90g Skimmer Suggestions?
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Topic: 90g Skimmer Suggestions?
Posted By: Clanure
Subject: 90g Skimmer Suggestions?
Date Posted: August 21 2012 at 11:32pm
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The pump on my skimmer in my 90g is leaking ~50v into my tank so I'm looking for a replacement skimmer. Anybody have any good suggestions for a skimmer? It looks like skimmers are the cars of the reef hobby. There are a million different makes, models, and price tags. I'm just looking for the best quality for the best buck. Any suggestions? Thanks, Clanure |
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Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: August 22 2012 at 3:53pm
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What's your budget. What corals do you have? How many fish? ------------- The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!! |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: August 22 2012 at 6:05pm
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Elite Aquatics or a skimz 121. I have the skimz on my 90 and love it. Your more than welcome to stop by and check it out. I also have a mixed reef mostly sps and have about 25 fish. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Clanure
Date Posted: August 22 2012 at 10:31pm
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Can you tell me where you purchased your skimz 121? I've read a few reviews on it and it seems decent, but I don't see a whole lot of vendors out there. My budget is in the 300-400 range but quality is most important. Thanks, Clanure |
Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: August 22 2012 at 10:35pm
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rock n reef has skimz skimmers ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: August 22 2012 at 11:41pm
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Also look into the bubble magus CURVE 5, Needlewheel protein skimmer CURVE 5 Capability : 500L(140G) pump: ROCK - SP1000 Pump power: 8W, /110V 60Hz Dimensions: 185×180×470mm(7.28" * 7.08" * 18.5") Water Level :9.5"-11" ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 7:04am
Aquatic Dreams has one of my skimmers if you would like to check it out. Here is a picture of one of them
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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 8:18am
IMO, Elite Aquatics hands down... the reason? Yes, skimz is good and so is Bubble Magus; but IF you ever have a problem or question or need a part - with EA you have a local manufacturing site and almost instant response and excellent customer service...
I own a BM NAC7 cone on my 93 Cube. Nice skimmer and all. But when the impeller cracked and it stopped working, I was skimmerless for 8 days - because I had to order a replacement online at SoCalImports and then wait for it to be shipped. Looking back it sure would have been nice to call a local place like EA and have a new one by probably the next day, or maybe even sooner...
------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Clanure wrote:Posted By: Clanure
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 11:09am
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I checked out your website, but there weren't any in stock, so I wasn't sure if you were dealing directly with retail customers or if you were more of a wholesaler. I'll head over to Aquatic Dreams to check it out. As a local business owner, supporting the locals is a huge priority for me as well. What additional information can you give me about it? Your website doesn't have a lot of information (due to the 'under construction' aspect of things, I'm assuming?) What are it's overall dimensions and specs? Any type of warranty? I'm also assuming, because you recommended it, that it will have no problems handling my 90g with a mixed reef and low (5) fish bio-load? Thanks for all the input. I'm just making sure I do my homework before I purchase. Clanure |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 11:15am
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Clanure -
It's not my website, I'm not involved with the EA company at all. I just like their products.
But you can PM Elite Aquatics on this Board. Or just go over to Aquatic Dreams, they have the entire line of EA stuff there and can answer all your questions.
Oh, and (my opinion) the skimmer they recommended will handle your setup no problem.
- Bob
------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 12:40pm
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The footprint is 8x8.5 and stands 22" tall. It will handle a 90 gallon no problem, its rated up to 200. This skimmer uses the awesome Sicce PSK-1000 its a high quality pump from a well know skimmer pump mfg. 90 day warranty. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 12:43pm
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Also I see you are in Clinton, if you want to take a short drive to N. Ogden you can come see mine in action. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: August 23 2012 at 1:00pm
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Its the same skimmer you saw when you were at my house. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Clanure
Date Posted: August 25 2012 at 1:13pm
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I decided to go with the Elite Aquatics unit from Aquatic Dreams, but that has created a bit of a dilemma for me. I guess not a dilemma as much as an opportunity for me to learn. My sump is divided into 3 compartments. The left side is a refugium, the middle has the socks and protein skimmmer, and the right is the return pump. The old protein skimmer was plumbed to return water over into the fuge but that doesn't look possible with the EA unit. Is it that critical, am I missing something? I'm not sure exactly where to go from here? Any help would be appreciated. Clanure |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 25 2012 at 1:36pm
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there is no need to have the skimmer dump into the refugium. does your sump have a bubble trap inbetween the skimmer chamber and return chamber? ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Clanure
Date Posted: August 25 2012 at 1:50pm
| Yes, it does. It has an area for a sponge/carbon bags between the skimmed and the return section. Thanks for the info! |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: August 25 2012 at 1:56pm
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sounds good, you shouldn't have any problems then. make sure its in a constant 8-9" water depth with no fluctuation. give us a call if you have any further questions. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |