H&S or other skimmer recommendation

stumpyid · 09/13/2008, 09:03 AM

Hello,
presently I have a 125g tank with a 40g sump which is sps dominated. I am running a Deltec APF600 skimmer.

Just ordered my new tank, a 250g starphire from Concept Aquariums. I will be keeping the 40g sump.

Questions. I was looking at either the H&S A200-1260 or the A200-2xF2001 skimmers. These are rated at 300g and 325g respectively. Are these numbers conservative like Deltec's numbers or do I need to be looking at a larger skimmer? Any recommendations between these skimmers for my application? Looking for input from H&S owners.

Any other recommendations from anyone? The footprint must be no larger than 11" W x 16" L, height is open.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Scott

sjm817 · 09/13/2008, 09:08 AM

I would not call either of them conservative numbers. Just the opposite. Of the two, I would get the A200-1260. I'd take the single Eheim pump any day over 2 x Aquabee. I think either are on the small side for that size system.

limitdown · 09/13/2008, 09:55 AM

My buddy runs an A200-1260 on his 250g and it pulls out an amazing amount of black gunk.
With that said, however, my next skimmer will be one with a bubble plate.

chadfarmer · 09/13/2008, 11:10 AM

EHEIM OVER AQUABEES

aquabees you have to clean about every 3 months because of the flap inside of them that starts to stick

Nuuze · 09/13/2008, 11:36 AM

Eheim...

detect007 · 09/14/2008, 11:34 AM

I just got the H&S with the 2 aquabees and i happy with it. The flaps on the aquabees do need to be cleaned frequently as i already cleaned mine within two months of operation. If you have any other questions feel free to email me. As for the eheims, they are great pumps too. preference really.

GSMguy · 09/14/2008, 11:50 AM

ATB small with eheim 1260

stumpyid · 09/14/2008, 05:40 PM

detect007

What model are you running? I am aware of the maintenance with the aquabees as that is what is on my Deltec APF600. It looks like we both will have about the same total volume of water--around 300g.

Thanks Scott

GSMguy · 09/14/2008, 06:44 PM

oh at 300g I would change my recomendation would be the ATB medium with airstar or a BK supermarine 250 or an H&S 2x 1260

detect007 · 09/14/2008, 09:24 PM

I have the exact model your speaking of, its the A200x2F2001. Love it! Its a beast! I guess everyone on this thread is dead set against the aquabees. I think as you probably know since you run this pump they are high quality. As far as the system total gallons I think you would be fine with either as H&S are not out of line with there numbers as many other skimmers. I dont know what the guy is talking about saying it would be to small. You would be fine with tons of sps and fish. If you like I can show you some pics of the skimmer after a few hrs of skimming after a cleaning. Thats the proof!

09/13/2008, 09:03 AM	#1
stumpyid Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 87	H&S or other skimmer recommendation Hello, presently I have a 125g tank with a 40g sump which is sps dominated. I am running a Deltec APF600 skimmer. Just ordered my new tank, a 250g starphire from Concept Aquariums. I will be keeping the 40g sump. Questions. I was looking at either the H&S A200-1260 or the A200-2xF2001 skimmers. These are rated at 300g and 325g respectively. Are these numbers conservative like Deltec's numbers or do I need to be looking at a larger skimmer? Any recommendations between these skimmers for my application? Looking for input from H&S owners. Any other recommendations from anyone? The footprint must be no larger than 11" W x 16" L, height is open. Thanks in advance for your help, Scott

09/13/2008, 09:08 AM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I would not call either of them conservative numbers. Just the opposite. Of the two, I would get the A200-1260. I'd take the single Eheim pump any day over 2 x Aquabee. I think either are on the small side for that size system. __________________ - Scott

09/13/2008, 09:55 AM	#3
limitdown Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 640	My buddy runs an A200-1260 on his 250g and it pulls out an amazing amount of black gunk. With that said, however, my next skimmer will be one with a bubble plate. __________________ All I want for Christmas is to stay employed... Current Tank Info: 200g display + 50g sump FO

09/13/2008, 11:10 AM	#4
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	EHEIM OVER AQUABEES aquabees you have to clean about every 3 months because of the flap inside of them that starts to stick __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

09/14/2008, 11:34 AM	#6
detect007 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 70	skimmer I just got the H&S with the 2 aquabees and i happy with it. The flaps on the aquabees do need to be cleaned frequently as i already cleaned mine within two months of operation. If you have any other questions feel free to email me. As for the eheims, they are great pumps too. preference really.

09/13/2008, 11:36 AM	#5
Nuuze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NorCal, California Posts: 3,550	Eheim...

09/14/2008, 11:50 AM	#7
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	ATB small with eheim 1260 __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/14/2008, 05:40 PM	#8
stumpyid Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 87	detect007 What model are you running? I am aware of the maintenance with the aquabees as that is what is on my Deltec APF600. It looks like we both will have about the same total volume of water--around 300g. Thanks Scott __________________ 250g braceless Starphire, custom cherry stand, 400w Radiums x 3, LumenMax 2 w/Galaxy ballast, Cree actenics, Super Dart Gold pump, APEX Gold & WAV, Bubble King SM250, Deltec PF601 Ca, Precision Marine

09/14/2008, 06:44 PM	#9
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	oh at 300g I would change my recomendation would be the ATB medium with airstar or a BK supermarine 250 or an H&S 2x 1260 __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/14/2008, 09:24 PM	#10
detect007 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 70	skimmer I have the exact model your speaking of, its the A200x2F2001. Love it! Its a beast! I guess everyone on this thread is dead set against the aquabees. I think as you probably know since you run this pump they are high quality. As far as the system total gallons I think you would be fine with either as H&S are not out of line with there numbers as many other skimmers. I dont know what the guy is talking about saying it would be to small. You would be fine with tons of sps and fish. If you like I can show you some pics of the skimmer after a few hrs of skimming after a cleaning. Thats the proof!