#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#SPAN class=postbody#ed_cl#I have a 140gal reef ready oceanic(4'x2'x29")with two corner over flows each with 2 1" drains and 1 3/4". I have a 40gal oceanic sump I am in the market for a protein skimmer. I know that I want to go with Euro-reef, I heard their quality was top notch. Or any other brands you feel that are better or the same. I only have 29' of clearance in my stand.The model I am looking are the CS-2 and CS-2-RC. They are both 24" tall. the next step up are 30" wont fit I would like to keep everything inclosed in my stand. So any advice would be great I hope to only sped that 400-700$ one time. Also I have ? About calcium reactors so please any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated #ed_op#/SPAN#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
ASM is just as good although the materials aren't as strong(so if you're gonna use the skimmer as a barstool, get the ER). Here's a link ... www.asmskimmer.com
There's nowhere else I'ld rather be... unless, of course, you're buying
Euro-reef has the ES series that were designed for the budget-minded reefer.The collection cup still uses cast acrylic but the body is made with extruded which is why it is cheaper(ASM uses extruded as well)They are both great skimmers IMO,I use the EuroReef-ES52.My skimmer only requires 20".The way they are designed,they have a union that connects the cup to the body so you don need any extra room to lift the cup off the body
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SO out of the models they have. Price not an issue which model is the best quality the CS ES RS. AND which model out of the CS8-2 or the CS-8-RC would be best for my set up. I really just want to make the right purchaase the first time#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
the RC is the recicrculating type.I think Repto has experimented with that and could comment on its effectiveness.One of the benefits of the RC type is that water can be fed straight from the tank overflow into the skimmer.This is the most effective way for removing organics via skimming.Traditional skimmers intake water from the sump usually near the bottom.Often,due to poor sump design,the proteins have already migrated to the surface and will never reach the skimmer pump intake.
That said,I like the simple,cheaper design of the non-recirculating models such as the RS8-2 and the CS series.The above mentioned problem about surface migration of organics can be helped by proper sump design.
With the CS series,your paying for higher quality acrylic/craftmanship although i also feel the RS series is high quality(It is the same series i have)Being that they both employ the same design(needle wheel) i would think that performance should be close to the same.
The biggest is the best that you can afford and make room for... It's a much better idea to overskim than under. My ASM is a recirc which adds greatly to the already great efficiency.
There's nowhere else I'ld rather be... unless, of course, you're buying
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SO do think that the recerculating model would be be chioce. Would that be what you over skimming since is rated for a 155gl+ Or do I need to buy a skimmer based on th e system as a whole. with the sump I will have a 140gl tank and 40 gl sump so should I buy a skimmer that is rate dfor a 180gl system?? I guess I'm just dead set on the euro-reef because of the quility. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
If you've already designed your sump,I think the re-circulating model would be the best bet.If you get the rc kind,I would plumb it to recieve water straight from the overflow.If your sump is an empty tank without baffles,you can design the baffles to improve the capabilities of a non-rc skimmer.
As far as size,just get one thats at least the size of the display.
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