Which protein skimmer?

NucMed · 03/27/2008, 10:11 PM

After all the research I've done, I think I'm stuck between the AquaC EV-180 and the EuroReef RS-135. Which one delivers the most performance for the buck? I have a 110 gallon with a sump and fuge and I have a Mag 9.5 that I can use for the EV-180 but the ER comes with it's own pump. Can people with either skimmer please give me some input? Thanks. -Ryan

Henry Bowman · 03/27/2008, 10:15 PM

Euro reef !

Entropy · 03/27/2008, 10:27 PM

The RS-135 is cheaper and a better match for your tank IMO. The EV-180 is smaller and shorter though. Do you have space issues?

kdblove_99 · 03/28/2008, 12:09 AM

ER

TIMMYE · 03/28/2008, 12:15 AM

I would with the EV

Titus07 · 03/28/2008, 01:47 AM

lifereef

luke33 · 03/28/2008, 07:01 AM

I'd go with the ER

NucMed · 03/28/2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Entropy
The RS-135 is cheaper and a better match for your tank IMO. The EV-180 is smaller and shorter though. Do you have space issues?

No real space issue concerning either skimmer. The only thing is that the water line in the sump is right at 9 inches and the output for the EV-180 is at 9 inches so I'm going to have to put it on a stand. I figured I could just make it out of egg crate or acrylic and keep it simple.

03/27/2008, 10:11 PM	#1
NucMed Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 57	Which protein skimmer? After all the research I've done, I think I'm stuck between the AquaC EV-180 and the EuroReef RS-135. Which one delivers the most performance for the buck? I have a 110 gallon with a sump and fuge and I have a Mag 9.5 that I can use for the EV-180 but the ER comes with it's own pump. Can people with either skimmer please give me some input? Thanks. -Ryan

03/27/2008, 10:15 PM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	Euro reef ! __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

03/27/2008, 10:27 PM	#3
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	The RS-135 is cheaper and a better match for your tank IMO. The EV-180 is smaller and shorter though. Do you have space issues? __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

03/28/2008, 12:15 AM	#5
TIMMYE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Central Wisconsin Posts: 857	I would with the EV __________________ Honey, can I have a bigger one please? This is the last time I will upsize, I promise!

03/28/2008, 12:09 AM	#4
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	ER

03/28/2008, 01:47 AM	#6
Titus07 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 288	lifereef

03/28/2008, 07:01 AM	#7
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	I'd go with the ER