Sapphire Aquatics Vs. Euro Reef

[corruption]

Planning on getting a Solana either way, want to know about the built-in skimmer's quality

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[medi]

Actually, my stock skimmer has worked great. It regularly pulls out dark nasty green skimmate. The only reason I am going to replace it is the the acrylic has come apart near the top on two separate occasions, and now I am tired of fixing it.

On the other hand....I have read several reviews from people that hated their skimmer and never could get it to break in.

[corruption]

Cool, sounds like its at least worth trying out -- I've seen a few people saying the same, but I see posts of people saying that with ASM, Bubble King, Reef Octopus hardware too... I think lots of em just don't know how to do it right I'll stick with the stock for a while, and aim towards the Sapphire down the line.. Thanks!

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[medi]

definitely can't go wrong with at least trying it out. Like I said mine is still working great, but it is time to fix AGAIN and I just don't want to mess with it anymore.

One tip of advice is to make some kind of riser to lift the skimmer about an inch to an inch and a half. This significantly improved the function of my skimmer.

[corruption]

Good to know... the repairs that you're making, whats the issue? Separation of the acrylic seams?

Also, how long have you had the tank? I wouldn't be surprised if theres been a minor revision or 2 to the components..

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[medi]

exactly right. One of the acrylic seams near the top keeps coming apart. I have been using acrylic weld to fix it, but maybe just good old fashion glue would work better.

The tank is exactly one year old in 6 days.

[corruption]

6 months to a year to decide if I want another Tunze or if I want a Sapphire sounds like a plan

We're getting excited about getting the tank -- prolly be a month or so before we have it and its set up.. what lighting option did you go for? I think we're gonna have to go with the art deco MH fixture -- it just fits the setup so well

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[medi]

They are a great AIO tank, and I have thoroughly enjoyed mine. I actually initially went with a 250W Aquamedic pendent, but then traded it for a 24" Coralife 150W MH with 2x64W PC and 2 blue moonlights. Now I want my 250W back.....:(, so I am soon to mod. my coralife fixture into a 250W MH. I really like the look of the stock MH that came with it, but I miss how bright the 250 MH was. IMHO a 150w MH is not enough light for this tank, especially since I am attempting to have multiple SPS corals.