Skimmer suggestions
 

Any suggestions for a med. stocked 70gallon with 20 gallon sump? Dont think the super-skimmer 65 I have on my 33 is gonna cut it.:redface:

Try a Vertex? Everyone else is doing it. :p

Thinking about it, but after reading the reviews on here and the problems people are having with the ceramic shafts, leaning towards an octopus skimmer as they are roughly the same price.

I was wondering what your plans were for that tank :biggrin:

No helpful advice here

its gonna be a mixed reef. bought a 6 bulb tek from j&l on thurs. now need 2 save up for a skimmer and another 30lbs of lr.

How about a Red sea Berlin! Very nice reviews.

Myself, I like the Bubbleking Mini's. I have tried Seaclone, Berlin, MarineTech and one other skimmer that I forgot the name. BK's been my favourite. I have'nt heard anything negative about Octopus.

The problems don't seem to be a big deal though, just get a replacement shaft...they seem to be fine after that. I bought a Vertex IN80 in January I think it was when J&L had them on 25% off. That's enough for me to give it a try! I think one of the biggest things is to simply clean the motor before using it the first time, which is something I do with all my pumps anyway. I suppose it would suck if you needed that skimmer working pronto, but I've never had that need (I don't run one at all right now), so I'm not too worried about a late start up when it comes time to actually put it to use.

There is a new Bubbleking/Vertex cone skimmer comming out that looks promising, might be worth waiting to hear the reviews on them.

Whawha what?:shocked!: Where do you find out about it?

I only heard about them last week, great intro pricing as well.
"Here’s a fresh load of details straight from the master acrylicsmith himself. As we first reported several days ago, the fabled Bubble King Cone skimmer is real and it will soon be for sale in the United States. The cone skimmer will be made by RE but it will be marketed under the Vertex brand. The RE-Vertex cone skimmer will be made in four models with maximum diameters from 170 mm to 310 mm (6.5-12 inches). The first batch of the Exclusiv skimmers should be hitting the states in the coming weeks and they will be available for sale, or at least pre-order very soon."
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RE -Vertex Alpha Cone 250

Cone inside diameter :
Bottom 10.2" (260mm)
Top 6.2" (160mm)
Neck: 5.8" (150mm)
Flange : 11.79" (300 mm)
Foot Print: 11.79" x 16.5" (300 x 420mm) including pump
Height: 23.58" (600mm)
Conecolumn height : 12.58" (320mm)
Bottom plate and Lid: 0.4" (10 mm) White PVC plate
Outletpipe : 2" (50mm) red
Inlet : 1.25" (32mm) removable
Silencer :. 2.5" (63 mm)Resonator
Connection from Pump to Skimmer : 1.2" (30mm) Siliconehose
Air hose: 0.4" (10mm) ID Silicone hose
Pump : Custom made Mini Red dragon 1500
Screws : Titanium
Airintake : 1500 LPH
Water Intake: 3000 LPH
Fully disassembled for cleaning

How much? I'll be the guinea pig. What will it take for me to get one now, as in wear do I start phoning or emailing?

Reg retail $1449.99 intro pricing $1229.99 for limited time on the 250 model, have not recieved confirmation as to arrival date yet, expect 4-6weeks.