Skimmer Selection Help Please

Kelsey71 · 06/14/2016, 01:53 PM

I am planning the build of a 525xl reefer aquarium which will be run on aqua forest probiotic method. Having chosen the equipment for efficiency and performance I am having a dilemma. The Skimmer. I want a skimmer that is beyond the size of the tank. My shortlist Deltec SCC2061 or Coral Box Cloud 9.

Both have similar capabilities (on paper).

Should I go for the cheaper option at 245.00 or pay the premium for the deltec at 575.00.

Deltec performance is not in question but I have read decent reviews on the cheaper model.

Would an investment in the cheaper one be a poor move.
Thank you

scooter31707 · 06/15/2016, 08:43 AM

I don't have any experience with those mentioned, but I am a big fan of Aquamaxx. I am currently running the Cone CO-3 on my 120. Of course, topics like this will get different opinions and experiences.

thegrun · 06/15/2016, 09:18 AM

I agree, I love my AquaMaxx skimmer. I use an EM-200 (predecessor to the newer CO-2) on my 120 and it does a great job. Be sure the skimmer you purchase has a good quality pump, that is often what drives the price difference. AquaMaxx uses quality Sicce pumps, reliable, efficient and very quiet. I would avoid skimmers that use proprietary pumps as parts can be hard and expensive latter when you need them

Capiross1 · 06/15/2016, 09:46 AM

I personally just got a Simplicity skimmer because money was tight and just needed something and it's honestly the best skimmer I've ever owned I've had corallife,lifereef,Aqua-c,asm, and now this one build quality is great and the dc pumps are so much nicer as far as sound and adjusting goes and it's way more energy efficient

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Kelsey71 · 06/15/2016, 11:33 AM

Thank you very much both

06/14/2016, 01:53 PM	#1
Kelsey71 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3	Skimmer Selection Help Please I am planning the build of a 525xl reefer aquarium which will be run on aqua forest probiotic method. Having chosen the equipment for efficiency and performance I am having a dilemma. The Skimmer. I want a skimmer that is beyond the size of the tank. My shortlist Deltec SCC2061 or Coral Box Cloud 9. Both have similar capabilities (on paper). Should I go for the cheaper option at 245.00 or pay the premium for the deltec at 575.00. Deltec performance is not in question but I have read decent reviews on the cheaper model. Would an investment in the cheaper one be a poor move. Thank you

06/15/2016, 08:43 AM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I don't have any experience with those mentioned, but I am a big fan of Aquamaxx. I am currently running the Cone CO-3 on my 120. Of course, topics like this will get different opinions and experiences.

06/15/2016, 09:18 AM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I agree, I love my AquaMaxx skimmer. I use an EM-200 (predecessor to the newer CO-2) on my 120 and it does a great job. Be sure the skimmer you purchase has a good quality pump, that is often what drives the price difference. AquaMaxx uses quality Sicce pumps, reliable, efficient and very quiet. I would avoid skimmers that use proprietary pumps as parts can be hard and expensive latter when you need them

06/15/2016, 09:46 AM	#4
Capiross1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 224	I personally just got a Simplicity skimmer because money was tight and just needed something and it's honestly the best skimmer I've ever owned I've had corallife,lifereef,Aqua-c,asm, and now this one build quality is great and the dc pumps are so much nicer as far as sound and adjusting goes and it's way more energy efficient Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06/15/2016, 11:33 AM	#5
Kelsey71 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 3	Thank you very much both