starshrike
New member
Currently have a EuroReef Cs-80 skimmer which is acting sluggish and not very good at skimming even after vinegar baths.. I have unfortunately been traveling more as of late and cannot routinely open up the skimmer to clean it out, but would like to have at least some "peace of mind" when my friend takes care of the tank. He'll empty out the cup at least .
Tank is medium/heavy stocked with
Inhabitants:
Inverts - std hermits and snails
One of each: Sea Urchin (1.5" diameter), Coral Banded Shrimp, True Percula, Mandarin Goby, Wrasse. Lawnmower Blenny, Clam (3")
Corals: Variety of primarily SPS (dominated by birdsnest and cap coral) and some softies. Forgive me but I'm still learning lots about this tank which I got from a friend about half a year ago, and about reef keeping in general!
Ideally, I would like to get a good primary skimmer and retire the EuroReef to be the backup. I took some ideas from this thread, which is well compiled
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1952047. I am not looking to blow my budget, but get a good work-horse skimmer. The SWC160 caught my eye as a good value, and the ATB seems to be a bit steep in price for me, but I am open to ideas!
Thanks in advance!!
Tank is medium/heavy stocked with
Inhabitants:
Inverts - std hermits and snails
One of each: Sea Urchin (1.5" diameter), Coral Banded Shrimp, True Percula, Mandarin Goby, Wrasse. Lawnmower Blenny, Clam (3")
Corals: Variety of primarily SPS (dominated by birdsnest and cap coral) and some softies. Forgive me but I'm still learning lots about this tank which I got from a friend about half a year ago, and about reef keeping in general!
Ideally, I would like to get a good primary skimmer and retire the EuroReef to be the backup. I took some ideas from this thread, which is well compiled
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1952047. I am not looking to blow my budget, but get a good work-horse skimmer. The SWC160 caught my eye as a good value, and the ATB seems to be a bit steep in price for me, but I am open to ideas!
Thanks in advance!!