Trying to find out more about this skimmer and in particular the Red Dragon X5000 pump. Doesn't seem to be very much info or feedback on this particular model. Can anyone share their experience with it and how it compares to other models?
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Will do, They are small and plastic. Reminds me of the Reef Octopus Pumps. The Controller looks like an iPhone which I say as a positive. I will keep the forum updated.Keep us posted on the pump performance. These new Red Dragon X pumps are replacing the Red Dragon 3s (which replaced the original Askolls) on all the bigger models as well. It will be interesting to see if they continue the legacy of silent and reliable operation. I used to cringe at the prospects of having to replace my pump if it failed, but these RDX pumps are compatible and like 1/3rd of the price. Happy days.
Thanks. My theory is that they are rebranded Platinum Blue pumps. The bodies look almost identical.Will do, They are small and plastic. Reminds me of the Reef Octopus Pumps. The Controller looks like an iPhone which I say as a positive. I will keep the forum updated.
I am looking at RE, but wondering about proper sizing. I am setting up 180G, but custom 2 inches taller (60x30x26) so call it 200G. Will have socks, skimmer, and refugium in mixed tank with "average" fish load. I read you have to be careful not to oversize the RE brand. Any recommendations?
The bigger ones are just Laguna pond pumps with a modified Volute.. same with the atb skimmers back in the day..Thanks. My theory is that they are rebranded Platinum Blue pumps. The bodies look almost identical.
I would go 180 or largerI am looking at RE, but wondering about proper sizing. I am setting up 180G, but custom 2 inches taller (60x30x26) so call it 200G. Will have socks, skimmer, and refugium in mixed tank with "average" fish load. I read you have to be careful not to oversize the RE brand. Any recommendations?