Need information about WM skimmers

LifeIsFish · 09/11/2009, 09:18 PM

I'm thinking to replace my 2 skimmers to my 2 systems.

my first tank is 2 tanks of 300 gallons each and a sump of 180g. i

and my second tank is a 300g with 100g sump.

my first thought was to replace it with ATB skimmers.

for my 300 gallons tank - ATB 1050a.
and for the 700 gallons tank - atb large.

than i was able to get a great deal on 2 skimmers (cone ones) of Warner Marine. does anyone own any of those skimmers? how do they compare to the ATB ones?

thanks a lot.

nava405 · 09/11/2009, 10:18 PM

u don't want to plumb both tanks together and just use one of those ETSS skimmer ?

something like this

rated up to 1800g+ or so and it's only going to cost you somewhere around $1500+ like a $300-400 pump

LifeIsFish · 09/11/2009, 10:56 PM

i cant combine the 2 systems..... because each one is 100 ft from eachother.....

nava405 · 09/11/2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by LifeIsFish
i cant combine the 2 systems..... because each one is 100 ft from eachother.....

oh wow, u got a big house then lol.

either way, those downdraft skimmers probably works better for large system like yours.

wishntoboutside · 09/11/2009, 11:20 PM

both are great skimmer for sure. i have worked with the extra large and i must say it is awesome on close to 1000 gallons. and the customer service from atb and warner marine you can not go wrong for sure. i am not sure on the rating on the warner skimmers i am sure someone will chime in

LifeIsFish · 09/11/2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by wishntoboutside
both are great skimmer for sure. i have worked with the extra large and i must say it is awesome on close to 1000 gallons. and the customer service from atb and warner marine you can not go wrong for sure. i am not sure on the rating on the warner skimmers i am sure someone will chime in

i see..... my thoughts are to go with the WM because of their service.... and because their office is 20 minutes from my house... so if something goes wrong, i can take it there instead of mailing and wait.....

thanks a lot....

LifeIsFish · 09/11/2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by nava405
u don't want to plumb both tanks together and just use one of those ETSS skimmer ?

something like this rated up to 1800g+ or so and it's only going to cost you somewhere around $1500+ like a $300-400 pump

i also read on their site about those skimmers.... here are my concerns:

1. if something is wrong - then to ship it to NY - its a mission impossible....
2. you cant connect Ozone to any of those skimmers... and i do run ozone on my system - so if i will decide to get their skimmer (which is a huge maybee) - then i will need to replace my ozone with a ozone reactor instead.... and i dont want to go that route...
3. the skimmer that i will need - is huge.... 4' tall...

but overall - the preformence of this skimmers looks more then great.... so i will have to think about it....

thanks a lot.

Ian · 09/12/2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by LifeIsFish
i see..... my thoughts are to go with the WM because of their service.... and because their office is 20 minutes from my house... so if something goes wrong, i can take it there instead of mailing and wait.....

Sounds like a no brainer to me. Jon Warner is a stand up guy and Im sure he'll recommend the right skimmer for your particular application...

lowbudget · 09/12/2009, 12:37 AM

go with the wm. i got a rs250 nothing close to what you will be using, but skim like a king

kajung2k · 09/12/2009, 09:38 AM

I have an AS-300 and I love it!

Ian · 09/12/2009, 09:51 AM

you should ask in the Warner Marine forum. You'll get all the answers you need there...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=578

Macimage · 09/12/2009, 10:41 AM

I have this MTC HSA1000 beast for sale:

Joyce

shapermike · 09/12/2009, 11:25 AM

I have a bremuda BPS-K10 ON MY 750 GAL system and it rocks.
but the only problems I have it that is needs a good size pump to run it.

If energy cost is involved I would go with WM or atb. but if i did not care of the cost of electricity I would go with one of the bigger ones my self with down draft and needle with resert typ of skimmer that way you get the best of both worlds.

LifeIsFish · 09/12/2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by shapermike
I have a bremuda BPS-K10 ON MY 750 GAL system and it rocks.
but the only problems I have it that is needs a good size pump to run it.

If energy cost is involved I would go with WM or atb. but if i did not care of the cost of electricity I would go with one of the bigger ones my self with down draft and needle with resert typ of skimmer that way you get the best of both worlds.

thank you fo the info..... i guess i made my decition here. i will go with WM skimmers....
thanks.

09/11/2009, 09:18 PM	#1
LifeIsFish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 385	Need information about WM skimmers I'm thinking to replace my 2 skimmers to my 2 systems. my first tank is 2 tanks of 300 gallons each and a sump of 180g. i and my second tank is a 300g with 100g sump. my first thought was to replace it with ATB skimmers. for my 300 gallons tank - ATB 1050a. and for the 700 gallons tank - atb large. than i was able to get a great deal on 2 skimmers (cone ones) of Warner Marine. does anyone own any of those skimmers? how do they compare to the ATB ones? thanks a lot.

09/11/2009, 10:18 PM	#2
nava405 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Irvine Posts: 2,818	u don't want to plumb both tanks together and just use one of those ETSS skimmer ? something like this rated up to 1800g+ or so and it's only going to cost you somewhere around $1500+ like a $300-400 pump __________________ I hate polyp extension... Current Tank Info: rimelss 48x30x20, sump 72x22x16, 2x mp40s, nano wavebox

09/11/2009, 11:20 PM	#5
wishntoboutside professional snow flake Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Riverside, Cali Posts: 5,962	both are great skimmer for sure. i have worked with the extra large and i must say it is awesome on close to 1000 gallons. and the customer service from atb and warner marine you can not go wrong for sure. i am not sure on the rating on the warner skimmers i am sure someone will chime in __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 450 gallon peninsula tank 724830 filled with a bunch of frags and trying to grow them out.

09/11/2009, 10:56 PM	#3
LifeIsFish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 385	i cant combine the 2 systems..... because each one is 100 ft from eachother.....

09/12/2009, 12:37 AM	#9
lowbudget Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,258	go with the wm. i got a rs250 nothing close to what you will be using, but skim like a king

09/12/2009, 09:38 AM	#10
kajung2k Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,002	I have an AS-300 and I love it!

09/12/2009, 09:51 AM	#11
Ian I <3 Corals! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 4,555	you should ask in the Warner Marine forum. You'll get all the answers you need there... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=578

09/12/2009, 10:41 AM	#12
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	I have this MTC HSA1000 beast for sale: Joyce

09/12/2009, 11:25 AM	#13
shapermike Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fillmore Ca Posts: 416	I have a bremuda BPS-K10 ON MY 750 GAL system and it rocks. but the only problems I have it that is needs a good size pump to run it. If energy cost is involved I would go with WM or atb. but if i did not care of the cost of electricity I would go with one of the bigger ones my self with down draft and needle with resert typ of skimmer that way you get the best of both worlds.