bored4long
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Have you seen the new extreme Octopus Skimmers? They look promising, but details are lacking. http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_48
Skimmer users. Whatcha got.. Recommendations?
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kdblove_99
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yeah i agree mark thise look pretty darn nice i might try one someday. they are pretty darn cheap also
builderguy
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Not sure why you guys have a problem with AquaC...they changed the skimmer a few years ago, but still seem to carry the bad rap they got from the earlier models. I have a EV-180 on my 150 and it works great.
edsimmons
Premium Member
I use 2 of the AquaC Remora Pro w/ Mag 3 on my 180g .I was not very impressed. Just my .02 cents.
1.The mag pump ran hot.
2.Skimmer is hard to tune (I hate the rubber o-ring thing).
3.The injector nozzle clogs very easy. One small snail or Astrenia star and you have to take the whole thing apart and clean out the injector.
builderguy
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I agree the Remoras are not very impressive. I have one on my hospital tank...it's not very impressive....but the EV is great.
Not to hijack...but what IS a good HOB skimmer
Not to hijack...but what IS a good HOB skimmer
shiveley
Active member
I tested this H.O.B. skimmer and was VERY impressed with its performance:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1258666
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1258666
bladeruner143
Premium Member
Hey Shiveley, how much do those skimmers run?
shiveley
Active member
Bermuda Rogue info and pricing can be found here:
http://www.bermudaaquatics.com/rogue.htm
http://www.bermudaaquatics.com/rogue.htm
robertloop
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Been doing a lot of research on skimmers the last few days. The AquaC 180 does get great reviews. (The newer style) At least the reviews that I came across. 
I had no idea how many companies are out there untill now. And they ALL make the same claims. I feel like its such a shot in the dark.
I had no idea how many companies are out there untill now. And they ALL make the same claims. I feel like its such a shot in the dark.
Jim_S
Timo Boll
The method that the Aqua C skimmers use to mix the air and water is highly ineffective when compared to what is available on the "quality" needlewheel/pinwheel skimmers today.
Spray injectors get clogged, stop functioning correctly when surface tension is altered (from food or hands), and they are not any where near as consistent overtime due to build up, salt creep.. you name it. And the pumps required draw more energy.
I'm not saying they're garbage. They work... but you have to maintain them properly, and not as well as a proper needle wheel skimmer.
Spray injectors get clogged, stop functioning correctly when surface tension is altered (from food or hands), and they are not any where near as consistent overtime due to build up, salt creep.. you name it. And the pumps required draw more energy.
I'm not saying they're garbage. They work... but you have to maintain them properly, and not as well as a proper needle wheel skimmer.
FoothillCorals
Premium Member
Down draft skimmers require very large inefficient pumps. Pin wheel style skimmers are much more efficient. They use a lot less power. Bubble King, Bubble master, Deltec, ER, H&S, AMS & Octo all use pin wheels. Look at the old ETSS skimmers and the size pumps those things take. Dose anyone even run those anymore? I used to run an ETSS, but would never go back.
Jim_S
Timo Boll
Yeah, I also qualified that my post with "quality" and "proper".
Of course, there are many NW style skimmers out there that aren't winners. Like FHcorals mentioned, the pinwheel variety are the best IMO. Some of the best skimmers on the market are pinwheels. H&S, ATB, BK, Deltec, ER RC models, etc.
With regards to a large pump, PW skimmers draw air directly into the pump. As the pump pushes air and water, its power consumption drops dramatically. So the eheim 1262 that runs my RC180 is listed at drawing 80 watts, but probably does more like 45 with the air/water mixture.
But also, everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this matter, and I respect yours
I can only post my opinion through my experiences
dots
Premium Member
H&S, ATB, BK, Deltec, ER RC models
H&S, ATB, BK, Deltec, ER RC models
ditto
I have a Euroreef 6-1, (RS-100), because its been such a great skimmer, and that I am back on track, I am emptying the cup every other day........I have added the gate valve mod to it and had to replace the pump, but that is understandable.
I think I am actually starting to enjoy the "skunky" smell.
ASM and Euroreef are "basicly" the same thing. Unless your hardcore Barebottom uber sterile SPS crazy, any of the popular brands mentioned will work for you.
Just avoid the HOB types and get an in sump type and call it good.
H&S, ATB, BK, Deltec, ER RC models
ditto
I have a Euroreef 6-1, (RS-100), because its been such a great skimmer, and that I am back on track, I am emptying the cup every other day........I have added the gate valve mod to it and had to replace the pump, but that is understandable.
I think I am actually starting to enjoy the "skunky" smell.
ASM and Euroreef are "basicly" the same thing. Unless your hardcore Barebottom uber sterile SPS crazy, any of the popular brands mentioned will work for you.
Just avoid the HOB types and get an in sump type and call it good.
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CruzinKim
In Memoriam
I would also bypass on the AquaC(rap) EV180. Besides what everyone else has commented, it's noisy too. I like my BM160, but the H&S A150 is so much better built, easier to adjust, great customer service and 2 year warranty.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11266556#post11266556 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by robertloop
Been doing a lot of research on skimmers the last few days. The AquaC 180 does get great reviews. (The newer style) At least the reviews that I came across.
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