LF opinions on best skimmer for a heavy stocked 210 gallon mixed reef w/ 75 gal sump

fishytime · #1 11-22-2011, 04:24 AM

I follow the premiss that you get what you pay for when it comes to some things in this hobby.....skimming being one of them.........does a deltec or Bubble King skim THAT much better than some of the less expensive skimmers.....probably not....but I can say that they will last longer.......quite a few people have had to replace the pumps on the SWC skimmers in a relatively short time

no_bs · #2 11-22-2011, 04:29 AM

Pumps on my H&S are 4.5 years old. The have very minor wear. Never any issues.

mat20040 · #3 11-22-2011, 04:52 AM

I have a same set up, and looking for a skimmer
I have looked at vertex cone 200 and 250, those skimmer need max 9 inch of water level and they are around 23-25 inches in hight but back order from J&L.
if you find a good skimmer let me know

mat20040 · #4 11-22-2011, 05:00 AM

does swc uses the red dragon pump ?
thats the pump on BBK

Bblinks · #5 11-22-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mat20040

does swc uses the red dragon pump ?
thats the pump on BBK

I don't think so but not 100% positive. Paul's usually on the ball but doesn't swc comes with askoll pumps? isn't askoll made in itali? Bbk uses red dragon and I think the newer model comes with titanium pin wheel which in my mind will be by far the best pin wheel for longevity.

jagermaier · #6 11-22-2011, 05:35 AM

You could get the Precision Marine Bullet 3, it is rated for 400 gal so should easily handle your 210 heavily stocked. I have one but haven't used it yet, I'm in the processs of upgrading my sump and will see how it performs then.

FishyFishy! · #7 11-22-2011, 04:15 PM

I think that this is a crazy good deal and worth the drive for this guy's Reeflo Orca 250. I've seen these skimmers in action and they're nuts.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80028

tony_3a · #8 11-22-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

I think that this is a crazy good deal and worth the drive for this guy's Reeflo Orca 250. I've seen these skimmers in action and they're nuts.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80028

Funny you say that I sent him a message a bit ago, I agree it is a amazing skimmer I am just downsizing!