Need help picking skimmer

netboy · 03/24/2010, 02:30 PM

My #1 concern is noise. I have a warner as-150 and the noise is unbearable. I even sold my vortechs in favor of tunzes because I hate noise that much. I am looking at the 9010 or the 9410. The skimmer will be placed in sump. I have a 90 gallon display with about a 20 gallon sump. I have a light bio load, 1 yellow tang and 2 clown fish and a few acros. The bioload will increase gradually however. Do I have to buy the extension set for the 9010 to use in sump? Is there any benefit of the 9410 over the 9010 or vice versa? Thanks.

rvitko · 03/25/2010, 08:55 AM

The 9011 is the new version of 9010 and these are just now arriving to dealers. I think Reef Exotics will have some available. For the quietest this would be the best choice, I don't think it is possible for a skimmer to be quieter. The extension set is included with the 9010 and 9011, it is only optional with the 9005/9006. The 9410 is at least 25% stronger, it is a needlewheel skimmer while the 9011 is a venturi skimmer, this means the 9410 has smaller bubbles and more of them so more will be removed. The 9410 is quiet, but not as quiet as the 9011.

netboy · 03/25/2010, 12:01 PM

Thanks Roger, that is exactly what I wanted to hear.

shawnz28 · 03/25/2010, 07:18 PM

I will say from my experience and my opinion the 9410 a very nice skimmer and worth the little extra noise and money over the 9010. I just much prefer the setup and feel it is easier to work with. Having owned a AS150 in the past I will say either choice will be a big difference

03/25/2010, 08:55 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	The 9011 is the new version of 9010 and these are just now arriving to dealers. I think Reef Exotics will have some available. For the quietest this would be the best choice, I don't think it is possible for a skimmer to be quieter. The extension set is included with the 9010 and 9011, it is only optional with the 9005/9006. The 9410 is at least 25% stronger, it is a needlewheel skimmer while the 9011 is a venturi skimmer, this means the 9410 has smaller bubbles and more of them so more will be removed. The 9410 is quiet, but not as quiet as the 9011. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/25/2010, 07:18 PM	#4
shawnz28 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Amherst Ohio Posts: 3,277	I will say from my experience and my opinion the 9410 a very nice skimmer and worth the little extra noise and money over the 9010. I just much prefer the setup and feel it is easier to work with. Having owned a AS150 in the past I will say either choice will be a big difference __________________ Shawn Current Tank Info: 93g cube

03/24/2010, 02:30 PM	#1
netboy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 304	Need help picking skimmer My #1 concern is noise. I have a warner as-150 and the noise is unbearable. I even sold my vortechs in favor of tunzes because I hate noise that much. I am looking at the 9010 or the 9410. The skimmer will be placed in sump. I have a 90 gallon display with about a 20 gallon sump. I have a light bio load, 1 yellow tang and 2 clown fish and a few acros. The bioload will increase gradually however. Do I have to buy the extension set for the 9010 to use in sump? Is there any benefit of the 9410 over the 9010 or vice versa? Thanks.

03/25/2010, 12:01 PM	#3
netboy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 304	Thanks Roger, that is exactly what I wanted to hear.