Eshopps PSK-100S Review w/pics

ROB2005 · 09/30/2009, 09:58 AM

Unfortunately I exceeded the edit time limit in the respective vendor thread, to make any changes comcerning my new image host. So I will repost here instead

Hello Eshopps skimmer lovers!

As promised I would post a review on this fabulous budget conscious skimmer. I received it from Premium Aquatics.The PSK-100 is a solid performer in its price and applications range. One of the little hitches is sometimes the ViaAqua meshwheel pump may stumble a bit when starting up, i guess due to the mesh impeller being a little imbalanced and, but don't let that scare you, it works!

Anyhoot a review thread is of little value without pics, so lets getting rolling!

Layout of the pieces ready for assembly. The holder for the water level control stems had broken in shipping but nothing a little weld-on couldn't fix

My Sealife Systems 75 Venturi Skimmer being relieved of duty.

PSK-100 Deployed for Break-in

8 hours after deployment in a medium bioload: Code NOG-a-licious

Mmm foam and gunk...and it stinks!

Once again I am impressed. Of course its not the kill all skimmer, there are better but for my 55 gallon, its worth every penny. Budget minded folks, don't hesitate to add this to your skimmer selection list. Kudos to E-shopps making a fine product!

jason2459 · 09/30/2009, 10:11 AM

Nice review, glad it's working out well for you. Great bang for the buck.

ROB2005 · 09/30/2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks man, I was contemplating getting an ss 125, but this had a simplistic design without the fancy bells and whistles, and it's paying off.

scott26 · 06/08/2010, 02:37 PM

Updates?

crichard6069 · 07/02/2010, 05:08 AM

So I'm just getting back into the hobby after being out of it for a couple of years.. been getting equipment from a new 70g cube I bought and have been trying to choose a skimmer. Needless to say I've spent a good chunk of my 2 year old's college tuition on equipment.. A skimmer/light are the last two things I need. After reading most of this thread I think I'll order the PSK-150 today. The price is awesome, but I was very cautious of the quality BECAUSE of the price... Thanks for this thread!

09/30/2009, 09:58 AM	#1
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Eshopps PSK-100S Review w/pics Unfortunately I exceeded the edit time limit in the respective vendor thread, to make any changes comcerning my new image host. So I will repost here instead Hello Eshopps skimmer lovers! As promised I would post a review on this fabulous budget conscious skimmer. I received it from Premium Aquatics.The PSK-100 is a solid performer in its price and applications range. One of the little hitches is sometimes the ViaAqua meshwheel pump may stumble a bit when starting up, i guess due to the mesh impeller being a little imbalanced and, but don't let that scare you, it works! Anyhoot a review thread is of little value without pics, so lets getting rolling! Layout of the pieces ready for assembly. The holder for the water level control stems had broken in shipping but nothing a little weld-on couldn't fix My Sealife Systems 75 Venturi Skimmer being relieved of duty. PSK-100 Deployed for Break-in 8 hours after deployment in a medium bioload: Code NOG-a-licious Mmm foam and gunk...and it stinks! Once again I am impressed. Of course its not the kill all skimmer, there are better but for my 55 gallon, its worth every penny. Budget minded folks, don't hesitate to add this to your skimmer selection list. Kudos to E-shopps making a fine product! __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

09/30/2009, 10:11 AM	#2
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	Nice review, glad it's working out well for you. Great bang for the buck. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

09/30/2009, 10:18 AM	#3
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Thanks man, I was contemplating getting an ss 125, but this had a simplistic design without the fancy bells and whistles, and it's paying off. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

06/08/2010, 02:37 PM	#4
scott26 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Maria Posts: 624	Updates? __________________ Tank list: 55 Gallon Mixed (Broken Down), 95 Gallon Wave (Sold), 30 Gallon Cube (Rebuilding), 225 Gallon (Sold), 150 Gallon (Building). Current Tank Info: 150 Euro Building

07/02/2010, 05:08 AM	#5
crichard6069 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 591	So I'm just getting back into the hobby after being out of it for a couple of years.. been getting equipment from a new 70g cube I bought and have been trying to choose a skimmer. Needless to say I've spent a good chunk of my 2 year old's college tuition on equipment.. A skimmer/light are the last two things I need. After reading most of this thread I think I'll order the PSK-150 today. The price is awesome, but I was very cautious of the quality BECAUSE of the price... Thanks for this thread!