New Skimmer... Hmmm

[Bfofre]

http://m.fish-street.com/coral_box_d500_dc_skimmer

This looks interesting to me..
I think it's time to replace mu Euroreef 5-2.. I don't think it's producing enough skimmate for my larger water volume.

 

[Jewel]

Looks interesting, DC pumps are nice, Controlable which is good, Euro Reef 5.2 was a great skimmer, Probably won't have trouble selling it but it's always nice to have the back up.

 

[Bfofre]

Nothing wrong with the 5-2, but maybe a little under powered for the 120gals of water volume.. However it doesn't fill the cup very fast.. Takes a few weeks..

 

[pulpfiction1]

ive not had any issues with any of their products,i cant see why this wouldnt be the same

 

[Bfofre]

I have a good question.. How often does your skimmer cup fill up?

 

[pulpfiction1]

i skim dry,my 150 was needing a good cleaning 2 weeks
my alpha 250 will be at least that long
did you look at this skimmer for sale?

http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/protein-skimmer.14297/

 

[Bfofre]

I did see that? Is that a good slimmer? I'm out of the loop on skimmers.. When I got back in, I still had my equipment from previous. And Euroreef were the best then!

 

[MrHermit85]

the coral box skimmer look like an ok skimmer. I am not a fan of their adjustment gate though as it looks flimsy. I think pets and ponds sells them locally too which is nice.

 

[yveterinarian]

I have a good question.. How often does your skimmer cup fill up?

Mine never fills up because I clean both it and the neck of the skimmers every two to three days so that the skimmate on the sides doesn't build up and reduce the efficiency of the skimmer. There is usually a lot of thick sludge on the sides when I do it that doesn't make it into the cup. I have an ASM with two pumps, a Reef Octopus 1000, a Coral life 125 and an SWC 300 on various tanks and honestly can't say which I like better. They are all working well for me as long as I keep the neck clean.

 

[pulpfiction1]

http://m.fish-street.com/coral_box_d500_dc_skimmer

This looks interesting to me..
I think it's time to replace mu Euroreef 5-2.. I don't think it's producing enough skimmate for my larger water volume.

what is this skimmer rated for? is this your skimmer? http://www.marinedepot.com/EuroReef...altwater_Aquariums_Reefs--ER1313-FIPS-vi.html

 

[Bfofre]

Yes.. 75gals..

 

[pulpfiction1]

Nothing wrong with the 5-2, but maybe a little under powered for the 120gals of water volume.. However it doesn't fill the cup very fast.. Takes a few weeks..

and you have 120g of water.........under powered i agree,i also feel you CANT over skim so i would be looking for the bigest skimmer i could fit

 

[Bfofre]

Back in the day.. These were overrated.. But still.. I have 90gal display, 30gal sump.. Time to upgrade

 

[Bfofre]

Errrr underrated