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03/20/2007, 08:12 PM
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Location: Toronto
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120 gal AquaC 180 or ER 135????
HI everyone.....
i have a simple question to ask....... will aquaC 180 or euro-reef 135 handle a 120gal tank + 40gal sump/fuge ??? my max height is 24" so i can' go with larger skimmer.... it gonna be a reef tank with 6-7 small fish and 1 or 2 larger fish.... thx...... |
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03/20/2007, 08:22 PM
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Owner of Canada Corals
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mississauga, Canada
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I use the ER RS135 for a 90g with 30g sump and it does GREAT.
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03/20/2007, 08:35 PM
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Team RC Member
 
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Euro-Reef will blow the AquaC away, imo.
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03/20/2007, 08:50 PM
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Phish Lover
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I'd go with atleast the aquaC 180 for a tank and sump of that size. I have an AquaC 180 on my sps frag tank and it does a better job than my euro-reef and ASM. I'd get a larger pump than recommended though. I'd get like a mag9.5 or something equivilent. I have a quiet one 4000HH on mine and it works great. I think the spray-injector needs more pressure than a mag7 can produce. AquaC's are very quiet, built like a tank, and get very good reviews.
A Euro-reef would also be a good choice, but I'm not sure if a ER RS135 will be enough for a 140 or so gal total tank and sump.
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- Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD |
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03/20/2007, 08:54 PM
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Texas Reefer
 
Join Date: May 2003
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I think either would be fine, but I would do with the AquaC.
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03/20/2007, 09:10 PM
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what procedure do i need to follow with the 9.5 mag????
do i need any mod????? if u don't mine teaching me... |
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03/20/2007, 09:35 PM
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Phish Lover
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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No mod necessary, some people take off or don't use the gate valve on the skimmer, but put one or a ball valve on the pump outlet to adjust the flow. I didn't need to do this however. I get nice dark skimmate that fills a gallon container in about a week.
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- Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD |
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03/21/2007, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Round Rock, TX
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If you are limited in space, I would consider a PM Bullet 1. That is what I use on my 120 and it works great. In fact I also use it on my 135 with no problem.
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Return of the reefer Current Tank Info: 120 gal reeftank, PM refugium 22gal. Tunze wave maker, (2) tunze 6100 and (2) SEIO ??, PM reverse flow phosphate canister, 8 54watt bulb T5, PM bullet 1 skimmer. also a 135 gal fish only with live rock approx 100 lbs. pm sump 30",30gal. PM bull |
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03/21/2007, 03:39 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Toronto
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thx alot jer77....
ur info helps alot..... not alot of info about PM Bullet 1 have post on RC.... can u give me more info about that skimmer??? |
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