350 gal sps skimmer recomendation

NanoBen · 09/14/2010, 10:05 AM

I have a 225 sps display medium sps so far but looking for something better n newer than my ati 250

225 display. 150 sump fife. Lots of fish

let's say $1000 to play with

what would u get

reefsurfing · 09/14/2010, 10:56 AM

First of all NanoBen, we need to talk about updating your name, with referrence to your tank. Then I would pull up the SWC website and let you take a look at the SWC 350 Xtreme. Then you can put $400 back in the bank or tell your wife you tripped @ the LFS and lost the 400$, I won't tell.

viggen · 09/14/2010, 01:25 PM

Royal-Exl Vertex 200 $900
Royal-Exl Vertex 250 for $1200

Reef Dynamics
RD INS-300 $600 has 10in dia body 24 tall
RD INS 350 $700 10in by 26 tall
RD INS 400 $1000 12in by 24 tall

I was considering the Vertex 300 for my 475g FO but I think I am going to get a Reef Dynamics skimmer instead. I like the Laguna/Red Dragon pumps the Vertex skimmers use but I found a used RC-1000 with a Dart NW & I like the idea of a external pump instead of powerheads.

Some really like the I-Tech line of cone skimmers & for close to $1000 I am sure they have something that would work for you.

on the spot · 09/14/2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NanoBen

I have a 225 sps display medium sps so far but looking for something better n newer than my ati 250

225 display. 150 sump fife. Lots of fish

let's say $1000 to play with

what would u get

How old are your two pumps? It really not a bad skimmer, just "old", not very sexy I'll admit. If my two pumps quit I'd give real thought to a laguna pump and plug the other hole. I'm more likely to just replace the pumps though. Picked mine up used, really liking it.

I also have ozone. Picked it up when Deb needed to sell her gear. Maybe that would help?

Jim

gasbatalla · 09/14/2010, 04:11 PM

You can ask here

Skimmer Q&A Thread

reefbegood · 09/15/2010, 01:33 AM

the SWC with the askoll pump is no joke

ClownNut · 09/15/2010, 08:26 AM

i run BKSM 250 and 2 vertex alpha. love them all. Alpha 200 get my vote.

NanoBen · 09/15/2010, 08:32 AM

Well the 200 seems kinda small. I was thinking alpha 300. Super reef xp5000 external or maybe the new ati coming out. But I don't know what size it's rating is or if they are going to make some others as well
I have a buddy that's selling a bk300 deluxe but it's a old version but has the 2000 pump
it doesn't seem like it pulls enough air to compete with the new skimmers on the market now

viggen · 09/15/2010, 10:01 AM

some worry about overskimmer..... not sure if a 300 would be to much

200 would get you under your pricepoint
250 a little over the price point
300 some might think it's to much??

poolkeeper1 · 09/15/2010, 10:05 AM

Super Octo XP5000 Cone and save lots of money and be very happy!
Bill

ari5736 · 09/15/2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefsurfing

First of all NanoBen, we need to talk about updating your name, with referrence to your tank. Then I would pull up the SWC website and let you take a look at the SWC 350 Xtreme. Then you can put $400 back in the bank or tell your wife you tripped @ the LFS and lost the 400$, I won't tell.

Funny

SWC 1A gets my vote.

09/14/2010, 10:05 AM	#1
NanoBen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 66	350 gal sps skimmer recomendation I have a 225 sps display medium sps so far but looking for something better n newer than my ati 250 225 display. 150 sump fife. Lots of fish let's say $1000 to play with what would u get

09/15/2010, 08:26 AM	#7
ClownNut Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,859	i run BKSM 250 and 2 vertex alpha. love them all. Alpha 200 get my vote. __________________ Dont let me know where u lived if u have a nice pair of clownfish in ur tank!^_^ Clown kidnaper^_^ Current Tank Info: 300DD, SM200/RD3,ATI 60-8X80+4X75, 2 Sea Sweep & 4X6105 & 6208

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09/14/2010, 10:56 AM	#2
reefsurfing Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 499	First of all NanoBen, we need to talk about updating your name, with referrence to your tank. Then I would pull up the SWC website and let you take a look at the SWC 350 Xtreme. Then you can put $400 back in the bank or tell your wife you tripped @ the LFS and lost the 400$, I won't tell.

09/14/2010, 01:25 PM	#3
viggen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2,213	Royal-Exl Vertex 200 $900 Royal-Exl Vertex 250 for $1200 Reef Dynamics RD INS-300 $600 has 10in dia body 24 tall RD INS 350 $700 10in by 26 tall RD INS 400 $1000 12in by 24 tall I was considering the Vertex 300 for my 475g FO but I think I am going to get a Reef Dynamics skimmer instead. I like the Laguna/Red Dragon pumps the Vertex skimmers use but I found a used RC-1000 with a Dart NW & I like the idea of a external pump instead of powerheads. Some really like the I-Tech line of cone skimmers & for close to $1000 I am sure they have something that would work for you.

09/14/2010, 04:11 PM	#5
gasbatalla Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 243	You can ask here Skimmer Q&A Thread

09/15/2010, 01:33 AM	#6
reefbegood Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 220	the SWC with the askoll pump is no joke

09/15/2010, 08:32 AM	#8
NanoBen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 66	Well the 200 seems kinda small. I was thinking alpha 300. Super reef xp5000 external or maybe the new ati coming out. But I don't know what size it's rating is or if they are going to make some others as well I have a buddy that's selling a bk300 deluxe but it's a old version but has the 2000 pump it doesn't seem like it pulls enough air to compete with the new skimmers on the market now

09/15/2010, 10:01 AM	#9
viggen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2,213	some worry about overskimmer..... not sure if a 300 would be to much 200 would get you under your pricepoint 250 a little over the price point 300 some might think it's to much??

09/15/2010, 10:05 AM	#10
poolkeeper1 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 4,674	Super Octo XP5000 Cone and save lots of money and be very happy! Bill