Skimmer 1-2-3

[SaltyTemple]

He he,

The Skimmer, the bain of my existence.

Since I can't find a Euro Reef - CS8-2 (or 1 for that matter) anywhere (Except for that horrid company that I mentioned earlier). Here are my alternatives

1) IAP 24inch
2)AquaC EV180

it's for our 125gal which is plumbed for tons of flow. What do you guys think? I can't do any more research without going crosseyed!

 

[wrightme43]

Have you looked at the ASM G series? I like them. I have a G-3.

 

[Jeff]

Blue Sierra does sell Euro-reefs. I think that they usually have to order them but you could call and see.

 

[Kensn]

You got pms....

 

[cwrenge]

my Sea Clone is realy not doing the job in my 55 reef, i have to use a hang-on , does any one have any ideas what will work effectively on my tank...? i need to do something about this since i started to grow-out frags... cw.

 

[Maxx]

EuroReef CS8-2 Protein Skimmer at Marine Depot

EuroReef CS8-2 Skimmer w/pump at Premium Aquatics, (This model is stocked in house.)

Euro-Reef CS8-24 Protein Skimmer at H2O Tropicals, (ER's retail store)

Euro-Reef CS8-24 Protein Skimmer - BLEM from H2O Tropicals

ATTENTION IMPORTANT!!!


This item is a "Factory Second", "Refurbished", or "BLEM" product from Euro-Reef, Inc..


BLEMISHES DO NOT AFFECT PERFORMANCE!


ALL BLEM skimmer come with a factory warranty on the pump and impeller. There is a 30 day warranty on skimmer assembly.

Just thought I'd help you find several places that have that particular skimmer in stock....

Nick

 

[mojoreef]

Another one of our sponcers Reeffantasea also makes one that works pretty good.


Mike

 

[Scooterman]

Another one of our sponcers Reeffantasea also makes one that works pretty good.

I have one of his dual chambered phosphate/carbon reactor & it was well made for a good price you can't beat it.

 

[Skimmy]

is the i.a.p. 24" one of his beckett skimmers? if it is i'd go with that one
i do like ev-180's too, a good skimmer with the right pump.

 

[Haole]

is the i.a.p. 24" one of his beckett skimmers? if it is i'd go with that one
i do like ev-180's too, a good skimmer with the right pump.

What's the right pump?.... I've been looking into purchasing one of these.

 

[Skimmy]

a dolphin 800 works great with a ev-180, you might have to put a gate valve on it, depending on plumbing.

 

[Haole]

a dolphin 800 works great with a ev-180, you might have to put a gate valve on it, depending on plumbing.

Would you consider the other recommended pump (mag 7) to still be acceptable?

 

[SaltyTemple]

the mag 7 was recomended to me through marinedepot. I'm still trying to get the euroreef - I've decided to wait for it. Thanks for the help finding a place that has it in stock. I've got a couple of calls in to attempt to lock one of these elusive suckers down!

 

[DonW]

The "IAP" is a nice well built skimmer. Works beautifully with a pcx40.

Don

 

[SaltyTemple]

I found a Euroreef CS8-2 after all of that. Goodness, they are hard to come by. Oh well, I didn't really need to put anything in my tank for two weeks... sigh.

 

[WaterDogs]

Hi SaltyTemple, met you on the s. end tank tour. How is the new skimmer working out? Was it hard to install and how was adjusting it once running?

 

[SaltyTemple]

Got the skimmer - TODAY!!! Sigh - It just barely fit under our tank, but it's a beautiful sight! Worth the wait, got the CS8-2. It's huge, quite and a mean skimming machine. The LR comes tomorrow! I'll finally have something alive in the tank!

 

[Krish]

I'm glad you finally got the skimmer. I looked at that same one, but it was a monster and I couldn't sacrifice the space. I bought and AquaC instead and should have it Monday/Tuesday if the weather permits delivery. Let me know how it works so I can kick myself in the hip if it is better than mine.

 

[SaltyTemple]

So far so good, I've never seen such a large skimming receplicle! Still trying to get the right height to skim. First couple of days it was too low

 

[Kensn]

Shauna, don't be surprised if it starts skimming a little better day by day. There is usally a break in period for them. Can be 2-3 days to a week. I have read that people run them in hot water to cut down on this break in period. Keep an eye on it.

Ken