New red sea skimmer, a total game changer?

[A Young Reefer]

I will let these do the talking:

REEFER DC Skimmers - The revolutionary self-leveling skimmers

The smart REEFER DC Skimmers include patent-pending self-leveling technology that prevents over-skimming, and prevent full cups from spilling over once they're full while continuing to aerate the water.

redseafish.com

Red Sea launch ReefRun DC Return Pumps and Self-Leveling Skimmers | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Red Sea is seeing out a productive 2022 with news of two significant new product ranges – DC return pumps, and new DC-powered Self-Leveling protein skimmers. The DC return pumps represent the most…

reefbuilders.com

 

[A Young Reefer]

IMO thats one less thing to worry about, one of the few things that need automation rn.
Cant tell you the number of times that I needed to adjust my skimmer because its either too low or too high this week alone.
any thoughts on the price?

 

[vabben]

IMO thats one less thing to worry about, one of the few things that need automation rn.
Cant tell you the number of times that I needed to adjust my skimmer because its either too low or too high this week alone.
any thoughts on the price?

It is located in the ReefBuilders article.

Global Pricing​

Reefer DC Skimmer 300, (excluding controller,) £349/$429/€400

Reefer DC Skimmer 600, (excluding controller,) £399/$529/€450

Reefer DC Skimmer 900, (excluding controller,) £509/$639/€570

Reefer Skimmer Upgrade Kit £179/$179/€199

ReefRun DC Pump 5500 (excluding controller,) £165/$199/€195

ReefRun DC Pump 7000 (excluding controller,) £215/$249/€275

ReefRun DC Pump 9000 (excluding controller,) £265/$299/€305

ReefRun Dual Controller £150/$150/€165

The ReefRun Family of products is expected to ship in early 2023.

 

[A Young Reefer]

It is located in the ReefBuilders article.

Global Pricing​

Reefer DC Skimmer 300, (excluding controller,) £349/$429/€400

Reefer DC Skimmer 600, (excluding controller,) £399/$529/€450

Reefer DC Skimmer 900, (excluding controller,) £509/$639/€570

Reefer Skimmer Upgrade Kit £179/$179/€199

ReefRun DC Pump 5500 (excluding controller,) £165/$199/€195

ReefRun DC Pump 7000 (excluding controller,) £215/$249/€275

ReefRun DC Pump 9000 (excluding controller,) £265/$299/€305

ReefRun Dual Controller £150/$150/€165

The ReefRun Family of products is expected to ship in early 2023.

thank you! I have missed it for some reason

 

[Koh23]

Nice gizmos, only question is skimmer performance, this feature can be done in diy with float switches, just not so fancy....

At least that overskimm part, which is more important than "self leveling"....

 

[vabben]

I was pumped when I initially saw this, but a controller is still needed for the upgrade kit, so $329 to convert my existing AC RedSea skimmer to DC. That's more than I paid for the Skimmer when I first got it! I'd give it more thought if the upgrade kit was all I needed or if there was a single controller option as I have no need for a dual controller, no plans on replacing any of my pumps.

 

[X-37B]

Take a look at Tunze skimmers if you want set and forget. Just change the cup and neck and thats it. I run a 9410dc and a 9430dc beast. It also has an anti overflow.
They are super efficiant and just plain skim with no adjustments.
These are the most underrated skimmers out their.
After 30+ years of reefing its the only skimmers I use.

 

[A Young Reefer]

I was pumped when I initially saw this, but a controller is still needed for the upgrade kit, so $329 to convert my existing AC RedSea skimmer to DC. That's more than I paid for the Skimmer when I first got it! I'd give it more thought if the upgrade kit was all I needed or if there was a single controller option as I have no need for a dual controller, no plans on replacing any of my pumps.

yup the controller is a major draw back, it indirectly forces you to also consider buying the return pump to make the money you are paying "worth it".

 

[A Young Reefer]

Take a look at Tunze skimmers if you want set and forget. Just change the cup and neck and thats it. I run a 9410dc and a 9430dc beast. It also has an anti overflow.
They are super efficiant and just plain skim with no adjustments.
These are the most underrated skimmers out their.
After 30+ years of reefing its the only skimmers I use.

I will check them out.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Dang, thats sick. lol

 

[lpeterson0]

This is such awesome news, I have a new tank on order and am going to need a new return pump and skimmer. I already have their ReefWave wavemaker that I'm going to move into the new tank. I REALLY hope "Early 2023" means like.... February.

 

[PlainEnvelopes]

I need a new skimmer for my 180 gallon. Wish I could pre order this.

 

[EGorman]

Take a look at Tunze skimmers if you want set and forget. Just change the cup and neck and thats it. I run a 9410dc and a 9430dc beast. It also has an anti overflow.
They are super efficiant and just plain skim with no adjustments.
These are the most underrated skimmers out their.
After 30+ years of reefing its the only skimmers I use.

Any suggestions on Tunze in sump skimmer models? Currently have a Red Sea RSK 300 skimmer for 80 gal tank, which requires constant adjusting and still periodically overflows (sensor shuts skimmer off) when away, leaving tank without skimming. Interested in a skimmer that will output a fairly consistent rate of waste with minimal adjustment, so emptying is more predictable, and less adjustment.

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

my venturi skimmers never need much adjustment, and hold a nice sized ball of foam up top.
never had such consistant results from any needlewheel

 

[X-37B]

Any suggestions on Tunze in sump skimmer models? Currently have a Red Sea RSK 300 skimmer for 80 gal tank, which requires constant adjusting and still periodically overflows (sensor shuts skimmer off) when away, leaving tank without skimming. Interested in a skimmer that will output a fairly consistent rate of waste with minimal adjustment, so emptying is more predictable, and less adjustment.

On my current 80g I run the Tunze 9430dc. Its a beast and never needs adjustment.
They are now available.
You could use the Tunze 9410dc.
I run one in my 45 frag system.
Also changing the skimmer cup is simple as the cup and neck lift out.
My 9410dc's barrel is 80% covered in coraline as it gets light. Still no adjustment needed so I just leave it.
Just took this. It has not been cleaned in over a year.

 

[EGorman]

On my current 80g I run the Tunze 9430dc. Its a beast and never needs adjustment.
They are now available.
You could use the Tunze 9410dc.
I run one in my 45 frag system.
Also changing the skimmer cup is simple as the cup and neck lift out.
My 9410dc's barrel is 80% covered in coraline as it gets light. Still no adjustment needed so I just leave it.
Just took this. It has not been cleaned in over a year.

I will check these out - thank you.

 

[KalamazooReefer]

I need a new skimmer for my 180 gallon. Wish I could pre order this.

I think you can, at saltwateraquarium.com, but don’t hold me to that.

 

[leon.1980]

Are Red Sea skimmers this unstable ?
I don’t understand the need for this. My reef octopus didn’t even need a break in period. I just put it in my sump, adjusted the water level and let it ride. Pulls skim like a champ and always stays the same level
I feel like something like this is to say here’s an upgrade but it! When what’s really happening is they are making a sub par product less sub
Par.
And yes, I have a Red Sea tank, reef mat and have the reef ato on its way so I do like Red Sea products.

 

[A Young Reefer]

Are Red Sea skimmers this unstable ?
I don’t understand the need for this. My reef octopus didn’t even need a break in period. I just put it in my sump, adjusted the water level and let it ride. Pulls skim like a champ and always stays the same level
I feel like something like this is to say here’s an upgrade but it! When what’s really happening is they are making a sub par product less sub
Par.
And yes, I have a Red Sea tank, reef mat and have the reef ato on its way so I do like Red Sea products.

Wish could say the same about my bubble magus skimmer. It needs constant adjustment.

 

[1112-425XL]

I have an RSK 600 Skimmer, (not dc). It works great, no complaints. I wouldn't even consider spending the $$$ they want for upgrade kit and controller. If it ain't broken don't fix it.