Does anyone have experience with the following hardware?

For a 90 gallon tank, I am considering the following skimmers: Berlin Turbo
Classic, Turboflotor 1000 multi, Precision Marine Bullet 1 or 2, and the
ETSS Super Reef Devil. Are any of these inherently better in terms of "ease
of use", durability, etc...of is there a better choice I've overlooked?

For lighting, I am considering either the Coralife Lunar Aqualife Plus (48",
96W PC * 4), or the Orbit Power Compact (same specs). I'm not looking at MH.

I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.

I've noticed pump ratings are all over the board. I am looking at roughly a
900 gph rating (at for me, a 6' lift) right? This tank will have a sump.

I hope someone has some experiences with these brands/models to offer some
opinions.

Thanks,
Tim

"Timcat" wrote in message
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I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.



I am not a fan of UV. I feel it's much like carbon; useful for some
things, but pointless to use all the time.

b

My internet is to have it plumbed in and turned off until it is needed for
one reason or another. From what I have read, it seems the general consensus
agrees with you. Do you feel it is also not needed for "emergencies"?

Tim

"Billy" wrote in message
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"Timcat" wrote in message
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I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.



I am not a fan of UV. I feel it's much like carbon; useful for some
things, but pointless to use all the time.

b

Timcat wrote:
Do you feel it is also not needed for "emergencies"?

I would not even use one for emergancies.

Wayne Sallee

What about ozone? I get the impression most reefers don't really care for
it, either.

Tim

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Timcat wrote:
Do you feel it is also not needed for "emergencies"?

I would not even use one for emergancies.

Wayne Sallee

Most don't, some do.

It can react harmfully with (element, forget, too lazy to
look it up), and so the salt manufactures actualy leave
that element out.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



Timcat wrote:
What about ozone? I get the impression most reefers don't really care for
it, either.

Tim

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
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Timcat wrote:

Do you feel it is also not needed for "emergencies"?

I would not even use one for emergancies.

Wayne Sallee

Yep, I don't care for UV filters either. Most reefers are
of this oppinion.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



Billy wrote:
"Timcat" wrote in message
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I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.




I am not a fan of UV. I feel it's much like carbon; useful for some
things, but pointless to use all the time.

b

Hi Tim,

The skimmers I recommend are Euro-Reef, ASM, and Aqua C. The ones you
listed just don't have enough of a following. I'm not saying they are
bad, but I am saying they aren't good enough. The protein skimmer is a
pretty important piece of equipment, so I opt to get the best (yet
affordable) one out there. If it is too much for your budget, try
buying one used. As long as it isn't cracked or broken, there is
nothing wrong with a used one. Wash it out with vinegar and water after
a good soaking, and it will look like new. The only part that can go
bad on a skimmer typically is the pump, and these can be repaired or
replaced.

PC lighting is fine. I used it for about 3 years over my 29g and had
very good results. You can see them on my site.

I don't run UV, and probably never will.

I saw you discussing ozone as well. I've yet to use it, but I've heard
those keeping SPS often use it and are pleased with the results.

Marc


Timcat wrote:
For a 90 gallon tank, I am considering the following skimmers: Berlin Turbo
Classic, Turboflotor 1000 multi, Precision Marine Bullet 1 or 2, and the
ETSS Super Reef Devil. Are any of these inherently better in terms of "ease
of use", durability, etc...of is there a better choice I've overlooked?

For lighting, I am considering either the Coralife Lunar Aqualife Plus (48",
96W PC * 4), or the Orbit Power Compact (same specs). I'm not looking at MH.

I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.

I've noticed pump ratings are all over the board. I am looking at roughly a
900 gph rating (at for me, a 6' lift) right? This tank will have a sump.

I hope someone has some experiences with these brands/models to offer some
opinions.

Thanks,
Tim



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OK...Thanks, Marc. I have no intention of skimping on something like a
skimmer, but I do want to be sure to get a good one for the money they cost.

Tim

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message
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Hi Tim,

The skimmers I recommend are Euro-Reef, ASM, and Aqua C. The ones you
listed just don't have enough of a following. I'm not saying they are
bad, but I am saying they aren't good enough. The protein skimmer is a
pretty important piece of equipment, so I opt to get the best (yet
affordable) one out there. If it is too much for your budget, try buying
one used. As long as it isn't cracked or broken, there is nothing wrong
with a used one. Wash it out with vinegar and water after a good soaking,
and it will look like new. The only part that can go bad on a skimmer
typically is the pump, and these can be repaired or replaced.

PC lighting is fine. I used it for about 3 years over my 29g and had very
good results. You can see them on my site.

I don't run UV, and probably never will.

I saw you discussing ozone as well. I've yet to use it, but I've heard
those keeping SPS often use it and are pleased with the results.

Marc


Timcat wrote:
For a 90 gallon tank, I am considering the following skimmers: Berlin
Turbo Classic, Turboflotor 1000 multi, Precision Marine Bullet 1 or 2,
and the ETSS Super Reef Devil. Are any of these inherently better in
terms of "ease of use", durability, etc...of is there a better choice
I've overlooked?

For lighting, I am considering either the Coralife Lunar Aqualife Plus
(48", 96W PC * 4), or the Orbit Power Compact (same specs). I'm not
looking at MH.

I am considering the Aqua Twist UV, 25W with wiper.

I've noticed pump ratings are all over the board. I am looking at roughly
a 900 gph rating (at for me, a 6' lift) right? This tank will have a
sump.

I hope someone has some experiences with these brands/models to offer
some opinions.

Thanks,
Tim

--
Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com

UV... is something I'ld use only in cases of fish infections(ich,
etc). I am an SPS freak as are a couple of my buddies using
Ozone(their systems seem to benefit from it). I do not use it yet,
but may do so in the future. As for skimmers, as Marc wrote, the
needlewheel pumps are awesome(EuroReef, ASM, and even Berlin w/an
upgraded pump like the OceanRunner)... I use an ASM and totally dig
my results(just not the toxic smelling mud that I get in the
collection cup... it's good, I know, but that stuff really reeks!!!).
PC lighting is great... if you get a more light demanding species, you
can always set it higher on you LR.
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