skimmers????

low riderr · 03/10/2007, 01:24 PM

just wondering what skimmer to get? ihave a 125 with a45 gal. sump. currently running a red sea berlin turbo that came with the system[used] ikeep sps,lps,softies and half a dozen fish and will probably add some in the future. the reason for change is that the berlin seems to be inconsistent some weeks i get plenty of skimmate others hardly any and once in a while it will over flow the cup. sometimes its dark and other times its light in color. is this the norm. or is it the skimmer? was told by 2 lfs that it was a quality skimmer but have read different in the forums.just FISHING for ideas and opinions. thanks forany and all help

saltydude · 03/10/2007, 01:51 PM

I have a large ETSS and it is the same way. I have mucho live rock so I think that has something to do with how much is skimmed. It sounds pretty normal to me. When it skims heavy, did you have a death in your tank right before that?

Zoos · 03/10/2007, 02:31 PM

How much space do you have in your sump, and do you have a budget?

madmax7774 · 03/10/2007, 03:24 PM

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Roland Jacques · 03/10/2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zoos
How much space do you have in your sump, and do you have a budget?

You need this info before your question can be answed

low riderr · 03/10/2007, 10:25 PM

the berlin has abase that is about 7" square and the pump is about 5" away and the entire unit stands at about 20" tall. any bigger would be a problem . as it is now i have to tip the skimmer on an angle to remove the filter socks when feeding the tank or changeing out .could go a little taller [23"] so long as removeing the cup didnt require being pulled up very much 24" total

Lunchbucket · 03/10/2007, 11:20 PM

There is one by me in the Selling forum

I'd say Deltec or Euro-Reef...my 1st two choices

Lunchbucket

Roland Jacques · 03/10/2007, 11:39 PM

with no budget and such a tight space the tbest would be Tunze 9010 or 9015. id also look at the ATI BM 200 if it fits it even a better choice

Zoos · 03/14/2007, 12:02 AM

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03/10/2007, 01:24 PM	#1
low riderr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cayuta,NY Posts: 906	skimmers???? just wondering what skimmer to get? ihave a 125 with a45 gal. sump. currently running a red sea berlin turbo that came with the system[used] ikeep sps,lps,softies and half a dozen fish and will probably add some in the future. the reason for change is that the berlin seems to be inconsistent some weeks i get plenty of skimmate others hardly any and once in a while it will over flow the cup. sometimes its dark and other times its light in color. is this the norm. or is it the skimmer? was told by 2 lfs that it was a quality skimmer but have read different in the forums.just FISHING for ideas and opinions. thanks forany and all help

03/10/2007, 02:31 PM	#3
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	How much space do you have in your sump, and do you have a budget? __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

03/10/2007, 03:24 PM	#4
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03/10/2007, 11:20 PM	#7
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	There is one by me in the Selling forum I'd say Deltec or Euro-Reef...my 1st two choices Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

03/10/2007, 11:39 PM	#8
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	with no budget and such a tight space the tbest would be Tunze 9010 or 9015. id also look at the ATI BM 200 if it fits it even a better choice __________________ Roland

03/10/2007, 01:51 PM	#2
saltydude Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 312	I have a large ETSS and it is the same way. I have mucho live rock so I think that has something to do with how much is skimmed. It sounds pretty normal to me. When it skims heavy, did you have a death in your tank right before that?

03/10/2007, 10:25 PM	#6
low riderr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cayuta,NY Posts: 906	the berlin has abase that is about 7" square and the pump is about 5" away and the entire unit stands at about 20" tall. any bigger would be a problem . as it is now i have to tip the skimmer on an angle to remove the filter socks when feeding the tank or changeing out .could go a little taller [23"] so long as removeing the cup didnt require being pulled up very much 24" total

03/14/2007, 12:02 AM	#9
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	^^ __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.