I have a good skimmer now, I got it months ago used, its a Euro Reef ES5 (I think is the model). I would have preferred a larger one, but I got a great deal on it, & from what I understand, ER actually rates their skimmers correctly, & this one is rated for a 90. So hopefully along with my refugium, I will be good to go.
I have been collecting parts for this tank for well over a year. I began the journey in getting a 90 for a large planted FW tank. To make anextremely long story short, I realized that to do my planted tank right, that is the way I wanted to... it was going to take alot more money than I thought, so I sold off what I had amassed for it so far, except the tank & stand, & started to accumulate parts for a salty tank. I sold off the two Jebo canisters I had originally picked up for that tank, & turned that money into the skimmer I have now.
I have spent ALOT of time laboring over decisions on parts... as well as tons of time beating the bushes looking for deals on used equipment, that I could have made a parttime job out of it. But I am very close now... veeeeery close.
Very close to starting what I expect will be a spirit shattering algae farm.
Trav
edit: I just spoke to the wife, & my RO/DI is apparently waiting for me at the house. Her words were "a big box is here from Florida", & "its not rocks" so I am hopeful!!! WEWP!!!!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7156391#post7156391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WVfishguy
I'm an expert at freshwater, but I consider myself an "advanced beginner" when it comes to saltwater, especially inverts. I'm not sure there ARE any true experts on saltwater. Some folks are just more knowledgeable than others.
Travis, you describe yourself as a novice, so I'll ask you; Has anyone explained the importance of starting out with a good skimmer? I didn't see you mention it specifically (I might have missed it). I see a lot of folks skimp on this piece of equipment and get disgusted with the hobby way too soon.
