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RG Rude
03/23/2007, 04:28 PM
I'm looking for advice on a skimmer. I would like it to be an average or better performer for a 65 gal. plus a 20 gal. sump. the skimmer will be an "in sump skimmer", and I would like it to have a small footprint inside the skimmer to save space for the fuge.. Any suggestions? I do apologize if this has been covered before.

shag26272
03/23/2007, 04:57 PM
I just got a Euro-Reef RS-80 for my 40 Breeder today, the foot print is like 9x9 inches and the skimmer needs about 6 inches of water, the way they have the riser adjustment now is awesome, I would check it out if I were you. I paid $200 at my LFS

RG Rude
03/23/2007, 05:39 PM
I think he smaller footprint will suit me better. I was looking at a
AquaC EV-120 Protein Skimmer

kodyboy
03/23/2007, 08:51 PM
get a tunze 9010, perfomance and size can not be beaten! it has a 5x5 footprint! Great skimmer!

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 01:34 PM
Thanks Kodyboy and Shag26272. I liked both of your suggestions. I'm thinking of going with the AquaC Urchin Pro with Mag Drive 3. It has a smaller footprint than the Euro-Reef RS-80 and is about a 2/3 the price of the Tunze 9010. I'm still thinking................

kodyboy
03/24/2007, 01:40 PM
The urchin is basically a remora and not a very good skimmer.

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 01:46 PM
Is the Tunze 9010 plug and play?

kodyboy
03/24/2007, 02:03 PM
yes it is

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 02:12 PM
Thanks Kodyboy I've decided to spend the money and get the Tunze 9010. I really appreciate everyones help.

kodyboy
03/24/2007, 02:16 PM
you will love that skimmer

steve the plumb
03/24/2007, 02:19 PM
you will be happy with the Tunze.Its not a very aggresive skimmer so you have the option of making more plankton friendly by closing the gate(plastic screen at bottom) or leaving it more open allowing you to skim more aggresive.You can look at the Tunze forum to see what I mean.Ask Roger from Tunze what size is good for your tankI don't know if you are going full sps.If so take the max load the skimmer can do and cut that in half to be on the safe side.

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 02:36 PM
Thanks steve the plumb, I'll do that.

kodyboy
03/24/2007, 03:07 PM
the 9010 is recommended for up to 264 gallons so your tank is about 1/4 of that so you should be able to do whatever you want.

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 05:04 PM
Even better, one of the members of my club Chesapeake Aquaria Marine Society is a dealer and has a slightly used one available.

steve the plumb
03/24/2007, 06:34 PM
It will work fine.The skimmer is very quiet.I have the 9020 wich I think is 2 x the 9010.Mine is rated for 500 gal.Roger told me if I want it in an sps tank I shouldn't go larger than a 265 gal.Rude remember to buy a model that will suite your needs.If in the future you wants to upgrade you may want the larger model so as not to have to re-buy.You can probably do a tank of 150 with the 9010 but you would be pushing it.This would depend on the bioload.having a sump with calerpa or chetto will help.

steve the plumb
03/24/2007, 06:50 PM
the only differance I see between the 9010 and the 9015 is that the 9015 is a little taller and that the skimmer cup is bigger.The pumpas are both the same.They both pull 650 LPH.Wich is fairIts a small pump that doesn't use alot of electricity.I don't know if they will be using the new pumps on these skimmers.I think its only for the larger master doc skimmers.New pumps pull 800 LPH each.The more air the more bubbles you will get wich means more skimming power.

RG Rude
03/24/2007, 07:35 PM
Thanks steve the plumb