getting close to my new skimmer

[Tackett]

here are the two that I finnally decided on. Which one would you get? I am torn.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem. ... uct=AC120M

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem. ... uct=ER1111

 

[Anonymous]

I'm sure either would work fine. I am partial to the Aqua C though.
Andy

 

[jhaag]

Not sure how big you tank is, but Aqua C has always performed great for me. No regrets at all and VERY quiet. I had a Remora Pro on my old 55gal and I now have an EV240 on my 210gal. Runs flawless and it's very simple and maintenance free.

 

[Len]

Both have worked great for me in the past, but I kept the EuroReef if that says anything. The AquaC was very powerful, but it uses a bigger pump and is noiser. If neither is an issue, I may recommend the EV120 over the CS6-1.

 

[Anonymous]

I have the EV-240 on my 180. I love it, but I find myself having to clean the riser tube every four or five days. The gunk I pull out is frightening. Other than that, I think it has performed magnificently.

 

[Tackett]

I hope they are not too noisy, as the tank is in my living room right behind the couch it will be destracting when I turn the ole TV on. I have to crank the TV to hear it over my computer and the aquarium the way it is.

 

[Anonymous]

I don't think mine is too bad, noise-wise. Why don't you swing by after work and check it out yerself!

 

[Tackett]

lol, Wisconson is only a hop skip and a jump away why not? Here is my marine depot shopping cart btw. Im not ordering all of it (because I think the bank will hire a hitman.) but its pretty much the equipment I want to get eventually. See any problems?

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_showCart.asp?url=

The link might not work, if it dont Ill just post the equipment.

 

[Tackett]

oh yeah bigalsonline.com has a magdrive 7 on sale for 44 bucks. If I had 44 bucks, I might get one. Someone with that cash should push the buy now button. That is a steal.

http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/product ... d1=;pcid2=

 

[Anonymous]

I am partial to AquaC myself.

 

[danmhippo]

Noise factor isn't too bad for AquaC, never used euroreef myself, can't comment on it. If you got kids running around, you won't even notice the skimmer noise. Besides, after a few weeks, everyone will get used to the noise level and no more complaints.

 

[danmhippo]

About the gunks in the riser tube. I think it's the same for all skimmers. If you set it to produce dryer skimmate/foam, all skimmer's riser tube will build up pretty fast.

I set mine to produce slightly wet skimmate, with the collection cup drain tube to a milk carton, I only need to replace it about every 4 days.

 

[Mouse]

Deltec

 

[Anonymous]

I just bought a Euro Reef skimmer and really like how easy it is to adjust the riser for wetter or dryer foam. As far as noise it seems to be pretty quiet.