nyos quantum 220

Hooker67 · 04/13/2018, 04:37 PM

Had for about two years biggest POS wast of $900. Today it has went in the bin. It’s at the point it is unusable due to the skim cup not being able to be used as it jams on and unless the skimmer is jammed between the glass. Trying to remove the cup the hole body as cracked and broken off.
Can’t believe the company has not changed them as they are a faulty design.
Can anyone recommend a good quality skimmer as I need to replace it today.

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ReefCowboy · 04/13/2018, 05:55 PM

Ive heard of these issues with that brand skimmer, the collection cup getting stuck...i just got a skimmer but was looking at the Nyos. Glad didnt go that route.

ramseynb · 04/13/2018, 05:58 PM

Wow, I was looking at the smaller Nyos skimmer. I may not pull the trigger on that after all. Aren't they imported my Ecotech? It seems like a lot of Ecotech products lately are suffering in the QC dept.

tom obrecht · 04/13/2018, 06:05 PM

Depends on budget. I've used many throughout the years...my current and favorite is ATB. I have used Bubble King, Deltec, Euroreef, and other brands that aren't even around any longer. If budget allows I'd go ATB or Bubble King.

Hooker67 · 04/13/2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tom obrecht

Depends on budget. I've used many throughout the years...my current and favorite is ATB. I have used Bubble King, Deltec, Euroreef, and other brands that aren't even around any longer. If budget allows I'd go ATB or Bubble King.

Thanks mate will look into them.

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RCS82 · 04/13/2018, 07:55 PM

I love my Eshopps, for a comparable, quality cone skimmer that is even cheaper. The cup has never been an issue in the few years that I have had it. The pump has been great, cleaning it is a breeze, and it always skims consistent.

ramseynb · 04/13/2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RCS82

I love my Eshopps, for a comparable, quality cone skimmer that is even cheaper. The cup has never been an issue in the few years that I have had it. The pump has been great, cleaning it is a breeze, and it always skims consistent.

Which Eshopps do you have? The s-series look pretty nifty for the money.

RCS82 · 04/13/2018, 08:01 PM

Smaller one, the 120. Running it on a 90 and it has been great, no complaints. Its not the newest generation, maybe the gen 3. The cup goes on and off super easy and never jams or anything, what the OP has encountered with the Nyos. But theres lots of good skimmers out there, a good pump goes a long way.

ramseynb · 04/13/2018, 08:06 PM

I was just curious. I've been pretty happy with my little Aquamaxx cone-s skimmer but I see videos and see more swirl and more bubbles and start thinking that I need a new skimmer. LOL

RCS82 · 04/13/2018, 08:14 PM

You can try playing around with your water height to see if you can get more out of your skimmer before buying a new one. A cone skimmer is a cone skimmer, just need a good pump and a cup that comes off each time like mentioned above.

ReefCowboy · 04/13/2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ramseynb

I was just curious. I've been pretty happy with my little Aquamaxx cone-s skimmer but I see videos and see more swirl and more bubbles and start thinking that I need a new skimmer. LOL

I was almost getting myself the Aquamaxx Cone-S Q3. Seemed like an awesome skimmer with great reviews and decent price. Issue for me was its color with blue and yellow(lol). I did a custom white/orange/black sump and the yellow would ruin everything(OCD...) nonetheless seems like a quality product

rugerjr81 · 04/13/2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooker67

Had for about two years biggest POS wast of $900. Today it has went in the bin. It’s at the point it is unusable due to the skim cup not being able to be used as it jams on and unless the skimmer is jammed between the glass. Trying to remove the cup the hole body as cracked and broken off.
Can’t believe the company has not changed them as they are a faulty design.
Can anyone recommend a good quality skimmer as I need to replace it today.

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Skimz makes an awesome Skimmer. You can get all the replacement parts from BRS also.

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homer1475 · 04/14/2018, 03:41 AM

A friend just set one of these up(smaller version), I'll be curious to see if he has the same issues your describing.

Kind of sad really as one of these was on my short list of new skimmers.

ReefCowboy · 04/14/2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rugerjr81

Skimz makes an awesome Skimmer. You can get all the replacement parts from BRS also.

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I agree. Did lots of research and got a Skimz Octa 205i. Got it from BRS, and build is extra durable. I recommend

rugerjr81 · 04/14/2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

I agree. Did lots of research and got a Skimz Octa 205i. Got it from BRS, and build is extra durable. I recommend

Awesome. This skimmer is actually giving me a dry skimate. With the Seaclone skimmer I was constantly dumping tinted brown water from the cup and screwing up my parameters. The adjustability that the DC pump adds is incredible.

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ramseynb · 04/14/2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

I was almost getting myself the Aquamaxx Cone-S Q3. Seemed like an awesome skimmer with great reviews and decent price. Issue for me was its color with blue and yellow(lol). I did a custom white/orange/black sump and the yellow would ruin everything(OCD...) nonetheless seems like a quality product

It's been pretty solid and dials in easy. I had the Aquamaxx HOB on a nano tank and it was great for a small HOB skimmer. The tiny nano skimmers are usually garbage but the HOB actually skimmed like a real skimmer.

04/13/2018, 04:37 PM	#1
Hooker67 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 2	nyos quantum 220 Had for about two years biggest POS wast of $900. Today it has went in the bin. It’s at the point it is unusable due to the skim cup not being able to be used as it jams on and unless the skimmer is jammed between the glass. Trying to remove the cup the hole body as cracked and broken off. Can’t believe the company has not changed them as they are a faulty design. Can anyone recommend a good quality skimmer as I need to replace it today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/13/2018, 05:55 PM	#2
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	Ive heard of these issues with that brand skimmer, the collection cup getting stuck...i just got a skimmer but was looking at the Nyos. Glad didnt go that route. __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

04/13/2018, 05:58 PM	#3
ramseynb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 630	Wow, I was looking at the smaller Nyos skimmer. I may not pull the trigger on that after all. Aren't they imported my Ecotech? It seems like a lot of Ecotech products lately are suffering in the QC dept. __________________ How do you make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles!

04/13/2018, 06:05 PM	#4
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	Depends on budget. I've used many throughout the years...my current and favorite is ATB. I have used Bubble King, Deltec, Euroreef, and other brands that aren't even around any longer. If budget allows I'd go ATB or Bubble King. __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

04/13/2018, 07:55 PM	#6
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	I love my Eshopps, for a comparable, quality cone skimmer that is even cheaper. The cup has never been an issue in the few years that I have had it. The pump has been great, cleaning it is a breeze, and it always skims consistent. __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

04/13/2018, 08:01 PM	#8
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	Smaller one, the 120. Running it on a 90 and it has been great, no complaints. Its not the newest generation, maybe the gen 3. The cup goes on and off super easy and never jams or anything, what the OP has encountered with the Nyos. But theres lots of good skimmers out there, a good pump goes a long way. __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

04/13/2018, 08:06 PM	#9
ramseynb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 630	I was just curious. I've been pretty happy with my little Aquamaxx cone-s skimmer but I see videos and see more swirl and more bubbles and start thinking that I need a new skimmer. LOL __________________ How do you make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles!

04/13/2018, 08:14 PM	#10
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	You can try playing around with your water height to see if you can get more out of your skimmer before buying a new one. A cone skimmer is a cone skimmer, just need a good pump and a cup that comes off each time like mentioned above. __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

04/14/2018, 03:41 AM	#13
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	A friend just set one of these up(smaller version), I'll be curious to see if he has the same issues your describing. Kind of sad really as one of these was on my short list of new skimmers. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"