DC skimmers and pumps

numsie · Apr 12, 2013

Does anyone have any experience with any of the new DC type skimmers? I am setting up a new 90g reef and was all set to order a RO Diablo 160 when I came across this. http://www.saltysupply.com/RLSS-R6-I...-p/h2o1110.htm Price looks right and I love the control. Any thoughts?

numsie · Apr 13, 2013

Whats up everyone, no opinions???? Shocking!

CoralReefDesigns · Apr 13, 2013

I personally like them so far.. its nice having the option nto adjust the voltage to your needs, plus gives you different modes. Feeds modes, standby, etc.
Overall probablly not needed but for a die hard reef junkie that loves controllability, will love the dc skimmers and pumps!
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CoralReefDesigns · Apr 13, 2013

Forgot to add, that we used the diablo series dc skimmer. Int200

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numsie · Apr 14, 2013

How do you think this would work for a 90g reef that will have lots of stock? http://www.saltysupply.com/RLSS-R6-I...-p/h2o1110.htm

CoralReefDesigns · Apr 14, 2013

It would probably Work great. But I always go x2 on my skimmer.. I would look for something thats for 150-200 gallons.

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numsie · Apr 15, 2013

Thanks much, my sump will be finished this Friday and then I can start setting up, more to follow!

numsie · Apr 23, 2013

Good morning all, so I placed my order today....2 Razor 120 16k w connector bar, RO Diablo DC 170 skimmer, RO Diablo DC 3500 pump and Coral Vue 500w heater, I got a very good deal from Steve at Sea Shor in Buffalo Grove. My sump from Anthony at Nano Sea Creations will be ready tomorrow. Yesterday I ordered my first piece of ART for the aquascaping from http://cerameco.com/gallery/vida-roc...shapes/arch-3/. Looks like water in the next week or so, very excited!

Zero Nitrates · Apr 23, 2013

I use a DC pump. It really works well. It's produces less noise than our old return pump. The control of flow and feed feature is great!

numsie · Apr 23, 2013

Last summer I was using my mag7 and a T5 light system and had heat problems, now that I am getting the DC pump and DC skimmer along with LED lighting I am hoping I won't need a chiller on my new system.