Anyone know what protein skimmer this is?

[Scott.h]

I had this given to me. I have no idea what it is, or which pump it needs. Neither does the previous owner. So I'm trying to figure out what it is, or if anything is missing, what pump it needs, or if it's worth messing with. Thanks

 

[Eggyoke]

Euro reef maybe

 

[cb684]

Reef Dynamics / Euro reef...

 

[SandJ]

Eggyoke is correct, it is a EuroReef.

 

[Scott.h]

Ok thanks! is it decent? It would go on a 90dt/70 sump

 

[cb684]

Euro reef became Reef Dynamics, that closed last year.

They used to make great skimmers.

 

[120reefkeeper]

Yes it is a Euroreef.

 

[cb684]

If you need pieces for it there are a few still available in this website: http://aquariumsource.com/t/reef-dynamics-replacement-parts

 

[Scott.h]

I did email them earlier today after finding out what it is. Sucky thing is for the replacement pump and fitting I need is almost $200. For an extra little bit I can have a whole new skimmer.

 

[120reefkeeper]

If you need a pump and know what model it is .... I would suggest eBay.

Probably a Sedra 3500, or sedra 5000.

 

[Scott.h]

It's this one but I'm not sure that I have that little fitting with the air inlet piece

http://aquariumsource.com/products/reef-dynamics-sicce-pump-upgrade

 

[120reefkeeper]

So are you missing the part that goes on the pump where the airline tubing hooks up or the piece that goes on the other end to control the amount of air you allow in??

 

[Scott.h]

So are you missing the part that goes on the pump where the airline tubing hooks up or the piece that goes on the other end to control the amount of air you allow in??

Actually we found that collar. I think I have everything just trying to see how it goes together. I have an unused sicce 5.0 pump.. Any idea if I could use it?

 

[Scott.h]

So according to their pictures I'm not sure where this piece goes

 

[120reefkeeper]

That piece goes on the inlet / suction side of the pump.

 

[120reefkeeper]

If you take a look at this picture it shows where that collar piece goes and on the other end of the hose is a small control valve. In this picture the control valve is orange and grey.

 

[Scott.h]

If you take a look at this picture it shows where that collar piece goes and on the other end of the hose is a small control valve. In this picture the control valve is orange and grey.

ok I see that goes on the front of the pump. That's a slightly different skimmer, but apparently I'm still missing the orange thing

 

[Reeferdood]

Orange thing is a valve used to fine tune your air ratio...

 

[120reefkeeper]

If you google Euroreef skimmer and look at the images you'll see they made many different designs. All you need now is a proper pump and a small valve for fine tuning the air. Like I said they made different designs so the little valve could be orange , white, black etc... I'm sure any of those would work. The pump is the important part. You need to try to properly identify exactly which model skimmer you have . Then you can be sure to get the proper pump or one that will suitable work with your skimmer.

You have a very good skimmer on your hands and if you can find a suitable pump at a reasonable cost I would definitely recommend using this skimmer. That is as long as it doesn't have anything else wrong with it.

 

[Eggyoke]

I hate to tell you that I just threw away a never used Sedra 5000. Tried to sell it for $50 but got no takers.