Skimmer/sump advice

mseepman · #1 08-23-2007, 11:35 PM

I currently have a 70 Gallon mixed tank without a sump. I use a "very crappy" Prizm HOB skimmer that does little to nothing for the tank. Amazingly enough, the tank is healthy and has been from its inception in Feb06.

I am in the process of building myself a 20gal sump and need some advice on a skimmer. I have all the equipment other than the skimmer on its way already. The sump will be under the tank in the stand, so I have limited height availability. As I am building the sump myself, I have some control over the space in the tank for the skimmer and though I would like it to be an in-line version, I could live with another HOB if needed. My budget is $425 or less before taxes.

Lastly, I am working on plans for a larger tank...210 to 300gal for the new house that I will be starting to build in the New Year. I would like to have the option to use the new skimmer for that tank but it isn't a firm requirement.

Advice on specific models and where to buy them would be appreciated.

Mark.

findingnemo1 · #2 08-24-2007, 12:29 AM

HI there.

We had a 130 and when we downgraded to our 90 is when we gave up our remora pro. Ended up with e Euroreef rs250 and wow what a great skimmer. We got a great deal on it from this site and we couldn't be happier. Although we are now overskimming this poor tank but hey better over than under

asmodeus is selling a modded rs that is a great deal. I see that it was posted yesterday!!!

albert_dao · #3 08-24-2007, 03:06 AM

If you get a chance to design around it, the Bubblemaster series are some of the best price/performance skimmers out there right now. If you have the budget, go straight for the Bubble King's! They're in the same price range as Deltec's, Schuran's and other high-end skimmers now.

Skimmerking · #4 08-24-2007, 03:20 AM

that is why Im selling my euro reef 250 i bought a ATI BM 250

and just sold my 65 gal tank with stand and my dual beckett with mak 5 to ease on the price

ya who am I kidding

Redrover · #5 08-24-2007, 03:24 AM

All glass 120, with custom back overflow...Main pump is a Dart, that also feeds an integrated Refugium...in sump H/S Skimmer...Vortech Pump
Tunze Wave Box

mseepman · #6 08-24-2007, 05:21 AM

Wow, you did a fantastic job plumbing that...do you have more picture from some other angles to show how you plumbed it? Which H/S skimmer is that?

mseepman · #7 08-24-2007, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_dao

If you get a chance to design around it, the Bubblemaster series are some of the best price/performance skimmers out there right now. If you have the budget, go straight for the Bubble King's! They're in the same price range as Deltec's, Schuran's and other high-end skimmers now.

Thanks Albert...I would love to do the Bubblemaster but I want to stay married. I have my first child on the way, so I think I'll have to settle for a little while with something that just does a good job.

albert_dao · #8 08-24-2007, 05:26 AM

What's your price range?

Edit: Duh, just read your first post

Edit #2: The Bubble Master 160 is $499...

Edit #3: Within that price range, I'd consider the Euro Reef RS 135 at $375. Don't bother mesh modding it or anything, as the Sedra it comes with won't see any significant boost in air intake. This is a GOOD skimmer and I run several of them myself.

Redrover · #9 08-24-2007, 05:37 AM

Sump..Refugium..Plumbing was done by a buddy Marc [Superfudge ]
Skimmer is a H/S single pump...don't have model #

Redrover · #10 08-24-2007, 05:56 AM

This is all that I have at present time

As you see I have added two more pieces equipment...Elect cords...tubing...this weekend I'll get with it and straighten inside the cabinet..I don't like stuff hanging everywhere.

Eqiupment : Deltec Fluidised Bed Calcium Reactor...Red Sea Aquazone Plus 200