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05-13-2008, 02:43 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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|  Does anyone have exp. with the AquaC EV series
Im considering on getting the AquaC EV 120 or the 180 skimmer and just wanted some feed back on it. Does it come complete? I read somewhere that you still need to buy a hose for the return and something else( I dont remember what it was). Luna _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  | 
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05-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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Have had EV-180 for years now...Works flawlessly, with minimum maintenace...good support from AquaC if you ever have any questions about it.
Recommend getting the large ("smellless" ) overflow container for it.
This thing can really suck out the crap.  _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
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05-13-2008, 04:02 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Originally Posted by omard  Have had EV-180 for years now...Works flawlessly, with minimum maintenace...good support from AquaC if you ever have any questions about it.
Recommend getting the large ("smellless" ) overflow container for it.
This thing can really suck out the crap. | Thanks Scott, but what about the whole equipment? Did it come complete " plug and play " or did you have to buy other pieces of hardware? Luna | |
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05-13-2008, 04:12 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 43
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I have the EV180 and love it!
I use it for my 125 and it is basically plug and play.
Just have to get some PVC pipping for the pump to the skimmer is all! _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
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05-13-2008, 04:13 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Originally Posted by coral reefer I have the EV180 and love it!
I use it for my 125 and it is basically plug and play.
Just have to get some PVC pipping for the pump to the skimmer is all! | Hey buddy, how you been? You must be really busy lately? huh? | |
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05-13-2008, 04:36 PM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Silverdale, Washington Age: 58
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Originally Posted by lunatik_69 Thanks Scott, but what about the whole equipment? Did it come complete " plug and play " or did you have to buy other pieces of hardware? Luna | Only thing I think you have to decide on is what pump you want to run it with...seems to me either Mag Drive 7 or Rio 3100.
Don't really know much difference. 
I have the Mag Drive...been going strong for 5 years now with 1 impeller replacement. (might be reason to go with Mag Drive...impellers easy to come by)
Don't know if JG fitting optional...but you need to get if you ever plan on introducing Ozone to skimmer.
& Again I recommend,,
AquaC EV Series skimmers can be operated with the Auto Waste Collector. Unlike other brands, these waste jugs feature AquaC`s Twist-Lock flanges with EPDM gaskets that are a snap to remove. Simply twist and pull apart--there aren`t any screws to fiddle with. The carbon chamber reduces ozone odors and the skimmate`s foul odor.
* Takes either 5/8" or 3/4" hose
* Auto shut-off valve prevents overflowing
* 18" X 7"
Last edited by omard : 05-14-2008 at 07:12 AM.
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05-13-2008, 07:12 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Anyone else? | |
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05-14-2008, 06:47 AM
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| | Ritteri Anemone
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Naperville IL Age: 29
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I love my ev-300 except it is to large and won't fit under my stand. But I got a sweet deal on it.
I have mine fed by a large external pump and the return is a 15in or 2in (can't remember) pvc. Once you get these dialed in you never need to adjust them. At least that is my experience.
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