Anyone use an ETSS 5000 skimmer?

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Jabba954

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Debating what to put on the temp pool/tank - it's 4700 gallons. Anyone use an ETSS 5000 skimmer? Looks pretty good, and I can plumb it inline, without a sump. Planning on using a big sand filter, monster UV, and this beast. Possibly ozone, but not sure on that. Thoughts?
 
Jabba they work work good, can be a little tough to adjust at first but you'll get the hang of it. I have a 1500 and 2 2500s. A freind of mine takes care of a 1500 gal reef that uses a 5000. I have seen it in person and it looks pretty sick. this one has the extension neck and its taller than me! I can find out about running it direct for you. The guy that owns etss lives about 10 min from me.
 
yup I am running one 2500 a 1500 and the biggest aqua C they offer. The second 2500 is not hooked up it will go on the 33x18. I am going to run all four till I can get a real monster. honestly on the pool your setting up a 3000 would probably be fine. are you looking at used etss skimmers or new ones? I might be able to get you a discount on a new one. Every one around here uses them cause the factory is right down the road.
 
Yeah, def. If you can get me a good price on a 5000, that'd be great - I figure I may as well spend the extra $$$ - the pool is 5000+ gallons - 12x18x~48". I called their number today, but figure they're out for the holidays.
 
I have five of the 5000's running on my lagoon. They are a bit of a pain to dial in initially but are well worth the expense once running.
 
Any tips you can give me about dialing it in? I'm ordering one next week once they're back from vacation
 
I use the the 2500 and I know its a few models smaller but I am very happy with its performance, I got a good deal on it off of ebay. mine wasn't to bad to dial in, im still messing with it though every now and then, but overall a good skimmer for the price. Having to run the inefficient high pressure pump is the down side for me.
 
Just play with it. I love 'em. All we ran at Dallas World Aq were ETSS skimmers. Also used a ton of them at the aquarium in MN. Wish we had them on the tanks here in Miami.
 
Zoodiver;4727919; said:
Just play with it. I love 'em. All we ran at Dallas World Aq were ETSS skimmers. Also used a ton of them at the aquarium in MN. Wish we had them on the tanks here in Miami.
What, no big RK2's down there?:D
 
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