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Ok Val, where were we?? Oh yeah, skimmers. You were did very good explaining how a skimmer works.
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The reason I put asked you to explain how a skimmer works is so that when you are shopping for one, you will know that function should outweigh cost. No offense to the $150 skimmers out there, but if I see one with this price tag, I ignore it. There was a guy on "the bay" (eBay) that told me his New Jebo ($19.99) could effectively skim 180g. I didn't bother laughing as it was a waste of energy.
Contact time is one thing you look for in a skimmer. Recirculating skimmers offer more contact time. Larger diameter units offer more too. My skimmer has a very energy efficient pump that also happens to draw in a significant amount of air (to be shot into the skimmer). That is yet another reason I chose that skimmer. Let me find a helpful link for you on skimmers........ I used to know the author of this a long while ago: http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/skimmer101.htm EDIT: Regarding your question about the Euroreef CS6-2+, yes, it is a very good brand name skimmer. The problem I have with the advertisement you gave me is that there aren't any pictures. After a fiasco I had here on RC, I will, for the most part, never buy without pictures of the"actual unit for sale". Val, what did your investigation come up with on that ER (EuroReef) skimmer?? What did you find out??
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I've talked about and looked at so many that I'm not quite sure which ER you are talking about...SORRY!!
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Here is a quote from a different thread that may help you decide which skimmer NOT to get. The tank in question is a 58g Ocreanic (exactly what I have).
I totally agree that the ASMS are junk unless you mod them. But why mod somehting if you can buy a plug-n-play unit without the worries. Quote:
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NO MORE PM'S !!!!
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so which types of skimmers are you running? I was looking into an octopus.
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I have a turbofloter 1000 and I like it.
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Seen here (MR-2 on top and CR-2 on bottom): Now here is a picture of an ASM G2x or something like that. It came with the system I bought as a whole. It is shown with the recirculation and gate valve modifications. I soon sold it as I couldn't stand it!!! Shown here running on a temporary Brute can full of rock that was curing: But of course this tank I am running an ATi Bubblemaster 200:
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So, how big of an ATi does one need for a 75g? Also, what is everyone's opinion on the Octopus skimmers? I have read and read, and everyone seems to be pretty happy with them. I want something that I can set up and not have to worry about modding though, only emptying the "good stuff" (or should I say "bad stuff") out of when necessary... I would like to try to find a used one, but am open to purchasing new. I am budgeting around $400 for the skimmer...
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see, thats what was recommended to me, was the octopus... I don't do well with things called MODS or TWEAKING or even adjusting the little black nobbie thinggie on the CPR bak-pak that I haVE in my closet.
Going by those specs, I was told to get an octopus.
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Mr James, As for the Euro Reef CS8-1 that you suggested in your pm...if you feel this is the way to go, then I am going to start dealing on it and get a skimmer purchased...If I don't do something soon, I am going to go insane with this skimmer process. If not, I may purchase a brand new ATi or msx160 or 200???????
Also, What kind of pump should I be looking for for a closed loop?
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Does anyone have an opinion on this skimmer that is for sal on RC?
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1284649
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ASM's used to be dirt cheap. When they saw sales going up because of hobbyist modifications, the price jumped into an uncomfortable range. Dedex, if you want to be safe, I'd recommend a Euro-Reef as they have been time tested and proven. A little less safe would be the ATi BM160. And even more less safe would be a brand new skimmer on the market, the MSX series. Safety = time tested and proven. Quote:
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So you still think the ER CS8-1, eventhough you have never owned one? You said you have owned several MRC's. Why did you change to ATi?
Lastly, can anyone enlighten me on a rookie question: "what exactly is a calcium reactor"?
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SO how about the MRC MR-1? Opinion?
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Where were we?? I know the Euro-Reef product is VERY good even though I haven't owned one. If you get a comparable ER skimmer to my BM200 and don't like it, I may just trade you for it!! Keyword being comparable!! Oh yeah.... (I know this is not acceptable here on RC, but since I asked for all questions to ber asked on this forum, I felt this action necessary - If you don't know what I am talking about, don't worry about it.) ""We plugged in the lights last night - My only concern is that it is a 36" fixture on a 48" tank with the MH right in the middle??? How will this affect the tank and it's inhabitants?"" That light will be more than enough for the inhabitants you will be keeping. I know you won't have SPS corals or Clams right off the bat because you are asking about a calcium reactor and what it does. Your tank is is 4' long and this light is 3' long. If you have this light up over the tank roughly 16"-ish, I am certain that what ever you keep will be fine. If you start into SPS or clams, then we can look at other options. But since yoiu are just starting out, you are fine. ""Also, one last question....can I put this over my 20g until I get the 75g ready so that the corals perk up a bit, or is it too much for that size of tank?"" You can, but you have to acclimate you inhabitants to thias light. Run it for 2 hours for a copuple days, then 3 hours for a couple day and so on. Understand light acclimation?? Val, I think you need 50 real posts before you can use the search function. You have sent me more then 50 PM's so far. Had you posted out here for all to read, everyone could have benefited from our conversation and you would be able to use the search function now. Now, I am off to find a calcium reactor and associated equipment. I got a 20lb co2 tank filled for $45 (leased as long as I need it). What a deal!! ANyone got one for sale??
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Or see here: Simple Google search is all it takes!!
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So which ER skimmer would you say is comparable to your BM?
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EDIT: Because I like you Val: http://www.euro-reef.com/oldskimmermodelspecs.shtml http://www.reefgeek.com/filtration/P...Bubble_Master/
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I'M GLAD YOU STILL LIKE ME :-) I FEEL LIKE SUCH A THORN IN YOUR BOTTOM SOME DAYS!!
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Hey, James - where did you order those DJ power strips from again? Between Alan and I we have lost the card you gave us - GO FIGURE!!
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Thank you, James - You're my hero!
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