Euroreef owners and buyers

[ReefTiger]

I'm about to buy a skimmer and have two questions. First my stand is 27" tall and I am unsure if I'll have trouble emptying the collection cup on a 24" skimmer. How much room do I need to take the cup off?

Also, I was going to buy a CS-6, but now it looks like they've changed model numbers. What's up with that? Seems like a scheme to make more money. Now I'm between the CS 135 and the CS 100. The 135 is 24" up to 135 gallons and 100 is 20" and 100 gallons.

I have a 110 plus about 20 gal sump with six small/med sized fish, toadstools, LPS and zoos. I don't necessarily need much skimming as I've run the tank for years skimmerless, but if I'm going to buy one I want to get the appropriate size so I could use it for future set ups with this particular tank.

What do you guys think?

 

[Len]

You will have no problems with a 24" tall skimmer in a 27" tall stand. The cup needs no more then 1/4" of clearance because it is a true union coupling.

I'd disregard the model number changes and get the one that is 24" tall, 6" diameter (which would be the CS6-2). It worked great on my 120g.

 

[Unarce]

You'll even be fine with the CS100. From what I've seen and read, ER's outskim other brand's models that are rated much higher.

 

[LA-Lawman]

i am gonna have a cs 8-2 for sale in 2weeks.... pm me

 

[Anonymous]

ReefTiger, I'd take LA-Lawman up on his offer. I have a CS 6-2, and I wouldn't have minded going with the CS 8-2. That extra two inches should give a lot more skimming capacity.

 

[ReefTiger]

Does anyone know what the water level must be in the sump for the skimmer to run correctly? Does it make a difference?

 

[Len]

As long as the pump's intake is fully submersed by one or two inches, you're fine. The outlet can be adjusted via a riser tube. That said, I think you need at least 4" of water, but 5" to be safe.

 

[ReefTiger]

Thanks for your help!!