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[asmodeus]

I was just going to post about your pumps looking funny there , But I guess you have found out that they are upside down. LOL

Try taking the ball vlave off and put a Gate valve on there.. It worked for me ...

 

[asmodeus]

Ok here is a question for ya I have a RS 250 in sump with 2 x SP-3 sedra's. Can I make this into a External skimmer. I have the gate valve and the tee like the RC models would need to just glue them and get the unions for the pumps right is there another pump I need to buy other then the Sedr'a that is running in my sump.

 

[Maximus]

Just curious but have the rust issues been fixed on the new sp pumps? I am in the market to upgrade my skimmer but need reassurance that the rust issue has been resolved.

 

[Maximus]

double post.

 

[asmodeus]

Rust problems I have never heard of the rust problems

 

[Maximus]

A few early beta testers had rust in their beta pumps.

 

[joeycadre]

whooohoooo just got in my cs-80 and put it in the sump. now i can start adding critters to the tank.

it went together like a dream and was a snap to start up.

 

[PatMayo]

I have an RS-100 skimmer. Is there an older model designation for this unit? I see a lot of model designators that I think are old and I don't recognize them.

So did mine have a predecessor and what was it?

Regards,

Pat

 

[crab0000]

I think it would be equal to a CS6-1 from looking at the size of it.

 

[fishingcp]

I have a cs80 I was wondering if a wet skim or a dry skim is better and how to achieve that which way do you need to move the riser pipe to get a dry skim

 

[crab0000]

Wet or dry is the big debate. It's really up to you, but I run my skimmer wet. You would adjust the riser down to get drier skimmate and move it up to get wetter skimmate. HTH

 

[240-Reefer]

My 2cents on the wet or dry Skimming

Depends on the load of your tank and the skimmer you have. If you have a 200 gallon system and you skimmer is rated for 300, skimm dry. If you are pushing it like getting a skimmer rated for the 200, skimm wet.

I Have a RC500 rated for 500 gallons and my system is only 400 so I skimm a little dry. I dont want to pull everything out of the water, some fish and corals need food that is in the water.

 

[fishingcp]

thanks it is on a 37 gal and rated for up to 80 gal

 

[crab0000]

You could always try each way for a few months and see which way your corals look best.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

I see some tube have a needle valve and some don't. Is it necessary and does it helps performance.

 

[240-Reefer]

My new skimmer RC500 one week old and 30 hours of skimming

 

[asmodeus]

ohhhhhhhhhhh ya nice one.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Hey 240-Reefer,

I see you have a needle valve on your tube there. Just curious to see what it's for and does it helps performance. Thanks.

 

[mariocaz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7366691#post7366691 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 240-Reefer
My new skimmer RC500 one week old and 30 hours of skimming

Really what beautiful work in that mounster!!!!! :eek2: :eek1:

I have a RC 180 and also it do a very good work in my aquarium.

Congrats!!!

 

[Funky_Fish14]

I am slightly confused with all the skimmers with different names such as CS, RS, and RC. Are they simply older names for similar models?

Seriously considering a euro-reef(or deltec, or BK) for my next tank..Custom 60g with 56g sump and 30g fuge.

Thanks!

Chris