2013 best bang for buck skimmer? - Page 2

milkman55 · 08/01/2013, 08:33 AM

Over the past four years, I have used the Octo Extreme 200 and then the Octo SRO 3000 for my 200 gal system.

I just switched to the Aquamaxx EM300 and can't believe the difference. It was skimming better than the SRO within the first 48 hrs.

I always pushed the Octo brand for price/performance, but I am now an Aquamaxx convert. Just wish they were easier to get. I just lucked out and ordered mine when a new container arrived, but they were sold out in a matter of days.

cerebrous · 08/07/2013, 09:13 PM

Here is what I am looking at now
http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ne-Skimmer-Kit

Looks really good for 179 and can get a neck cleaner..

But you have to build it yourself.

reeftivo · 08/07/2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerebrous

Here is what I am looking at now
http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ne-Skimmer-Kit

Looks really good for 179 and can get a neck cleaner..

But you have to build it yourself.

Avast are great DIY skimmers but remember, once you add the pump you're looking at $300

Buzz1329 · 08/10/2013, 07:19 PM

Interesting. But the Aqua maxx em 100 user reviews on the only major site that sells this skimmer indicate that it is awful? Caveat emptor.

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html

88rxna · 08/11/2013, 05:33 AM

^^^^
Wonder why that is?

jwoyshnar · 08/11/2013, 07:09 AM

Sca aquariums by far. I've had a ton of different skimmers including my new reef octopus diablo and the sca aquariums pulls out more nasty junk than all I have tried. How do you beat $150

Drae · 08/11/2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88rxna

^^^^
Wonder why that is?

Because the first people to use them didn't realize that they needed to run them at 8"plus i'm order to prevent splashing from the outlet pipe. Solid performing skimmers without a doubt.

Buzz1329 · 08/11/2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drae

Because the first people to use them didn't realize that they needed to run them at 8"plus i'm order to prevent splashing from the outlet pipe. Solid performing skimmers without a doubt.

Thanks. What's been your experience with the skimmer?

cerebrous · 08/13/2013, 10:25 PM

Wow scan skimmers are all $129 each including pump rates at
180g

Smoking price

http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA_302_p/sca-302.htm

malady · 08/13/2013, 11:03 PM

the sca 301 was by far the best "bang for buck skimmer" when it was $75 earlier this year

with the price increase not so much but its still a good option

kevensquint · 08/14/2013, 05:48 AM

I have a Cad-lights 1150 on my 60 with 20 gallon sump. 10/10

cerebrous · 08/14/2013, 06:58 AM

Wow how was it $75 was it on sale???

Quote:

Originally Posted by malady

the sca 301 was by far the best "bang for buck skimmer" when it was $75 earlier this year

with the price increase not so much but its still a good option

kevensquint · 08/14/2013, 07:45 AM

Just one thing on the SCA, it looks just like my old bubble-magus, works great, super cheap. It was also the loudest equipment on my tank. Not ramora loud, more like a loud humm. The Cad-lights I mentioned is a little more, but dead silent and I never need to adjust it. My 2¢

cerebrous · 08/14/2013, 09:13 PM

Cheap and effective is key for me now thank you for the comments now will look for a review

08/10/2013, 07:19 PM	#29
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	Interesting. But the Aqua maxx em 100 user reviews on the only major site that sells this skimmer indicate that it is awful? Caveat emptor. http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...PSISNW-vi.html __________________ Current tank info: 180 mixed reef

08/11/2013, 05:33 AM	#30
88rxna Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ludlow,PA Posts: 605	^^^^ Wonder why that is? __________________ 90 gallon display, CSC bean animal overflow/30 gallon sump (in basement) SWC 160 skimmer reeflow dart external pump reefkeeper lite a pair of ocean revive S026 led fixtures

08/01/2013, 08:33 AM	#26
milkman55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Parkville, MO Posts: 832	Over the past four years, I have used the Octo Extreme 200 and then the Octo SRO 3000 for my 200 gal system. I just switched to the Aquamaxx EM300 and can't believe the difference. It was skimming better than the SRO within the first 48 hrs. I always pushed the Octo brand for price/performance, but I am now an Aquamaxx convert. Just wish they were easier to get. I just lucked out and ordered mine when a new container arrived, but they were sold out in a matter of days.

08/07/2013, 09:13 PM	#27
cerebrous Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54	Here is what I am looking at now http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...ne-Skimmer-Kit Looks really good for 179 and can get a neck cleaner.. But you have to build it yourself.

08/11/2013, 07:09 AM	#31
jwoyshnar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 18441 Posts: 1,531	Sca aquariums by far. I've had a ton of different skimmers including my new reef octopus diablo and the sca aquariums pulls out more nasty junk than all I have tried. How do you beat $150

08/13/2013, 10:25 PM	#34
cerebrous Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54	Wow scan skimmers are all $129 each including pump rates at 180g Smoking price http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA_302_p/sca-302.htm

08/13/2013, 11:03 PM	#35
malady Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: fl Posts: 204	the sca 301 was by far the best "bang for buck skimmer" when it was $75 earlier this year with the price increase not so much but its still a good option

08/14/2013, 05:48 AM	#36
kevensquint Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new york Posts: 2,277	I have a Cad-lights 1150 on my 60 with 20 gallon sump. 10/10

08/14/2013, 07:45 AM	#38
kevensquint Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new york Posts: 2,277	Just one thing on the SCA, it looks just like my old bubble-magus, works great, super cheap. It was also the loudest equipment on my tank. Not ramora loud, more like a loud humm. The Cad-lights I mentioned is a little more, but dead silent and I never need to adjust it. My 2¢

08/14/2013, 09:13 PM	#39
cerebrous Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54	Cheap and effective is key for me now thank you for the comments now will look for a review