Skimmer choices.....to many!!

SDboatguy · 03/31/2013, 02:53 PM

So my system is 100gal. DT , 25gal in sump/fuge , mixed reef LPS dominant(but adding a little SPS down the road) 10-12 small fish+ a wrasse and 2small Tangs . Looking for a skimmer to sit in 10" of water+\- and a foot print smaller than 11x13. I've been looking at...Vertex omega150, RO Diablo xs160, SSA cs8, Bubble Magus , Aquamax em.....I have been reading (for hours

) on here , probably too much info !!! Any pros/cons on the about units ? Other skimmers or "better" size recommendations ? Thanks for any / all opinions.

hogfanreefer · 03/31/2013, 04:32 PM

I'm with you. I have read till my eyes bleed. I really wanted the Aquamaxx EM200 but no one has them or knows when they will have them. I finally decided on a SWCextreme 180. It's also on back order but expected this week.

SDboatguy · 03/31/2013, 04:37 PM

How do you like the trigger? Really looking forward to getting one soon

moondoggy4 · 03/31/2013, 05:56 PM

First set a budget, then pick a skimmer that has a good pump that is easy to get and the impeller that is not to expensive.
The JNS 2 skimmer is one of Mojo's favorite.
The Omega 150 would work fine in your tank but likes 8'' deep.
The diablo xs160 seems like a great skimmer also.
I have the Omega 150 on my 120 mixed reef it is working really well it takes about a week to fill the cup.

SDboatguy · 03/31/2013, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the input moondog, still undecided but narrowing it down!

03/31/2013, 02:53 PM	#1
SDboatguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 89	Skimmer choices.....to many!! So my system is 100gal. DT , 25gal in sump/fuge , mixed reef LPS dominant(but adding a little SPS down the road) 10-12 small fish+ a wrasse and 2small Tangs . Looking for a skimmer to sit in 10" of water+\- and a foot print smaller than 11x13. I've been looking at...Vertex omega150, RO Diablo xs160, SSA cs8, Bubble Magus , Aquamax em.....I have been reading (for hours) on here , probably too much info !!! Any pros/cons on the about units ? Other skimmers or "better" size recommendations ? Thanks for any / all opinions.

03/31/2013, 04:32 PM	#2
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	I'm with you. I have read till my eyes bleed. I really wanted the Aquamaxx EM200 but no one has them or knows when they will have them. I finally decided on a SWCextreme 180. It's also on back order but expected this week. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

03/31/2013, 04:37 PM	#3
SDboatguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 89	How do you like the trigger? Really looking forward to getting one soon

03/31/2013, 05:56 PM	#4
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	First set a budget, then pick a skimmer that has a good pump that is easy to get and the impeller that is not to expensive. The JNS 2 skimmer is one of Mojo's favorite. The Omega 150 would work fine in your tank but likes 8'' deep. The diablo xs160 seems like a great skimmer also. I have the Omega 150 on my 120 mixed reef it is working really well it takes about a week to fill the cup.

03/31/2013, 08:25 PM	#5
SDboatguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 89	Thanks for the input moondog, still undecided but narrowing it down!