I have a Euroreef RS-180. Although this is the first high end skimmer I have owned I am very happy with it. Some people describe these skimmers as plug and play however I do not agree with this observation as it took me a couple of weeks to get mine working properly. Also I find you need to clean the air valve at least once a week or it gets plugged up with salt and causes the skimmer to go crazy.

On my rs 100, I took out my air valve and it skims like a champ.

I have nothing but rave reviews for the insump Euroreef skimmers. The external becomes less plug and play.

I called euroreef for help with my skimmer when I first got it. They gave a lot of info but had a bit of an attitude as if it was a nuissance for me to call. The pump was the noisiest piece of equipment I owned besides the 120cfm 50db AC fan I was using for the lights but I got used to it eventually.

I liked it's consistency in pulling skimmate and the fact that it didn't care much if my hands were in the water compared to my venturi style skimmer I have now.

thanks everyone.

How do you know if the skimmer is in sump or external.
Is the product code different?

External Euroreef skimmers will be prefixed with the letters RC (recirculating). Insump skimmers will be prefixed with the letters RS. Atleast with their newer line of skimmers! :)

I have the RC500 and I am very pleased with it. I know a few other reef buddies that have the same unit and they are happy as well.

I would go with the RS80 or the RS100, which ever you budget best allows for. The RS135 is not a good one at this time, the pump is way too big for the size of the skimmer and you cannot keep the bubbles inside the skimmer. The other two are great though, I install them all the time and they are probably the best bang for the buck at this time, also a really easy skimmer to operate.

sphelps I am just in the market for a rs135. I am glad I saw your reply. Is there any way to compensate for the pump being too large or if so what pump would work best for it.
Thanks
Kevin

install bubble traps in your sump