Protein skimmer brand

Newsmyrna80 · 08/15/2013, 12:29 PM

I'm looking to upgrade my skimmer immediately. Based on recommendations from RC members I decided to go with an Aquamaxx Cone CO1. I ordered it last week from Marine Depot and now it won't be in until the end of September...can't wait that long. I also looked for Aquamaxx EM200 but no one seems to have them in stock either.
Can anyone recommend a skimmer that is comparable? I need a small footprint. Thanks!

ridetheducati · 08/15/2013, 12:32 PM

Try the Reef Octopus.

MondoBongo · 08/15/2013, 12:36 PM

i like my Reef Octopus quite a bit.

it replaced a CoraLife 125 that i despised, and barely worked.

reeftivo · 08/15/2013, 12:38 PM

seaside aquatics CS 1 (salty supply)

Touring · 08/15/2013, 12:56 PM

I gare vendors that sell items not in stock....

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 08:46 AM

Thank you all for suggestions! I am researching them now

Drae · 08/16/2013, 09:22 AM

Sea side aquatics like Tivo said. What size is your tank?

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 09:24 AM

80 gal with 30 gal refug. I calculated 90 gallons of water volume after sand, live rock,etc.

Drae · 08/16/2013, 09:46 AM

The cs1 would be prefect.

Seikensetzu · 08/16/2013, 09:50 AM

Reef Octupus, skims dark green and very quiet. But brands are just brands, go with the biggest one you can fit and afford.

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Drae

The cs1 would be prefect.

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 10:08 AM

I like the Reef Octopus but the ones in my price range and tank size have too big of a footprint.

reeftivo · 08/16/2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newsmyrna80

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeftivo

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80

Sorry bout that! That was specs on the 3.5

reeftivo · 08/16/2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newsmyrna80

The CS1 is rated for 25-80 gallons. Would this be too small? I've read that most ratings are under rated.

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80
Model: Sea Side Aquatics CS1 Needle wheel protein skimmerReactor room: ConePump: Sicce Syncra PSK-600Pump power: 110V, 60HzCapability: 150G WaterAir intake: 420L/HProduct size: 9.5” * 8” * 20”

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeftivo

The CS 1 is rated to 150. Not 80
Model: Sea Side Aquatics CS1 Needle wheel protein skimmerReactor room: ConePump: Sicce Syncra PSK-600Pump power: 110V, 60HzCapability: 150G WaterAir intake: 420L/HProduct size: 9.5” * 8” * 20”

Yep, got that. The 35-80 gallon specs was for a CS3.5, not the CS1. I'm researching the CS1 now.

Drae · 08/16/2013, 12:34 PM

It's a solid performing skimmer. It pulled dark gunk out of an old tank of mine. You won't regret it.

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drae

It's a solid performing skimmer. It pulled dark gunk out of an old tank of mine. You won't regret it.

Thanks Drae! I'm having a hard time finding it in stock but I may have a lead on one. Keeping my fingers crossed

Newsmyrna80 · 08/16/2013, 04:30 PM

Just bought a Seaside Aquatic CS6. CS1 was back ordered

Thank you to everyone that gave their advice!

reeftivo · 08/16/2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newsmyrna80

Just bought a Seaside Aquatic CS6. CS1 was back ordered

Thank you to everyone that gave their advice!

Solid choice!

More traditional design and should skim your system well. The CS series have a cool (kind of redundant) vibration dampening design using the rubber feet and their custom pump mount inside. It should be super quiet!

Let us know how it performs

TiVo

Newsmyrna80 · 08/17/2013, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeftivo

Solid choice!

More traditional design and should skim your system well. The CS series have a cool (kind of redundant) vibration dampening design using the rubber feet and their custom pump mount inside. It should be super quiet!

Let us know how it performs

TiVo

Thanks TiVo! That makes me feel better

I wasn't 100% sure of the choice but I had to do something now! I will definitely update the thread. Thanks again

Newsmyrna80 · 08/28/2013, 11:06 AM

Update: I've had the Seaside Aquatic CS6 in my sump for 3 days. You cannot believe how much gunk it has pulled out!! There's at least 1/2" in the collection cup and it is a big collection cup!! And this thing is QUIET! I put my ear right next to it and all I can hear is a whisper of air

. My tank looks so crisp and clear

Very happy with this skimmer!! Thanks Drae and Reeftivo for recommending it!!

reeftivo · 08/28/2013, 02:02 PM

Awsome! Glad it's performing weel for you.

get us some NOG pics-hehehe!

Happy Reefing

Tivo

Buzz1329 · 08/28/2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridetheducati

Try the Reef Octopus.

By my count there are now 4,652 RO skimmers.

: Which one works for you?

Newsmyrna80 · 09/02/2013, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeftivo

Awsome! Glad it's performing weel for you.

get us some NOG pics-hehehe!

Happy Reefing

Tivo

As you requested

This is 5 days after installation..who needs a break-in period

08/15/2013, 12:29 PM	#1
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	Protein skimmer brand I'm looking to upgrade my skimmer immediately. Based on recommendations from RC members I decided to go with an Aquamaxx Cone CO1. I ordered it last week from Marine Depot and now it won't be in until the end of September...can't wait that long. I also looked for Aquamaxx EM200 but no one seems to have them in stock either. Can anyone recommend a skimmer that is comparable? I need a small footprint. Thanks! __________________ 80 gal frag with 30 gal refugium, Orphek Atlantik LED, Red Sea RSK300 skimmer, predominately SPS and LPS Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef tank with 30 gal refugium

08/15/2013, 12:32 PM	#2
ridetheducati 20 and Over Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 2,968	Try the Reef Octopus. __________________ "Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor

08/15/2013, 12:38 PM	#4
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	seaside aquatics CS 1 (salty supply) __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

08/16/2013, 09:24 AM	#8
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	80 gal with 30 gal refug. I calculated 90 gallons of water volume after sand, live rock,etc. __________________ 80 gal frag with 30 gal refugium, Orphek Atlantik LED, Red Sea RSK300 skimmer, predominately SPS and LPS Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef tank with 30 gal refugium

08/28/2013, 11:06 AM	#22
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	Update: I've had the Seaside Aquatic CS6 in my sump for 3 days. You cannot believe how much gunk it has pulled out!! There's at least 1/2" in the collection cup and it is a big collection cup!! And this thing is QUIET! I put my ear right next to it and all I can hear is a whisper of air. My tank looks so crisp and clear Very happy with this skimmer!! Thanks Drae and Reeftivo for recommending it!! __________________ 80 gal frag with 30 gal refugium, Orphek Atlantik LED, Red Sea RSK300 skimmer, predominately SPS and LPS Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef tank with 30 gal refugium

08/15/2013, 12:36 PM	#3
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	i like my Reef Octopus quite a bit. it replaced a CoraLife 125 that i despised, and barely worked.

08/15/2013, 12:56 PM	#5
Touring Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Panhandle Posts: 724	I gare vendors that sell items not in stock....

08/16/2013, 08:46 AM	#6
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	Thank you all for suggestions! I am researching them now

08/16/2013, 09:22 AM	#7
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Sea side aquatics like Tivo said. What size is your tank?

08/16/2013, 09:46 AM	#9
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	The cs1 would be prefect.

08/16/2013, 09:50 AM	#10
Seikensetzu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 13	Reef Octupus, skims dark green and very quiet. But brands are just brands, go with the biggest one you can fit and afford.

08/16/2013, 10:08 AM	#12
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	I like the Reef Octopus but the ones in my price range and tank size have too big of a footprint.

08/16/2013, 12:34 PM	#17
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	It's a solid performing skimmer. It pulled dark gunk out of an old tank of mine. You won't regret it.

08/16/2013, 04:30 PM	#19
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	Just bought a Seaside Aquatic CS6. CS1 was back ordered Thank you to everyone that gave their advice!

08/28/2013, 02:02 PM	#23
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	Awsome! Glad it's performing weel for you. get us some NOG pics-hehehe! Happy Reefing Tivo __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller