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Old 12/29/2007, 07:51 PM
psyrob psyrob is offline
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yet another help me pick a skimmer...

I need help to pick a skimmer, for Christmas I got a $250 gift certificate for Drs Foster and Smith. Which of these would you recommend?

Euroreef RS 80
Corallife superskimmer 125
Turboflotor 1000
Terminator II
FIssion Power
Berlin Turbo

I have left off the ones I know are junk (Seaclone, etc.)
I currently have a 60 gallon with a 10 gallon frag tank. Mostly LPS and softies, only two fish. I bought an Aqua C Urchin three years ago and I have never been happy with it. It skims really light green tea and needs alot of cleaning. I use RO/DI and do weekly 5% water changes and have some problems with some stubborn patches of hair algae. I think upgrading my skimmer is a good idea, as the Urchin only fills the collection cup once a week and that is real light, like I said.
I'm leaning toward the Euroreef, any input would be great...
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Old 12/29/2007, 08:14 PM
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I would recommend the Euroreef. I personaly think Euroreef is way above the rest in performance and quality.
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Old 12/29/2007, 08:25 PM
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Agreed with JR, this one is a no brainer and will fit your needs perfectly.
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Old 12/29/2007, 09:44 PM
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Another vote for the RS 80.
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Old 12/29/2007, 11:15 PM
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Can't go wrong with a ER, but you can get much of the performance for significantly less from ASM, Octopus, and others.

Don't you need a HOB model though?
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Old 12/30/2007, 12:58 AM
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I don't need a HOB, the urchin is an in sump version of the Remora. My gift certificate if funding the bulk of this purchase, so I am limited to the choices I listed above. I am leaning toward the euroreef as well. Thanks for the help.
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Old 12/30/2007, 01:13 AM
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The ER.
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Old 12/30/2007, 07:50 AM
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