EuroReef Skimmer Questions

Johnny Reefer · #1 01-12-2006, 04:19 AM

Calling All EuroReef Skimmer Owners,

My 180 is up and running and with the 33 gallon sump I figure I'm running 205 gallons, net.
I want to upgrade my skimming (currently running a Prism Pro Deluxe) and just doing some research. Gonna go the needle wheel route and have a few questions on the EuroReefs. (Please forgive my ignorance if one of more of these questions are simple. I've never seen an in sump skimmer in operation before and the manufacturer's websites don't really explain full details).

1). So am I correct to understand that the feed for the skimmer is directly from the sump itself and the return is back into the sump, not involving the main tank at all?

2). Space is an issue and I would prefer to go with the CS6-1, but it is rated for only 100 gallons. I recall seeing some discussion on the board previously about some skimmers inaccurately rated but I can't remember to which side that innaccuracy was deemed. Soooo....do ya think the CS6-1 would be sufficient for 205 gallons? (I don't plan for a hugely bio-loaded tank and I could always continue the Prism Pro to supplement).

Any opinions would be respected and appreciated.

Thanx much and cheers,

mr_alberta · #2 01-12-2006, 05:19 AM

Euroreef specs are actually pretty close to the actual capacity it can handle, so that skimmer would be a bit undersized for your setup. The needlewheel sucks water from your sumps and the skimmer drains it back into your sump.

Willow · #3 01-12-2006, 05:28 AM

if your thinking about a er you should consider an asm, the designs are very similar but the prices are a lot cheaper.

http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/pr...products_id=31

vanreefer · #4 01-12-2006, 06:02 AM

another vote for the ASM

EmilyB · #5 01-12-2006, 07:52 AM

Love my euros, never compared to the ASM as I haven't run one. Have the people who run ASM's previously run Euros - just curious?

Ruth · #6 01-12-2006, 11:19 AM

I have never run a Euro-reef but have had a few ASM's. I have heard that the Euro-reefs are rated pretty close to correct if not a little under rated but still agree that a 6 may be too small for your system. The ASM's are, IMO, over rated and I would cut in half the volume they say they are cabable of skimming. OTOH it will definately be better than your bakpak for that volume of water.

Johnny Reefer · #7 01-12-2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow

if your thinking about a er you should consider an asm, the designs are very similar but the prices are a lot cheaper.

Yes, the ASM line. I was looking at those too. Better price and better capacity rating. The thing with them is the height. I have only 25 1/2" to work with. (The CS6-1 is 20" tall). How much clearance is required to remove the collection cup on an ASM G3?

Thanx much and cheers,

Aquattro · #8 01-12-2006, 02:07 PM

Mark, you need about 1/2 to remove the cup. You'll be fine with 25 inches.

rickjames · #9 01-12-2006, 03:12 PM

Honestly for the size of tank you have and the height you can work with I would either consider going to one of the low and really fat euro reefs (i think it is the CS12 line) or go with two smaller needle wheel skimmers, either euro or asm.

My .02

Johnny Reefer · #10 01-12-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reef_raf

Mark, you need about 1/2 to remove the cup. You'll be fine with 25 inches.

That's good news. Thanx. An ASM G3 it is!

Also, thanx Willow for suggesting the ASM G3 and providing the web link. The fact that ASM reduced the size of the G3 from 25" down to 23.5" is key.

Thanx to everyone else who showed interest in this and took the time to reply.

Gotta love CanReef.

Cheers,