Euro-Reef RS-100 Protein Skimmer (Ya or Na?)

makolonj · 11/25/2007, 05:52 PM

80 gallons total as of now, thinking of upgrading in the future. Any opinions or thoughts?

skey44 · 11/25/2007, 05:55 PM

go up one to the 135 especially if upgrading, same footprint just taller with a bigger pump

McCrary · 11/25/2007, 05:58 PM

I am a big fan of having a skimmer that is rated for a tank larger than the one it being used on. If you are planning on upgrading in the future than I would go with a big skimmer maybe the 135 or 180 (if it were me I would go with the 180).

CruzinKim · 11/25/2007, 05:59 PM

RS135

makolonj · 11/25/2007, 06:19 PM

What about reliability and proformance of the brand? Any buzzing or stange quirks about the unit? Didn't know there was an RS135, looks like a better deal than the RS130.

USC-fan · 11/25/2007, 06:30 PM

I would look into the DAS ex-1. It a lot better value but it is also a big skimmer so make sure you can fit it in your set up.

http://www.protein-skimmer.com/shopp...itemdetail.asp

GatorWPB · 11/25/2007, 07:21 PM

I just got the RS 100 5 days ago. I have a 65 gal with a medium/heavy bio load, and I have mostly sps and I feed heavily.
My sump didnt have much room, so size was an issue. I had been using a Coralife CSS 65, and I knew it was undersized. My other choice was the Tunze 9010. I spoke with Marine Depot and it seemed the RS100 would fit.
It fit fine and it produces lots of tiny bubbles. Im very happy with the skimmer. There was a break in period and its still breaking in. But it is skimming great.

jhendu · 11/25/2007, 11:24 PM

I just picked up an older 135 used. It took no time at all to start pulling some good gunk out. I love it so far and can only imagine that newer ones are even better.

Fishbulb2 · 11/25/2007, 11:28 PM

I have an RS100 and it never skimmed real well to me. I would go with the 135 with the larger pump. Otherwise ER makes great skimmers and I should be getting my second skimmer from them this friday.

kdblove_99 · 11/26/2007, 12:21 AM

I wouldnt upgrade just getthe skimmer you want now,why spend twice?

I would get the DAS EX1 or if you like bigger get the EX2

11/25/2007, 05:52 PM	#1
makolonj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 194	Euro-Reef RS-100 Protein Skimmer (Ya or Na?) 80 gallons total as of now, thinking of upgrading in the future. Any opinions or thoughts?

11/25/2007, 05:55 PM	#2
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	go up one to the 135 especially if upgrading, same footprint just taller with a bigger pump __________________ Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef

11/25/2007, 05:58 PM	#3
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	I am a big fan of having a skimmer that is rated for a tank larger than the one it being used on. If you are planning on upgrading in the future than I would go with a big skimmer maybe the 135 or 180 (if it were me I would go with the 180). __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

11/25/2007, 11:24 PM	#8
jhendu Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 321	I just picked up an older 135 used. It took no time at all to start pulling some good gunk out. I love it so far and can only imagine that newer ones are even better. __________________ Jason "I love it when a plan comes together" Click on the red house to see my tank build Current Tank Info: Nothing..moving to Germany

11/25/2007, 11:28 PM	#9
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	I have an RS100 and it never skimmed real well to me. I would go with the 135 with the larger pump. Otherwise ER makes great skimmers and I should be getting my second skimmer from them this friday. __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

11/25/2007, 05:59 PM	#4
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	RS135

11/25/2007, 06:19 PM	#5
makolonj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 194	What about reliability and proformance of the brand? Any buzzing or stange quirks about the unit? Didn't know there was an RS135, looks like a better deal than the RS130.

11/25/2007, 06:30 PM	#6
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	I would look into the DAS ex-1. It a lot better value but it is also a big skimmer so make sure you can fit it in your set up. http://www.protein-skimmer.com/shopp...itemdetail.asp

11/25/2007, 07:21 PM	#7
GatorWPB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 567	I just got the RS 100 5 days ago. I have a 65 gal with a medium/heavy bio load, and I have mostly sps and I feed heavily. My sump didnt have much room, so size was an issue. I had been using a Coralife CSS 65, and I knew it was undersized. My other choice was the Tunze 9010. I spoke with Marine Depot and it seemed the RS100 would fit. It fit fine and it produces lots of tiny bubbles. Im very happy with the skimmer. There was a break in period and its still breaking in. But it is skimming great.

11/26/2007, 12:21 AM	#10
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	I wouldnt upgrade just getthe skimmer you want now,why spend twice? I would get the DAS EX1 or if you like bigger get the EX2