skimmer poll

[PRTA79]

IM going to be buying a new skimmer soon.
i like the nautilus ex 24 its rated up to 400gals

i was wondering if you guys could let me know what brand
your using, and tell me some pros and cons ???

 

[spectrum]

I have an Aqua C EV90, seems to do the trick for me

 

[delta]

Aqua C EV 240 running in sump

135

20gal fuge

38gal sump (running volume 15gal)

 

[Kim]

When you answer can you also add what size tank you are using it on. (total water volume).

I am interested in the responses as well and I thought that added info. might be of some value.

30 gallon tank for me (~40 gallons of water w/sump/fuge) and I use a Aqua C-Urchin and its okay.

 

[Aquadiva]

Also, you looking for an in sump or a hang -on-the- tank type (HOT) ?

 

[NateHanson]

I'm using a DIY skimmer similar to a Euroreef 6-2+ (but a bit larger) on my 65g+15g system. It works very well. Certainly a bit overkill for that size tank (but I can always remedy that problem some day, right? )

 

[super cook]

using a EURO 5-3+ on 65 a little over kill but the prisom pro did nothing

 

[pisces5296]

Im using the Euro 5-2 on 55 gallon with a 10 gallon sump works great

 

[SteveDola]

Just bought a ETSS Reef Devil Deluxe on RC and Ive heard great things about Etss and their skimmers.

 

[Ray]

Euro Reef 8-1 on a 300 galllon system and I need to upgrade to a 12-1 soon

 

[Cliff Tishler]

If you want to save some money and still get the job done the Prizm works just fine. I know these are not rated as high as the Aqua's and Euro's but I've been using one on a 55gallon for 2 years and no problems.

I also have a Cyclone on my 90 gallon and it works fine although I think I like the Prizm a little better.

 

[PRTA79]

IM going to be buying a new skimmer soon.
i like the nautilus ex 24 its rated up to 400gals

i was wondering if you guys could let me know what brand
your using, and tell me some pros and cons ???

75GAL SHO ,125 SUMP,
WANT A BIGGER SKIMMER NPLANING ON 300 CUSTOM IN FUTURE

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Buy the skimmer you need for your next tank, not the one you have now. I have an ETSS 800, rated for 6-900gph for a pump.
Recommended for 180-400g tanks
I have heard that everyone (?) tends to overrate the capability of their skimmer
I have a 125g show, 75g fuge/frag, & a 40g sump that is usually a little over 1/2 full. so ~220g or so

Con: (maybe on all skimmers?) is getting it dialed in right
An in-sump skimmer may be better in case it overflows.Moe had the 800 & had an overflow & it caused a problem

not sure of all the pro's & cons

 

[Armando]

Euro Reef 8-1 on a 300 galllon system and I need to upgrade to a 12-1 soon

dirst dibs on 8-1

 

[tucc185]

I have an Aqua C-urchin on my 46 bowfront+10 gallon sump+HOB fuge and I love it. it takes no adjustment and skims like the wind...if that makes any sense at all.

 

[frazmanw]

120 Gal woth Euro-Reef 6-2. Picked it up at Marc's place, great price! Works great!

Jamie

 

[Clam Man]

up to 400g looks like you have or are planing on a big tank take a look at the etss 900 they say that you do not even need to run ozone with this skimmer 2 birds one stone and its a set it and forget it skimmer lets face it there is enough to do without messing around with a skimmer.

 

[CamaroJWeed]

EuroReef 5-2 on a 55 gallon w/ 18 gallon sump

 

[ScottM]

75GAL SHO ,125 SUMP,
WANT A BIGGER SKIMMER NPLANING ON 300 CUSTOM IN FUTURE

how far in the future?
are you running a fuge?
heavy feeder? how stocked is your tank?
budget?

 

[Groove]

I've been happy with EuroReef. I hear other brands of this style are good as well. It's a user friendly design that you almost can't screw up.