Thoughts/Feedback on ATB 840 v2.0 before I buy?

BeanMachine · 11/25/2010, 07:02 PM

Hello,

I am ready to buy an ATB 840 v2.0 tomorrow, but before I do, I'd like to hear if anyone has any feedback on it? Things I should know? Seems the new pump is more reliable. I have seen one in action, not the v2.0, and they are awesome!

I can order it tomorrow for about $520 shipped. Anyone know where I could get one cheaper?

Should I do it?

Thanks!

savethereef · 11/25/2010, 07:36 PM

Do it Cody. It's Atb you won't regret it.

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NVTE · 11/25/2010, 07:44 PM

I have 840 V1.5 before. It is really good skimmer.
It will do wonder in your 120.
I got 1050A for my 150

oscar.millan · 11/25/2010, 08:01 PM

Awesome skimmers, I have heard nothing but great things about these skimmers. $520.00 is a great price, I've never seen them below $600.00.

Go for it Cody.

BeanMachine · 11/25/2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savethereef

Do it Cody. It's Atb you won't regret it.

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White or red?

Not like it matters but I'm definitely going to be staring at it... gotta get my moneys worth right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NVTE

I have 840 V1.5 before. It is really good skimmer.
It will do wonder in your 120.
I got 1050A for my 150

Thanks Daniel. The only difference I can find is the v2 using a different, more efficient pump... the sicce syncra.

BeanMachine · 11/25/2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscar.millan

Awesome skimmers, I have heard nothing but great things about these skimmers. $520.00 is a great price, I've never seen them below $600.00.

Go for it Cody.

Hey Oscar, yeah its 609 but tomorrow through Sunday saltycritter.com has a special on it. 15% off and free shipping.

Aquarium specialty is having a sale online also but when I placed it into the cart and what not I never got the 10% off. Worked out cuz then I found the other.

savethereef · 11/25/2010, 08:40 PM

Go red.

BeanMachine · 11/25/2010, 09:08 PM

I think I want one of these too.

http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...immers/SWABBIE

**15% off through Monday on anything on the Avast Site! Nice!

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=swabbie

NVTE · 11/26/2010, 01:01 AM

nice Cody. I want that Sweebie too. get it bro.

LikeitSoft · 11/26/2010, 03:08 AM

cody...

i got a atb 1040 lying around somewhere....shoot me a pm...its brand new

BeanMachine · 11/26/2010, 09:50 AM

The 1040 is too big... it wont fit in my sump compartment. Don't really want to run two pumps. Thanks for the offer tho.

I ordered it last night!

pciscott · 11/26/2010, 09:59 AM

Cody the Swabies are great, but my advice is to send your new skimmer lid to them as the lid fits better, looks nicer, and cost a little less as well. I had them modify the lid of my alpha 250 and it looks great. You can use a plate as a temp lid. On a second note the price sounds great, but what about the Christmas party raffle? Or has your luck run out?

gcarroll · 11/26/2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pciscott

but what about the Christmas party raffle? Or has your luck run out?

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing.

Bmwtechray · 11/26/2010, 12:23 PM

I have a atb 840 1.5 in white I love it!

BeanMachine · 11/26/2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pciscott

Cody the Swabies are great, but my advice is to send your new skimmer lid to them as the lid fits better, looks nicer, and cost a little less as well. I had them modify the lid of my alpha 250 and it looks great. You can use a plate as a temp lid. On a second note the price sounds great, but what about the Christmas party raffle? Or has your luck run out?

Hey Scott! He's alive!

Annette is going to call the company today for me and order me one. Thanks for the heads up on customizing the lid.

You wish, get in line Scott. I was born lucky! I'll be there with my raffle game face! I've got a whole second bedroom that has plenty of room for extra equipment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcarroll

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing.

Don't you worry Greg... I'm bringing my secret good luck charm this year... my beautiful new wife so you boys better watch out!

solitude127 · 11/26/2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pciscott

Cody the Swabies are great, but my advice is to send your new skimmer lid to them as the lid fits better, looks nicer, and cost a little less as well. I had them modify the lid of my alpha 250 and it looks great. You can use a plate as a temp lid. On a second note the price sounds great, but what about the Christmas party raffle? Or has your luck run out?

How did you do in the 1000?
Sorry to derail Cody

crsandoval · 11/26/2010, 10:09 PM

Good luck with the skimmer Cody I'm sure you will love it.

BeanMachine · 11/26/2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crsandoval

Good luck with the skimmer Cody I'm sure you will love it.

I'm really excited and it's a protein skimmer hahaha!

Ordered the custom swabbie also. Oh yeah!

pciscott · 11/26/2010, 11:19 PM

congrats on the skimmer now you can sell the one you win at the Christmas party. As far as the Baja 1000 goes we had some problems, but made it too the finish line. Maybe better luck next year?

11/25/2010, 07:02 PM	#1
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Thoughts/Feedback on ATB 840 v2.0 before I buy? Hello, I am ready to buy an ATB 840 v2.0 tomorrow, but before I do, I'd like to hear if anyone has any feedback on it? Things I should know? Seems the new pump is more reliable. I have seen one in action, not the v2.0, and they are awesome! I can order it tomorrow for about $520 shipped. Anyone know where I could get one cheaper? Should I do it? Thanks! __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

11/25/2010, 07:36 PM	#2
savethereef SCRK Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellflower 90706 CA (So Cal) Posts: 7,720	Do it Cody. It's Atb you won't regret it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instead of building a reef in my home i would rather build my home in the reef. Rob aka STR SCRK & SCMAS MEMBER Current Tank Info: Leemar 450g 96L x36W x 30T 3/4 inch Starfire With 70g Sump Vertex 250 Royal Exclusive protein Skimmer Laguna 2900 Return pump 5 Aquaillumination Hydra's LED Modules. 4 Tunze Stream Bubble Magus Doser. Reef Keeper Elite

11/25/2010, 07:44 PM	#3
NVTE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: S.Cali Posts: 4,088	I have 840 V1.5 before. It is really good skimmer. It will do wonder in your 120. I got 1050A for my 150 __________________ Daniel T5+LED 70 Gallon CAD Starting new 190 Gallon

11/25/2010, 08:01 PM	#4
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Awesome skimmers, I have heard nothing but great things about these skimmers. $520.00 is a great price, I've never seen them below $600.00. Go for it Cody. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/25/2010, 08:40 PM	#7
savethereef SCRK Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellflower 90706 CA (So Cal) Posts: 7,720	Go red. __________________ Instead of building a reef in my home i would rather build my home in the reef. Rob aka STR SCRK & SCMAS MEMBER Current Tank Info: Leemar 450g 96L x36W x 30T 3/4 inch Starfire With 70g Sump Vertex 250 Royal Exclusive protein Skimmer Laguna 2900 Return pump 5 Aquaillumination Hydra's LED Modules. 4 Tunze Stream Bubble Magus Doser. Reef Keeper Elite

11/25/2010, 09:08 PM	#8
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	I think I want one of these too. http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...immers/SWABBIE *15% off through Monday on anything on the Avast Site! Nice! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hlight=swabbie __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40 Last edited by BeanMachine; 11/25/2010 at 09:41 PM.*

11/26/2010, 01:01 AM	#9
NVTE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: S.Cali Posts: 4,088	nice Cody. I want that Sweebie too. get it bro. __________________ Daniel T5+LED 70 Gallon CAD Starting new 190 Gallon

11/26/2010, 03:08 AM	#10
LikeitSoft Moved On Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Torrance Posts: 385	cody... i got a atb 1040 lying around somewhere....shoot me a pm...its brand new

11/26/2010, 09:50 AM	#11
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	The 1040 is too big... it wont fit in my sump compartment. Don't really want to run two pumps. Thanks for the offer tho. I ordered it last night! __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

11/26/2010, 09:59 AM	#12
pciscott Pirates Cove Reef Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 2,582	Cody the Swabies are great, but my advice is to send your new skimmer lid to them as the lid fits better, looks nicer, and cost a little less as well. I had them modify the lid of my alpha 250 and it looks great. You can use a plate as a temp lid. On a second note the price sounds great, but what about the Christmas party raffle? Or has your luck run out? __________________ Scott Steinberger SCMAS/SCRK/MASNA member There is more than One Way to skin a Reef! Current Tank Info: Pirates Cove 400 Gallon Peninsula with 10 Ecotech Gen 4 Pro Lights, SPS heavy mixed Reef, Tank Controlled by Apex back up monitoring by Profilux, Tropic Marin Pro Salt, Brightwell Suplements and Bio Bricks, Way too many Fish! Keep it simple!

11/26/2010, 12:23 PM	#14
Bmwtechray Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorba Linda Posts: 123	I have a atb 840 1.5 in white I love it!

11/26/2010, 10:09 PM	#17
crsandoval Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,313	Good luck with the skimmer Cody I'm sure you will love it. __________________ "What I lack in memory, I more than make up for with exceptional powers of deductive reasoning." Jed Bartlet, The West Wing Current Tank Info: Two Solana's (One Planted and One Reef)

11/26/2010, 11:19 PM	#19
pciscott Pirates Cove Reef Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 2,582	congrats on the skimmer now you can sell the one you win at the Christmas party. As far as the Baja 1000 goes we had some problems, but made it too the finish line. Maybe better luck next year? __________________ Scott Steinberger SCMAS/SCRK/MASNA member There is more than One Way to skin a Reef! Current Tank Info: Pirates Cove 400 Gallon Peninsula with 10 Ecotech Gen 4 Pro Lights, SPS heavy mixed Reef, Tank Controlled by Apex back up monitoring by Profilux, Tropic Marin Pro Salt, Brightwell Suplements and Bio Bricks, Way too many Fish! Keep it simple!

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