Best skimmer for the $$$

[Nereaga]

Sorry to double post. My skimmer part of my sump measures 8''x12''x6 1/2''. Which one that I listed will work better in shallower water. I have heard that with shallower water, pumps have to run harder to pump water, is this correct? I can always adjust the baffle height for my skimmer compartment, as I am still gathering parts and supplies.

Thanks

 

[kdblove_99]

I have personally owned the ER RS180 and DAS EX1. 2 diffrent systems but there is no way i would ever buy a ER RS over a DAS. I love the DAS it is totally plug and play and also is external or you can also use in your sump.

Height of your water does not matter with the DAS,The DAS is much quieter and is also rated for more gallons than the RS 100 and the prices are identical.

I think the aquabee pulls more LPH than the genx sp2 that the ER RS100 runs?

Its your choice but i am very confident you will be much happier with the DAS EX1

 

[Nereaga]

Ok I will look into a DAS ex1. I was reading through the DAS skimmer thread and everyone seems to be very happy with them. Thank you for the input.

 

[Nereaga]

Seems that I cant run the DASex1 in my sump, footprint is too big. I dont want to run it externally, lack of space in my stand. I need an in sump. Looks like I am back to the ER RS100.

 

[CruzinKim]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1192689

Seriously take a look at the BM160, it's a great performer. I think it's not only a good match, but has a very small footprint.

 

[NewSchool04]

where can you buy the DAS?

 

[USC-fan]

http://stores.petorama.net/Categories.bok?category=Aquarium+Supplies:Pumps/Filters

That is where i brought mine.

 

[NewSchool04]

Thanks USC. Not much info there like what type of feed pump you need, etc. Looks very nice for the price though.

Do you think you can run a return line to the skimmer to alleviate having to use a feed pump?

 

[kdblove_99]

All you would need for a feed pump is an maxijet 900 powerhead

 

[saltysupply]

they are all good, i personally wont use asm again as they fall apart and don't skim very well.

 

[USC-fan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11081697#post11081697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NewSchool04
Thanks USC. Not much info there like what type of feed pump you need, etc. Looks very nice for the price though.

Do you think you can run a return line to the skimmer to alleviate having to use a feed pump?

Yeah you can do that. Check out the DAS club thread for some different setups. If you have any problems i'm sure someone can help you here.

I do used a mj1200 for a feed pump just to keep things simple.

 

[NewSchool04]

and the height of the water in the sump doesn't effect the skimmer at all, right?

 

[Jim_S]

right

 

[USC-fan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11082944#post11082944 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NewSchool04
and the height of the water in the sump doesn't effect the skimmer at all, right?

Not really unless you have a water level that is over the skimmer's output but even then it is not a big deal. I also run my DAS ex-2 in my sump.

 

[NewSchool04]

The skimmer will be in about 10" of water.

 

[USC-fan]

That's fine..... i have mine in about 18 1/2" of water.

 

[NewSchool04]

I came home tonight and measured from sump floor to top of the tank and I'm at 27.5 at the most. I'm not going ot have room for the EX-2.

After finally making my decisions I'm back at square one.

 

[jmchzn]

did i make a huge mistake?
Mini Bubble King 200
Base plate : 9.06" x 9.06"
For tanks from 135 - 265 gallons
1000 L/H air - 528 GPH Water
Total height : 21.65" 38 Watt/h
Red-Dragon Bubble-King - Skimmer

- - - - - after 3-years of development time - - - - - -
sensational low current consumption

 

[scaryperson27]

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_35&products_id=73

octopus recirc. for under $300.

 

[krowleey]

ER all the way, but im just going on what works for me