CPR SR4 vs. Turbofloater

[ronl]

Hi all,
I'm looking for a new skimmer for my 55 FOWLR and have narrowed it down to these two. I'm looking for any comments on experiences with either, both positive and negative. I also need to know the footprint size of the Turbofloater. The space I have in my sump is 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". Will the Turbofloater fit in this space? Jason at Premium Aquatics notes that the CPR SR4 has better quality construction and outperforms the Turbofloater. Any comments are appreciated.

Thanks,
Ron

 

[BraveHeart]

ronl,

I've run a Turbofloater 1000 for the last 4 or 5 months and really like it. I think it does a good job and it's been relatively easy to adjust. I don't have any experience with other skimmers, so I can't compare for you.

The bad news is that I don't think you have enough room. My Turbofloater is 21 inches high and takes approximatly 7 inches by 12 inches of sump floor space.

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BraveHeart

 

[ronl]

Thanks for the info BraveHeart. I've heard a lot of good things about the T-1000. I was afraid it wouldn't fit in my sump though. I'm using an old wet/dry and I was going to put the skimmer in the section where the bio balls were, which is only 7 1/2" x 9 1/2". If I don't hear any good words about the SR4 I could modify my stand a little to fit a 20 long which could hold a T-1000. Any SR4 users out there with any comparisons?

Thanks,
Ron

 

[Larry M]

Ron--Don't have personal experience with the Turbofloater, but it has a great reputation. I do have a CPR SR-4, it does a great job for me on my 75 gallon FO tank. It is kind of a tall bugger though, mine sits outside my stand. You need a minimum of 27" in order to remove the collection cup.

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Larry M

My Personal Site, Northern Reef

 

[ronl]

Thanks Larry. I thought I remembered that you had the SR4 and liked it, but hated the SR2. The height is not a problem. I have about 32" under the stand. Anyone know the height needed for the T-1000? Any other comments on either of these skimmers? Anyone have experience with both of them that can offer a comparison?

Thanks,
Ron