Radioheadx14
09/14/2009, 04:45 PM
I'm getting everything ready for my 37g seahorse tank and want to get some opinions on a skimmer. I will probably be using a 10g tank for a sump (I might go bigger if i can find a good deal on something that will fit in my stand.) probably wont do a fuge since i will be growing lots of macros in the tank. I also want something that will be quiet and wont produce heat (since I'm going to try to keep the temp around 73*F)
The 3 things I'm considering right now are
Aquaeuro 55 skimmer. Someone told me they are good skimmer and are properly rate unlike most skimmers that over rate.
http://www.aquacave.com/ps-55-needle-wheel-br-protein-skimmer-br-by-aquaeuro-usa-2061.html
A large part of me being interested in this skimmer is that it is pretty inexpensive and rather small, so it would fit well in my 10g sump... and the recommendation from someone who is pretty knowledgeable.
Euroreef rs 80. There is a guy selling one for 120 shipped (same price as the aquaeuro but a year old.) I know they were the talk of the town a few years ago but you dont hear much about them anymore. Do they need a lot of water to work correctly and do they produce heat or a lot of noise?
Lastly, vertex 80. Marinedepot is having a 20% sale in October on these skimmers. I hear great things, but would they be worth spending a little extra on or would it be over kill? plus I'm not sure how big they are and if they need a lot of water to function. I've also heard skepticism about their pumps... heat, quality etc.
Edit: how well does the ASM mini or the reef octopus nwb110 work? i noticed these are pretty inexpensive and are rated around or above what i'm looking for.
Also, I would be open to suggestions. I'm looking for something that will get the job done but I'm not looking to break the bank... my 90g SPS tank already did that.
Also, please no on word answers. If you have an opinion, please elaborate so I know why you pick one over the other.
The 3 things I'm considering right now are
Aquaeuro 55 skimmer. Someone told me they are good skimmer and are properly rate unlike most skimmers that over rate.
http://www.aquacave.com/ps-55-needle-wheel-br-protein-skimmer-br-by-aquaeuro-usa-2061.html
A large part of me being interested in this skimmer is that it is pretty inexpensive and rather small, so it would fit well in my 10g sump... and the recommendation from someone who is pretty knowledgeable.
Euroreef rs 80. There is a guy selling one for 120 shipped (same price as the aquaeuro but a year old.) I know they were the talk of the town a few years ago but you dont hear much about them anymore. Do they need a lot of water to work correctly and do they produce heat or a lot of noise?
Lastly, vertex 80. Marinedepot is having a 20% sale in October on these skimmers. I hear great things, but would they be worth spending a little extra on or would it be over kill? plus I'm not sure how big they are and if they need a lot of water to function. I've also heard skepticism about their pumps... heat, quality etc.
Edit: how well does the ASM mini or the reef octopus nwb110 work? i noticed these are pretty inexpensive and are rated around or above what i'm looking for.
Also, I would be open to suggestions. I'm looking for something that will get the job done but I'm not looking to break the bank... my 90g SPS tank already did that.
Also, please no on word answers. If you have an opinion, please elaborate so I know why you pick one over the other.