What brand protein skimmer? - Page 2

banditpowdercoat · #11 12-11-2007, 07:02 PM

Ouch, never thought tube would be that expensive

Patrick1 · #12 12-11-2007, 07:12 PM

Listen to Albert..... He is a reef tech Junkie... I like the Euroreef myself. with a narrow neck you can go larger and keep a good head. The newer wide neck style you will need to match the tank size and bio load to the skimmer, meaning don't over size. The Euroreef is so easy to clean. Also it's new bubble diffuser/level setting are silly easy.

jasond · #13 12-11-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Ouch, never thought tube would be that expensive

I bet you never thought you would spend money on "live rock" either! That still makes me shake my head. Yes I see the benefits, but yes I am still paying money for rock!

blaster · #14 12-11-2007, 08:27 PM

Great i just ordered a minibubbleking300 for my 120,iguess i might as well sell that then.

digital-audiophile · #15 12-11-2007, 08:34 PM

Here is a question, Albert you sort of eluded to it on the weekend.. when calculating water volume for the appropriate skimmer should you take the gross water volume, or a calculation of water volume after accounting for water displacement from live rock, sand and equipment?

albert_dao · #16 12-11-2007, 08:39 PM

I would size the skimmer according to your budget in that sense. If you're trying to be cost effective, size it according to the net volume after displacement. If you're blatantly able to afford a BK, size it to the gross volume (this assumes moderate to dense stocking).

Net vs. Gross volume calculations aren't a make or break calculation when it comes to skimmers unless we're talking about substantial displacements of water.

These kinds of calculations are more relevant to dosing regimes, eg. chemical additives, trace elements, probiotic methods, etc.

blaster · #17 12-11-2007, 08:55 PM

By the way albert do you have a bubblekingmini operating?I no now this is it for me,so i was curious if you had one running on your system?

albert_dao · #18 12-11-2007, 08:56 PM

Yes, I do. There's a 160 running at the back of of the store.

Matt · #19 12-11-2007, 08:59 PM

Albert,

Kudos for a thoughtful, complete and nuetral set of replies here. You've helped me as much as the OP, I think.

marciemp · #20 12-11-2007, 09:04 PM

Thank you so much for all the replies. It can be so hard to get a sense of what is good and what is bad reading all of the forums as everyone has different experience based on so many things, not just quality of product, but customer service, price...
Thanks again, really gives me a better idea of what's what