Another poor slob who needs help choosing a skimmer!

lcs · 05/08/2013, 12:12 PM

The tank will be a 125 mixed reef with a (hopefully) moderate bioload.

I am between the three in the poll and I cannot decide! I narrowed it down to these three due to positive reviews and footprint.

Fixed!!

sirreal63 · 05/08/2013, 12:14 PM

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d-man · 05/08/2013, 12:18 PM

I ran a BM nac 7 on my mod. Load 128g. I loved it.

lcs · 05/08/2013, 05:02 PM

Bump

lcs · 05/09/2013, 05:02 AM

am bump

dkeller_nc · 05/09/2013, 06:22 AM

None of the above. Consider choosing a Reef Octopus to your specifications - if you want DC speed control, the Diablos use waveline pumps (rebranded "Diablo"). Otherwise, I'd consider a R.O. super sump saver design if for no other reason that it's a pretty big company, so getting a warranty replacement part should be pretty easy.

lcs · 05/09/2013, 06:39 AM

The RO was my first choice. I am currently running the 110NW and I love it! At first I was thinking the RO NWB150, but the foot print is bigger than I would like and then I looked at the Diablo XS160, but a lot of the reviews complained about the noise level (worked well otherwise). The space savers are a little pricey for me - I'm trying to stay in the $300-$350 range.

Do you have any first hand experience with the Diablo? Have you noticed that it's loud?

dkeller_nc · 05/09/2013, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcs

The RO was my first choice. I am currently running the 110NW and I love it! At first I was thinking the RO NWB150, but the foot print is bigger than I would like and then I looked at the Diablo XS160, but a lot of the reviews complained about the noise level (worked well otherwise). The space savers are a little pricey for me - I'm trying to stay in the $300-$350 range.

Do you have any first hand experience with the Diablo? Have you noticed that it's loud?

I don't have a Diablo (yet), but I've seen one in action. I didn't notice the sound, but I also have different standards than other folks - I don't want a tank to be "silent" (makes me nervous that a piece of equipment has failed!).

TimeConsumer · 05/09/2013, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcs

Do you have any first hand experience with the Diablo? Have you noticed that it's loud?

Yes, it is. You can mitigate somewhat this by covering one of the air holes on the muffler. I don't find that to be a good solution though, the Diablo (non-DC pump) already pulls too much water and not enough air, there's no need to worsen that ratio. Alternatively, you could try to build your own muffler out of PVC.

jbyankees1 · 05/09/2013, 08:37 AM

I run a Super Reef Octopus 2000int which pulls an amazing amount of skimate. Its rated at 180g so depending on your sump size it might be undersized.

METZCOOL · 05/09/2013, 08:42 AM

RLSS skimmers are excellent! I have had a bunch of different skimmers from Bubble King to the cheapest and will put the RLSS up against any of them for the best bang for your buck.

View Poll Results: Which skimmer?
Aquamaxx EM200	6	35.29%
Bubble Magus Hero 180	6	35.29%
RLSS R6-16	5	29.41%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

05/08/2013, 12:12 PM	#1
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	Another poor slob who needs help choosing a skimmer! The tank will be a 125 mixed reef with a (hopefully) moderate bioload. I am between the three in the poll and I cannot decide! I narrowed it down to these three due to positive reviews and footprint. Fixed!!

05/08/2013, 12:14 PM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	No poll visible. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

05/09/2013, 08:37 AM	#10
jbyankees1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minot, North Dakota Posts: 21	I run a Super Reef Octopus 2000int which pulls an amazing amount of skimate. Its rated at 180g so depending on your sump size it might be undersized. __________________ 90g DT, 55g sump,Super Reef Octopus 2000int, Mag 9.5 return, 2 Hydor Koralia 4's, Current USA 250w MH x2 Current Tank Info: 90g DT, 55g sump,Super Reef Octopus 2000int, Mag 9.5 return, 2 Hydor Koralia 4's, Current USA 250w MH x2

05/08/2013, 12:18 PM	#3
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	I ran a BM nac 7 on my mod. Load 128g. I loved it.

05/08/2013, 05:02 PM	#4
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	Bump

05/09/2013, 05:02 AM	#5
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	am bump

05/09/2013, 06:22 AM	#6
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	None of the above. Consider choosing a Reef Octopus to your specifications - if you want DC speed control, the Diablos use waveline pumps (rebranded "Diablo"). Otherwise, I'd consider a R.O. super sump saver design if for no other reason that it's a pretty big company, so getting a warranty replacement part should be pretty easy.

05/09/2013, 06:39 AM	#7
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	The RO was my first choice. I am currently running the 110NW and I love it! At first I was thinking the RO NWB150, but the foot print is bigger than I would like and then I looked at the Diablo XS160, but a lot of the reviews complained about the noise level (worked well otherwise). The space savers are a little pricey for me - I'm trying to stay in the $300-$350 range. Do you have any first hand experience with the Diablo? Have you noticed that it's loud?

05/09/2013, 08:42 AM	#11
METZCOOL Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wapakoneta,OH Posts: 100	RLSS skimmers are excellent! I have had a bunch of different skimmers from Bubble King to the cheapest and will put the RLSS up against any of them for the best bang for your buck.