what kind of skimmer?

[c0n]

i have a 75g, with about 10 lbs of LR, and 3 green chromis. any suggestions on what type of skimmer i should get? someone somewhere suggested a euro-reef cs6-1 : http://www.ereeftank.com/euroreef.html

 

[Len]

I'll second the Euroreef suggestion. I've literally tried just about every major skimmer on the market, and came back to the Euroreef for its ease of use, efficiency, and simplicity. I've been using a CS6-2 for several years now and am very happy with its performance. With such a light stock load, you really don't need a beckett skimmer anyhow.

BTW, 10 lbs of live rock is a bit little. I'd recommend another 30 lbs or so, and let natural processes do some of the filter for ya.

 

[danmhippo]

Are you using bioballs? or was it a typo, "10 lbs of LR"?

If you have no other forms of biological filtration, you should get an oversized skimmer rated for 300gal for your tank.

 

[Anonymous]

I am using a MyReef MR-1 on my 58 and love it. It pulls out TONS of skimmate.
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[c0n]

im a student and work. thankfully i still live with my dad, but this is soon to change. yes "10 lbs of LR" is all i have, i havent had the money to afford any more as of yet. next payday however im looking at another 15 lbs..i would like to have 50 lbs of LR by the time im done purchasing..

 

[phislet]

I use a Top Fathom. Super easy to set up and works really well. Moved to it from a Red Sea Berlin and the thing pulled out dark heavy sludge right away. Not real expensive either. I use a Mag 7 to power it using a ball valve open 75%. A 200A5 would work well on a 75 Gallon.

www.marinedepot.com/a_ps_tf.asp?CartId=

 

[mountainbiker619]

spend the extra pennies and sleep well knowing that you have one of the best skimmers available..EURO REEF

 

[Frank N Beans]

do i like euro-reefs? well, i now have 3 of them. a 6-1,6-2 and a 8-5. once you go euro you never go back.

 

[Modo]

You can find a Euroreef rated for a 75g cheaper than that at different online shops. Check out the sponsor page and go from there. Always shop around for reef goods. Also, do reefs.org a favor and when you buy it go to the site via the sponsor page or mention them.

Second, you will need to have a sump to run a Euroreef unless they have come out with a hang-on model that I don't know about.

I would also reccommend more LR. I know it's expensive but this is one of your vital filtering pieces in the puzzle. And please make sure that it is already CURED before adding it to your tank. If you add uncured your tank will cycle again and may kill your Chromis and anything else you may have.

 

[ChumbawambaMan]

so euroreefs are good, but...what about noise? i have my 50 gallon in my room with two prizms running....would the noise of a single euroreef be pretty quiet or about the same?

 

[mountainbiker619]

you have to put your ear next to it to hear it.

 

[LA-Lawman]

i use an AquaC EV180 on a 90g.... works great and is very quiet...