ATB Elegance 200 Pro vs. Vertex Alpha 200

[SchnitzelReef]

Called BRS and they're selling the non-Royal Exclusiv Alphas....Guess I missed the train. So now looks like I'm leaning towards the Elegance...

Ya don't listen to me. I'm an idiot and don't know nothin....Ask Sanh.

I'm sure they will be great skimmers, but I wouldn't wanna be the one finding out. Ya know. I honestly would look into a Bubble King Super Marin, ATB, or try to find a used Vertex. They pop up all the time. The vertex is really cool, because if the motor block ever goes out, u can replace it with a Laguna 1500.

Good luck bro

 

[lowbudget]

really you dont. you are an idiot. you are assuming that vertex skimmers are not good anymore because they dont carry royal whatever on the lid. and made in china. lol chinaman still human.

Ya don't listen to me. I'm an idiot and don't know nothin....Ask Sanh.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

really you dont. you are an idiot. you are assuming that vertex skimmers are not good anymore because they dont carry royal whatever on the lid. and made in china. lol chinaman still human.

That's why I said...ask Sanh.

Obviously Damian isn't trying to test out a new skimmer, he wants something proven. See, when u have deep pockets like Sanh, u can throw away $1000 on a skimmer if it ends up not working right. And the new Vertex Alphas aren't made in China, they're made in Germany still. Pshh noob

 

[lowbudget]

Need some feedback here!

he said he need feedback i doubt you used any of these hence i wrote in post 123894732095346 dont knock til you try it. go flip some hot dogs

but thank you for the entertaining afternoon its been fun

 

[Confuse]

I talked to Jeremy from Premium Aquatics over my skimmer choices. He recommended a Bubble King Double Cone 180 as a perfect fit for my tank. Only problem is the price tag and the lack of upgradability for a new tank. But then again, who keeps the same skimmer in a large upgrade anyway. Still, $1,200 is a lot of money. He noted the neck size for the Alpha 200 may be a little big and I'd have problems with it.

Another funny thing, according to him is that the Vertex Alpha's are going to be manufactured in China and ASSEMBLED in Germany. So all the parts are Chinese made. Either way, I can't make any judgments and given his note on the neck size, I'm still reconsidering my options.

 

[solitude127]

Atb.

 

[Spinner]

You can pick up a Euro Reef 250 recirculating that has a 1262 pump here at SCR for $ 250 killer skimmer leaving you money for other things These guy's buy those big money skimmers here to cover up the pain they feel for.......well tiny ______slol

 

[Confuse]

Atb.

It's looking that way Mike. I feel that if I spend $1,200 on a skimmer, I should be able to use it on a larger tank later down the line. The BK Double Cone 180 is ideal for a fully stocked 180 and that's it.

Did you have any issues dialing it in? Or anything that I should be aware of?

 

[solitude127]

It's looking that way Mike. I feel that if I spend $1,200 on a skimmer, I should be able to use it on a larger tank later down the line. The BK Double Cone 180 is ideal for a fully stocked 180 and that's it.

Did you have any issues dialing it in? Or anything that I should be aware of?

No, no issues at all. It's very happy in about 7.5" of water. Part of me always wondered if the 8.5 deluxe would have been better because it's taller and more contact time.

 

[solitude127]

You can pick up a Euro Reef 250 recirculating that has a 1262 pump here at SCR for $ 250 killer skimmer leaving you money for other things These guy's buy those big money skimmers here to cover up the pain they feel for.......well tiny ______slol

WOW, that's a great deal. If you want a recirculating skimmer, this is the way to go.

 

[Confuse]

You can pick up a Euro Reef 250 recirculating that has a 1262 pump here at SCR for $ 250 killer skimmer leaving you money for other things These guy's buy those big money skimmers here to cover up the pain they feel for.......well tiny ______slol

Hahahahaha. Oh boy.

 

[Confuse]

No, no issues at all. It's very happy in about 7.5" of water. Part of me always wondered if the 8.5 deluxe would have been better because it's taller and more contact time.

Chad suggested the 8.5 Deluxe, but it was taller and more expensive.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Looks like ATB is the way to go. The ATB has an Askoll based pump, right?

 

[Confuse]

Looks like ATB is the way to go. The ATB has an Askoll based pump, right?

Yeah. It does.

 

[newtothis]

Ive own an alpha 200(regret selling it) "with RE on lid" and im currently using the omega150. Build and quality practically identity the same. Although
Last I checked BRS apha cones were out of stock.. RE has a few new models of skimmers that resembles or indentical to the alpha cone. The lid wil probably only say "royal exclusive'

 

[solitude127]

Chad suggested the 8.5 Deluxe, but it was taller and more expensive.

Honestly, I think it will be worth it.

 

[lowbudget]

Honestly, I think it will be worth it.

spend now dont need to upgrade later

 

[Sean626]

Damian have you checked out them aquamaxx coneS -3 skimmers? I've heard really good things about them, their on back order right now but should be coming in within next few weeks.

 

[solitude127]

Any update on the skimmer decision?

 

[lowbudget]

he is going to buy esteban bk sm250 lol