34G SPS Solana

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 05-25-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Ya, I read lots of reviews there last night also. Seems about split. Not enough with the Euroreef yet to say its better though. I loved my 9010 but have never seen the 9002.

And I mostly liked it for the simplicity and fool proof skimming it gave me. Also great customer service. However, for straight out skimming, most other models I have seen are as good.

I know I will go with Euroreef, if I switch to a similar type tank. However, that does not mean its a good skimmer.

I just like the reviews I have seen and the price, plus the custom fit for ones specific tank.

Apparently ((and I don't know if this is true) I would have to get a new collection cup to fit the 9002 in the back of the Solana. I know I have to take the magnet off and that's a pain but I really don't want to have to buy a new collection cup too!

I spoke to Todd at Global Aquarium Supply and he can ship me the Euroreef nano for around $30 through regular post as a 'gift'. So customs is not a problem.

I really would prefer the Euroreef but I don't want it sticking out of the top of the tank.

karazy · #2 05-26-2009, 12:12 AM

have you taken a look at the sapphire aquatics skimmers made for specific AIO's?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 05-26-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by karazy

have you taken a look at the sapphire aquatics skimmers made for specific AIO's?

Yes...so funny you ask because I just ordered one from Ottawa Inverts

After all the reading I have done over the past few days, it is the only one that seems to have everything I want. Its small and fits IN the back completely and is not seen. Reviews are good that it skims well...a little wet but good enough. And its silent.

Plus it's cheaper than the Tunze even with shipping.

Oh and being a recirc skimmer is kind of cool for such a small model.

fishytime · #4 05-26-2009, 01:55 AM

You will have to let us know how much it "sucks"(skimate)

GreenSpottedPuffer · #5 05-26-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

You will have to let us know how much it "sucks"(skimate)

I will...I hope it really sucks!

Haven't been able to find a heck of a lot of info on them since this newer generation of Sapphire Skimmers hasn't been out too long but the people I talked to that do have seem to love them.

We'll see.

fishytime · #6 05-26-2009, 02:46 AM

I guess it depends on your definition of skimming huh?.... I had an aquac remora on my 20g and I thought I was skimming

...then, when I fired up the euro-reef....I found out I wasnt skimming jack!

GreenSpottedPuffer · #7 05-26-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

I guess it depends on your definition of skimming huh?.... I had an aquac remora on my 20g and I thought I was skimming

...then, when I fired up the euro-reef....I found out I wasnt skimming jack!

Well yeah...I can't compare this to the last skimmer I used!

That was a $1000 skimmer and this is a $200 skimmer. Not going to compare but I think this will do for what I need. I only have 4 small fish.

Turns out the shipping on that Sapphire is ridiculous and makes it not really worth the price. I didn't quite go through with the order so I might just be back to the Tunze. LOL. At this point I think I will just stick with what I can get locally! I will see if I can negotiate a better shipping price though since I know it can't cost that much to ship across Canada.

Other than the Euro Reef, I have a feeling they are all going to preform about the same. I can't find the nano Euro Reef in Canada though and I am not interested in shipping from the States.