too much skimmer?

blitz

blitz

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Hey everyone, well i'm setting up at 65 gal reef with a 20-30 gal sump/fuge and I pretty much have all the hardware but a skimmer. I came across a Euro-Reef CS6-1 which after some research I found out is rated for a max of 200gals and an ideal aquarium size of 100. So I would like to know if thats too powerful of a skimmer (If there is such a thing) or if that would work well seeing as how I would be running a system of about 90gals total between DT & sump/fuge? Also if anyone has one of these skimmers please repley with your likes or dislikes about it. TIA
PS Love the board by the way, its been a great source of information as I plan my first reef. :joy:
 
robchuck

robchuck

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The CS6-1 is definately not too much skimmer for a 65. I ran one on my 65 until the Sedra pump died from a power surge back in March. It produced a nice, dark, and consistent skimmate from a fairly light bio-load, and I never thought the tank suffered from being overskimmed. I would've put the skimmer back on line in a heartbeat if it didn't take so long for me to receive a replacement pump, during which time I decided to upgrade to a 150 a purchased a much larger skimmer!
 
spline9

spline9

Member
You can overskim?
Maybe thats whats happening to me. My RedSea Prizm doesnt produce the thick brown stuff I keep reading about in here. I only get a cloudy translucent green liquid. Maybe I have it turned up too high.
 
spline9

spline9

Member
Haha ok then. I didnt think you could but I was starting to second guess myself.
So maybe there just isnt much to skim then. I can deal with that.
 
gjuarez3

gjuarez3

Member
Robchuck, do you still have that CS6-1 protein skimmer?
If you do, would you be willing to trade or sell?
 
robchuck

robchuck

Active Member

Originally posted by gjuarez3
Robchuck, do you still have that CS6-1 protein skimmer?
If you do, would you be willing to trade or sell?
I still have it, but I've had some problems with packages sent to me recently by both Fed Ex and UPS, so I don't feel comfortable with shipping it. I apologize for that, but I would rather keep it than deal with the hassles of replacing a broken skimmer.
Blitz, sorry for the hijacking of your thread, but if you have any more questions about the setup of your 65, feel free to ask away.
 
zap800

zap800

Member
hey spline i have the same skimmer as you and i was getting that green stuff too. i turned the flow down a hair and it got alot darker. so try that. sorry for jumping in
 
blitz

blitz

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No problem Robchuck, Your all welcome to ask anything you like. One thing I was wondering however, what advantages does the CS euro-reefs have over their ES line. Besides cost of course whats the difference:notsure:? Thanks
 
robchuck

robchuck

Active Member
The only difference between the Euro Reef ES and CS skimmers is the type of acrylic used in the construction. ES skimmers are made of extruded acrylic and CS made of cast acrylic. Cast acrylic is a higher grade plastic than extruded and will have a longer lifespan. Both types of acrylic are acceptable, unless you run ozone, which might deteriorate the acrylic of an ES series (extruded) skimmer over say 5-10 years.
 
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