rs80 or rs100? need reviews fast, thanks!

andresont · #1 05-22-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

I wouldn't say the larger pump would be more efficient, in my experience smaller pumps have higher air to water ratios. I believe this is partially why larger skimmers tend to use multiple smaller pumps rather than one bigger pump. Of course the the larger pump will bring in more air but uses more power, so you can't make any claims about efficiency without at least knowing the air flow and power consumption of the pump.

Personally I would probably go with the 80, it's smaller which would probably be better considering space may be a concern with a 33 gallon aquarium and because I've seen a few 100s and 135s have problems containing air bubbles, again a big concern if a small sump is being used. Going bigger isn't always better, the larger pump on the 100 will likely cause more turbulence in the small body and since euro-reefs don't have diffuser plates it may not be as effective at skimming less stable proteins.

Same thinking here...
I don’t know why so people tend to overlook air intake, imo this is the most important detail in the skimmer’s performance, second would be quietness and power consumption.
For a sub $800 I would buy a skimmer with at least 600L/hr air intake, quiet and easy to clean, if the unit is more then a $1000 it must produce at least 1200 L/hr of air intake and would consume less then 90W or so of energy.

So disregard fancy names and marketing; check and compare the specifications.

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albert_dao · #2 05-23-2008, 01:07 AM

EuroReef has seriously dropped the ball as a company. I'd look elsewhere

bv_reefer · #3 05-23-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

EuroReef has seriously dropped the ball as a company. I'd look elsewhere

the thing i like about them is all the great reviews they're getting, and you seldom hear about typical cheap skimmer problems like how sensitive they are to water level and clogging needle-wheel, etc. then again the next best thing would be the smallest BK, overkill for my tank no doubt, so anyone gonna chime in for the RC's?

Mik_101 · #4 05-23-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

EuroReef has seriously dropped the ball as a company. I'd look elsewhere

I doubt that
One of the higher end skimmer no doubt buddddd.

albert_dao · #5 05-23-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mik_101

I doubt that
One of the higher end skimmer no doubt buddddd.

... Sure thing man.

Mik_101 · #6 05-23-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

... Sure thing man.

digital-audiophile · #7 05-23-2008, 09:21 PM

Albert is my lord and saviour. I take his word as gospel.

As far at the euroreef goes, I like mine despite what the compnay may be doing on a distribution basis, they make a good skimmer for the price you pay.

mine will suit me just fine until I decide to upgrade to a BK.

albert_dao · #8 05-24-2008, 01:05 AM

Personally, I think everyone looking to get a skimmer should just wait til Interzoo is over. Lots of SWEET stuff coming out of Europe this quarter.

hecks220 · #9 05-23-2008, 04:50 AM

love my rs80 on my reef. used it on a tank just a little bigger than you got, and it pulled out tons of skimmate. great product...in my opinion over skimming can be bad as well when you have filter feeding invertebrates..

sphelps · #10 05-23-2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

EuroReef has seriously dropped the ball as a company. I'd look elsewhere

They've made a bit of a business change by now selling retail direct from the manufacturer. It's made wholesalers drop the product meaning most retail stores will not be carrying them anymore (such as J&L).

Not exactly a smart move in my opinion, manufacturers shouldn't sell retail but what are you going to do. I don't think the company will be going anywhere just may be harder to find retailers in Canada.