EuroReef Skimmer Questions

[mr_alberta]

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]

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]

another vote for the ASM

[EmilyB]

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]

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]

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]

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

[rickjames]

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]

Originally Posted by rickjames

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

Thanx for the ideas Brennan. Unfortunately the footprint of the CS12-1 is 18"x18". Too big. Also, they run about $800 US.
I think I'll go with the ASM G3, but thanx for the ideas.

Cheers,

[rickjames]

Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Also, they run about $800 US.

Ouch! That would hurt the pocket book.

Cool skimmers though, they have one setup at J&L.