Skimmer Upgrade

Ed Kazz · 02/25/2009, 12:08 AM

I know this has never been asked...Looking for a skimmer to replace my coralife 220 super-skimmer. Currently have a medium stocked 180 mixed reef with a 100gal sump. In the near future will add a 75 gal fish only tank to the same system (my wife likes the angel/butterfly fish).
I was looking at the ETSS 600xr but don't like the large pump needed (Iwaki 40) which I have.
I have always had brown algae and was told this skimmer would help?
Is there anything I should be looking at?
Anyone have any other suggestions (around the $500.00 range)?

Thanks
Ed

mojo~ · 02/25/2009, 12:39 AM

best in that price range would be a msx 250

Ed Kazz · 02/25/2009, 02:25 AM

Thanks MoJo~
I'll check it out.

Ed

BlueStag · 02/25/2009, 04:44 AM

For just a little more $, look at the Hurricone CAT-1. Has a very strong pump and the Askoll 1500 which draws lots of air.

Also look at the new Vertex IN-280. It's a large 10" body with a wide 6" neck. Bubbleplate and under $500. It just came out, and all the other sized Vertex's are getting great reviews.

steveoutlaw · 02/25/2009, 08:04 AM

IMHO, stick with what is proven to work.......Deltec, H&S, Euro-reef, octopus. Even if you have to find a used one, these skimmers are built with parts that, even used, are more tested and proven than a lot of the newer skimmers coming out.

Ed Kazz · 02/25/2009, 08:35 AM

Boy there sure are a lot of choices!
Is the downdraft a better skimmer design(putting more oxygen in the water)?

Thanks
Ed

The Shan Man · 02/25/2009, 12:27 PM

How about the DDNW-250 OCTOPUS RECIRCULATING SKIMMER. I have not seen any reviews but would be interested to hear what people have to say about them.

02/25/2009, 12:08 AM	#1
Ed Kazz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 288	Skimmer Upgrade I know this has never been asked...Looking for a skimmer to replace my coralife 220 super-skimmer. Currently have a medium stocked 180 mixed reef with a 100gal sump. In the near future will add a 75 gal fish only tank to the same system (my wife likes the angel/butterfly fish). I was looking at the ETSS 600xr but don't like the large pump needed (Iwaki 40) which I have. I have always had brown algae and was told this skimmer would help? Is there anything I should be looking at? Anyone have any other suggestions (around the $500.00 range)? Thanks Ed

02/25/2009, 12:39 AM	#2
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	best in that price range would be a msx 250 __________________ Mojo~

02/25/2009, 04:44 AM	#4
BlueStag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 1,054	For just a little more $, look at the Hurricone CAT-1. Has a very strong pump and the Askoll 1500 which draws lots of air. Also look at the new Vertex IN-280. It's a large 10" body with a wide 6" neck. Bubbleplate and under $500. It just came out, and all the other sized Vertex's are getting great reviews. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts Current Tank Info: 180 Starphire, SWC 250A Cone skimmer, 14k 250MH, Tunze wavebox

02/25/2009, 12:27 PM	#7
The Shan Man Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 187	How about the DDNW-250 OCTOPUS RECIRCULATING SKIMMER. I have not seen any reviews but would be interested to hear what people have to say about them. __________________ Forever Poor :( Current Tank Info: 220 SPS/ 90 Mixed Reef

02/25/2009, 02:25 AM	#3
Ed Kazz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 288	Thanks MoJo~ I'll check it out. Ed

02/25/2009, 08:04 AM	#5
steveoutlaw Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 355	IMHO, stick with what is proven to work.......Deltec, H&S, Euro-reef, octopus. Even if you have to find a used one, these skimmers are built with parts that, even used, are more tested and proven than a lot of the newer skimmers coming out.

02/25/2009, 08:35 AM	#6
Ed Kazz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 288	Boy there sure are a lot of choices! Is the downdraft a better skimmer design(putting more oxygen in the water)? Thanks Ed