Whos running high end skimmers?

[pirate2876]

Anyone running BK, ATB,Deltec or any other high end skimmers? I am replacing the pump on my Skimz(again), and I may just sell it and be done with it. Looking at getting a 150 CAD tank in the future here and I would need something for that size.

Favoring BK but, willing to listen to more cost-efficient options.

Thanks

 

[Six2seven]

Funny how BK are the best and I see complaints. I have an ATB and have never seen anyone complain about an ATB. Just my thoughts.

 

[BeanMachine]

Yeah get an ATB, have had the 840 for more than 3 years and haven't had a problem with it yet. Sicce pumps are built to last.

 

[805reef]

i got an atb and am starting to like it again... i think i might have it too high though.

i was having a lot of overflow issues until i noticed the air hose was clogged up with salt. since i cleaned it out its been running awesome again! and super quiet.

 

[mark.a.smith405]

I have a vertex Alpha and its a BA skimmer. i had an ATB 1050 before and i wasnt a fan of how loud it was. The vertex alpha 170 is quieter and more suited to my tank (150 gallons)

 

[Tangwich]

I have a vertex Alpha and its a BA skimmer. i had an ATB 1050 before and i wasnt a fan of how loud it was. The vertex alpha 170 is quieter and more suited to my tank (150 gallons)

You are so right Andy. The Vertex Alpha 170 I had was many times more quiet than my ATB 840. Having said that, the ATB 840 pulled twice the amount of crud that the 170 pulled. So atleast for me, I would go ATB all day long if you have the space for it and it's in a stand. I say inside a stand because last time I ran the ATB, it was loud because it was out in the open.

 

[puggsli]

Bubble king for me with the dc pump no complaints it has been running for a year now great skimmer.

 

[janiners305]

Im happy with my atb 840

sent from this awsome galaxy note 4

 

[JOSE CASAS]

Bk double cone with speedy pump is my choice. I had the 300 external deluxe and loved it. At the end get what u want that's all that matters.

 

[mark.a.smith405]

Really, i think if you are willing to spend the skrilla on a BK you should just do it. The others work really well, but BK is top dog for a reason.

 

[pgr11]

I have a vertex alpha 300 and its great!!. Pulls a ton of gunk and I can't hear it at all. It works great for my application. Ask [MENTION=2928]Tangwich[/MENTION] he's seen it

 

[Six2seven]

i guess if you have the money for a Bk go for it. I would have but I'm very happy with my atb. I never thought it was loud at all.

 

[mark.a.smith405]

i guess if you have the money for a Bk go for it. I would have but I'm very happy with my atb. I never thought it was loud at all.

Mine was in an open stand. So by loud, I just mean it was louder then the rest of my equipment. I also don't think I ever found the skimmers sweet spot for depth. And I think it was oversized for my tank haha

 

[Tangwich]

If I was filthy rich like [MENTION=844]JOSE CASAS[/MENTION] I would go ATB or BK also. Since I'm just filthy, I will stick with my simple litto swc 160

 

[thunderii]

I've Cadlight 150 ran about month or so and previous owner had it few weeks. almost new, dead silent. PM me if you're interested. I like to sell because it's too big and I cant turn the body to adjust the water level.

 

[solitude127]

ATB for me. BK was out of my budget. For my 150, I would have really like to try the BK SuperMarin 200. I do have the ATB Elegance 200 and I really like it. IMO, the Askoll motorblocks are much quieter than the Sicce motorblocks.

 

[BeanMachine]

ATB for me. BK was out of my budget. For my 150, I would have really like to try the BK SuperMarin 200. I do have the ATB Elegance 200 and I really like it. IMO, the Askoll motorblocks are much quieter than the Sicce motorblocks.

So your Elegance has an askholl motor?

The pump on mine isn't loud per se, but I can definitely hear it.

 

[Emac909]

If u can find an i-Tech 200 with the tune hydrofoamer pump I highly recommend them. My itech 200 ran my 180 gallon great.

 

[rayray]

The "highest end" skimmer I ever ran was a Deltec AP. I currently run a bunch of Reef Octopussies. I honestly canT tell you a skimmer made a huge difference, no matter the make. Ive been doing WCs every two weeks since the beginning.

 

[newtothis]

The vertex omega 200i utilize a askoll motor. I have had a vertex alpha cone200 w rd1500 and most recently a vertex omega150 with a sicce syncra motor. Never really had a problem and both are silent..