Skimmer help please.

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

wondering if i could get some help on selecting a skimmer for a tank. Its a 72x24x30 220 with a 60g sump. gonna end up being a mix reef, but softs and lps mainly.

Skimz Monzter SM251 Internal Protein Skimmer
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/skimz-monzter-sm251-internal-protein-skimmer.html

AquaMaxx EcoMaxx EM300 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...in_Skimmers-AquaMaxx-UJ00162-FIPSISNW-vi.html

NYOS QUANTUM 160 Protein Skimmer
http://www.marinedepot.com/NYOS_QUA...rotein_Skimmers-Nyos-6D92021-FIPSISNW-vi.html

any help will be appreciated. thanks ^^

Zoarder · Feb 5, 2016

I am not familiar with the other 2 but the AquaMaxx is a really good skimmer.

thunderii · Feb 5, 2016

Look into Vertex Alpha Model too. High quality stuffs from Germany.

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

Zoarder said:

thanks for the reply,
tbh im leaning on that cus is like. $200 cheaper over the skimz. but i have no experience on the matter ><

Tangwich · Feb 5, 2016

I agree, Aquamaxx because it's proven. The NYOS while beautiful skimmers haven't been around long and the Skimz are questionable. I had 2, one was a complete beast and the other not so much.

Zoarder · Feb 5, 2016

Leandre said:

I've tried many high end skimmers like ATB, Bubble King, Vertex, Reef Octopus, and I ended up liking a bubble magus lol You might want to look into those as well.

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

thunderii said:

thanks for the reply,
i have looked into them. im very interested in carbon dosing and to my understanding, i do need a bigger skimmer. the omega 200i is within budget, but seems on the smaller size, and dont really fancy spending more on a alpha ><

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

Zoarder said:

so im looking at a curve 9? http://www.marinedepot.com/Bubble_M...kimmers-Bubble_Magus-4W05001-FIPSISNW-vi.html

i remember some one telling me that i should go with a BM with a sicce pump, looking at the above link how i find out about getting sicce pump to fit that model?

thanks again for the reply.

Zoarder · Feb 5, 2016

Leandre said:

[MENTION=5085]newtothis[/MENTION] wanna get this one... lol

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

Tangwich said:

tbh, im watching the brs channels alot and kinda basing alot on research on that.

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

this q3 looks nice?
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...in_Skimmers-AquaMaxx-UJ00157-FIPSISNW-vi.html

newtothis · Feb 5, 2016

Leandre said:

Zoarder said:

For the BM curve 9 equivalent with the Sicce PSK1200 pump you would need to go or look into the SeaSide Aquatics ES9.
https://www.seasideaquatics.com/cat...-sea-side-aquatics-es9-skimmer-w-psk1200.html

Another great option would be to go with our new Bubble Magus Curve D9 DC Protein Skimmer.
https://reefbuilders.com/2015/10/13/bubble-magus-dc-pump-on-curve-skimmer/

russ13 · Feb 5, 2016

A friend of mine is using the skimz and it rocks.

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Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

thanks for the all the input guys!! i think im gonna go with the aquamaxx Q3, nice size, sicce pump and good price.

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

newtothis said:

i looked at the link you gave, but the Q3 is about the same at $70 cheaper, but thanks very much for the link ^^

Paranoiattack91 · Feb 5, 2016

I run the aquamaxx em and I love it

Leandre · Feb 5, 2016

so far from what im reading, im liking the q3 alot and hella cheaper then the skimz i originally wanted. trying to save money here and there for a t5/MH, or t5/led with kessils, i really like shimmering ><

nicodim55 · Feb 5, 2016

I have the aquamaxx am500 and it's a beast. They replaced it with the EM500

Confuse · Feb 5, 2016

Best price for performance, I vote for the AquaMaxx. And that's coming from a Bubble King fanboy...

tofucube · Feb 5, 2016

Leandre said:

Hit up [MENTION=6364]cowboycove[/MENTION] if you're in the market for a Q3

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