am getting a 5-2 rated for a 75 (I have a 54 ) should I have went to a 5-3 or is that overkill OR is to much skimming bad for the tank ?

04/19/2005, 08:10 PM	#193
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	i have an equivalent of a 6-2+ on my 58...a 5-3 won't be too much Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

04/19/2005, 09:25 PM	#194
drock59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 3,802	I have an 8-1 on a 55. __________________ Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain Current Tank Info: 93g Marineland cube. SPS dominated. Vortech mp40. 2 x AI sol super blues. SRO 2000 int skimmer. Mag 18 return. Korallin 1500 calcium reactor.

04/20/2005, 07:00 AM	#195
crab0000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jasper,GA Posts: 2,801	I will soon have an 8-2 on a 37. Beat that! ( I am downgrading tanks, but not skimmers).

04/20/2005, 09:14 AM	#196
adrinal Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 764	12-1 on a 75... POWNED

04/20/2005, 02:21 PM	#197
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	I have a question about the RC models. Those who feed off a T from the overflow (which I presume is most), how do you know the rate of flow you need into the skimmer, and how do you determine whether you have reached that rate? Curious also what happens should the return pump shut down and flow stop..... __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

04/20/2005, 02:40 PM	#198
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	I'm gonna measure the flow by opening up the gate valve on my T and filling up a 2 gallon bucket before I install the skimmer. I'll do the math from there. I don't know if there is another way to do it or not. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

04/20/2005, 02:42 PM	#199
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	How do you know the rate you need to go through the skimmer? __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

04/20/2005, 02:45 PM	#200
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	I asked ER. They said 1.5 - 2X your total system volume. I have a 125 with a 50 gallon fuge. So I'm gonna run it run about 180 gph. __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.