Euroreef skimmer...

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mjohnson86

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I have an older Euroreef skimmer with 2 Sedra 5000 pumps... This thing is a BEAST!!!

Are they still pretty good skimmers or should I look at selling it for something newer?
 
I agree, keep it. Euroreef has been around for a long time but is still one of the best performing skimmers. I am a big believer in their skimmers. I am using a RS-250 on my 120 and love it.

Joe
 
Yeah I would keep it. If the pumps ever die on you, you could replace them with just a newer pump (like a bubble blaster), but the body really should last you forever. I own two euroreefs. I would love to get something new for fun, but I just can't justify it since these work so well.

FB
 
I'm running two Euro Reefs, a RS-250 on my 150 gallon, and a RS-80 on my 46. I like most would love something nice and fancy but these skimmers are work horses and they do the job very well. My RS-80 has the mesh mod impeller and the pin wheel impeller on the 250 have been the only things I have had to replace on them.
 
Fishbulb2 said:
Yeah I would keep it. If the pumps ever die on you, you could replace them with just a newer pump (like a bubble blaster), but the body really should last you forever. I own two euroreefs. I would love to get something new for fun, but I just can't justify it since these work so well.

FB
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More specifics on replacement pumps? I have a Euroreef RS135 with the Sedra 5000 pump and I am about to replace the pump again. They only last about 2 years before they start to loose power to the point that they can't pull air into the venturi. What pump would be more reliable with the same power that will fit the RS135? Love the skimmer, just want a better pump. Any suggestions?
 
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garymcgrath said:
More specifics on replacement pumps? I have a Euroreef RS135 with the Sedra 5000 pump and I am about to replace the pump again. They only last about 2 years before they start to loose power to the point that they can't pull air into the venturi. What pump would be more reliable with the same power that will fit the RS135? Love the skimmer, just want a better pump. Any suggestions?
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Best pump you could buy.... eheim... reef dynamics sells em modified for the135
 
I would stick with either sedra or eheim or ecoplus. These skimmers were built around these pumps and work most efficiently using ONLY these pumps. Venture out if you will, but I would stick with what the manufacturer recommends.
 
Yeah i was just about to add the bubbleblasters are not similar in watee and air draw. close is a psk1000 and it is not good at handling the backpressure from the huge reaction chamber. I tried my psk and it could not cut it. What I would suggest is the current impeller assembly from reef dynamics if you go sedra 5000 again. Keep the pump clean with water vinegar bath ever three to four months... I
 
swcc said:
Yeah i was just about to add the bubbleblasters are not similar in watee and air draw. close is a psk1000 and it is not good at handling the backpressure from the huge reaction chamber. I tried my psk and it could not cut it. What I would suggest is the current impeller assembly from reef dynamics if you go sedra 5000 again. Keep the pump clean with water vinegar bath ever three to four months... I
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I would like to see a Laguna based skimmer pump on ER/RD skimmer


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