Euroreef or Aqua C skimmer

[kpatrick]

I am upgrading skimmers to get away from my Seaclone. The two options I am looking at are both right around $228.00. Which would you pick??
1. Euroreef ES5-2 (up to 75 gallon which is a littly low but still hear they are better then hang on skimmers)
or
2. Aqua C remora Pro w/ Mag 3 (hang on skimmer but rated for over 75 gallon tanks)
keep in mind my tank is a 125. I know there are better skimmers out there but if I dont need to spend $400 on a skimmer then I prefer not to and use the extra $$ on my fuge or something else.
Thanks

 

[moray345]

Euroreef anyday!!!!!!!!:joy: :yes: :jumping:

 

[reefraff]

I have a Remora pro with a mag 5 on my 125 and it does great. I would throw in the extra money for the "right" Euroreef or go with the Remora. Euroreefs are good but you got to get the right size.

 

[squidd]

Yep I'd agree...
Your more than 1/2 way there..a "few" more bucks for the right sized Euro will pay back a hundredfold in the long run...:yes:

 

[kpatrick]

What size Euro would you recommend? If there are a couple that are similar I prefer the one that tanks up less space in the sump/refugium.

 

[thesamm]

u definatly want a euro reef...mine kicks

[hr]
, u can find the model u want at there site with all the dementions and what not
(im sure u can guess the site, if not take a trip to google)

 

[tapeworm]

If you have the inclination, build your self a skimmer. You can build an awesome one for your size tank for less than 70 dollars.
I, personally, think skimmers are a rip off for what they cost to make.

 

[kpatrick]

Are ASM skimmers just as good as the Euroreefs? I hear they are both from the same company that split. ASM are a lot cheaper so I wasnt sure about their quality compared to Euroreef.

 

[squidd]

Yes ASM are as good...
But take the Euro reef "ratings" and transfer them to the ASM by "size" (diameter and height) to get an "accurate/effecient" model for your tank...
(they have differing "rating" parameters)

 

[rwp1202]

Just to give equal exposure to the AquaC they are also GREAT skimmers. If you are running a sump and have room, upgrade to the EV-120 or EV-180. I used the EV-120 with a mag 5 pump on my 75G and on my 105G and it was great.
What ever you decide, I would go with a skimmer that is rated for more than 75g. As you already discovered with the seaclone, if you buy based on price alone, you will spend again. If $ is an issue (as it is for most of us in this hobby), wait another month to save the extra bucks. You won't regret it.
HTH