Whats a QUIET skimmer for my 90g DT?

Jeff000 · 10/04/2010, 10:01 PM

Lots of skimmer threads, but what is a good skimmer thats quiet?

I have a 90g display and a 30g sump.

I'd like to keep the price around 300-350 if possible. I want effective and quiet.

I was looking at the Tunze 9011, but am told they are not very effective compared to other skimmers I can get in a sump.

So what are my options?

moondoggy4 · 10/04/2010, 11:50 PM

I-Tech 100 with the Tuzne pump maybe a tad higher than your budget Try a Bubble Magnus NAC7 or a SWC 160 cone skimmer

Jeff000 · 10/05/2010, 09:40 AM

What tunze pump would I use?

k.tran · 10/05/2010, 09:41 AM

Aquamaxx 200s

Jeff000 · 10/06/2010, 05:15 PM

Of the ones listed the Bubble Magnus NAC7 is the only one I can find in stock in Canada.

So I am down to the NAC7 and the Tunze 9410.

The 9410 is almost double the cost of the NAC7 though, and I am told the performance of the 9410 isn't that great.
But this is just what a local shop is saying. They want to sell me a Vertex 100, even though they say it has a crappy pump with a plastic shaft that will make noise after a few months. They carry the much more expensive Tunze though, but are still pushing the Vertex. So I am not sure what to think.

Is the Tunze not a great performer? is it much more quiet then the NAC7?
The NAC7 and the 9410 have the footprint I am looking for.

Problem is I need a skimmer sooner then later. So what do I get? I hate this part of setting up my tank.

Thrashie · 10/06/2010, 05:23 PM

i have both skimmers, the tunze 9410 and NAC7, and i have to say the NAC7 all the way. the tunze is a little noisier with a noticeable hum and very finiky to get going. My NAC7 is pretty much set and forget, and very quiet.

Jeff000 · 10/06/2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrashie

i have both skimmers, the tunze 9410 and NAC7, and i have to say the NAC7 all the way. the tunze is a little noisier with a noticeable hum and very finiky to get going. My NAC7 is pretty much set and forget, and very quiet.

Thats exactly what I was looking for, thank you

10/04/2010, 10:01 PM	#1
Jeff000 Electrician Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,653	Whats a QUIET skimmer for my 90g DT? Lots of skimmer threads, but what is a good skimmer thats quiet? I have a 90g display and a 30g sump. I'd like to keep the price around 300-350 if possible. I want effective and quiet. I was looking at the Tunze 9011, but am told they are not very effective compared to other skimmers I can get in a sump. So what are my options?

10/06/2010, 05:23 PM	#6
Thrashie Not a lowlife 25%'er Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Largo near IRB, FL Posts: 825	i have both skimmers, the tunze 9410 and NAC7, and i have to say the NAC7 all the way. the tunze is a little noisier with a noticeable hum and very finiky to get going. My NAC7 is pretty much set and forget, and very quiet. __________________ HELP! I've Fallen! and I can't get uuuhhhh....HEY! Nice carpet!! Current Tank Info: none! free at last!

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10/04/2010, 11:50 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I-Tech 100 with the Tuzne pump maybe a tad higher than your budget Try a Bubble Magnus NAC7 or a SWC 160 cone skimmer

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Jeff000 Electrician Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,653	What tunze pump would I use?

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10/06/2010, 05:15 PM	#5
Jeff000 Electrician Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,653	Of the ones listed the Bubble Magnus NAC7 is the only one I can find in stock in Canada. So I am down to the NAC7 and the Tunze 9410. The 9410 is almost double the cost of the NAC7 though, and I am told the performance of the 9410 isn't that great. But this is just what a local shop is saying. They want to sell me a Vertex 100, even though they say it has a crappy pump with a plastic shaft that will make noise after a few months. They carry the much more expensive Tunze though, but are still pushing the Vertex. So I am not sure what to think. Is the Tunze not a great performer? is it much more quiet then the NAC7? The NAC7 and the 9410 have the footprint I am looking for. Problem is I need a skimmer sooner then later. So what do I get? I hate this part of setting up my tank.