skimmer help

crazyfrog · 02/07/2009, 11:49 PM

hey im deciding on which skimmer to get

AquaC EV-120 Protein Skimmer

or a

Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer

which would need a pump with less wattage

and which skimmer would perform better??

crazyfrog · 02/08/2009, 05:32 AM

and ive read beckett are sensitive to water quality??

Bonneville08 · 02/08/2009, 08:12 AM

I've never had a Beckett skimmer, but have owned an EV-120. It ran with a MAG 5 pump rated at 45 watts and did a good job for me.

crazyfrog · 02/08/2009, 08:03 PM

thanks! i currently have a r.o 150 recirc skimmer and looking at those 2 skimmers.

im leaning towards the aquac now.

any more info?

02/07/2009, 11:49 PM	#1
crazyfrog Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 109	skimmer help hey im deciding on which skimmer to get AquaC EV-120 Protein Skimmer or a Reef Maniac Beckett Skimmer which would need a pump with less wattage and which skimmer would perform better??

02/08/2009, 08:12 AM	#3
Bonneville08 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 513	I've never had a Beckett skimmer, but have owned an EV-120. It ran with a MAG 5 pump rated at 45 watts and did a good job for me. __________________ Edge you mah cating myself Check out my gallery if you desire. Current Tank Info: 50 gallon mix of soft, LPS and SPS, two croceas, two maximas, a few fish, turf filter with skimmer, MH and PC lighting, chiller, Calcium Reactor and wave2k.

02/08/2009, 05:32 AM	#2
crazyfrog Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 109	and ive read beckett are sensitive to water quality??

02/08/2009, 08:03 PM	#4
crazyfrog Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 109	thanks! i currently have a r.o 150 recirc skimmer and looking at those 2 skimmers. im leaning towards the aquac now. any more info?