Euro-Reef RS-80

shag26272 · 03/23/2007, 05:34 AM

Im trying to pick out a skimmer for my 40 Breeder, my LFS has an RS-80 that he will sell for $200.00 anyone have any reviews of this skimmer and would it be adequate for my tank?

Zoos · 03/23/2007, 06:40 AM

Great skimmer, and that's a good price for a LFS. More than adequate for your size tank.

shag26272 · 03/23/2007, 06:50 AM

thanks

Zoos · 03/23/2007, 07:14 AM

yw

PrangeWay · 03/23/2007, 07:46 AM

Yeah I run the CS-80 (same thing just little better construction) and it's more than enough for a 40. You'll get a nice full cup every 2-3 days it's sweet.

PW

Paulairduck · 03/23/2007, 10:44 AM

I have to third the rs or cs 80, that little skimmer rocks. Deffinitely worth it.

shag26272 · 03/23/2007, 10:47 AM

ok I just went and bought it, i have the water level at about 6 inches , do you open the air valve all the way??

Fish'InMN · 03/23/2007, 12:11 PM

I removed my air valve and reamed/drilled out the venturi a couple sizes (drill bit sizes). Mine sits in 9.5" of water and pulls a full cup every two days. Cheers on the new purchase.

Marty

PS. Lots of good info on the RS-80 here.

iamquockie · 03/23/2007, 02:24 PM

mine fills a cup in 4-5 days---air valve 3/4 way open, skimmer body seriously in need of a cleaning, 7 inches of water, nasty nasty skimmate. I was emptying it every 3 days with slightly lighter skim-mate but it was getting old.

03/23/2007, 05:34 AM	#1
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	Euro-Reef RS-80 Im trying to pick out a skimmer for my 40 Breeder, my LFS has an RS-80 that he will sell for $200.00 anyone have any reviews of this skimmer and would it be adequate for my tank? __________________ .

03/23/2007, 06:40 AM	#2
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	Great skimmer, and that's a good price for a LFS. More than adequate for your size tank. __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

03/23/2007, 06:50 AM	#3
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	thanks __________________ .

03/23/2007, 07:14 AM	#4
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	yw __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

03/23/2007, 07:46 AM	#5
PrangeWay Duke of Monte Fisto Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 722	Yeah I run the CS-80 (same thing just little better construction) and it's more than enough for a 40. You'll get a nice full cup every 2-3 days it's sweet. PW __________________ Dumbest Quotes Ever..... "Great color, great growth" closely followed by "all water parameters fine"

03/23/2007, 10:44 AM	#6
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	RS & CS 80 I have to third the rs or cs 80, that little skimmer rocks. Deffinitely worth it.

03/23/2007, 10:47 AM	#7
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	ok I just went and bought it, i have the water level at about 6 inches , do you open the air valve all the way?? __________________ .

03/23/2007, 12:11 PM	#8
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	I removed my air valve and reamed/drilled out the venturi a couple sizes (drill bit sizes). Mine sits in 9.5" of water and pulls a full cup every two days. Cheers on the new purchase. Marty PS. Lots of good info on the RS-80 here.

03/23/2007, 02:24 PM	#9
iamquockie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dfw Posts: 276	mine fills a cup in 4-5 days---air valve 3/4 way open, skimmer body seriously in need of a cleaning, 7 inches of water, nasty nasty skimmate. I was emptying it every 3 days with slightly lighter skim-mate but it was getting old.