Protein Skimmers: Height vs Body Diameter

pbnj

pbnj

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Assuming all other factors being identical, which skimmer do you think would provide better performance?:
Skimmer #1) Height=26" Body Diameter=14"
Skimmer #2) Height=36" Body Diameter=8.5"
 
bullitr

bullitr

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body diameter
calculate the total volume of 26x 14 = 17.33 gallons
36x8.5 = 8.4 gallons if you run the same pump 26x 14 will have more advantage less pressure needed means less watts.
plus look at the pattern of most high end skimmer always bigger diameter not taller even the popular cone skimmer.
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by bullitr
http:///forum/post/3158707
body diameter
calculate the total volume of 26x 14 = 17.33 gallons
36x8.5 = 8.4 gallons if you run the same pump 26x 14 will have more advantage less pressure needed means less watts.
plus look at the pattern of most high end skimmer always bigger diameter not taller even the popular cone skimmer.
What you just said totaly contradicted your self.the 36x8.5 has less capacity(8.4 gallons),which means less water and more air(less pressure as you say).You ever hear of euro reef skimmers?you oughtta get on there and check out some specs.
 
johnr2604

johnr2604

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With out knowing anything else I would say the 24 x 18. Problem is skimmers have to have the whole package. A big part if this is design. Its possible either one of those skimmers using the same pump would not make a drop of skimate. The reason you see shorter fatter skimmers is mainly because they have to fit under stands. There are a lot of variables when it comes to skimmers. Are they recirc? whats the design of the water and air entry? design of the neck? whats the design of the return? Its a lot to think about. It takes a lot of research and testing.
 
bmkj02

bmkj02

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If that was the case my Seaclone would out perform almost all cause of its length. Like johnr2604 said I purchased a Octopus cause the seaclone wouldnt fit inder my stand. The Octopus is shorter and fatter and it skims 10x better but then again I am comparing it to a seaclone
. Most of the ones I see are usually shorter and fatter but I am not experience in this. I only get what my money lets me buy. I would of thought the shorter fatter ones were better cause less effort to make it to the top.
 
bullitr

bullitr

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Originally Posted by Rigdon87
http:///forum/post/3158717
What you just said totaly contradicted your self.the 36x8.5 has less capacity(8.4 gallons),which means less water and more air(less pressure as you say).You ever hear of euro reef skimmers?you oughtta get on there and check out some specs.
i used to use euro reef but its now outdated and they are trying to caught up with their recir 500 and recirc1000 but still can't compete with a lot of skimmer manufacturer out there?
heard about bubble king,atb,volcano. warner marine.
by the way what is the diameter on those?
 
bullitr

bullitr

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Originally Posted by Rigdon87
http:///forum/post/3158717
What you just said totaly contradicted your self.the 36x8.5 has less capacity(8.4 gallons),which means less water and more air(less pressure as you say).You ever hear of euro reef skimmers?you oughtta get on there and check out some specs.
dude my skimmer is 18" diameter
i am in the process of getting a 750 gallon system.
so i need to go out there.do you want to compared tank?
you are using msx 300 what is the diameter on those?
 
johnr2604

johnr2604

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Originally Posted by bullitr
http:///forum/post/3158838
euro reef is outdated and trying to caught up with their -- 500 and -- 1000
what is the diameter on those?
heard about bubble king,atb,volcano.
Yep, you can tell on this BK skimmer they definetly were not going for taller.
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by bullitr
http:///forum/post/3158838
euro reef is outdated and trying to caught up with their -- 500 and -- 1000
what is the diameter on those?
heard about bubble king,atb,volcano.
Sorry if that came off rude,i wasn't tryin to be i was juss stating my pov.But i wouldn't say euro reef is outdated they have some of the best skimmers money can buy,and the concept behind there skimmers is taller not fatter.

this is the rc4000
height:80"
Diameter:18"
and is rated for a 4000gal+ system
Msrp 10k
 
bullitr

bullitr

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check out jar*head atb skimmer better than euro reef that is base in so cal and no one gets euro reef anymore base on price,performance and energy effieciency.
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by bullitr
http:///forum/post/3158864
people like you is the reason most big reefer leave this site
(ccampbell,angelman,cibui and more)
Whats your deal man.i was trying to be nice and have a sense of humor but now your startin to hurt my feelings.Are you trying to get banned?.Its just a hobby and forum buddy don't to make it your life
 
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