ETSS Sump Buddy 40

[cmtbears21]

Hey there,

Has anyone had any experience with ETSS Sump Buddy 40 skimmer?
http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy40.htm

I'm looking for something that has a relatively small footprint (has to fit in a Megaflow Sump Model 3) and is $225 or below and this kind of jumped out at me.

Anyone run one or seen one run and can offer any advice on it?
Anyone recommend a different/better skimmer that is $225 or below and has a relatively small footprint?

Thanks a bunch!
-Matt :rollface:

[mojo~]

Yeap I owned one and did a review. Pretty good skimmer. Should help by reading this link to a review I did on 15 skimmers.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1518115

[cmtbears21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14112509#post14112509 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mojo46825
Yeap I owned one and did a review. Pretty good skimmer. Should help by reading this link to a review I did on 15 skimmers.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1518115

Nice, Thanks!

I'll start reading it right now.
Do you recommend that skimmer or another option for $225 or less (or will I find out your recommendations by reading the post hehe)?

Anyone else out there that can chime in on this too?

Thanks again!
-Matt

[mojo~]

it is a well built skimmer, it does a great job. If you have a small footprint and have a larger system I might go with it. LEt me know what size your system is.

[shleprock30]

I am running it currently, I will link to a video of it running that will show you how compact it is. I have it running in a 10 gal sump, that sliding gate valve they do on this one seems to work pretty good.

It will make some foam, Mojo I went with the 3 mini balls and it is running very nicely, definitely drawing more air.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlouWivr6sE

Rick

[cmtbears21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14114131#post14114131 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shleprock30
I am running it currently, I will link to a video of it running that will show you how compact it is. I have it running in a 10 gal sump, that sliding gate valve they do on this one seems to work pretty good.

It will make some foam, Mojo I went with the 3 mini balls and it is running very nicely, definitely drawing more air.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlouWivr6sE

Rick

Hey Rick,

Thanks for the post and the video!
Do you think the Sump Buddy 40 is enough skimmer for a 92 Gallon tank w/Megaflow Model 3 Sump?

Mojo, I sent you a PM about my system. Thanks!
-Matt

[shleprock30]

Got me on that one, I know that they have a SB 60 model, I am running the SB40 on a lightly stocked and fed 37gal and it is pulling stuff out. It is probably overkill in my system, but I like watching the bubbles. LOL

What is the measurement of the compartment that you plan on housing the skimmer in? AE tech's website says it can handle up to a 180 using a mag 9, and up to a 120 using a mag 7. Even going by the half the manufacturers rating theory you would still be good.

http://www.superskimmer.com/SumpBuddy40.htm

Rick

[jmking33]

im using the sump buddy 40 on a 150 with a 9.5 mad pump. Im filling the small waste container they sell about every 2 weeks. Im thinking about removing a bio ball to up my air bubble production. I have a custom sump and tank..I needed something with the small footprint, and this is just that. If your going to have a high fish load...go with the 60.

[jmking33]

mag pump even.....AHHHH SPELLING

[mojo~]

I think the 40 with 2 or 3 small bio balls will do you just fine.

[cmtbears21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14126839#post14126839 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mojo46825
I think the 40 with 2 or 3 small bio balls will do you just fine.

Thanks everyone for their help/opinions!

I just got my 92 corner with sump tonight and am currently setting it up. I think I'm going to have it pretty well stocked up in the future, so I am thinking of the Sump Buddy 60 or Vertex IN-180.

Just have to do a bit more research and then make a choice.

Thanks again!
-Matt

[shleprock30]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14128007#post14128007 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cmtbears21
Thanks everyone for their help/opinions!

I just got my 92 corner with sump tonight and am currently setting it up. I think I'm going to have it pretty well stocked up in the future, so I am thinking of the Sump Buddy 60 or Vertex IN-180.

Just have to do a bit more research and then make a choice.

Thanks again!
-Matt

Definitely 2 different approaches to skimming, I was trying to decide between the SB40 and the IN-100. I already had the mag 7 pump and got a good online auction deal on the SB40 ($100) so that made my decision.

I also have an older square box reef devil with a gate valve that I was playing with at the time and I just like the amount of water these guys move. I had a little Super Skimmer 65 that did ok, light bioload 2 fish at the time on a 37gal + 10 gal sump. so when I got that royal gamma, I had to up the skimmer. LOL

Good luck with the search, I can honestly say the SB40 has been very easy to set up and now I just watch it bubble.

Rick