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JayBeDriften · 07-28-2007, 03:38 AM

Protein Skimmer Recomendation - Euro-Reef RC135 (Recirculating) Protein Skimmer

After a few recommendations from other Talking Reef members I have come to a decision that I will purchase a Euro-Reef RC135 (Recirculating) Protein Skimmer from Marine Depot for $668.00.

What does everyone think about this decision?

Specifications

Pump(s) Included: 1 x SP3
Realistic Rating: ave load 135+gal; heavy load 100+gal
Comparative Rating: up to 300+gal
Power: 35W
Air Intake: 780lph
Neck Diameter: 3.5"
Chamber Diameter: 6"
Height: 20"
Footprint: 7" x 16"
Inlet Size: .5"
Outlet Size: 1"

Euro-Reef™ RC135 (Recirculating) Protein Skimmer (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Protein Skimmers > In-Sump > Venturi With Needle Wheel )

JayBeDriften · 07-28-2007, 07:28 PM

Water Parameter Testing Results

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Average Temperature: 77.7 Degrees Fahrenheit
Salinity Grade: 1.024 SG
Alkalinity: 9.0 KH Carbonate Hardness
Calcium: 380 PPM
pH: 7.8 pH
Magnesium: 1050 PPM
Ammonia: 0.25 PPM
Nitrite: 0.0 PPM
Nitrate: 0.0 PPM
Last Water Change: Sunday, July 22, 2007 / 5 gallons of Saltwater
Notes:

Added 2 capfuls or 20 ml. of Kent Marine Tech M Expert Series ionically balanced Magnesium supplement to increase Magnesium level to 1200 PPM. Magnesium level currently at 1140 PPM after supplement addition.
Added 3 capfuls or 30 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part A Expert Series and 3 capfuls or 30 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part B Expert Series ionically balanced Calcium supplement to increase Calcium level to 450 PPM. Calcium level currently at 400 PPM after supplement addition.
Added 12 g. of Seachem Reef Builder Alkalinity supplement to increase Alkalinity level to 12 KH. Alkalinity level currently at 10 KH after supplements addition.

**CarmieJo** · 07-28-2007, 07:54 PM

Jay,

Sorry, I didn't see your question to me earlier but I would have not have had the knowledge to recommend the specific model. I just know that both brands have a good reputation.

PSH · 07-28-2007, 08:46 PM

I had a nice reply about skimmers typed up, but when I clicked "post reply" the site was down. So now I will give you the shorter version. I too have been searching for a skimmer to replace my modded CSS 125. This skimmer works well, but I have always wanted to try something better.

I started with ASM because everyone said they were an awesome skimmer for the money. So I was going to get a ASM G2 being that I have a small sump. ASM has seem to disappear and raised their prices. They site that had the best prices on ASM skimmers now sells the Octopus skimmer. These skimmers are a Euroreef knockoff, and about half the price. Octopus Skimmers

Another skimmer I looked out was the AquaEuro USA. JR Aquatics wrote a review on this skimmers. Review AquaEuro Skimmer

Both these brands sell a recirculating skimmer for about half the price of a EuroReef. So check them out. I don't know about you, but I don't mind saving a buck or two in this hobby.

JayBeDriften · 07-28-2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSH

I had a nice reply about skimmers typed up, but when I clicked "post reply" the site was down. So now I will give you the shorter version. I too have been searching for a skimmer to replace my modded CSS 125. This skimmer works well, but I have always wanted to try something better.

I started with ASM because everyone said they were an awesome skimmer for the money. So I was going to get a ASM G2 being that I have a small sump. ASM has seem to disappear and raised their prices. They site that had the best prices on ASM skimmers now sells the Octopus skimmer. These skimmers are a Euroreef knockoff, and about half the price. Octopus Skimmers

Another skimmer I looked out was the AquaEuro USA. JR Aquatics wrote a review on this skimmers. Review AquaEuro Skimmer

Both these brands sell a recirculating skimmer for about half the price of a EuroReef. So check them out. I don't know about you, but I don't mind saving a buck or two in this hobby.

Psh, I'm all for saving a buck or to myself. How are the performance benchmarks on these so called Knock off Protein Skimmers in camparison to the Euro Reef?

PSH · 07-29-2007, 03:51 AM

Honestly I haven't seen to many bad things posted about either of them. I just know if it was my money saving half is a good thing. Do a google search. I know I am having a hard time deciding. I mean if you look around you could find a used EuroReef at a great discount.

NaClFinatic · 07-29-2007, 12:15 PM

I have a CS100 which is now called RS100. The RS line now makes euroreefs very reasonalby priced IMO. I only got the 100 because it was on sale when the new RS line was being released. Otherwise I may have just bought an 80. Anyway how much skimmer you need will depend on how much load you plan. On their website they make some reccommendations on what each can handle at normal load but if you have a heavier (or light) load you could step it up (or down) to the next model.

V · 07-29-2007, 11:44 PM

whats the recirclation ratios?
nobody is sharing

details. recirculation......is it a plumb back system, or intake area dump?

jay, slowly & incrimentally start buffering your levels slightly higher in advance of future coral eddition ok

looking good bud

JayBeDriften · 07-29-2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veriann

whats the recirclation ratios?
nobody is sharing

details. recirculation......is it a plumb back system, or intake area dump?

jay, slowly & incrimentally start buffering your levels slightly higher in advance of future coral eddition ok

looking good bud

Veriann, thank you for the compliment. What would you recommend all my water parameters be at? I'm slowly bring everything up using supplemental chemicals.

JayBeDriften · 07-30-2007, 12:48 AM

Euro-Reef Recirculating Protein Skimmer modal RC135

Price: $668.00 + 15.00 Additional shipping charges from Marine Depot.
Specifications:

Pump(s) Included: 1 x SP3
Realistic Rating: ave load 135+gal; heavy load 100+gal
Comparative Rating: up to 300+gal
Power: 35W
Air Intake: 780lph
Neck Diameter: 3.5"
Chamber Diameter: 6"
Height: 20"
Footprint: 7" x 16"
Inlet Size: .5"
Outlet Size: 1"

JayBeDriften · 07-30-2007, 12:56 AM

Identification Needed

I took a look a few days ago and noticed what appears to be some type of red colored Algae growing on one of my rocks. It must have been tasty because after the recent addition of my Power Brown Tang it and other patches of Algae are now gone. Is this beneficial Macro Algea?

Any assistance