Aquamaxx EM200

Worom · 05/31/2014, 01:20 PM

Finally received my Aquamaxx EM200. The reviews are definitely accurate. This skimmer ROCKS. I'm running it on my 90 gallon tank and its already pulling dark nasty skimmate. Its only been 2 days. Prior to the Aquamaxx i was running a RO. I was satisfied with the RO, just felt it was time for something new. Definitely worth the wait.

wcharon · 05/31/2014, 07:17 PM

Did you get it from MD and when you placed the order????

moondoggy4 · 05/31/2014, 07:17 PM

What depth do you run the skimmer? Is it loud?

wildman926 · 05/31/2014, 09:15 PM

Here is some pics of my EM200 on my 90g -

wildman926 · 05/31/2014, 09:16 PM

Here are some shots of it yesterday. It was reinstalled on the 90g, after being on my 150g for a week. My EM300 needed a new impeller, as it had gotten debris in it, ruining it. My fault for not running a prefilter. The EM200 was removed from the 90g, and placed on my 150g. It removed the same amount of waste, in the same amount of time, as my EM300 does. Here is what it has removed in 24 hours -

Ryanrttu · 06/04/2014, 03:59 PM

Does that have a tube (already drilled) that comes with it that you can put in a bucket for excess waste?

wildman926 · 06/04/2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanrttu

Does that have a tube (already drilled) that comes with it that you can put in a bucket for excess waste?

Yes it does.

4bruceinc · 06/04/2014, 07:05 PM

It does come with the piece 'built in' in which to attach additional tubing.

Ryanrttu · 06/05/2014, 08:07 AM

So in the pics, that chamber he has on the right is where the excess goes correct? Also is it possible to add one of those cleaners to this to?

I've seen pretty solid reviews on this skimmer all around, and the price is better than the Octopus reefs i've been looking at....might have found my skimmer!

shifty51008 · 06/05/2014, 08:36 AM

yes the chamber on the right is where the waste goes, and yes you can add like a avast swabbie to it to clean the neck.

Ryanrttu · 06/05/2014, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty51008

yes the chamber on the right is where the waste goes, and yes you can add like a avast swabbie to it to clean the neck.

Awesome, very excited I found this thread. In process of my build now.

saltwaterexotic · 06/05/2014, 01:56 PM

I was planning on same skimmer for my 60 thanks for posting

newe70 · 06/05/2014, 09:19 PM

I have mine running over two months now...the skimmer is extremely silent and pulling some nasty stuffs...very please with its performance so far.

wildman926 · 06/06/2014, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newe70

I have mine running over two months now...the skimmer is extremely silent and pulling some nasty stuffs...very please with its performance so far.

This is what everyone should see if their skimmer is well balanced.

05/31/2014, 01:20 PM	#1
Worom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 15	Aquamaxx EM200 Finally received my Aquamaxx EM200. The reviews are definitely accurate. This skimmer ROCKS. I'm running it on my 90 gallon tank and its already pulling dark nasty skimmate. Its only been 2 days. Prior to the Aquamaxx i was running a RO. I was satisfied with the RO, just felt it was time for something new. Definitely worth the wait.

05/31/2014, 07:17 PM	#2
wcharon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 838	Did you get it from MD and when you placed the order???? __________________ 125 Gal. Reef Tank, Skimmer SRO-1000SSS (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Chiller Artica 1/4, BRS GFO/Carbon Reactor, Sunpower 6x80 Watt., Actinic ReefBrites, 2 Jebao RW-15, 3/4 Sea Swirl, HY-5000 Return Pump, Current Tank Info: 125 Gal. Reef, Chiller 1/4, Skimmer SRO SSS-1000 (Old), Aquamaxx EM-200, Aqua C UV, Actinic ReefBrites, Kore 5th. Doser, APEX Full

05/31/2014, 09:15 PM	#4
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	Here is some pics of my EM200 on my 90g - __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

05/31/2014, 09:16 PM	#5
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	Here are some shots of it yesterday. It was reinstalled on the 90g, after being on my 150g for a week. My EM300 needed a new impeller, as it had gotten debris in it, ruining it. My fault for not running a prefilter. The EM200 was removed from the 90g, and placed on my 150g. It removed the same amount of waste, in the same amount of time, as my EM300 does. Here is what it has removed in 24 hours - __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

06/04/2014, 07:05 PM	#8
4bruceinc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 182	It does come with the piece 'built in' in which to attach additional tubing. __________________ 112G (48x30x18) Rimless SPS Dominated System Current Tank Info: 112g 48x30x18 SPS

05/31/2014, 07:17 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	What depth do you run the skimmer? Is it loud?

06/04/2014, 03:59 PM	#6
Ryanrttu Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco / North Beach Posts: 394	Does that have a tube (already drilled) that comes with it that you can put in a bucket for excess waste?

06/05/2014, 08:07 AM	#9
Ryanrttu Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco / North Beach Posts: 394	So in the pics, that chamber he has on the right is where the excess goes correct? Also is it possible to add one of those cleaners to this to? I've seen pretty solid reviews on this skimmer all around, and the price is better than the Octopus reefs i've been looking at....might have found my skimmer! Last edited by Ryanrttu; 06/05/2014 at 08:13 AM.

06/05/2014, 08:36 AM	#10
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	yes the chamber on the right is where the waste goes, and yes you can add like a avast swabbie to it to clean the neck. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

06/05/2014, 01:56 PM	#12
saltwaterexotic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dfw Texas Posts: 83	I was planning on same skimmer for my 60 thanks for posting

06/05/2014, 09:19 PM	#13
newe70 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 379	I have mine running over two months now...the skimmer is extremely silent and pulling some nasty stuffs...very please with its performance so far.