Need help deciding on skimmer

hilde123 · 04/02/2007, 03:28 PM

I am having difficulties on deciding which of the following two skimmers to purchase for a 150 I am setting up (medium bioload):

-AquaC EV180 with Iwaki 30RLT
-Bubble Master 200

I really would prefer an external skimmer for easier cleaning, maintenance, and space constraints which leads me to the AquaC. I have not seen any overly rave reviews on the AquaC but it seems to be a solid performer. On the other hand the Bubble master seems to be the HOT skimmer, but from the pictures it looks kindove flimsy for $525.00. The other concern is that the Bubble Master skimmers look to only have been on the market for a few months, so I am unsure of their reputation or durability. Any experiences or suggestions anyone may have are appreciated.

hilde123 · 04/02/2007, 04:56 PM

I just spoke with the owner of Aquac inquiring on some info regarding the EV-180. He told me that they had tested the air flow in the skimmer and it is 2,200 l/m for the EV-180. Unless I am missing something this is twicw what I have seen on the larger needlewheel skimmers, which is on the order of 600-900 l/h, which is probably similar to the Bubble Master. Am I missing something or does this tell me the AquaC is a better choice?

corals b 4 bills · 04/02/2007, 05:27 PM

How about a Deltec 1250 Turbo? This the most powerful skimmer that will fit inside a sump under the tank of a 155 bowfront. I have a seriously heavy bioload and I have to empty the cup every two days, this thing rocks! and is plug-n-play, here's a pic. It's 19 High X 10 long X 5 Wide.

thor32766 · 04/02/2007, 06:20 PM

i have an aquac ev400 on my 220 gallon tank and love it to death.

hilde123 · 04/02/2007, 07:30 PM

anyone else have any experiences they can share?

hilde123 · 04/03/2007, 05:57 AM

bump

eckrynock · 04/03/2007, 06:02 AM

What about an external H&S? The A150 would work for your tank.

shullat · 04/04/2007, 04:28 AM

Can't really help but I am getting a Bubble master 250. It does seem as if they had some quality issues but based on overall value for money and performance they seem to be quite unbeatable at the moment.....if you check the other equipment forum there are quite a few threads on the bubblemaster as well as on zeovit.com

dkh0331 · 04/04/2007, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eckrynock
What about an external H&S? The A150 would work for your tank.

I've been very happy w/ my H&S. IMPHO, it'w worth a look-see.

andyjd · 04/04/2007, 07:04 AM

wish I had kept my AquaC

04/02/2007, 03:28 PM	#1
hilde123 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 625	Need help deciding on skimmer I am having difficulties on deciding which of the following two skimmers to purchase for a 150 I am setting up (medium bioload): -AquaC EV180 with Iwaki 30RLT -Bubble Master 200 I really would prefer an external skimmer for easier cleaning, maintenance, and space constraints which leads me to the AquaC. I have not seen any overly rave reviews on the AquaC but it seems to be a solid performer. On the other hand the Bubble master seems to be the HOT skimmer, but from the pictures it looks kindove flimsy for $525.00. The other concern is that the Bubble Master skimmers look to only have been on the market for a few months, so I am unsure of their reputation or durability. Any experiences or suggestions anyone may have are appreciated.

04/02/2007, 05:27 PM	#3
corals b 4 bills Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Belmont). Posts: 2,381	How about a Deltec 1250 Turbo? This the most powerful skimmer that will fit inside a sump under the tank of a 155 bowfront. I have a seriously heavy bioload and I have to empty the cup every two days, this thing rocks! and is plug-n-play, here's a pic. It's 19 High X 10 long X 5 Wide. __________________ Reefkeeper - (ref-ke-per) n: Individual obsessed with placing disturbing amounts of electricity and seawater in close proximity for the purpose of maintaining live coral reef organisms. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon Bio Cube, HQI 150 watt Nanotuner~Vortech MP10W ES~Arctica Chiller~AC II~Tunze Osmolator ATO~ Tunze 9002 skimmer W/In Tank Cup~ Korallin Reactor W/PH Monitor~ Korallin Denitrator~APC Back-up~Phosban/Carbon Reactor.

04/02/2007, 06:20 PM	#4
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	i have an aquac ev400 on my 220 gallon tank and love it to death. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

04/03/2007, 06:02 AM	#7
eckrynock Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 733	What about an external H&S? The A150 would work for your tank. __________________ Ed Genesis 1:21 Current Tank Info: 90 gal

04/04/2007, 04:28 AM	#8
shullat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in exil Posts: 588	Can't really help but I am getting a Bubble master 250. It does seem as if they had some quality issues but based on overall value for money and performance they seem to be quite unbeatable at the moment.....if you check the other equipment forum there are quite a few threads on the bubblemaster as well as on zeovit.com __________________ Nick Current Tank Info: a small fishbowl

04/02/2007, 04:56 PM	#2
hilde123 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 625	I just spoke with the owner of Aquac inquiring on some info regarding the EV-180. He told me that they had tested the air flow in the skimmer and it is 2,200 l/m for the EV-180. Unless I am missing something this is twicw what I have seen on the larger needlewheel skimmers, which is on the order of 600-900 l/h, which is probably similar to the Bubble Master. Am I missing something or does this tell me the AquaC is a better choice?

04/02/2007, 07:30 PM	#5
hilde123 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 625	anyone else have any experiences they can share?

04/03/2007, 05:57 AM	#6
hilde123 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 625	bump

04/04/2007, 07:04 AM	#10
andyjd International Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunedin, NZ Posts: 1,147	wish I had kept my AquaC