Protein skimmer survey

[Tom Berry]

I want to get an overview of what zeoheads are using for skimmers.

Please post the approximate net volume of your system, the make and model of your skimmer, and the manufacturer's tank size rating (if you know it off hand).

Thanks.

Tom

[VegasMike]

System Net water volume estimated at 500 gallons, gross 750.

Simmer in use - Deltec AP1003
I think it's rated somewhere in the 900-1200 gallon range depending on stocking levels.

I love the skimmer. I had an MR4 or 5 (can't remember which) and the Deltec knocks the socks off that dual beckett with regard to skimmate quantity/quality and ease of set-up and cleaning.

[Aged Salt]

Net gallonage:450g
Skimmer: Deltec-AP1004--exactly a similar experience as Mike, switched from a multi-beckett, MRC to the Deltec. It's everything I had hopedBob

[G.Alexander]

Net 320 gallons, Skimmer BubbleKing 300 external with a AquaBee 2000/1 feeder pump.

Recommended for a 1580 gal system.

Switched from H & S A200 – 2 x 1060 (580 gal) with the same feeder pump.

G.Alexander

[moonpod]

Not a zeohead exactly. Current tank is a 180g with maybe 20+ in the sump.

Deltec 702. Rated for 500 or so. Selfcleaning head is on the way. I am going to try this unit on my new system (600g or so). If it doesn't cut the mustard I may go BK 400 ext.

[invincible569]

140g Total Volume using a Euro Reef CS6-2. Works just fine and never had any problems.

[Aquatic Image]

70g net volume using Euro Reef CS6-2 rated for 110g, works fine just tends to overflow if I run it wet.

50g net volume using H&S A110-F2000 rated for 100g, works great.

[CCG]

Not a Zeohead yet but! About 150 gross Deltec 851. I think it’s rated from 270-400.

Colin

[7thheaven]

100g net volume using Schuran150 rated for 250g(1000L), works fine

->17th May 03:16 Vince

[Brad Villeggiante]

I use an ASM-2 for my 40 gallon tank. I believe it is rated at 125 gallons. It's a pretty darn good skimmer for the price. I would definetly buy it again.

[Tom Berry]

Edward, Dustin,

Are your ERs recirculating?

Tom

[invincible569]

Edward, Dustin,

Are your ERs recirculating?

Tom

Yes. Just so you know.. I also clean my skimmer body with vinegar on a quaterly basis or whenever it looks dirty on the inside. Having a rough texture on the inside where the bubbles recirculate will loose its performance. The smoother the body, the easier the bubbles make it to the top. just thought I would throw that in since its part of my husbandry techniques

[CAReefer]

250 net gallons
ER CS12-2 in-sump with a 3rd pump added for recirc.
Rated for 400 gallons, not sure if the 3rd pump added any capacity, but definitely improved performance. I also clean inside of skimmer body, not as often as I should, but at least every couple months. One of these days I'm gonna get my arm stuck in that sucker and have to cut it off. (not my arm) Then I will have to by a deltec I guess. Just can't justify it at this point.

[Aquatic Image]

Edward, Dustin,

Are your ERs recirculating?

Tom

Mine is not a recirc. design. Although I plan to add a second pump soon.

[bogg]

160 g I am using the 8" diameter euro reef