SRO 2000 int vs 2000 sss

[drew930]

It's goes in very easy. The best way is to place the pump in first slightly underneath the micron socks. Then place the skimmer body in and connect the pump. That's it! You don't need any wiggling, lubricants, or WD40

Lol ... I would hope WD40 wouldn't be required !

 

[mastersonr]

It's goes in very easy. The best way is to place the pump in first slightly underneath the micron socks. Then place the skimmer body in and connect the pump. That's it! You don't need any wiggling, lubricants, or WD40

I'm still finishing up my plumbing so I haven't ran the skimmer yet. But given the amount of room I still have left, I don't see a problem elevating it higher if I needed to. Hope that helps. I went with the INT because I felt maintaining and cleaning the pump on it would be easier than to clean the sss. Also, the int was $150 cheaper for me. That was an easy decision for me to make. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Just curious if you have had a chance to run this skimmer in your sump yet and how it has worked out. I am looking at the same set up and would appreciate any feedback.

 

[mastersonr]

It's goes in very easy. The best way is to place the pump in first slightly underneath the micron socks. Then place the skimmer body in and connect the pump. That's it! You don't need any wiggling, lubricants, or WD40

I'm still finishing up my plumbing so I haven't ran the skimmer yet. But given the amount of room I still have left, I don't see a problem elevating it higher if I needed to. Hope that helps. I went with the INT because I felt maintaining and cleaning the pump on it would be easier than to clean the sss. Also, the int was $150 cheaper for me. That was an easy decision for me to make. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Just curious if you have had a chance to run this skimmer in your sump yet and how it has worked out. I am looking at the same set up and would appreciate any feedback, particularly with the water level of the skimmer since that sump runs with a 10" water level.

 

[toofrigginswt]

Just curious if you have had a chance to run this skimmer in your sump yet and how it has worked out. I am looking at the same set up and would appreciate any feedback, particularly with the water level of the skimmer since that sump runs with a 10" water level.

The skimmer is running like a champ. It pulls so much gunk out. I elevated it to where it sits about 6 inches deep.

Here's a photo one hour after I emptied the skimmate earlier today.

 

[mastersonr]

The skimmer is running like a champ. It pulls so much gunk out. I elevated it to where it sits about 6 inches deep.

Here's a photo one hour after I emptied the skimmate earlier today.

Looks good, thanks for the feedback Jonathon! I just got this same sump to replace my old one and and will need to get a new skimmer with a smaller footprint. The SRO 2000 looks like it will work just fine. I do have a few more questions for you if you don't mind:

- How did you raise the skimmer? PVC pipe, egg crate or something else?
- are you using the micron socks and if so, how often do you clean them? I was thinking about running without them but wonder what affect if any this would have on the skimmer.
- looks like you have a light over the fuge section. How did you set that up and how is it working out? I am thinking of going BB with just some cheato.
- would love to see a pic of your entire sump set up if you have one to share.

Thanks again!

 

[robertcedgar]

For what it's worth, the SSS version of SRO are fine skimmers. I have the 3000SSS on my 140 tank (170 Volume) and it is wonderful. I can say that the SSS, in my opinion, makes up for any loss in volume it may have by its ability to fit a high volume skimmer in a relatively small space. Either version will work great and is a quality machine. The xp is fine as well. IMO, the beauty of SRO is two fold....the quality of the build and the inclusion of the Bubbleblaster pump which produces incredible bubbles and has a three year warranty. Some of the lower line RO skimmers have Sicce pumps which are not bad but are a far cry from SRO with Bubbleblaster pumps.....

 

[mastersonr]

For what it's worth, the SSS version of SRO are fine skimmers. I have the 3000SSS on my 140 tank (170 Volume) and it is wonderful. I can say that the SSS, in my opinion, makes up for any loss in volume it may have by its ability to fit a high volume skimmer in a relatively small space. Either version will work great and is a quality machine. The xp is fine as well. IMO, the beauty of SRO is two fold....the quality of the build and the inclusion of the Bubbleblaster pump which produces incredible bubbles and has a three year warranty. Some of the lower line RO skimmers have Sicce pumps which are not bad but are a far cry from SRO with Bubbleblaster pumps.....

Thanks Robert. I would have no issue using the SSS if the sump space was smaller. Since it looks like I can fit the 2000 int in the trigger sump and save some $$ over the SSS, I think that is the route I want to go.

I really appreciate all of the responses on this forum. This is so helpful for me in getting my first larger tank going.

 

[summitwynds]

Hope you don't mind me jumping in for your opinion on my build. I also have a Trigger 36e sump. My tank is 217 gallons (58x36x24). I'm looking at SRO skimmers and have narrowed it down to either a 3000int or 5000sss. I think either of those would fit.