Euro-Reef Skimmer reviews needed

[Snappy]

I have the RC500 and I am very pleased with it. I know a few other reef buddies that have the same unit and they are happy as well.

[sphelps]

I would go with the RS80 or the RS100, which ever you budget best allows for. The RS135 is not a good one at this time, the pump is way too big for the size of the skimmer and you cannot keep the bubbles inside the skimmer. The other two are great though, I install them all the time and they are probably the best bang for the buck at this time, also a really easy skimmer to operate.

[Zylumn]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I would go with the RS80 or the RS100, which ever you budget best allows for. The RS135 is not a good one at this time, the pump is way too big for the size of the skimmer and you cannot keep the bubbles inside the skimmer. The other two are great though, I install them all the time and they are probably the best bang for the buck at this time, also a really easy skimmer to operate.

sphelps I am just in the market for a rs135. I am glad I saw your reply. Is there any way to compensate for the pump being too large or if so what pump would work best for it.
Thanks
Kevin

[kwirky]

Originally Posted by Zylumn

sphelps I am just in the market for a rs135. I am glad I saw your reply. Is there any way to compensate for the pump being too large or if so what pump would work best for it.
Thanks
Kevin

install bubble traps in your sump

[jslaney]

Zylum, thanks for posting this question.

Dont mean to hijack but a few people have complained about noise with the euro reefs.

I was going get one of the smaller in sump euros but noise is a big concern of mine. Any other option for tried and true and quiet skimmers.

Thanks,

Jon

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by jslaney

Zylum, thanks for posting this question.

Dont mean to hijack but a few people have complained about noise with the euro reefs.

I was going get one of the smaller in sump euros but noise is a big concern of mine. Any other option for tried and true and quiet skimmers.

Thanks,

Jon

The majority of noise from these skimmers comes from the air line, you just need to make a silencer. The best way to do this is install a PVC cap on the output riser pipe, drill a small hole (~3/16) in the top of the cap, then drill a 3/8" hole in the side of the pipe right below the new cap and run the air line through the hole and into the riser pipe.

[fkshiu]

Had one the old ER CS6-2's. Really did well after mesh-modding it. Doing the gate valve mod also helps as well.

[Josh23]

is an RS 100 going to be ok with a 80 gallon tank and 30 gallon sump - I was thinking about the 135 as a possibility but not im concerned and the 180 is a lot more money. What do you think.

[Zylumn]

Thanks for the info sphelps.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Josh23

is an RS 100 going to be ok with a 80 gallon tank and 30 gallon sump - I was thinking about the 135 as a possibility but not im concerned and the 180 is a lot more money. What do you think.

RS100 will be fine