Qns on Skimmer...

[Terryz_]

I was thinking of getting AquaC EV 120 for a 4ft tank(90 gallons)... Will it be effective... can it overskim my tank... Or should i get a AquaC EV 180... thkz..

[trevally]

Was oso thinking abt getting a bigger skimmer for my tank.

thinking of getting either H&S skimmer or Myreefcreations skimmer

I rather overskim then under skim..

[Coral_ClamS]

so which can actually overskim a 4 footer. izzit and aquaC EV 120 or EV 180 ? which model of H&S is also suitable for overskimming?

[roidan]

so which can actually overskim a 4 footer. izzit and aquaC EV 120 or EV 180 ? which model of H&S is also suitable for overskimming?

definitely ev180 will skim better

[Tanggy]

no harm getting bigger if can afford rite! thanks roidan for the ride bro. nice tank you have!

[roidan]

no harm getting bigger if can afford rite! thanks roidan for the ride bro. nice tank you have!

no problem...

shhhh...dun praise lah....anyway..just a modest tank....no problem for the ride.......

[Terryz_]

So which is just nice for a 4 ft... No extra money liao... hehe...

[ah^siao]

i using h&S the 2001 model.. suitable for tank up to 850L.. my tank 4x2x2

[Terryz_]

How much the H&S...

[trevally]

hhhmm...terry, will u consider this?

MR-2

[reef2]

i have done similar homework before... deciding between MR2 or H&S 2001. MR2 needs at least the resun/iwaki clone pressure rated pump to perform since it is a beckett skimmer. so if u add up the $$, its around $800-900. H&S 2001 cost $633 if you get the promotional discount (buy 2 get 1 free, original $950). IMO, for a 4 footer, 2001 should be more than sufficient even u go for SPS.

[trevally]

ya..if only the promotion is still on, however if there is no promotion and the price for H&S 850L skimmer is going to be $900++ after new yrs. i think it is cheaper to get MR-2 . IMO, MR-2 seem to be a much better skimmer then H&S Skimmer, dun u agree?

[reef2]

fully agree, if the price is the same, go for MR-2, afterall its a beckett skimmer the same consideration goes for EV-180 which cost only $700++ if u go with a Rio pump.

[nicky30092002]

maybe shld have a competition of skimmate qty ...

(collection for the week, but of cos same capactiy range .. or does it matters)

Gp1:

first round : AquaC vs H&S

second round : MR2 vs H&S

third round : AquaC vs MR2

Gp2:

first round : Becket vs ...

second round : AquaMedic vs ...

third round :

paiseh knowledge/brand limited ..

[Terryz_]

Is MR-2 sold in singapore....

[reef2]

not sold in singapore.. must order from myreefcreation in the US. andy is a very friendly guy, try email to him. he is able to customize to yr dimension too and needs.

to consider a skimmer, i will consider the following in addition to skimmate:

1. pump needed and wattage (running $$)

2. ease of adjustment, whether its sensitive to water level

3. max gal it can process

4. dimension, whether it fits into your sump

5. wat are u keeping, SPS ?

6. finally, $$

the only disadvantage of H&S (which in fact its also its main advantage) is the needle wheel pump which if damage, can cost u $300+. but so far, feedback is that the pump is very reliable.

[trevally]

ya lor...if S*al**e has the promotion again, then i wont hesitate to get a H&S skimmer...else i will order from myreefcreations.

Anyway, to get a MR-2 to singapore will also cost abt me abt SGD$600++. it only that MR-2 need a strong pumb to run while H&S skimmer is cheaper in a long run.

[choobaba]

what about jetskim 100 ?? is it good ?? dont really c ppl talking about it ??