ANYONE'S TAKE ON AQUA C SKIMMERS EV180

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by madreefer, Jul 23, 2004.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. madreefer

    madreefer Plankton

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2004
    Messages:
    5
    Location:
    Redwood City, CA,California
    SETTING UP A 75G REEF TANK... 60LBS LS, 60+ LR WANTED TO USE AN AQUA C EV180 SKIMMER.... LOOKING 4 TAKES 4 THIS SKIMMER... CAN IT BE SET UP WITHOUT A SUMP...IF NOT WILL A 20GAL SUMP BE COOL... THANX....
     
    madreefer, Jul 23, 2004
    madreefer, Jul 23, 2004
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. beamer

    beamer Sea Dragon

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2004
    Messages:
    541
    Location:
    Tyler, Texas
    Hi madreefer!

    I'm not very knowledgable on the subject, however you did say anyone! I do have an Aqua C EV 180 that I use for my 120 gl. I don't know about not using a sump. I just assumed that you had to have one and not for sure but I was thinking that the 180 was to be used with a sump. The sump does not have to be large. Mine is only 14 gls. It seems to work very well and rarely needs any adjustment. From what I've read, many skimmers constantly need to be tweeked. I have an existing tank that already had everything including the skimmer. The previous owner was pretty meticulous and did research skimmers before the purchase. He was extremely pleased with it. Other reviews that I've seen on it have been good.

    Hope this helps some,
    Cindy
     
    beamer, Jul 23, 2004
    beamer, Jul 23, 2004
    #2
  3. madreefer

    madreefer Plankton

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2004
    Messages:
    5
    Location:
    Redwood City, CA,California
    THANKS FOR THE INFO..can run the aqua c externaly to the sump...if so anyone any good setups for external skimmers to sumps.... help please... :) or any sites with pics external skimmer sump combos.
     
    madreefer, Jul 23, 2004
    madreefer, Jul 23, 2004
    #3
  4. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2003
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    MO VAL, CA
    Ive got the 180 and i love it. got to the aqua c web site ,down load the manual they have diagrams on how to set up externally so you have no floods
     
    NUGIO, Jul 23, 2004
    NUGIO, Jul 23, 2004
    #4
  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2003
    Messages:
    4,745
    Location:
    Silverdale, Washington
    I 2nd Nugio...I also have the AquaC 180...I just don't know what more can be asked from a skimmer...

    Don't go "small", will save you $$$ in long run if you want to move to a larger tank (who here would not if they could? - :) )

    I would just like to suggest considering getting the AquaC overflow container also...a great investment for keeping spouse and family happy (esp. one with a very "sensitive" arabic nose).... ;)

    Rgds,

    ScottD
     
    omard, Jul 23, 2004
    omard, Jul 23, 2004
    #5