Euroreef RS80 help

rgonzalez · 12/08/2009, 10:07 PM

So maybe I'm an idiot, but I need help with my Euroreef. I understand the basic concept of the pump sucking in water and then bubbles collecting at the top. However, where does the water exit the skimmer?

somdinwong · 12/08/2009, 10:47 PM

should have a long gray pipe that comes out the bottom

rgonzalez · 12/09/2009, 10:18 AM

There is, but it is pointed upwards and a foam sponge is located on the top. I bought it used. Check out the picture:

Newreeflady · 12/09/2009, 10:53 AM

I think mine has a tee that has the upward like yours, but tees off to a downward tube. Not sure why yours doesn't?

sfboarders · 12/09/2009, 01:57 PM

Lower that piece of foam so that it's flush with the top of the pipe. That's where the water comes out of.

rgonzalez · 12/09/2009, 04:12 PM

Got it - that worked. Thanks!

moondoggy4 · 12/09/2009, 11:19 PM

By sliding the tube up you increase the amount of water that flows the skimmer and if you lower the tube it decreases the amount of water that flows through the skimmer. The skimmer should be in about 7 1/2'' deep.

psykobowler · 12/10/2009, 01:32 AM

I have that skimmer. You can add a pvc T with an elbow pointing downward and connect it to that pipe so that the water goes straight down. Less messy.

Newreeflady · 12/10/2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykobowler

I have that skimmer. You can add a pvc T with an elbow pointing downward and connect it to that pipe so that the water goes straight down. Less messy.

mine came like that.

12/08/2009, 10:07 PM	#1
rgonzalez Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 892	Euroreef RS80 help So maybe I'm an idiot, but I need help with my Euroreef. I understand the basic concept of the pump sucking in water and then bubbles collecting at the top. However, where does the water exit the skimmer?

12/09/2009, 10:53 AM	#4
Newreeflady Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 4,840	I think mine has a tee that has the upward like yours, but tees off to a downward tube. Not sure why yours doesn't? __________________ A university professor went to visit a famous Zen master. While the master quietly served tea, the professor talked about Zen. The master poured the visitor’s cup to the brim, and then kept pouring. The professor watched the overflowing cup until he could no longer restrain himself. “It’s overfull! No more will go in!” the professor blurted. “You are like this cup,” the master replied, “How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup.” Current Tank Info: 56g, 20g.

12/10/2009, 01:32 AM	#8
psykobowler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,137	I have that skimmer. You can add a pvc T with an elbow pointing downward and connect it to that pipe so that the water goes straight down. Less messy. __________________ Guitar playing reefer Current Tank Info: 300g & 90g display, 90g fragtank, 34g fuge, 120g sump1 w/ RO Xp-5000, 20g sump2 , 5 (2x54wattT5 retrofits) 3 radion xr15pros, 5mp60s, 4tunze6255s, Apex, WXM, KnopCaRx, Avast KalkRx

12/08/2009, 10:47 PM	#2
somdinwong Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: venice Posts: 593	should have a long gray pipe that comes out the bottom

12/09/2009, 01:57 PM	#5
sfboarders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 808 State Posts: 1,356	Lower that piece of foam so that it's flush with the top of the pipe. That's where the water comes out of.

12/09/2009, 04:12 PM	#6
rgonzalez Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 892	Got it - that worked. Thanks!

12/09/2009, 11:19 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	By sliding the tube up you increase the amount of water that flows the skimmer and if you lower the tube it decreases the amount of water that flows through the skimmer. The skimmer should be in about 7 1/2'' deep.