ATB 840 v2 Skimmer

reefinsomnia · 02/01/2013, 06:59 PM

What do you guys think of this skimmer? Is it worth the money? and if i were to get it I would be putting it on a 100 display, 40 sump. Will that be enough? Thanks!

moondoggy4 · 02/01/2013, 09:19 PM

They are very good skimmers and very few complaints. they're are other choices that are cheaper with simuliar performance. I believe that the price might be dropping due to the fact that they will be shifting to DC pumps.

DrSalty · 02/01/2013, 11:04 PM

I have an ATB 840v2 skimmer on my 133 gallon tank and love it. It was a little finnicky at first to find the right water level to keep it in. But once I found that sweet spot, it's been amazing. I would highly recommend it.

Brando457 · 02/01/2013, 11:12 PM

I am running one on a 180g tank w/ 75g sump and right now only have 7 fish in it. I took this pic after 4/5 days when it was just finished breaking in and I had only 4 fish in my tank. I am running the ATB 840 v2 and it is AWESOME

reefinsomnia · 02/02/2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

They are very good skimmers and very few complaints. they're are other choices that are cheaper with simuliar performance. I believe that the price might be dropping due to the fact that they will be shifting to DC pumps.

What would you recommend for a 100 gallon?

solitude127 · 02/02/2013, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefinsomnia

What would you recommend for a 100 gallon?

ATB 840 v2.

The skimmer is very good and on top of that you'll get great customer service from ATB if needed

moondoggy4 · 02/02/2013, 02:31 AM

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html One of Mojo's favorites

moondoggy4 · 02/02/2013, 02:34 AM

ATB's are great skimmers perfect balance between pump and neck size, quiet quality built loyal following, because they are good. If you can swing it you won't be disappointed.

reefinsomnia · 02/02/2013, 03:11 AM

Thanks guys. The one im looking at has a Sicce PSK-1000 pump with it. Is that good? And whats a good price to pay for one thats been used under 6 months? Thanks

11f150 · 02/02/2013, 04:38 AM

Probably around 400 I would think. I would almost wait and see what the new Atbs cost with the dc pumps coming out

GSMguy · 02/02/2013, 10:35 AM

the new DC models wont cost less, the pump is not going to cost less than the PSK1000 that is used now.

I might wait if i already had a skimmer but if i needed a skimmer I would jump on a used V2.

solitude127 · 02/02/2013, 03:41 PM

A little off topic...... but what's the advantage of a DC pump?

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GSMguy · 02/02/2013, 04:03 PM

Cheaper than a Laguna? I'm not sure really, except that the same line of pumps could be used in a variety of skimmers in different configurations. no more need to perfectly balance a body to a pump. Now all you do is design a new body style and stick a variable speed pump on there.

dh350twin · 02/02/2013, 11:06 PM

I loved mine

120reefermadnes · 02/12/2013, 04:55 PM

When are the new DC models be available? Any one know? I am also thinking of getting an ATB but the delux 8.5 for my 120 sps or I was also considering the new reef octopus pro with the dc controlable pumps wat do you guys think?

02/01/2013, 06:59 PM	#1
reefinsomnia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 234	ATB 840 v2 Skimmer What do you guys think of this skimmer? Is it worth the money? and if i were to get it I would be putting it on a 100 display, 40 sump. Will that be enough? Thanks!

02/02/2013, 10:35 AM	#11
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	the new DC models wont cost less, the pump is not going to cost less than the PSK1000 that is used now. I might wait if i already had a skimmer but if i needed a skimmer I would jump on a used V2. __________________ 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.

02/02/2013, 03:41 PM	#12
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	A little off topic...... but what's the advantage of a DC pump? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S III __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

02/02/2013, 04:03 PM	#13
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Cheaper than a Laguna? I'm not sure really, except that the same line of pumps could be used in a variety of skimmers in different configurations. no more need to perfectly balance a body to a pump. Now all you do is design a new body style and stick a variable speed pump on there. __________________ 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.

02/02/2013, 11:06 PM	#14
dh350twin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kent island md Posts: 599	I loved mine __________________ Epic Reefers~~~~Carry Epic Corals!!! Current tank:240 peninsula mixed reef- Atb 1050-white v2 skimmer, Mp 60wes (2) ecotech's Mp40w's, ATI Sunpower 8x80. with reef brites, custom sump. JBJ ATO, bubble magnus tripple doser. Rip custom 150 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 240 gallon peninsula mixed reef tank

02/01/2013, 09:19 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	They are very good skimmers and very few complaints. they're are other choices that are cheaper with simuliar performance. I believe that the price might be dropping due to the fact that they will be shifting to DC pumps.

02/01/2013, 11:04 PM	#3
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	I have an ATB 840v2 skimmer on my 133 gallon tank and love it. It was a little finnicky at first to find the right water level to keep it in. But once I found that sweet spot, it's been amazing. I would highly recommend it.

02/01/2013, 11:12 PM	#4
Brando457 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,281	I am running one on a 180g tank w/ 75g sump and right now only have 7 fish in it. I took this pic after 4/5 days when it was just finished breaking in and I had only 4 fish in my tank. I am running the ATB 840 v2 and it is AWESOME

02/02/2013, 02:31 AM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html One of Mojo's favorites

02/02/2013, 02:34 AM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	ATB's are great skimmers perfect balance between pump and neck size, quiet quality built loyal following, because they are good. If you can swing it you won't be disappointed.

02/02/2013, 03:11 AM	#9
reefinsomnia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 234	Thanks guys. The one im looking at has a Sicce PSK-1000 pump with it. Is that good? And whats a good price to pay for one thats been used under 6 months? Thanks

02/02/2013, 04:38 AM	#10
11f150 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Probably around 400 I would think. I would almost wait and see what the new Atbs cost with the dc pumps coming out

02/12/2013, 04:55 PM	#15
120reefermadnes Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Broward county Florida Posts: 651	When are the new DC models be available? Any one know? I am also thinking of getting an ATB but the delux 8.5 for my 120 sps or I was also considering the new reef octopus pro with the dc controlable pumps wat do you guys think? __________________ 120gal sps reef, eshopps r300 refuge w/ cheato & LR, reef octopus GFO reactor , SRO XP-3000ext, AI sols and 2 54w t5's, mp40x2, Tunze osmo/kalk Current Tank Info: 120 sps dominated