Aquamaxx Em300 or Aquamaxx Co-2

littlec984 · 09/20/2014, 08:45 PM

I have a 200 gallon mixed reef tank with a 75gallon sump. I think its finally time to upgrade my skimmer. I have narrowed my choices to the Aquamaxx Em300 and the Aquamaxx ConeS Co-2. Which one do you think would be the better choice?

Drae · 09/20/2014, 09:06 PM

The em300 over the 2. The co-3 would be equivalent to the 300.

littlec984 · 09/21/2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Drae

The em300 over the 2. The co-3 would be equivalent to the 300.

I think I am gonna go with the Co-3

GrampaDon · 09/21/2014, 07:29 PM

I have a JNS SK2 and a Aquamax EM300 [the JNS is just like a Aquamax Cone 2]

IMO the cone is a little over rated. [JNS sk2] and closer to handling a well stocked 75 or med stocked 125. But the Cone-3 is likely a close match for your 200 mixed reef. Now the EM-300 can easily handle your 200 mixed. And is what I would suggest. Plus its less money than a Cone-3.

ksed · 09/21/2014, 07:59 PM

Well said!

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Originally Posted by GrampaDon

I have a JNS SK2 and a Aquamax EM300 [the JNS is just like a Aquamax Cone 2]

IMO the cone is a little over rated. [JNS sk2] and closer to handling a well stocked 75 or med stocked 125. But the Cone-3 is likely a close match for your 200 mixed reef. Now the EM-300 can easily handle your 200 mixed. And is what I would suggest. Plus its less money than a Cone-3.

littlec984 · 09/22/2014, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GrampaDon

I have a JNS SK2 and a Aquamax EM300 [the JNS is just like a Aquamax Cone 2]

IMO the cone is a little over rated. [JNS sk2] and closer to handling a well stocked 75 or med stocked 125. But the Cone-3 is likely a close match for your 200 mixed reef. Now the EM-300 can easily handle your 200 mixed. And is what I would suggest. Plus its less money than a Cone-3.

I really appreciate the help, I am gonna cancel my order and get he em300

Drae · 09/22/2014, 08:52 AM

The co-3 and em300 have the same pump, gph, and lph of air. The co-3 is a slightly better skimmer without the pump being inside the body. Hybrid cone/full body design and more contact time. I've ran both designs (jns sk2/ em200) and the cone design is my preference. The em300 or co-3 would work great.

usingthejohn · 09/22/2014, 09:02 AM

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Here's my cones co3 on a heavy stocked 60 x 30 x 18 with 48 x 22 x 18 sump. I estimate total volume of 160 or 170g. This was close to 3 days worth.

littlec984 · 09/22/2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by usingthejohn

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Here's my cones co3 on a heavy stocked 60 x 30 x 18 with 48 x 22 x 18 sump. I estimate total volume of 160 or 170g. This was close to 3 days worth.

Looks like it has been putting in work. Hopefully my EM300 does me some good. It's been a long time coming for me to upgrade

09/20/2014, 08:45 PM	#1
littlec984 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 105	Aquamaxx Em300 or Aquamaxx Co-2 I have a 200 gallon mixed reef tank with a 75gallon sump. I think its finally time to upgrade my skimmer. I have narrowed my choices to the Aquamaxx Em300 and the Aquamaxx ConeS Co-2. Which one do you think would be the better choice?

09/21/2014, 07:29 PM	#4
GrampaDon Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Wayne ,IN Posts: 636	I have a JNS SK2 and a Aquamax EM300 [the JNS is just like a Aquamax Cone 2] IMO the cone is a little over rated. [JNS sk2] and closer to handling a well stocked 75 or med stocked 125. But the Cone-3 is likely a close match for your 200 mixed reef. Now the EM-300 can easily handle your 200 mixed. And is what I would suggest. Plus its less money than a Cone-3. __________________ 165+29 Sticks N Zoas / Kessil + t5 / Ecotech 260 in the works. 84X30X25

09/20/2014, 09:06 PM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	The em300 over the 2. The co-3 would be equivalent to the 300.

09/22/2014, 08:52 AM	#7
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	The co-3 and em300 have the same pump, gph, and lph of air. The co-3 is a slightly better skimmer without the pump being inside the body. Hybrid cone/full body design and more contact time. I've ran both designs (jns sk2/ em200) and the cone design is my preference. The em300 or co-3 would work great.

09/22/2014, 09:02 AM	#8
usingthejohn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 489	uploadfromtaptalk1411398032690.jpg Here's my cones co3 on a heavy stocked 60 x 30 x 18 with 48 x 22 x 18 sump. I estimate total volume of 160 or 170g. This was close to 3 days worth.