Skimmer Choices

FishyFishy! · #1 02-01-2013, 01:38 PM

Tank info:

Will be full SPS tank, heavily stocked.
160 Gallon display
20+20+70+40 gallon sumps/filtration/frag tank

Will be around 300 Gallons total water volume. But may add another water change/live rock sump soon.

I'm hoping to find something used so that I can save a buck. But if not, I'm going to dive into something brand new. Has anyone had experience with any of the following skimmers that I'm looking at?

RLSS R10-i - $749.99

CSC 450 - $799.99

Cheap option - Bubble Magus Hero 77 - $474.99

Any thoughts?

Seriak · #2 02-01-2013, 02:17 PM

I am looking at the new Reef Octopus Skimmers. Have you considered them.

PRO-SSS-DC3 DC-5500s 9″ 13.6″ x 11.3″ x 25.2″ 500gal

FishyFishy! · #3 02-01-2013, 02:20 PM

Find any prices on these bad boys?

EDIT* Found them for $899.99 American. Little high for my budget.

Seriak · #4 02-01-2013, 03:26 PM

If you don't need the SSS feature you can get the regular Diablo which is only 585 US. Not sure on a CDN price. I think Concept was getting some in, maybe ask Denny.

Octopus Diablo 10" Skimmer with DC Controllable Pump

Spyd · #5 02-01-2013, 04:23 PM

What about the Vertex Alpha Cone line? The 200 would be enough or 250. Quality skimmers with a lot more air draw than most of the other skimmers. 1700 lpa is solid and they run all most dead silent.

FishyFishy! · #6 02-01-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyd

What about the Vertex Alpha Cone line? The 200 would be enough or 250. Quality skimmers with a lot more air draw than most of the other skimmers. 1700 lpa is solid and they run all most dead silent.

Too expensive @ $926.99