Euroreef skimmer

[brewercm]

Anybody know if this is a good deal and what size tank this unit is good for.

EUROREEF ES5-2 SKIMMER = $130

Wanted to clarify. I'm not selling this unit I was looking at it.
Thanks

[TexasState]

They are normally around $200. There's a guy selling new scratch and dent unit for about $165 on ebay awhile back (skimmerman,) brand new, no scratch or dent identifiable. I don't remember the rating correctly. I would say the rating is less then 90 gallons. IMHO, more like for 55 gallons tank. I would try to get the ES5-3 instead. ES is the economy model. CS is the regular model.

[TexasState]

I wouldn't buy a Euro reef skimmer w/ a Sedra 3500 pump. I would get something w/ a Sedra 5000 or above:
Euro-Reef is proud to announce the unveiling of the long awaited ES-SERIES skimmers!! The ES5-2 is the first in a series of skimmers that have been designed to meet the needs of the cost conscious hobbyist. Assembled with the same craftsmanship and integrity as the renowned CS-SERIES, the ES-SERIES utilizes extruded acrylic tubing, cast acrylic plates and our custom SCH 40 Gray PVC fittings which includes a 2" union for easy cup removal. All parts are hand machined, welded and tested by our trained expert staff to ensure the best possible quality. The ES5-2 comes complete with a newly enhanced SEDRA KSP3500 pump and our famous needle wheel impeller just like all of our others skimmers, it's a plug-and-play experience!!

Finally, you can throw out your old venturi, airstone driven, high maintenance downdraft and get the real thing.

Technical Specs:
Reactions chamber: 5" diameter x 10" tall
Collection cup: 5" diameter x 4" tall
Overal height: 20"
Easy union disconnect w/ zero height clearance required for cup removal
Pump: SEDRA KSP3500 @ 30 Watts 110v
Footprint: 9" x 9"
Ideal Tank Size 75 gallon
-PA

[brewercm]

Thanks, I wasn't sure of their models but have heard nothing but good about them. I was thinking if it was cheap enough and would work on a larger tank at a later date. Sounds like it would be stretching it on my existing 75 now though.

[matt]

I'm not sure if this matters much, the first and biggest lesson I was taught in the MACO acrylic courses was don't use extruded acrylic, especially tube, for any project you want to last. I'd consider a good cast skimmer. Maybe Precision Marine?

I posted a photo of my beckett skimmer. Have a look! It's 26" tall, 6"diameter cast tube.

[robertpower3]

I'd go a little bigger. i have a cs62 on an eighty and its workin pretty hard. I love the skimmer though. It's the best skimmer i've used

[Henry]

If you looking for a cool skimmer, I found this one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2342894828&category=46313

Henry

[TexasState]

IMHO, just run a caulerpa sump w/ a weak skimmer. I have seen too many successful big SPS tank run on calcium reactor and caulerpa sump only.

[alexwolf]

nah was relisted its sold at $125