A question regarding Euro-Reef Skimmer capacity

lapizzaro · 12/22/2006, 05:39 PM

I am upgrading my system from a 60 gal to a 120 gallon SPS reef .I have a Euro-Reef CS 6-1 which was skimming my 60 gal (I always new I would get a bigger tank) and planned to use it to skim my 120 gal for a year or so until I could get a bigger i.e. higher bio load capacity skimmer.

I erroneously believed that the CS 6-1 was rated for a 120 gal but in checking found out that it was rated for a 100 gallon.

Hereâ€™s my question â€“ I know that the Euro-Reefs are rated conservatively but do you believe that the CS6-1 can handle a 120 gallon SPS tank with a medium - high bio load for a while or is it time to buy a new skimmer right away?

Any insight would be appreciated . Thanks

McCrary · 12/22/2006, 07:33 PM

I would buy the new skimmer right away or do more water changes to compensate. I am a firm believer in a large protein skimmer on SPS tanks and use an H&S 200-1260 on my 110.

lapizzaro · 12/22/2006, 10:01 PM

What's the capacity of your skimmer?

schneijt · 12/22/2006, 11:08 PM

If it were a moderately low bioload, you'd probably be fine. But with a medium to heavy stocking, you really will need to either get the bigger skimmer first or at least buy a decent second skimmer to help out the ER while you save up for the big new skimmer. That said, you could maybe make a go of it if you're really really careful about not feeding too much and controlling nutrient import/export as best you can. Whatever your choice is, I'm sure you'll make things work with the upgrade to the bigger tank.

-Joe

McCrary · 12/23/2006, 12:48 AM

The capacity of my H&S is 300 gallons and get some good skimmate out of my 110.

lapizzaro · 12/23/2006, 05:35 AM

Turbo & Schenjit Thanks for the input.
I think I like the idea of using a second skimmer to help out until I can save for a really good one. At least I know I definitely need one ASAP

Do you foresee any problems of using 2 skimmers in the sump.?

Thanks

UCanDoIt · 12/23/2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lapizzaro
..... Do you foresee any problems of using 2 skimmers in the sump.?

Thanks

As long as you have the space for it. Set one to skim wet and the other to skim dry.

RandyStacyE · 12/23/2006, 06:42 PM

I have one of approx the same dimensions under a 55 with approx a 20 gal sump.

I would be hard pressed to sell the one you have unless you think you can get enough out of it to make it worth while getting a bigger one.

I made the skimmer I'm running. Here's a link to it if you're interested:
http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm

Making one would sure save some $$$$. It is actually very easy to make one of these. If youâ€™re interested, I can show an easy way to make one with a 3â€ neck. It takes a miter saw to do it though.

lapizzaro · 12/25/2006, 07:58 AM

Thanks everyone! Randy nice link however I believe your are MUCH more handy than I am!

Since footprint is a big issue I think I will just buy a Tunze DOC 9010 skimmer and use it with the euro-reef. I don't know how I'll pay for it after Xmas spending but where there's a will there's a way (at least I would like to believe so)!!!!

RichConley · 12/25/2006, 10:29 AM

I wouldnt buy a new skimmer.

Go into the DIY forum, and look at the" Meshwheel kicks but on GenX4100" thread. Its a 10 minute modification, and your skimmer should be able to pull twice as much air. It'll probably be able to handle your new tank.

lapizzaro · 12/25/2006, 12:24 PM

Will do Rich - thanks

12/22/2006, 05:39 PM	#1
lapizzaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224	A question regarding Euro-Reef Skimmer capacity I am upgrading my system from a 60 gal to a 120 gallon SPS reef .I have a Euro-Reef CS 6-1 which was skimming my 60 gal (I always new I would get a bigger tank) and planned to use it to skim my 120 gal for a year or so until I could get a bigger i.e. higher bio load capacity skimmer. I erroneously believed that the CS 6-1 was rated for a 120 gal but in checking found out that it was rated for a 100 gallon. Hereâ€™s my question â€“ I know that the Euro-Reefs are rated conservatively but do you believe that the CS6-1 can handle a 120 gallon SPS tank with a medium - high bio load for a while or is it time to buy a new skimmer right away? Any insight would be appreciated . Thanks

12/22/2006, 07:33 PM	#2
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	I would buy the new skimmer right away or do more water changes to compensate. I am a firm believer in a large protein skimmer on SPS tanks and use an H&S 200-1260 on my 110. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/23/2006, 12:48 AM	#5
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	The capacity of my H&S is 300 gallons and get some good skimmate out of my 110. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/25/2006, 10:29 AM	#10
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	I wouldnt buy a new skimmer. Go into the DIY forum, and look at the" Meshwheel kicks but on GenX4100" thread. Its a 10 minute modification, and your skimmer should be able to pull twice as much air. It'll probably be able to handle your new tank. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

12/22/2006, 10:01 PM	#3
lapizzaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224	What's the capacity of your skimmer?

12/22/2006, 11:08 PM	#4
schneijt Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 497	If it were a moderately low bioload, you'd probably be fine. But with a medium to heavy stocking, you really will need to either get the bigger skimmer first or at least buy a decent second skimmer to help out the ER while you save up for the big new skimmer. That said, you could maybe make a go of it if you're really really careful about not feeding too much and controlling nutrient import/export as best you can. Whatever your choice is, I'm sure you'll make things work with the upgrade to the bigger tank. -Joe

12/23/2006, 05:35 AM	#6
lapizzaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224	Turbo & Schenjit Thanks for the input. I think I like the idea of using a second skimmer to help out until I can save for a really good one. At least I know I definitely need one ASAP Do you foresee any problems of using 2 skimmers in the sump.? Thanks

12/23/2006, 06:42 PM	#8
RandyStacyE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,659	I have one of approx the same dimensions under a 55 with approx a 20 gal sump. I would be hard pressed to sell the one you have unless you think you can get enough out of it to make it worth while getting a bigger one. I made the skimmer I'm running. Here's a link to it if you're interested: http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm Making one would sure save some $$$$. It is actually very easy to make one of these. If youâ€™re interested, I can show an easy way to make one with a 3â€ neck. It takes a miter saw to do it though.

12/25/2006, 07:58 AM	#9
lapizzaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224	Thanks everyone! Randy nice link however I believe your are MUCH more handy than I am! Since footprint is a big issue I think I will just buy a Tunze DOC 9010 skimmer and use it with the euro-reef. I don't know how I'll pay for it after Xmas spending but where there's a will there's a way (at least I would like to believe so)!!!!

12/25/2006, 12:24 PM	#11
lapizzaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224	Will do Rich - thanks