alpha 250 vs atb 8.5

pentrix2 · 03/04/2012, 09:36 AM

comparing the Royal-Exclusive Vertex Alpha 250 vs the ATB 8.5 Deluxe.

Which one is the better skimmer?

USC-fan · 03/04/2012, 10:20 AM

Super Reef Octopus 5000 Internal Protein Skimmer

Blows both those skimmer out the water... what size tank you putting this one?

chadfarmer · 03/04/2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by USC-fan

Super Reef Octopus 5000 Internal Protein Skimmer

Blows both those skimmer out the water... what size tank you putting this one?

Until they change the skimmer and u can't get parts for it

96p993 · 03/04/2012, 10:36 AM

What parts would be unattainable from another source or made for you?

USC-fan · 03/04/2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chadfarmer

Until they change the skimmer and u can't get parts for it

That's out of left field. Only part that is serviceable is the pump. It comes with a 3 year warranty.

jcw · 03/04/2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by USC-fan

Super Reef Octopus 5000 Internal Protein Skimmer

Blows both those skimmer out the water... what size tank you putting this one?

Just woindering, how did you come to the concluision that one skimmer "blows another out of the water" when they both do the job well?

USC-fan · 03/04/2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jcw

Just woindering, how did you come to the concluision that one skimmer "blows another out of the water" when they both do the job well?

Just looks at the numbers and its also half the cost...

BK 250 1500 LPH @ 38W http://www.aquacave.com/Royal-Exclus...ump-P2425.aspx
SRO 5000 2100 L/H @ 54W http://coralvue.com/bubbleblaster/

I couldnt find the ATB LPH, looks to be around 1500.

and before you go and say they run some super special pump, no they[bk/atb] run on a pond pump.

pentrix2 · 03/04/2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by USC-fan

Super Reef Octopus 5000 Internal Protein Skimmer

Blows both those skimmer out the water... what size tank you putting this one?

Thank you so much USC-fan. I really appreciate the help. Looking at the reviews its coming back pretty solid. The price of this skimmer now gives me extra money to use for something else for the tank.

USC-fan · 03/04/2012, 11:18 AM

Yes buy an controller with the extra money.

You will thank me later!!

Crkbaby · 03/04/2012, 04:48 PM

The sro are nice I run a 3000 and a vertex 250 in my sump with it as well I can say the vertex does make finer bubbles than the sro and pulls a small amount more. Some people don't mind paying for the serviceability factor though and the vertex quality puts the sro to shame in that area. Titanium screws where my sro allready has rusting ones is nice the fact that you can remove the bottom plate and actually clean inside is very nice to the weight of the cast acylic vs the plastic single piece chamber speaks for itself. I won't ague that there is anything wrong with either and the sro does a fantastic job for the money. Atb looks like they make a great skimmer too I was looking into one before I got my vertex. I don't think any of those skimmers is a bad buy.

USC-fan · 03/04/2012, 04:59 PM

I would contact jason in the forum here to get a replace pump for the sro.

geo11 · 03/05/2012, 08:37 AM

I've had the vertex for a few weeks now. Its a beast of a skimmer. It's dead quiet and you wouldnt know its even running. the amount of stuff it pulls out is pretty unreal.

I've not had experience with the other skimmers. But a thumbs up to this one if you choose it.

03/04/2012, 09:36 AM	#1
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	alpha 250 vs atb 8.5 comparing the Royal-Exclusive Vertex Alpha 250 vs the ATB 8.5 Deluxe. Which one is the better skimmer?

03/04/2012, 10:20 AM	#2
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	Super Reef Octopus 5000 Internal Protein Skimmer Blows both those skimmer out the water... what size tank you putting this one?

03/04/2012, 10:36 AM	#4
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	What parts would be unattainable from another source or made for you?

03/04/2012, 11:18 AM	#9
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	Yes buy an controller with the extra money. You will thank me later!!

03/04/2012, 04:48 PM	#10
Crkbaby Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 422	The sro are nice I run a 3000 and a vertex 250 in my sump with it as well I can say the vertex does make finer bubbles than the sro and pulls a small amount more. Some people don't mind paying for the serviceability factor though and the vertex quality puts the sro to shame in that area. Titanium screws where my sro allready has rusting ones is nice the fact that you can remove the bottom plate and actually clean inside is very nice to the weight of the cast acylic vs the plastic single piece chamber speaks for itself. I won't ague that there is anything wrong with either and the sro does a fantastic job for the money. Atb looks like they make a great skimmer too I was looking into one before I got my vertex. I don't think any of those skimmers is a bad buy.

03/04/2012, 04:59 PM	#11
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	I would contact jason in the forum here to get a replace pump for the sro.

03/05/2012, 08:37 AM	#12
geo11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 81	I've had the vertex for a few weeks now. Its a beast of a skimmer. It's dead quiet and you wouldnt know its even running. the amount of stuff it pulls out is pretty unreal. I've not had experience with the other skimmers. But a thumbs up to this one if you choose it.