What would you do....new skimmer or new pump on old skimmer?

duncangweller · #1 11-12-2014, 07:18 PM

Hi all,

My tank has settled into its new home and things are starting to look pretty good.

I have one little gripe at the moment and that is my skimmer. It does a great job of skimming but the OTP - 200 pump on my Reef Octopus NWB-150 absolutely wails! The noise is pretty annoying considering everything else is so quiet.

So, I have been toying with the idea of buying a Vertex Omega 150 skimmer or just buying a new pump for my old skimmer. The pumps I have been looking at are the Bubble Blaster HY3000 or possibly a Sicce pump (if it would fit).

What would you do? Drop $400 on a skimmer or pay $250 and get a quieter pump?

Any suggestions on quiet pumps that would work with my skimmer would be appreciated.

Ta,
Dunc

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Skimmer Juice · #2 11-12-2014, 07:24 PM

personally I would go new skimmer I just went through this with my euro reef, ended up buying a vertex omega 150 . Glad I did now I have some warranty and a fresh body . Much quieter as well. Plus its fun to buy new things

kien · #3 11-12-2014, 07:36 PM

This was me last week. I drop $350 on a new skimmer :-). It's so shiny and pretty! Bonus points for the fact that it works.

FishyFishy! · #4 11-12-2014, 07:50 PM

New skimmer!!! Especially if you're thinking going vertex. You wont be dissapointed.

ronau · #5 11-12-2014, 08:04 PM

I'd get a new skimmer as well. I mentioned this on another thread but J&L are putting select Vertex items on sale this month, you should keep an eye out for the skimmer you want.

gregzz4 · #6 11-12-2014, 08:07 PM

If you go new, there is a brand-new skimz for sale in Truziels post
I have the same one and it's great in my 100g system
Also super quiet

duncangweller · #7 11-13-2014, 02:10 AM

So that begs the next question, how do I get a new skimmer past the missus? If I use the factor of ten and say it only cost $40 then she's going to see right through me.

I haven't really looked at much else other than the omega 150. I would like to try and make my mind up before black Friday as I hear they are going in sale again.

Thanks for all the advice,
Dunc

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kien · #8 11-13-2014, 02:22 AM

Fortunately a skimmer is one of those pieces of equipment that you can argue is essential to the well being of the tank. Just tell her that without an effective skimmer, the inhabitants in the tank would in effect be swimming in their own feces. Seriously, that's gross.

intarsiabox · #9 11-13-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller

So that begs the next question, how do I get a new skimmer past the missus? If I use the factor of ten and say it only cost $40 then she's going to see right through me.

I haven't really looked at much else other than the omega 150. I would like to try and make my mind up before black Friday as I hear they are going in sale again.

Thanks for all the advice,
Dunc

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Sometimes it's just better to ask for forgiveness than permission. She probably won't stay mad at you forever???

jordanc_17 · #10 11-17-2014, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncangweller

So that begs the next question, how do I get a new skimmer past the missus? If I use the factor of ten and say it only cost $40 then she's going to see right through me.

I haven't really looked at much else other than the omega 150. I would like to try and make my mind up before black Friday as I hear they are going in sale again.

Thanks for all the advice,
Dunc

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You could always sell the old skimmer to someone who doesn't mind the noise? Tell the wife what you expect to make back from it and hope it sweetens the deal? Lol